Explore every episode of the podcast Aid Station
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Ep 56 - Lakeland 100 At last..just! Feat - Paul Telford | 31 juil. 2026 | 01:12:37 | |
Kev and Paul take on the 19th UTLD or Lakeland 100 as it is better known. Kev and Paul discuss the race and their outcomes from the back of the race. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 55 - An Ocean covers the Pennine Way | 01 juin 2026 | 00:43:30 | |
In this episode Kev interviews Ocean a very inspiring young man who with the help of Freetobekids has transformed his young life. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 54 - A Cock and Balls Story from Lizzie (With a very serious message!) | 23 févr. 2026 | 00:38:43 | |
Last weekend Lizzie Gatherer drew a large penis and scrotum as a 70+ miles piece of Strava Art to raise awareness of Prostate cancer. In particular to urge males over 50 years of age to get themselves a simple blood test that may save their lives. As Kev has first hand knowledge of this prolific cancer he had to have Lizzie along to share her story and help further raise awareness and promote Lizzie’s fundraising efforts. https://www.justgiving.com/page/ultra-mad-lizzie Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 53 - So You Want To Enter The Spine Race? | 26 janv. 2026 | 00:47:25 | |
In this bonus and final episode on Kev’s 2026 Spine Race Experience Kev provides a greater insight into the race conditions, kit and what he could do to meet the new time limit of 156 hours. Recommended listen before you press the entry button thus February 4th for the 2027 race. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 52 - The Spine Story of Dot 205 | 22 janv. 2026 | 01:12:28 | |
This is the story of Kev’s Spine Race. The tale of a massive navigational error that led to a dot watching thriller for the Ultra running community. Which also resulted in a huge sponsorship success for the Freetobekids charity thanks to the highly invested Spine dot watching world. So just what did happen out there on the Pennine Way to Dot 205? Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 51 - Winter Spine Race 2026 Kit Check Special | 20 déc. 2025 | 00:57:49 | |
It is three weeks out from the Winter Spine race kit check and Kev runs through all the mandatory kit requirements and the clothing and equipment he is taking with him. If you are running one of the 2026 races this might be a useful check to run through before you pack. If not it might be a good insight into what you will need if you are thinking of entering a Spine race in the future. Failing that it might be that you just can’t geek out enough on everything Spiney! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 50 - Kev interviews Olivia Howe a young woman immersed in ultra running | 04 déc. 2025 | 00:52:49 | |
I am very happy to be able to bring you an interview with Olivia Howe who as a young woman has a fresh and open outlook on our sport. Ultra running in its wider sporting context has her immersed through most of her daily life. She is a joy and I hope you enjoy. Kev Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 49 - Priscilla’s 50k @ 50 - “Running will wait for you” | 27 sept. 2025 | 00:46:55 | |
This for me was a very special interview. Priscilla is a quietly strong, determined and inspirational woman whose story I wanted to be able to share. Thanks to Priscilla’s openness I am able to bring it to you here. Be inspired and stay Healthy and strong. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 48 - An Interview With Mark Buckle - 3/4 through the Centurion 50 Grand Slam | 24 sept. 2025 | 00:52:59 | |
This episode is an interview..well ultra running chat with Hart Road Runner club mate of Kev’s Mark Buckle. Mark has been racing Ultras for the past five years and tells his progression and aims. He also eventually tells us his ‘driver’ that got him into this form of our sport. Wait for the end of the interview! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 47 Hannah Hall’s Hundred..and 24 Hour | 23 sept. 2025 | 01:11:47 | |
In this episode Kev crews Hannah Hall at the Sri Chinmoy Self Transcendent 24 hour track race, where Hannah was attempting to run her fastest 100 miles. This episode gives you a trackside listen into the ups and downs of a very flat Ultra distance run. https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/london Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 46 - Your Spine Race Personal Shopper James Elson | 02 juil. 2025 | 01:12:32 | |
Kev finds himself in kit heaven at the Centurion Running Store. Where he discusses all the kit requirements for a winter Spine Race with twice Spine Race finisher and kit guru James Elson. https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 45 - Kev does Suffolk Backyard Ultra while Lizzie does everything else! | 10 juin 2025 | 01:06:39 | |
