Sammy Brown. Brisbane based, FIFO worker on the value of road and trail running in life and his Fastest Known Time missions

Don't let Sammy's super chill nature fool you - Sammy is an accomplished endurance runner, up to 100 mile distance, and we have a great chat (on Valentine’s Day!) about how he got into running in his early 20s and the amazing races and challenges and International travel he has completed since in NZ, Japan and Italy - to name a few. Running has become a huge part of Sammy’s life, including being the way he met his, now, wife, Meagan, after a little Instagram stalking, while racing in a Glasshouse Series trail run. 

Sammy has accomplished a number of Fastest Known Times (FKTs) in Queensland and we have a great chat about why he takes on these solo challenges and the physical and mental sides of these performances. We reference Sammy’s Fastest Known Times which you can view on www.fastestknowntime.com and include: Glasshouse Gallivant; Conondale Great Walk and 2 x Carnarvon Gorge Great Walk. Sammy is super encouraging for anyone to get out there and try these FKTs for themselves -  “If you can’t go fast; go first!”.

We also chat about the year ahead which includes Sammy’s goal to run a PB at the marathon at Brisbane Marathon Festival; running the 21km at Yandina-Five-O with his wife Meagan, before heading to the USA later in the year to crew and pace for Meagan on the iconic Western States Endurance Run. Other races we mention which Sammy has completed include the BVRT 100 miles, Ultra Trail Mount Fuji and Ultra Trail Lavaredo. 

We can’t forget to mention Sammy and Meagan’s newest addition to the family, Scottie Puppen, a new sibling for Mo Furah. If you hadn't guessed, the Brownies are pun fans so check out Scottie Pippen and Mo Farah for the origin of these names!!

To get in touch with Sammy, you can find him on Instagram @thesammybrown