The Runna Podcast “Everyone Told Us to Quit”: The Brutal Truth Behind Running Across Australia & the UK
Sep 26, 2025
Stefan Lamble, an endurance runner and one half of the Lambros brothers, shares the incredible story of running over 4,000 miles across Australia and the UK to raise funds for cancer research. He discusses the harsh realities of ultrarunning, including injuries like blood infections and fractured femurs. The power of brotherhood kept them going through mental struggles and physical pain. Motivated by purpose, they highlight the importance of resilience and community support, inspiring others to push their limits even in the darkest times.
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Why They Ran The UK Next
- They chose to run the UK after Australia partly to honour their grandmother and to chase new challenges.
- They designed an original route through major UK cities rather than the common signpost-to-signpost route.
Train In Terrain, Live The Process
- Move your training into terrain that mirrors the challenge and live it daily rather than chasing paces.
- Steph and Lachlan isolated in the Dandenong Ranges and treated daily runs as immersive preparation.
A Day On The UK Run
- Their daily routine started before dawn, often fasted for the first 8–10 km, with pit stops every 10 km and poor motorhome recovery.
- Sleep, food quality and motorhome hygiene were constant recovery problems on the UK run.