This episode is a Lizzie Gatherer takeover featuring the Suffolk Backyard Ultra 2025. It contains a behind the scenes listen into the race and its mad formula, with competitor, crew and volunteer support interviews. Oh and a tiny record gets broken along the way https://www.challenge-running.com/e/suffolk-back-yard-ultra-11504 Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 43 - Rasselbock Back Yard Ultra Part 1 - Featuring an amazing performance by Lizzie Gatherer | 06 mars 2025 | 01:00:37 | |
This episode is the first of a two part feature, (episode 44 is also available now) on the fourth running of the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra in Sherwood Pines. With Kev crewing Lizzie Gatherer in her attempt to break her 32 yard PB, you get a behind the scenes listen at a backyard race that includes a new course record, Scottish national record and a female course record. https://rasselbock.co.uk/product-category/live-events/sherwood-pines/ https://ultramadlizzie.com , Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 44 - Rasselbock Back Yard Ultra Part 2 - The long yards | 06 mars 2025 | 00:35:05 | |
This is the second part of the 2025 Rasselbock Back Yard Ultra featuring the climax of the race and a post race interview with Lizzie Gatherer. https://rasselbock.co.uk/product-category/live-events/sherwood-pines/ https://ultramadlizzie.com Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 42 - Storming Round with Hannah and Lizzie | 13 janv. 2025 | 00:51:28 | |
At the end of 2024 Lizzie Gatherer and Hannah Hall ran through the last two named storms of the year, achieving epic results. In this episode Kev discusses these races and performances, as well as the continuing upward rise of women’s participation and achievements in long distance Ultra racing. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 41 - Centurion Winter Downs 200 - ‘Second time around’ | 24 déc. 2024 | 01:10:59 | |
Kev takes on his fourth 200 miler in 20 months by revisiting the Winter Downs 200. It takes a little help from his friends both with us and departed! This episode will give you a great insight into what is fast becoming a winter classic long distance endurance race. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 40 - Double Backyards from Suffolk to Faccombe Yeehaa! | 15 oct. 2024 | 00:46:06 | |
In this episode Kev gets in the Tennessee vibe as he tackles two Backyard Ultras Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 39 - Today’s Session is 432 x 400 metres | 24 sept. 2024 | 00:44:34 | |
Kev takes on the Sri Chinmoy self-transcendent 24 hour track race incorporating the UK 24 hour track Championships. This episode goes around and around and around Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 38 - A Tribute to Steve Chamberlain | 28 août 2024 | 00:08:14 | |
Aid Station pays a short tribute to Steve Chamberlain. Ultra runner, race volunteer, community contributor, family man, avid listener and lovely guy Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 37 - Kev’s Ultimate Guide To The Backyard Ultra In Half A Yard | 01 juin 2024 | 00:32:56 | |
Kev is currently running the Suffolk Backyard Ultra. (Saturday 1st June) The UK’s biggest and most competitive Backyard Ultra. By way of an introduction to this Ultra running niche Kev gives you his ultimate guide in half a yard…you will get what that is by the end. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 36 - Kev discusses the Isle Of Wight Ultra with first timer 100k’er Shane Morel | 16 mai 2024 | 00:47:54 | |
Shane Morel recently completed a 106k ultra race around the Isle Of Wight. As it was Shane’s first time over 50k, I thought it would be of benefit to others, looking to step up in ultra distance, to hear Shane’s views on the build up to the event and how it went for him. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 35 - An In-depth interview with James Elson - Ultra through and through! | 31 janv. 2024 | 01:12:43 | |
Kev gets a behind the scenes interview with Centurion Running owner, Race Director, international Athlete and Ultra guru James Elson. Yes Kev has man-fan syndrome but manages to stay professional throughout. So professional in fact that James does not swear once! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 34 - In conversation with Sophie Bennett - Dragon Slayer and WD200 podium placer | 24 janv. 2024 | 00:47:34 | |
In this episode Kev, at last, catches up with Sophie Bennett who finished second female at the inaugural Centurion Winter Downs 200. Among many other ultra races Sophie also completed the Dragon’s Back Race in 2022. This is a conversation that has been a long time coming but it’s full of good topical ultra racing stuff! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 33 - WD200 finishers and club mates host Kev and Matt Harper review the WD200 | 20 déc. 2023 | 00:40:19 | |
