Episode 535 - 2026 Delirious Series - Intro - Eve Knudson: The Accidental Ultra Runner

In this deeply relatable and refreshingly funny episode, we meet Eve Knudson, a Perth-based mum of two, construction estimator, and two-time Delirious W.E.S.T. 200-mile finisher who still doesn’t quite think of herself as a “real runner.”

From making fake sick notes to skip athletics at school… to tackling 200 miles of rugged WA coastline—Eve’s story is full of unexpected turns, quiet grit, and big heart. She opens up about her mental health journey, how one awkward moment in a dress shop led her to triathlon (and eventually ultra trail), and why long runs are now her version of therapy, meditation, and freedom rolled into one.

We also chat:
•💥 How running helped her ditch the meds and reclaim her energy
•👷‍♀️ What it’s like working in a male-dominated construction industry
•👟 Her reluctant love of early morning solo runs (and Netflix treadmill backups)
•💪 Why strength training still sucks—and how she’s squeezing in 10-minute sessions anyway
•🎯 Her goal to “just do the 100-miler without anyone pampering me”
•💛 What keeps her coming back: community, starlit trails, and that unbeatable aid station vibe

Whether you’re training for something big or just trying to juggle life with laces on—Eve’s journey will hit home.

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