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7,800km in 100 Days: One Bloke’s Plan to Run Across Australia Twice - #23

7,800km in 100 Days: One Bloke’s Plan to Run Across Australia Twice - #23

Update: 2025-07-07

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Alex ran 50km a day for 50 days (must have figured that wasn’t enough). Now he’s taking on 7,800km in less than 100 days, running from Sydney to Perth… and back. We unpack the madness, mindset, and what it takes to run across Australia twice.

Challenge Accepted is the podcast for people who do hard shit on purpose. Hosted by Ethan Fleming, Co-founder of Hardcore Harry’s and long-time sufferer of voluntary pain, this show dives into the stories, mindset, and mayhem behind epic fitness challenges. From everyday battlers to endurance legends, it’s all about showing up and having a crack.

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7,800km in 100 Days: One Bloke’s Plan to Run Across Australia Twice - #23

7,800km in 100 Days: One Bloke’s Plan to Run Across Australia Twice - #23

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