In this bonus episode Kev interviews Matt Harper, fellow Hart Road Runners club mate and finisher of the Centurion Winter Downs 200. If you are considering entering this or any other 200 miler, here is some more invaluable insight. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 32 - Centurion Winter Downs 200 - The Last of Kev’s Treble | 19 déc. 2023 | 01:04:22 | |
This episode details the conclusion to Kev’s 3 x 200 mile races in a calendar year. The inaugural Winter Downs 200 by Centurion. Best listened to on the run! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 31 - Kev’s Conquest of the King Alfred’s Way Ultra | 18 août 2023 | 01:11:31 | |
This episode details Kev’s race around the 220 mile King Alfred’s Way Ultra. This is the second part of his 3 x 200 mile race series in 2023. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 30 - A 200 mile Ultra is a long way. Is doing three in a season sensible? | 08 août 2023 | 00:21:16 | |
In this mini episode Kev owns up to his plans/experiment for running 3 x 200 miles in an ultra running season. Nutter! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 29 - Kev & Lizzie do and review the Beacon’s Way 100 | 01 août 2023 | 01:01:21 | |
The episode covers the epic Beacon’s Way 100 mile ultra by GBUltras. Held in biblical weather conditions this has a lot of learning experience to share. It features both Kev’s take on the event and experience of completion, as well as the amazing result achieved by Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gatherer. Who is featured in the show. Not far to the next Aid Station! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 28 - There is a first time for everything including going Ultra | 13 juil. 2023 | 01:04:45 | |
In this episode Kev interviews, on the trail, Lynne Rashleigh and Caroline Dobbin. Two women new to Ultra running about their first time experiences. If you are planning stepping up to Ultra distance this is a must listen. If you are a very experienced ultra runner why not go back and remember your first time! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 27 - Kev and Hannah do and review Ultra Wales 50 | 30 juin 2023 | 00:48:31 | |
Kev’s not been around since the Northern Traverse so here is a chance to catch up with where he is at. This episode includes a ‘jog interview’ with Hannah Hall and reviews GB Ultras Ultra Wales 50 miler. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 26 - Kev’s Northern Traverse Story | 11 avr. 2023 | 00:51:00 | |
In this episode Kev tells the story of his 190 mile/300k run across England in the Northern Traverse Ultra race. The poor thing sounds awful in this episode due to a very viscous bout of the most extreme man flu! For this and his monotone voice he apologises. Of course you still would not want to miss out on his amazing experience would you? So please take a listen. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 25 - Northern Traverse Next up for Kev | 23 mars 2023 | 00:35:43 | |
Kev is tapering at the moment for the Northern Traverse, which is the non stop race across England from Coast to Coast. In this episode Kev gives some background as to how he got to this longest ultra run of his life. He also provide some background to the event and his training preparation for it. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 24 - Arc Of Attrition 100..er well 57 anyway | 01 févr. 2023 | 00:40:20 | |
Kev tackles the Arc of Attrition 100 round the rugged tip of Cornwall. Well it tackles him actually! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 23 - Dragon’s Back Race 2022 Special - Part 2 | 15 sept. 2022 | 00:35:16 | |
Kev continues his race down the spine of Wales, riding the dragon all the way to Cardiff. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 22 - Dragon’s Back Race 2022 Special - Part 1 | 15 sept. 2022 | 00:50:08 | |
In this first episode of a two part special, Kev takes on the mighty Dragon’s Back race for the second time. This time the dragon puts up a hell of a fight that Kev takes head on! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 21 - Lakeland 100/50 Special | 03 août 2022 | 01:05:27 | |
Kev attempts the British ultra marathon classic, the Montane Lakeland 100. This episode also features the Lakeland 50. Kev introduces you to more mid to back of pack runners, this time from Europe, who tell their stories and become Aid Station fans! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 20 - Running a 100 mile Ultra - (Feat - Centurion SDW100) | 20 juil. 2022 | 01:05:27 | |
Kev discusses running 100 miles with Hannah Hall and Lizzie Gatherer who both completed the Centurion South Downs 100 in June. If you are looking to step up to a 100 mile ultra marathon, looking for inside info, or just love ultra banter, this episode is for you. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 19 - Great Lakeland 3 Day feature | 24 juin 2022 | 00:39:03 | |
Kev updates the latest local ultra race news. This episode features the GL3D, the perfect event to start your multi-day mountain ultra experience. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 18 - An Interview With Sarah Francis - Mountain Ultra Specialist | 15 avr. 2022 | 00:59:18 | |
