William Goodge ran about 110km a day for more than 34 days this year to break the world record for the fastest journey on foot across Australia.
The British ultra runner endured insomnia, sleep terrors, a blown-out achilles and deep aches in his bones that persisted long after he stopped to rest each day.
Euan BlackHealth and wellness reporterEuan Black is the health and wellness reporter at The Australian Financial Review. He was the work and careers reporter. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com
