Kat Booth is back for our second monthly medic catch-up in the Delirious West 2027 series, and this time we're getting into some of the things you might want to think about before heading out for 100 or 200 miles.

And we've got questions from listeners! 🎉

Chelsea has sent through a few good ones, including a question about the little foot care kits Kat made for her and Scott Bunny last year.

Apparently Scott was rather excited about his little toolbox. 😂

So what exactly should your crew have ready when you arrive at an aid station with feet that aren't quite as happy as they were at the start?

We also get into something a little more serious.

Painkillers.

Kat has some strong advice about certain medications during these very long events, and there's a good reason she wants runners and crews to understand the risks.

And Chelsea's question about butt chafing? We're saving that one for another episode. Apparently there's plenty to discuss!

We're collecting questions from runners for our upcoming monthly chats. Whether you're preparing for Delirious or another big ultra, we'd love to hear what you want to ask the medic.

👉 Submit your questions for Kat here

If you're training for Delirious, this is another chat worth listening to!

If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year.

Delirious WEST event website: https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/

Event Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387

If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do - Feel Like a Runner Again is for you.

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Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.”

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Gabe Alves is back for his first regular Delirious West 2027 check-in, and apparently one of the things he needs to get better at for a 200 miler is... walking. 😂

Not wandering-around-the-shops walking either.

Gabe has been heading out with a full pack and deliberately stopping himself from running, even when running would feel easier. There’s a theory behind it, and with Feral Pig coming up very soon, he’s about to get a pretty good chance to test it.

Feral also comes with a little unfinished business from last year, which means Gabe is feeling good about his training while still having that tiny voice reminding him just how hard this race can be.

We also chat about what his Garmin has been telling him over the past few months, why he’s paying attention without letting one number completely run the show, and the ongoing puzzle of fitting strength work around big weekend training.

Then there’s the small matter of working out how to race keto when your cheese turns into mush in your pack.

Three weeks until Feral Pig.

Surely nothing interesting will happen. 😂

Thinking about taking on Delirious West yourself?

If the stories in this series are giving you that little itch to be part of it, have a look at the event details and see whether 2027 might be your year.

Delirious WEST event website https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/

Event Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387

💛 Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that.

If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do - Feel Like a Runner Again is for you.

This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself.

Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.”

👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/feel-like-a-runner-again

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Have you ever noticed how much extra tension you carry when you're running, especially when things start getting a little harder?

This week's ZenRUN Moment is about something that made a real difference to my own running: learning to recognise the difference between effort and tension. They're not the same thing! You can be working hard, breathing heavily and giving your legs a proper workout without clenching your jaw, tightening your fists or hunching your shoulders. But it's surprisingly easy to add all that extra tension without even realising it.

On your next run, especially when you're heading up a hill or picking up the pace, ask yourself one simple question: "Is this effort, or is this tension?" Notice what your body's doing. Are your hands relaxed? Are your shoulders creeping towards your ears? Are you holding tension in your face? See if you can soften those areas without backing off the effort. You're not trying to make the run easy. You're just trying to avoid making it harder than it needs to be.

And it's a pretty useful lesson for everyday life too. We can put effort into something without adding unnecessary stress and tension along the way. Sometimes a little less fighting ourselves makes the whole experience feel better. So give it a go on your next run. Run strong, but not rigid. Small moments of awareness like this can completely change the way running feels.

💛 Running used to clear your head. Now it’s another thing weighing on it. Let’s change that.

If you’re tired of dragging yourself out the door, feeling guilty when you don’t, or comparing every run to what you used to do—Feel Like a Runner Again is for you.

This practical program helps you quiet the mental noise, drop the pressure, and rediscover running as time for yourself.

Less “I should go for a run.” More “I’ve missed this.”

👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/feel-like-a-runner-again

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