Tales from an Ancient Marathoner

From a deprived childhood within a family history of mental illness, suicide and addictions, Greg Wilson has attained unexpected heights as an ultramarathoner. Joining the Australian Army at seventeen was the catalyst for an athletics career. Within a few months, he was among the most accomplished distance runners in the Australian Defence Force. This enthralling account documents Greg's inclusion in the winning team at the Olympic Marathon trials, competing in the ADF Orienteering team beyond the Arctic Circle, and completing the 'big lap' in three months as a member of the XXXX Australian Army Around Australia Relay Team. He has raced in the company of the likes of the world's greatest ultra runner, Yiannis Kouros, and smashed the records set by septuagenarian legend Cliff Young. Rounding off a long and colourful running career at age seventy one, Greg was chosen to represent Australia in the World Age Group Marathon Championship, in a field of 49,000 at Chicago USA. Recently he was honoured by the Australian Ultra Runners Association as their Male Runner of the Year - 2023. This is an inspiring account of overcoming adversity and being true to your talent.