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Podcast: The ZenRUN Podcast
Episode: Episode 526 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Running Towards Herself: Meet Sym Mercer
Description: Guest:
Sym Mercer – Adventure racer, solo runner, systems expert, and snake-dodger extraordinaire.
Get Ready For:A story as wide and wild as the Queensland paddocks Sym grew up on. In this intro episode, Sym shares her roots, her road to ultrarunning, and why she’s lining up for one of the gnarliest ultras in Australia—Delirious W.E.S.T 200.
Why You’ll Love This Episode:
•Outback beginnings: Sym’s early days included School of the Air, dodging cattle, and not doing homework on an 85,000-acre property.
•From rock bottom to 200 miles: A raw a...