This Is the Exact Plan That Helped William Goodge Run 3,800km Across Australia

Covering 3,800 kilometers in just 35 days that's about two and a half marathons every single day sounds like a superhuman feat.

But British ultra-runner William Goodge didn’t train like a man possessed. In fact, his approach was surprisingly grounded.

Instead of logging outrageous weekly mileage, Goodge focused on balance: capping his training at nine sessions per week and integrating recovery techniques like stretching, cold plunges, and infrared sauna sessions into his routine.

His preparation wasn’t built on obsession, but consistency.

Each day began at 6 a.m. with a solid foundation: a full-body stretching routine. “It opens me up and just sets a good tone for whatever workout’s coming,” he told the Evening Standard. His running sessions were mostly relaxed, aerobic efforts often a steady one-hour jog. He’d then return later for an hour or two of strength training.

“I always take Sundays off,” he added. “And I let myself have a night to relax each week. Have a drink, ease off. Otherwise, it’s too much. You’re getting close to burnout.”

Goodge’s week also included regular cold plunges and infrared sauna sessions to support recovery, enhance circulation, and flush out toxins.

As for strength training, it wasn’t just about lifting heavy it was strategic.

He targeted muscles that would support endurance and prevent injury. His final pre-Australia workout included mobility work, running-specific drills, and powerful movements like heavy back squats, unstable split squats using resistance bands, glute bridges with sliders, adductor squeezes, and core exercises.

This formula clearly works for him.

Earlier in 2025, Goodge ran 315 miles from Osaka to Tokyo in just five days. He’s also crossed the U.S. on foot, from Los Angeles to New York in 55 days, and tackled 48 marathons in 30 days across all 48 counties of England.

For Goodge, running extreme distances isn’t about grinding endlessly. It’s about training smart, staying consistent, recovering well and remembering to enjoy the ride.