Daniel Lucchini is an Australian Ultra Runner and Online Run and Strength coach through his own business, Meraki Performance.

In May 2024, Dan broke the course record in the the gruelling 84 km Bali Hope Ultra, an overnight ultra marathon traversing Bali's mountainous terrain. In fact he didn't just break it, he obliterated it! How do I know that? Well I held it with a time of 8:14:42, until Dan ran a phenomenal 7:21:47!

Dan's approach to endurance sports is deeply rooted in both physical and mental resilience. With a Master's in Strength & Conditioning and Counseling, he emphasises holistic coaching that integrates movement, mindfulness, and recovery. Through Meraki Performance, Dan supports athletes of all levels, helping them build sustainable habits and achieve their goals.

I hope you enjoy this edition of The Warm Up - a quickfire round of fun, running-themed, and personal questions to get to know Dan before we dive into his full episode.

Dan's full story is coming next week—don’t miss it. It’s seriously inspiring and it was a pleasure to spend a week with him in Bali as part of the 2025 Bali Hope Ultra.

Giddy up!

• Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/

• Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meraki_performance/

• Learn more about Sean Bell Run Coaching: https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching

• Book me to speak to your team (Keynotes and Goal Setting Workshops): https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking