Kay Bretz (pronounced “Kai”) is my podcast guest this week. He has a long list of accomplishments in business and in running. His running accomplishments are impressive.

Member of Australian 24-hour national team  Australian Ultra Performance of the Year Award 2019 and  Bryan Smith Award 2019  

Fastest-ever Australian at 24-hour world championships  (Albi, France 2019), covering 259.67km  

Holistic approach to transform from hobby runner to one  of best ultrarunners worldwide (11th male at world  champs), balancing spiritual, mental and physical  preparation. 

• Winner of 12-hour race at Princes Park 2021 (137.6km) 
• Winner of Last One Standing Brimbank 2021 (36 hours,  covering 241.4km)  
• Second place at 350km trail race through Western  Australia (Delirious WEST 2019, 68:52 hours)  
• Third place at Australian trail championships (Two  Bays 56km 2018, 4:36:55 hours)  
• Second place at Christchurch 100km 2016, New  Zealand championships (8:19:59 hours)  
• Winner of Big Red Run 2015, a 250km stage-race over  six days through the Australian Simpson Desert  (improved course-record by 5:21 hours)  

What he is really excited about is helping high performing people become elites.