Phil Gore
Australian ultrarunner and career firefighter known for backyard ultra success, including the 2025 Big's Backyard Ultra World Championship and the Backyard Ultra world record of 119 laps at Dead Cow Gully.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 60min
Phil Gore on His World Record Breaking Backyard Ultra Strategies, Mindset, and Tips
Phil Gore, an Australian ultrarunner and career firefighter famed for backyard ultra records, talks strategy and endurance. He shares hour-by-hour race planning and nap tactics. He breaks down fueling and delayed caffeine, crew roles and logistics. He also explains mental tools, cold-shower resilience training, and how firefighting shaped his race mindset.
