Peak2Soon
Brent Ford discovered his love for running when he tipped the scales at 140.8 kilograms, often shuffling around his suburb of Canberra, working through the distances of five kilometres, to ten, before running a half marathon in 2019.
But, it was after testing his body during his first ultra at Stromlo that he truly fell in love with the sport, and it was through sharing his own journey to 100 kilometres that he realised there were many incredible stories to be told.
This is a podcast for those who are yet to find their limit, and are keen to hear how others are going about finding theirs. As a journalist with a curious nature, Peak2Soon tells the story of everyday people doing incredible things in the sport of trail and ultra running.
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Peak2Soon
Matt Pilley’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Ultra Running
Matt Pilley's story is one of both heartbreak and inspiration. His father being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease changed the course of his life, while working in the police led him to see things the average person couldn't imagine.
Throw in a decade long journey with wife Amanda Pilley to become parents, it's enough to test even the toughest of individuals.
But, Matt has shown what strength and resilience can do, in the last two years he's thrilled ultra enthusiasts like myself who love Coast to Kosci, leading last year's race for a long stretch, before being part of this year's lead pack.
He shares his journey in a podcast that's equal parts heartbreaking as it is inspiring, he's one of my running idols that I look up, so it was great to share this chat.
Photo Credit: Nathan Damcevski