Better By Next Week

Only TWO people have ever FINISHED this race... Here's why.


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A race designed to break people.Inspired by the legendary Barkley Marathons, Unbreakable is one of the most demanding endurance events in Australia - a race where navigation, sleep deprivation, relentless terrain, and the constant possibility of failure combine to create an experience unlike almost anything else in running.


In this episode, they unpack their journey through Unbreakable, becoming one of the few runners to reach the finish line and experiencing firsthand what happens when an event strips away every comfort and forces someone to confront themselves.


Beyond the result, they explore the mental battles, mistakes, breakthroughs, and lessons that emerged throughout the race, and why events like Unbreakable reveal far more than physical fitness ever can.


They discuss:

◼️ What makes Unbreakable one of the toughest races in Australia.

◼️ How the race draws inspiration from the Barkley Marathons.

◼️ The mental challenges of navigating deep fatigue and uncertainty.

◼️ The moments where the race nearly fell apart.

◼️ Why success in these events is about far more than fitness.

◼️ What they learned about resilience, mindset, and suffering.

◼️ The reality of chasing goals where failure is often the expected outcome.


This isn't a story about winning a race.


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Better By Next WeekBy Tim and Ollie Kacprzak