#50 Run for Brotherhood: The Emotional Journey of Alex Prestney (pt 2)

In this lively episode of The Imposter Podcast, Alex Prestney shares the highs, lows, and all the hilarious moments in between of his 560km run from Mildura to Melbourne. With hosts cracking jokes and keeping things light, Alex dives into the story behind his epic adventure, which started out as a way to honor his late brother and turned into a community-driven event full of unexpected twists, quirky encounters, and plenty of laughs along the way.

The conversation kicks off with a bit of friendly banter—hosts poking fun at missed intros and some button-pushing confusion—before Alex takes us through the challenges and triumphs of planning a run of this scale. The guys laugh about the moment Alex first pitched the idea to the police in Mildura, who were probably scratching their heads wondering if he was serious. But soon, Alex had community members rallying behind him, and even Brooks Running Shoes jumped on board to sponsor him. Cue a fun little anecdote: Alex discovered mid-run that his mum had also been sponsored by Brooks decades earlier, creating a perfect "like mother, like son" moment.

As Alex recalls running through sandy deserts (which he jokingly compares to running on the beach—just without the cocktails), the hosts keep things lighthearted, cracking jokes about blisters and stamina. There’s no shortage of laughs, especially when Alex shares the unexpected ways country folk showed their support—like random strangers pulling over to hand him donations and well-wishes. One bloke even threw him a “steak night” contribution! The podcast gives us a feel-good glimpse into the kindness of rural communities, where people are more likely to cheer you on than honk at you to get off the road.

Despite the laughs, the episode doesn’t shy away from the deeper stuff. Alex talks about dealing with grief, but in a way that’s relatable and even a bit inspiring. He shares how the run helped him channel his emotions and how he found comfort not just in the physical challenge but in the connections he made along the way. The hosts joke about cardio being the worst kind of fun, but it’s clear that for Alex, this run was about more than just logging miles—it was about healing and bringing people together.

Open-Ended Questions the Podcast Explores:

1. What happens when grief meets a pair of running shoes?
2. How can a long run turn into a way to unite a community?
3. Is it possible to laugh your way through a 500km run?
4. Can sponsorships actually make a heartfelt difference, or is it just about logos?
5. How do you keep going when your legs are screaming, but your heart is full?

Anecdotes to Enjoy:

• Alex shares the hilarious moment when he realized his mum had been sponsored by Brooks back in the '90s, turning his modern sponsorship into a family tradition.
• There’s a fun bit where Alex talks about running down Spencer Street in Melbourne with a police escort, while bystanders shouted, “What’s this guy doing?”
• Hosts joke about how Alex’s crew cheered him on with mini-muffins instead of energy gels, keeping the vibes light and tasty on the run.

Matty Morris of https://www.zerolimitspodcast.com/ helps us out with a banger of a tune. If you want to hear about some real intense moments from Veterans and First Responders. Check out Zero Limits Podcast.

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