After months of following their journeys, the full crew of Delirious podcast athletes is back for one last episode—together, unfiltered, and full of post-race stories. In this special wrap-up after-party, we reflect on the wild highs, brutal lows, and hilarious moments that defined the 2025 Delirious West 200-miler.

With surprise guest Sean Kaesler (yes, the race director himself!), we dive into:

•Favourite trail moments 🌅

•Gear disasters and recovery wins 🥾

•Crew MVP shout-outs and coffee emergencies ☕

•Hallucination highlights (mandatory pumpkins, cars in trees, and elves?!) 😵‍💫

•What they’ll never forget—and why so many of them are already planning to come back

This episode is a chaotic, heartfelt, and hilarious tribute to the ultra community and the bond that only comes from 200 miles of madness.

Featured Athletes:

Stuart, Gabe, Kev, Mel, Andy & Del, Darlene, Glen, James, and… Sean!

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If you’ve followed the Delirious series, this wrap-up is a must-listen. Mel’s story will make you laugh, cry, and believe you can do hard things. Subscribe and share—this one’s from the heart.

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In this heartfelt and uplifting wrap-up episode, Darlene Dale opens up about her 2025 Delirious West experience—an ultra that started with doubts and dizzy spells but transformed into one of her strongest performances yet.

Darlene gets honest about early race struggles with plantar fasciitis, nausea, and energy dips, and how one small anti-nausea tablet (thank you, trail angels!) turned her race around. From there, it was all about staying smart, keeping the feet happy, and finding her rhythm again—one aid station, one bowl of soup, and one sleep at a time.

She shares how running without a pacer changed her experience, how bangers and mash saved her soul, and what it felt like to cross the finish line in the quiet of night, with a PB in the bag and nothing but pride in her heart.

Key Highlights:

•Managing plantar pain and early-race nausea like a pro

•The magic of aid station food: from pumpkin soup to mango chicken fried rice

•The value of well-timed sleep stops and smart pacing

•How she kept moving through lonely and spooky night sections

•Why this PB meant more than any other—and how every challenge built into it

•Oh, and road shoes the whole way?! Yep—she made it work, sand and all

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Darlene’s journey is a reminder that sometimes, the best races start out the hardest. Tune in, subscribe, and share with your trail tribe—because this story is pure ultra gold.

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In this wrap-up episode, we sit down with Gabe Alves to hear the full, raw, and real account of his 2025 Delirious West experience. From a pre-race family emergency and late arrival to the start line, to trail highs, epic views, and unexpected pain—Gabe’s journey is a rollercoaster of resilience and heart.

He shares the joy of finally getting his gear dialled in, the beauty of Conspicuous Cliffs at sunrise, and the powerful companionship found both in solitude and in shared steps with friends. But it’s also a story about how even with the best prep and a strong mindset, sometimes the body has other plans.

Despite being within reach of the finish, Gabe faced a tough decision at Denmark—one that took just as much strength and perspective as the hundreds of kilometres behind him. This is a story of grit, growth, and how success isn’t always measured in finish lines.

Key Highlights:

•Pre-race chaos: vomit waterfall, sleep deprivation & van troubles

•Trail joy: perfect gear, beach runs, and golden sunrise views

•Blister drama, gear swaps, and the mistake of sweaty waterproof shoes

•Monkey Rock camaraderie and feeling like the finish was in the bag

•The injury that shifted everything—mentally and physically

•Why Gabe’s proud of his race, even without a medal

•Reflections on what matters most: family, perspective, and the power of the trail

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This episode is for every runner who’s ever had a race take an unexpected turn. Subscribe, share, and let us know—what has a DNF taught you?

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