Simon McLean’s 90-Hour Run: What It Takes to Run Through Pain, Darkness and Doubt

Published July 24th, 2025

Simon McLean ran 603km in 90 hours with almost no sleep. In this powerful kōrero, he shares how grief, grit, and a God-given purpose fuelled his journey from casual runner to world-class ultra athlete. Now he's chasing the Backyard Ultra World Champs in the US—listen to his inspiring story.
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