Kev returns in interview mode with a great guest in Sarah Francis. With 22 years of mountain marathons behind her, Sarah is the most experienced mountain ultra runner Kev has ever met. In this highly insightful interview, Sarah imparts her wealth of mountain race knowledge and gives us an insight into all the longest UK events. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 17 - Lizzie’s First Backyard Ultra | 15 janv. 2022 | 00:59:45 | |
This episode has been sometime in the making! It details Elizabeth Gatherer’s first attempt at a Backyard Ultra. The show covers all the planning and approach to one of these events with no known end! Backyard’s are very different Ultra running events, so if you are planning to have a go listen to this great episode first. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 16 - Final Dragon’s Back Special #7 | 11 sept. 2021 | 00:49:58 | |
In the last episode in this series of specials Kev gets eaten up and spat out by the Dragon. It’s the conclusion of a years training and podcast recording of his journey to the mighty Dragons Back Race. If you are contemplating entering this race this, and the rest in the series, are well worth a listen. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 15 - Dragons Back Special #6 | 31 août 2021 | 00:31:42 | |
So it is just five days to the race start! To reduce his boredom during his taper, Kev makes this boring episode taking you through all his equipment choices for the DBR. If you are racing the event, planning entering the event, fancy moving into multi-day racing or just plain bored, this one is for you! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 14 - Dragon’s Back Special #5 | 27 août 2021 | 00:44:59 | |
Kev recces Day 4 of the Dragon’s Back Race. Also he joins some of the children at a FreeToBeKids camp to hear what they think of life outside a big city. Please follow the link below to donate to bettering the lives of these children. A big Thank You. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 13 - Dragon’s Back Race Special #4 | 29 juin 2021 | 01:12:37 | |
Kev and Lizzie recce Day2 of the Dragon’s Back Race from Nant Gwynant to Dolgellau. Kev also travels up to London to interview Rachel Nichols of FreeToBeKids, Kev’s chosen charity for the DBR. Rachel gives us an insightful look into the very important work Freetobekids do to get children with difficult inner-city lives in contact with nature. Please be kind enough to follow the link below and make a donation to this important charity Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 12 - Dragon’s Back Race Special #3 | 20 juin 2021 | 00:50:58 | |
Kev recces the mighty Day1 from Conwy Castle to Nant Gwynant, taking him over the Snowdon Massif. This special episode also includes an interview with fellow Dragon in Training, Olly Harrison Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 11 - Climate Crisis and UTMB are they both unstoppable? | 16 mai 2021 | 00:21:43 | |
Influenced by two new books and the biggest event in Ultra UTMB, Kev asks if Ultra running is doing enough to save our sporting environments. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 10 - Dragon’s Back Race Special #2 | 22 avr. 2021 | 00:49:32 | |
Kev undertakes his first Dragon’s Back Race recce. He travels to Dolgellau Wales to take on Day 3 of the route. This episode will be of interest to anyone taking on the DBR 2021 or considering taking on the race in the future. Also if you are planning a multi-day Ultra race there maybe some useful information to help you. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 9 - Kev takes in the views of Dean ‘Kit’ Kellaway | 12 avr. 2021 | 01:09:42 | |
This extended episode finds Kev out on a long trail training run with trail buddy and sometime Ultra training partner Dean Kellaway. Dean and Kev discuss all things Ultra and family while covering 20 miles of the South Downs of Hampshire. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 8 - Lizzie goes Loopy in her Backyard | 25 mars 2021 | 00:49:06 | |
In this bonus episode of Aid Station, Kev joins Lizzie Gatherer on the last three of her twelve one hour 4.1 mile practice loops, as she mull the madness of the Backyard Ultra format. This episode provides a great insight into the preparation/determination/madness of the ultra long runner and what it may be like to run into infinity! Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100205 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| Ep 7 - Running Long..in the tooth, with Chris ‘Shaman’ Stone | 18 mars 2021 | 00:59:15 | |
Kev focuses on Ultra running in later life and provides positive ways of reducing the effects of the ageing process. An interview with ultra runner Chris Stone provide the stimulus for advice and recommendations. Chris also give you some great anecdotes on his ultra races. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||