Anna Liptak
Anna has always been into general fitness, but she didn’t discover distance running, proper distance running, until later in life. In her mid-30s, she lined up for her first marathon in Melbourne in 2011…and from that very first event, she was hooked.
The excitement. The adrenaline. The challenge. The camaraderie. The sense of achievement. And yes, of course, the pain.
Since that day back in 2011, Anna has taken part in more than 40 marathons across the world. She has experienced the sport from every angle—from pushing herself to a 3:31 finish in the Boston Marathon and a 3:29 in New York (her PB), to walking the New York City Marathon over seven unforgettable hours with her mum in 2018.
Seeing marathons from all ends of the performance spectrum has taught her something important: every single participant is extraordinary. No matter the pace, no matter the position, every marathoner brings their own story, their own growth, and their own moment of “I did it.” Every marathon has enriched Anna’s life in ways that could never be predicted.
It became a privilege for her to take part in these deeply personal and communal events—and over time, she became determined to share that privilege with others.
That’s why she started Adventure Time Travel—to spread the joy of running, to help people push beyond their perceived limits, and to create unforgettable experiences that are fun, meaningful, and life-affirming.
Yes, Anna may be one of those “weird running people” who finds the pain and challenge of marathons exhilarating—but at the heart of it, she simply loves challenging herself and witnessing others surprise themselves.
Bringing these experiences to runners of all abilities is a genuine delight and honour for Anna. It’s what inspired Adventure Time Travel, and it’s what continues to drive her to deliver the best possible adventure for every participant.
