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Podcast: The ZenRUN Podcast
Episode: Episode 515 - Phil Essam - From Burnie to the Barkley: Phil Essam’s Running Adventures & Ultra Wisdom
Description: Get ready to meet Phil Essam—a Tassie-born runner, race director, military man, walking enthusiast, historian of ultra running, and all-round top human.
Phil’s journey started with laps around the block to beat bronchitis and somehow evolved into 24-hour track races, ultra marathons, and helping coordinate Jesper Olsen’s global runs. Yes, you read that right—he helped multiple runners run around the world. 🌏
In this chat, Phil shares stories from:
•His very first marathon (because he failed a 2.4km Air Force fitness test 😆)
•Pacing runners in the legendary Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultra