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#1 - Ally Whitlock - The Winter Downs 20010 Dec 202401:05:30

I caught up with Ally Whitlock, who last year took third place at the inaugural Winter Downs 200, to find out more about the challenges she faced stepping up to this immense distance.

Cover photo credit to Pierre Papet / Centurion Running

#2 - Emma Stuart - The Winter Downs 20024 Dec 202401:04:08

A post-race conversation with Emma Stuart after her course record-breaking performance at the Winter Downs 200.

Photo credit to Centurion Running

#3 - John Kelly - The Winter Spine Race31 Dec 202400:34:40

In this episode, I spoke to John Kelly about the forthcoming 2025 Winter Spine Race, a 268-mile non-stop race along the Pennine Way in the middle of UK winter.

John won this race in 2020, and holds the FKT for the Pennine Way overall, but experienced a DNF at the Spine in 2024.

Will 2025 be the year he retakes his crown?

#4 - Jess Johnson - The Winter Spine Sprint07 Jan 202500:31:53

In this episode, I chatted with Winter Spine Sprint course record holder Jess Johnson about her experience at the 'baby sibling' of the 268-mile Winter Spine Race.

#5 - James Elson - The Winter Spine Race14 Jan 202500:45:56

With the 2024 Spine Race officially under way, have a listen to my conversation with James Elson, RD at Centurion Running and 2023 Spine finisher, diving into his experience on the Pennine Way two years ago and why he's come back in 2025.

#6 - Kim Collison - 2025 Winter Spine Race Winner21 Jan 202500:59:20

A conversation with Kim Collison after his victory at the 2025 Montane Winter Spine Race.

Photo credit to the Spine Race.

#7 - Dan Weller - Arc of Attrition Preview23 Jan 202500:38:50

With the 2025 Arc of Attrition just around the corner, I spoke to 2023 100-mile bronze medallist Dan Weller to find out what's drawing him back to to Cornwall to take on the 50-mile distance this year.

With Arc now being a UTMB event, we discussed how the event appears to be attracting a higher calibre of athletes than ever, and what the implications are for the sport.

#8 - Sarah Page - 2025 Arc of Attrition 2nd Place28 Jan 202500:35:50

A post-race conversation with Sarah Page after her 2nd place finish at the 100-mile Arc of Attrition by UTMB.

#9 - Damian Hall - 2025 Race Season Preview30 Jan 202500:51:47

A wide-ranging conversation with ultra legend Damian Hall. We discuss the 2025 Winter Spine Race, including Damo's recce of the new Sprint North event; Damian's 2025 race season and his decision to race exclusively in the UK this year; and his new title sponsor following the end of an eight-year partnership with Inov-8.

Damian mentions a number of organisations and resources you might be interested to learn more about at the following links:

#10 - Rebecca Devereux - Winter Spine Sprint 3rd Place01 Feb 202500:29:27

A conversation with Rebecca Devereux after her third place finish at the 2025 Montane Winter Spine Sprint.

#12 - Jack Chamberlain - Arc of Attrition Debrief06 Feb 202500:38:19

I caught up with Jack Chamberlain, who finished 4th at the 2025 Arc of Attrition 50-miler.

Any other year except 2023, Jack's time of 7:43 would have been more than enough to win the race. But with the Arc being a UTMB event for the first time this year, it attracted a higher calibre of athlete than ever before.

#11 - Lewis Ryan - 2025 Arc of Attrition Winner04 Feb 202500:48:53

Fresh off the back of a victory at the Arc of Attrition 100-miler, enjoy my post-race conversation with Lewis Ryan, who ran 19:22 for the third-fastest time ever at that event.

#13 - Elsey Davis - Arc of Attrition 50-Mile Winner11 Feb 202500:28:23

Episode 13 - unlucky for some, but very lucky for Feet First, as in this episode I'm bringing you a conversation with the awesome Elsey Davis, fresh off the back of her course record-setting victory at the Arc of Attrition 50-miler.

Elsey's won some of the bigger events out there, so it was great to hear her thoughts on the Arc and the trajectory of UK trail running more generally.

Photo credit to UTMB

#14 - Chasing Tom - Hugh Chatfield & Keith Wigley13 Feb 202500:57:27

A conversation with Hugh Chatfield and Keith Wigley following their 2nd and 3rd place finishes, respectively, at the Arc of Attrition 50-miler. Hugh and Keith shared the podium at Arc with titan of the sport Tom Evans, and in this podcast they describe how the race panned out from a competitive perspective.

Both Hugh and Keith are members of Elite Trail Team, a holistic multidisciplinary team seeking to enhance the performance & wellbeing of ultra-trail athletes: https://www.elitetrailteam.com/

#15 - Tom Evans - Arc of Attrition 50-Mile Winner17 Feb 202501:05:23

A conversation with Tom Evans following his course record-setting performance at the Arc of Attrition 50-miler by UTMB.

Tom is a world-renowned face in ultrarunning, but no stranger to the grassroots cross-country racing scene here in the UK. Having recently changed title sponsorship and with his first child on the way, we discussed his plans for the years ahead as the ultra-trail scene continues to grow.

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#16 - Tim Secker - Winter Spine Final Finisher20 Feb 202500:37:04

Something a bit different - in this episode I caught up with Tim Secker, the final finisher at the 2025 Montane Winter Spine Race. Tim Finished in 166 hours, or just under seven days - a full 84 hours behind the men's winner Kim Collison.

Cover photo credit to Andrew Hendry: https://www.instagram.com/andrewhendryphotographer

#17 - David Bone - The Tunnel 20025 Feb 202501:01:13

A conversation with David Bone, winner of the 2024 Tunnel 200, ahead of the 2025 edition of the race.

#19 - Hundred Hills 50k - Karla Borland & Joe Turner25 Mar 202500:39:51

A post-race conversation with Karla Borland and Joe Turner, female and male winners of the 2025 Hundred Hills 50k, hosted by Centurion Running.

Both Karla and Joe come from a road ultra background; both have competed at the Anglo-Celtic Plate road 100k champs, and Joe represented Great Britain at the 100k World Champs in 2024. It was great then to find out more about the differences between road and trail ultras as they see it, and find out more about their goals for 2025.

#18 - Josh Wade - Transgrancanaria Classic 3rd Place04 Mar 202500:30:01

A post-race conversation with Josh Wade, fresh off the back of his breakthrough performance at Transgrancanaria. Josh finished third behind Jon Albon and Caleb Olson, with all three men running under Pau Capell's previous course record.

Cover photo credit to Jordan Manoukian.

#20 - Fiona Pascall - Ultra Trail Chianti Castles01 Apr 202500:39:24

A post-race conversation with Fiona (Fi) Pascall after win at the hugely competitive Ultra Trail Chianti Castles. Fiona saw off some stiff competition to secure the win at this race, which was both a Western States qualifier and a UTMB World Series event. In this podcast we discuss the race and where she'll be heading next.

Fi's and her husband Matt run Trail Retreats, welcoming runners to the beautiful Quantock Hills to train and explore together. Use code FEETFIRST20 to secure 20% off your booking at trailretreats.co.uk

With Thanks to Our Partners

#21 - Jacob Snochowski - Skye Trail FKT Debrief10 Apr 202500:38:28

A conversation with La Sportiva coach and athlete Jacob Snochowski about his recent FKT on the Skye Trail, a 133km traverse of the remote Isle of Skye in the far north of Scotland.

Jacob spoke very highly of his La Sportiva Mutants & Prodigio shoes - if you'd like to get your hands on a pair, help support the podcast by using code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off any purchase from the Centurion Ultrarunning Store.

#22 - Fiona Horsfield & Damian Hall - Northern Traverse 2025 Champions12 Apr 202500:34:42

Checking in with Fiona Horsfield and Damian Hall after their victories at the 2025 Northern Traverse, a 300km non-stop ultra from coast to coast across Great Britain.

Thank you to the Centurion Ultrarunning Store for supporting the podcast. You can check out the Nnormal Kjerag, the shoe Damo won the race in, at the store now - whilst you're there use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off any non-sale purchase: centurionultrarunningstore.com

Thank you to No Limits Photos for permission to use their image in the cover photo.

#23 - Gemma Hillier-Moses - Chianti Ultra Trail15 Apr 202500:57:13

Catching up with Gemma Hillier-Moses following her win at the Ultra Trail Chianti 73km.

Gemma's road and track background served her well at this race, which went down to the wire in the final mile. She ended up winning by just over two minutes.

#24 - Anna Buckingham - South Downs Way 50 Second Place19 Apr 202500:27:20

A post-race conversation with Anna Buckingham, the first in a short series of chats with some of the top finishers at the 2025 South Downs Way 50.

Centurion Ultrarunning Store

Thank you to the Centurion Ultrarunning Store for supporting Feet First - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.

Check out the store's latest nutrition here.

#25 - Matt Hammerton - South Downs Way 50 Second Place22 Apr 202500:23:08

Great to catch up with Matt Hammerton, fresh off the back of his second place finish at the 2025 South Downs Way 50.

Matt comes from a high performance background in triathlon and road running, which he put to use masterfully at South Downs Way to finish just 9 minutes behind the legendary Mark Darbyshire.

Thank you to the Centurion Ultrarunning Store for supporting Feet First - use the code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.

#26 - Sarah Page - South Downs Way 50 First Place24 Apr 202500:30:32

A post-race conversation with Sarah Page after her first place finish at the South Downs Way 50.

Sarah, along with her husband Max and friend Rob, hosts Trails, Tales, and Fails - listen here.

Thank you to the Centurion Ultrarunning Store for supporting Feet First - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.

#27 - Ash Varley - South Downs Way 50 Third Place29 Apr 202500:35:54

A post-race conversation with Ash Varley after his third place finish at the South Downs Way 50.

Check out Ash's book: What If? A Running Journey from Failure to First Place.

Thank you to the Centurion Ultrarunning Store for supporting Feet First - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.

#28 - Josh Barrow - Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 5001 May 202500:54:27

Really fun to chat to Josh Barrow following his win at the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50, hosted by GB Ultras.

Josh has made a bit of a name for himself over the past few years, winning a number of runnable trail ultras, including the South Downs way 50, Race to the Stones, and the Chester 50. In this podcast, we discuss his journey in running so far, and what has become his signature racing style - starting out conservatively and moving up through the field to take the lead in the final miles.

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - Use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
    • Check out Centurion's new mandatory kit video here.
  • Stolt Running - Use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.

#29 - Hugh Chatfield - Madeira Island Ultra Trail Debrief06 May 202500:40:33

Checking in with Hugh Chatfield after his DNF at the Madeira Island Ultra Trail.

Hugh was running with the lead pack for the first 5 hours of this brutal race, before respiratory issues forced him to retire. As much as this podcast focuses on success stories, felt it was important to show that elites, just like the rest of us, suffer setbacks on their journey in the sport. Thank you to Hugh for being willing to discuss what can sometimes be a difficult topic.

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack
#30 - Kelsey Price - Anglo-Celtic Plate British 100km Champion13 May 202500:34:34

Catching up with Kelsey Price after her victory at the 2025 Anglo-Celtic Plate, running 7:44 to become the UK 100km champion.

Kelsey is a coach with Camino Ultra, a London-based trail and ultra running company.

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
#31 - Kris Jones - Ultra-Trail Snowdonia Preview15 May 202500:35:28

A pre-race check-in with Kris Jones ahead of the 2025 Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, at which Kris is running the 50k.

Kris is an incredibly versatile athlete who has represented GB at orienteering, cross country, and on the track, road, and trail. He runs for Hoka and Elite Trail Team.

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
#32 - Jose Rodriguez - Thames Path 100 Champion22 May 202500:43:12

A post-race conversation with men's Thames Path 100 winner Jose Rodriguez.

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
#33 - Anna Brown - London 100k First Place27 May 202500:38:54

Chatting with Anna Brown after her victory at the inaugural London 100k, a 100km ultramarathon entirely within central London

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
#34 - Hugh Tibbs - North Downs Way 50 Course Record29 May 202500:41:55

A post-race catch-up with Hugh Tibbs after his course-record-setting performance at the North Downs Way 50.

www.runfeetfirst.co.uk

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
North Downs Way 50 Race Reflections31 May 202500:41:13

A recap of my experience at the 2025 North Downs Way 50, hosted by Centurion Running.

