Everest, Antartica, the Red Centre... and that’s just the first five minutes

This week, we're joined by Joe Petersen. He's the father of Social Run Club founder Mark Petersen, who also joins us in a supporting role. Together, we chat with Joe about:The story behind his participation in the Everest Marathon and the challenges of high-altitude ultramarathonsMark’s extensive ultra-distance achievements across Mongolia, Antarctica, and ChinaThe camaraderie and community found within the ultra-running sphereHow running in extreme environments like the Gobi Desert and the Pyrenees shapes endurance strategiesHis insights into survival stories from snowstorms and heatwavesReflections on the iconic Comrades Marathon and other major racesThe mindset of age-defying runners - he's still running 80+ km weekly at 73Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod