"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
14 Mar 2023
In a remarkable feat of endurance and resilience, Indian marathon runner Sukant Suki recently completed one of the world's toughest marathons - the Delirious W.E.S.T trail in Western Australia. Suki ran for a staggering 102 hours and 27 minutes to cover the grueling 350 km trail, which took place from 8-12 February 2023.
Suki shared his experience in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel, where he spoke about the challenges he faced during his run and how he had prepared for the marathon. He also revealed that the Delirious WEST marathon was his second attempt after being disqualified at 204 km in 2020.
Starting from Northcliffe to Albany, the Delirious WEST run is renowned as one of the toughest marathons in the world. Suki said that he underwent intense training for six months and that helped him push through the challenges of the deadly jungle trail. Though he was one of the last four runners to complete the challenge, Suki was immensely proud of his achievement and he feels that nothing is impossible.
Suki stated that during the marathon he experienced moments that he would never forget. He said that the trials we face in life help us discover meaning and purpose, and that life is like an ultramarathon consisting of ups and downs. Without sufficient sleep or food, he ran like a wild beast for four days, and he felt tremendous joy in his accomplishment.
Suki has also authored two books, "Limitless Humans: How Running Helped Me Live A Meaningful Life" and "Chasing Genius: Inside the Mind of an Ultramarathoner." These books document his unique and challenging journey as an ultra-marathon runner, including the lessons he learned from his disqualification at the Delirious WEST challenge in 2020.
Sukant Suki's accomplishment is an inspiration to runners and non-runners alike. With the power of perseverance and the human spirit, he proved that with hard work and determination, we can achieve incredible feats.