Brett Petersen has been logging every single exercise session since 1994. Yup, madness!

Long before Strava and smartwatches existed, Brett opened a spreadsheet and started tracking his runs. Three decades later, the streak continues.

In this episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Natty (yes, you read correctly) sit down with Brett to unpack a lifetime shaped by running. From sprinting 2k home from kindergarten as a 5-year old (his poor Mum) to running a 16:24 5k in the Olympic Day Run, Brett’s story is one of quiet dedication rather than chasing headlines.

Along the way he’s battled glandular fever, bronchitis, cold-air asthma, and injuries that forced him to rethink how and when he runs. Through it all, running has remained a constant; especially during the toughest period of his life when his wife Nicole was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.

Now Brett 2.0 continues to challenge himself with charity events, ultra-distance relays, and new goals... including the Masters Games in 2027.

Brett's happy to connect via Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/everydaywarriorbrett/

In this episode

• How Chariots of Fire sparked a love for running
• Tracking every run since 1994
• Why a 50% deduction is applied to walking
• Illness setbacks including glandular fever and asthma
• Why winter running outdoors has become impossible
• Chasing a 120k ultra before turning 60

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