Better By Next Week

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Jack, better known as The Crazy Running Man, has taken on running challenges that most people would struggle to believe are possible.After completing 50 kilometres every day for 50 days, Jack decided to attempt something almost unimaginable: 100 kilometres every day for 100 days.The plan was simple. The reality was anything but.Within the first week, Jack suffered heat stroke, required a medical drip and had blood pressure readings through the roof. But instead of allowing the original plan falling apart to end the challenge completely, he found a way to get back up, keep moving and produce an incredible final 50 days.Jack also shares how he went from arriving completely underprepared for his first Backyard Ultra and stopping after 33 hours, to returning only six months later and completing 74 hours at Sydney Backyard Ultra.They also discuss:⬛ The uncle who stepped in as a father figure and supported every challenge.⬛ Jack’s private battles with his mental health.How running became an outlet and gave Jack a stronger sense of purpose.⬛ Rebuilding his confidence, health and identity one step at a time.⬛ Going from 33 to 74 hours at a Backyard Ultra in only six months.⬛ Why community, crew and family support have been central to everything Jack has achieved.⬛ Jack’s mission to help others challenge themselves through something difficult but achievable.

83 days of running one kilometre further every day. Three weeks later, 550KM at Sydney Backyard Ultra. Then Unbreakable - Australia’s answer to the Barkley Marathons.And somehow, these were only the tests.At the beginning of the year, Tim and Ollie created the Human Guinea Pig experiment: push Dad’s body and mind through an entire year of extreme endurance events, study what happens, and bring every lesson back to the podcast.In this episode, they unpack what the experiment has taught them so far and why the biggest lessons have not only come from the races, but from the recovery, mental crashes and uncertainty between them.Tim reveals how his body adapted to running further every day, why he believes the 83-day challenge made him stronger for Sydney Backyard Ultra, what went wrong with his nutrition at Unbreakable, and how he dealt with feeling flat and empty after some of the best performances of his life.They also discuss: ⬛ Training the body to recover day after day.⬛ The five biggest lessons from Hardcore Harry’s.⬛ Why Tim believes 100 hours at Sydney was possible.⬛ Sleep and recovery during multi-day events.⬛ Getting lost at Unbreakable without a map.⬛ Nutrition mistakes, hunger and hallucinations.⬛ Post-race blues and the emotional crash after success.This is not the end-of-year review. This is the warning of what’s still to come.

This is our 52nd episode - the one-year anniversary of Better By Next Week! Tim and Ollie sit down for a raw, reflective conversation about how far they’ve come, the real impact the podcast has had, and everything that goes on behind the scenes.From nervous first episodes to building a community that’s actually changing lives, this episode is filled with honest stories about growth, arguments, creative struggles, learning to finish things to 100%, and why they keep showing up every single Monday.Tim & Ollie discuss:◼ How a listener’s message reminded them why the “hard work” is worth it.◼ The evolution from awkward early episodes to finding their authentic voice.◼ Behind-the-scenes chaos: tech issues, last-minute edits, arguments, and creative growth.◼ The father-son dynamic - balancing business partners, dad/son, and mates.◼ What they’d do differently, what they’d never change, and their most memorable moments.◼ The pressure of growth, staying authentic, and the responsibility that comes with an audience.◼ Why the hardest parts of the journey are often the most valuable.◼ Their Better By Next Week challenges looking back on the past year.Whether you’ve been with us since episode 1 or you’re just discovering the show, this is the perfect episode to understand what Better By Next Week is really about - getting better at running, at life, and together.

Tim and Ollie sit down to reflect on the incredible guests who’ve joined them in the greenhouse over the past year. From performance psychologist Daniel Dymond blowing their minds on mindset and emotions, to Alex Cleary’s journey of transformation, Ben Burgess’s laid-back trail philosophy, Brady’s conviction, and many more - they unpack the most profound takeaways that have reshaped their training, mindset, and lives.In this reflective episode they discuss:◼️ Why listening to understand (not just respond) is one of the greatest skills they’ve developed.◼️ The power of having a dream or purpose and how every guest embodied it.◼️ Building a “scaffold” around yourself for protection and growth◼️ How your relationship with emotions matters more than the emotions themselves.◼️ Embracing discomfort, staying present, and keeping big goals alive.◼️ The unexpected personal growth that came from sitting across from inspiring people.This isn’t just a recap - it’s an honest look at how surrounding yourself with the right voices can accelerate your own journey, whether you’re running ultras, chasing dreams, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself.