Four years ago, Adrian Copeland was stuck in a cycle of weekend binge drinking. Today, he’s a 300-mile ultra finisher, Ultraman survivor, Finke Desert rider, Everest adventurer, and an all-round endurance beast. In this episode, Adrian shares his raw, no-filter transformation story – from hitting rock bottom to climbing (almost literally) the world's highest peaks.
We dive into his darkest moments, wild hallucinations in the Arizona desert, being stalked by a mountain lion, that infamous Macca’s bag moment, and why a 12km open-water swim gave him a whole new perspective on what it means to truly achieve something.
He opens up about the importance of community, the power of his crew (especially his daughter and partner Sian), and how mindset – not medals – defines greatness. Whether you're chasing finish lines or fighting personal demons, Adrian’s story will leave you inspired to go further, dig deeper, and bang that cowbell with pride.
The Cowbell Podcast episode is brought to you by Kelvin Yip from "Endu1 - Endurance Fuel & Hydration" @endu1sportsnutrition and Dave Stewart @_daventures_, the legendary trail race MC.