Nedd Brockmann, a vibrant 23-year-old electrician with a legendary mullet, shares his jaw-dropping experience of running 4,000 kilometers across Australia in under 50 days. He discusses the mental and physical hurdles faced during this epic journey, including severe injuries and sleepless nights. Nedd emphasizes the power of resilience and community support, highlighting stories of kindness from strangers. He also tackles the psychological impact post-run, revealing how extreme challenges can redefine human potential and inspire profound change.
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From Back Fat to Ultramarathoner
Ned Brockmann's running journey began spontaneously after seeing back fat in the mirror at 21.
Within a year, he ran a marathon, ultramarathon, and 50 marathons in 50 days, despite minimal prior running experience.
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Underprepared but Mentally Strong
Brockmann admits to being underprepared logistically for his run across Australia, having not even checked the elevation map.
His training focused more on mental toughness and strength than mileage, believing youth and strong bones would compensate.
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Hidden Injuries and Public Confidence
Despite publicly appearing confident and ready for the run, Brockmann was secretly dealing with severe knee pain from overtraining.
He pushed through the pain, believing his mental fortitude outweighed the physical setbacks.
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Imagine running 2,500 miles across Australia, in some of the most brutal conditions on Earth, in under 50 days. This is the remarkable story of today’s guest Nedd Brockmann. A charismatic young electrician apprentice with a legendary bleach blonde mullet and world-class personality, at just 23 years old, Nedd audaciously set out to become the fastest person to ever run across his native Australia–4000km (2,500 miles) from Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney.
This is a phenomenal conversation in which we unpack Nedd’s extraordinary and inspiring journey. We cover why he got into running, how he progressed so quickly, and the intrinsic motivation behind his trans-Australia adventure. Nedd shares how he grapples with hardship—including his post-run PTSD. But more than anything, today’s conversation is about what we can all learn from his example when it comes to human potential and the power we all have to do amazing things when the mind, body, and spirit are dialed in.
I loved getting to know him—and I know you will too.
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