British endurance athlete Will Goodge endured extreme physical and mental challenges during his record-breaking run across Australia. The first nine days were marked by sleeplessness, hallucinations, and deep fatigue, but his body gradually adapted. Running an average of 68.2 miles daily, he completed the 2,387-mile journey from Perth to Bondi Beach in 35 days, potentially breaking the previous record of 39 days. Goodge described the emotional release at the finish line as overwhelming, especially as he honored his late mother, who passed away from cancer, by laying flowers on the beach.

Fueling his journey was a daily routine starting at 4 a.m., with breaks every seven miles for food and hydration. Despite suffering painful blisters, a swollen Achilles, and losing 22 pounds, he never considered quitting. His motivation came from his mother's strength during her cancer battle, saying it gave him &ldquoignorance to his own suffering.&rdquo Goodge's resilience and the support of his team and followers helped him push through one of the toughest endurance feats ever attempted.Goodge covered an average of nearly 70 miles a day while crossing Australia. Courtesy Diego Garcia

Though admired by many, Goodge also faces criticism from skeptics who question the authenticity of his runs. He strongly denies any cheating, defending his motives as deeply personal and rooted in grief. Now focused on gaining recognition for his record and improving in official races, Goodge says future challenges will still be inspired by his mother&rsquos memory.