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Podcast: The ZenRUN Podcast
Episode: Episode 540 - 2026 Delirious Series - Sym Mercer’s Check In - Sand Runs, Roo Encounters & Training on the Fly
Description: In this first monthly check-in for the Delirious WEST 2026 podcast series, we catch up with Sym Mercer—a calm, honest, and practical runner who’s embracing the unpredictability of training while working remotely in Western Queensland.
From running in 42°C heat to dodging kangaroos and spotting deer on the trail (yep, really!), Sym shares how he’s building towards the 200-miler one grounded step at a time. His approach is all about listening to his body, staying injury-free, and doing what he can, when he can—even if that means split runs, strength training in hotel rooms, or making...