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Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
#35 - Tom Joly - UTS 100-Miler Third Place03 Jun 202500:44:49

A post-race conversation with Tom Joly after his third place finish at the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100-miler.

www.runfeetfirst.co.uk

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
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#36 - Keith Wigley - UTS 100K Third Place05 Jun 202500:53:56

Great to welcome Keith Wigley back to the podcast to discuss his recent third place finish at the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100k, in a truly stacked international field.

www.runfeetfirst.co.uk

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
#37 - Jez Bragg - South Downs Way 100 Preview12 Jun 202500:36:10

A pre-race chat with ultra legend Jez Bragg ahead of the 2025 South Downs Way 100.

Jez is one of the most accomplished British ultrarunners of all time, with multiple top ten finishes at Western States and a win at UTMB to his name. South Downs Way 100 last year saw him return to racing after a long hiatus, and in 2025 he's once again toeing the line at Matterley Bowl in what is fast becoming the most competitive 100-miler on UK soil.

www.runfeetfirst.co.uk

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
#38 - Mark Darbyshire - South Downs Way 100 Course Record17 Jun 202500:34:42

A post-race conversation with Mark Darbyshire after his course record-setting win at the 2025 South Downs Way 100.

Mark now holds the course record for four iconic UK 100-milers: South Downs Way, Arc of Attrition, Lakeland, and Utra-Trail Snowdonia, cementing his reputation as one of the all-time greats.

www.runfeetfirst.co.uk

Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
  • Stolt Running - use code FEETFIRST for 20% off your new run commuting backpack.
#39 - Robbie Simpson - South Downs Way 50k Champion19 Jun 202500:33:55

A post-race chat with Robbie Simpson following the inaugural South Downs Way 50k.

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Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
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Western States: Reflections From a One-Ticket Runner21 Jun 202501:02:05

In 2024 I was fortunate enough to run Western States, having gotten in with a single ticket via the lottery. In this podcast, I recount my experience taking part in one of the world's most iconic ultramarathons.

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#40 - Marcus Scotney - Cape Wrath Ultra Revisited24 Jun 202501:00:43

Chatting with Marcus Scotney following his victory at the 2025 Cape Wrath Ultra, nine years on from his course record-setting run at the inaugural event.

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#41 - James Poole - Western States Reflections26 Jun 202501:17:56

Catching up with James Poole a year on from when we both were lucky enough to run the iconic Western States Endurance Run.

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#42 - Allie Bailey - Summer Spine Challenger North First Place03 Jul 202500:53:02

A post-race chat with Allie Bailey following her victory at the 2025 Montane Summer Spine Challenger North.

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#43 - Fi Pascall - Western States Fifth Place08 Jul 202500:45:01

A post-race chat with Fi Pascall after her fifth place finish at the iconic Western States Endurance Run.

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#44 - Debbie Martin-Consani - Western States Debrief17 Jul 202500:44:45

Catching up with ultra icon Debbie Martin-Consani after her run at Western States after nine long years of qualifying and entering the lottery.

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#45 - David Bone - Badwater 135 Debrief24 Jul 202501:04:40

A post-race conversation with David Bone following his run at the iconic Badwater 135.

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#46 - Lucy Gossage - South Downs Way 100 Course Record29 Jul 202500:37:39

Catching up with Lucy Gossage a few weeks on from her course record-setting victory at the South Downs Way 100.

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#47 - Sophie Power - Race to the Stones First Place05 Aug 202500:45:12

Catching up with Sophie Power following her first place finish at Race to the Stones.

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#48 - Damian Hall - Lakeland 100 First Place13 Aug 202500:56:55

Catching up with Damian Hall following his win at Lakeland 100, running the fifth fastest time in history.

Check out Damian's previous appearances:

Damian joined Allie Bailey on her podcast for a full debrief - find it here.

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Thank You to Our Partners For Supporting Feet First

  • Centurion Ultrarunning Store - use code FEETFIRST10 for 10% off your next order.
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  • TrailSkin - use FEETFIRST20 for 20% off your next £20+ order and get £5 Store credit towards your second order.
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