Episode 634 - MFYU Mini Series - Margie Hadley’s Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Journey - 48 Yards, Grass Angels and One More Time Titelbild

Episode 634 - MFYU Mini Series - Margie Hadley’s Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Journey - 48 Yards, Grass Angels and One More Time

Episode 634 - MFYU Mini Series - Margie Hadley’s Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Journey - 48 Yards, Grass Angels and One More Time

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Welcome to the first episode in our brand-new 2026 Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Mini-Series on the ZenRUN Podcast. This series is a little different from our usual runner interviews. I was over at Melbourne Frontyard Ultra as one of the race directors, and while I was there, I followed a handful of athletes through their event - quick check-ins before the race, during the yards, in the tired middle-of-the-night moments, and then again after their race was done. And first up, we’re following the amazing Margie Hadley. Margie came into Melbourne Frontyard Ultra with a huge amount of experience in the backyard ultra format. She’s part of the incredible Perth ultra-running community, had a personal best already sitting deep in the 40-hour range, and arrived with big goals, a brilliant crew, and a very calm, steady energy. But as you’ll hear in this episode, even the most experienced runners still have to face the same question every hour: Can I get back to the start line one more time? This episode captures Margie’s journey from the early relaxed yards, through rain, niggles, crew chaos, toe-taping, attempts at tiny naps, second-night fatigue, and the constant sound of Daft Punk’s “One More Time” reminding everyone that yes - another yard was coming. Margie went on to hit a new PB of 48 yards, become the last woman standing, and still had the courage to start yard 49 - even when she knew she had given almost everything to get back from yard 48. There are funny moments, tired moments, practical crew realities - including some very honest portaloo chat - and one of my favourite moments of the whole episode: Margie lying on the grass doing “grass angels” during yard 49 before deciding whether she could keep moving. In our wrap-up chat, Margie reflects on what worked, what didn’t, the power of crew, why sleep became such a challenge, how her nutrition was a huge win, and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply start - even when you’re not sure what will happen next. Why You’ll Love This Episode You’ll get a real inside look at what a Frontyard Ultra actually feels likeYou’ll hear the difference between results on paper and the real story behind themMargie shares what it’s like to chase big goals in the backyard ultra formatWe talk crew, sleep, nutrition, mental toughness, and tiny decisionsThere are raw check-ins from during the event, not just polished reflections afterwardYou’ll hear why this format is brutal, fascinating, funny, and strangely beautifulAnd yes… you’ll never hear “One More Time” the same way again A Few Favourite Themes One yard at a time The format is simple: 6.7km every hour until only one person is left. But simple does not mean easy. Crew matters Margie’s crew played a massive role - from food and foot care to tough love and getting her back out there when she didn’t want to go. Sleep changes everything Margie’s nutrition went brilliantly, but sleep became the one-percenter she now wants to work on. You don’t always know what’s possible Margie talked beautifully about how quickly things can shift in endurance events - one moment you’re done, the next moment something changes. Just start One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is the power of starting the next yard, even if you’re not sure you’ll finish it. Listen In For Margie’s running background and how she grew into running as an adultWhy she keeps coming back to backyard ultrasHer previous PB of 47 hours and her goal to push beyond 50Early race check-ins and the very wobbly bridgeJoel’s crew update after very little sleepRain, slippery course conditions, and a few leg nigglesCrew realities, including the great portaloo discussionToe-taping with 11 minutes to goA tiny nap attempt in the middle of the nightThe 1am music chatMargie’s 48-yard PBYard 49, grass angels, and the moment she knew she was doneHer reflections on nutrition, sleep, crew, and what comes next Interested in the 2027 Melbourne Frontyard Ultra? Want to see how many 6.7km yard you can tick off? Entries are open now for the 2027 event to be held on Saturday 1 May 2027 - and if 2026 is anything to go by, it’s going to be bigger, better, and likely to sell out. Enter here: https://www.melbournefyu.com.au/ ⸻ 💛 Want your running to feel lighter again? If this conversation resonated, you might enjoy The Running Reset - a simple bundle of guided runs and practical tools to help you reset your rhythm, clear your head, and reconnect with why you run. 👉 https://www.zenrun.app/courses/the-running-reset ⸻ 🙏 A couple of big favours 1️⃣ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the podcast - it helps more runners discover these conversations. 2️⃣ I’m always looking for runners to interview. If you (or someone you know) has a running story to share, I’d love to hear from you. Find me on Facebook or Instagram @ZenRUN.club or email hello@zenrun.club ...
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