S2, E5.2: Why Dan Lucchini WAKES UP at 1:30AM To Train!

S2, E5.2: Why Dan Lucchini WAKES UP at 1:30AM To Train!

Most people would just see Dan Lucchini as crazy. He goes to sleep at 6:30pm and wakes up around 1:30am each day to train. He goes to unbelievable lengths during races ... you'll soon hear... further than you and I would go 😂 and he is the most driven person I have ever met! In this episode, we talk about his WHY and what makes him tick.  Dan’s story is much deeper than fast running times and early alarms. With Master’s degrees in both Strength & Conditioning and Counselling, he brings serious depth to his running, run coaching and life philosophy. He’s about chasing sustainable performance: physically, mentally and emotionally, but most importantly leaving it all out there and putting heart and soul into everything he does. We chat about: * The prep behind his record-breaking Bali Hope Ultra run * Why being obsessed is essential to be great * How he balances coaching and elite running * And so much more! Dan is intense. He’s thoughtful. He’s real. He's a legend. And I bloody loved this convo. If you love it too, please share it on your socials or with a friend. I appreciate you listening. Giddy up! * Sean on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] * Dan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/meraki_performance/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/meraki_performance/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] * Learn more about Sean Bell Run Coaching: ⁠⁠https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching⁠⁠ * Book me to speak: ⁠⁠https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking⁠⁠

S2, E5.1: The Warm Up with Daniel Lucchini

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/] * Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meraki_performance/ [https://www.instagram.com/meraki_performance/] * Learn more about Sean Bell Run Coaching: https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching [https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching] * Book me to speak to your team (Keynotes and Goal Setting Workshops): https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking [https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking]

S2, E4.2: From Rock Bottom to Record Breaker – Lachy Cameron's FKT Journey

In this episode of The Long Run With Sean Bell, I sat down with my great friend Lachy Cameron. Lachy is an Australian Ultra Runner and mental health advocate who transformed personal adversity into a powerful mission for change. In 2024, he broke the Fastest Known Time (FKT) record for running from Brisbane to Sydney—completing the 925 km journey in just over 10 days. This monumental effort raised over $33,000 for the mental health charity Heart On My Sleeve. Lachy's journey into running began in 2021 as part of his recovery from severe depression and a suicide attempt. What started with short runs and walks evolved into a life-saving discipline. Running became his therapy and a way to reclaim his identity. Lachy shares his story of resilience, the mental battles behind his physical feats, and how he turned personal pain into purpose. It's a raw, inspiring conversation about grit, growth, and the power of showing up for yourself. I hope you love the episode and if you do, please leave a review and share it with others. Giddy up! - Sean on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/] - Lachy on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lachy__cameron/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/chloeamandab] - Learn more about Sean Bell Run Coaching: ⁠⁠⁠https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching⁠⁠⁠ [https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching] - Book me to Speak to your team (Keynotes and Goal Setting Workshops): ⁠⁠https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking [https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking]

S2, E4.1 – The Warm Up with Lachy Cameron

Lachy Cameron is an Australian Ultra Runner and mental health advocate who transformed personal adversity into a powerful mission for change. In 2024, he broke the Fastest Known Time (FKT) record for running from Brisbane to Sydney—completing the 925 km journey in just over 10 days. This monumental effort raised over $33,000 for the mental health charity Heart On My Sleeve. Lachy's journey into running began in 2021 as part of his recovery from severe depression and a suicide attempt. What started with short runs and walks evolved into a life-saving discipline. Running became his therapy and a helped him form a new identity of self-belief and strength. I hope you enjoy the first addition of my new segment 'The Warm Up' - a quickfire round of fun, running-themed and personal questions to help you get to know the guest a little better before we dive into their full episode. Lachy's full episode will drop next week. It's a ripper, so stay tuned! Giddy up! - Sean on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/] - Lachy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lachy__cameron/ [https://www.instagram.com/chloeamandab] - Learn more about Sean Bell Run Coaching: ⁠⁠https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching⁠⁠ [https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching] - Book me to Speak to your team (Keynotes and Goal Setting Workshops): ⁠https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking [https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking]

S2, E3: Chloe hosts Sean to discuss his post run around Australia lows

This week on the podcast, my beautiful girlfriend Chloe was the host and interviewed me about the come down from my 2024 run around Australia. Fair to say it has been a brutal time for me since the run and I've felt the lowest of lows. I still have a long recovery road ahead but there is some light at the end of the tunnel. We dive deep into: * * What it really took for me to run around Australia. * The details of my foot injury sustained from the run. * The devastating impact the run had on my physical and mental health. * * Was the run worth it? * Plenty of laughs from Chloe and telling me that I'm awfully uncoordinated! Whether you're a keen ultra runner or just curious about what drives someone to run around Australia and the impact it has on you, I hope this conversation will inspire you and empower you to find your own limits. Giddy up! - Sean on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/seanbellruns/] - Chloe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloeamandab [https://www.instagram.com/chloeamandab] - Unlock a 2 week free trial to Sean Bell Run Coaching: ⁠https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching⁠ [https://seanbellruns.com/onlineruncoaching] - Book me to Speak to your team (Keynotes and Goal Setting Workshops): https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking [https://seanbellruns.com/corporatespeaking]