Explore every episode of the podcast Here for the Long Run
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| From Couch to 250K — Adrian Ball on Resilience, Mindset, and Finding Focus 🏜️ | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:46:43 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Ball, who went from couch to 5k, to completing a 250km ultramarathon across the Jordanian desert - all within just 18 months and at the age of 46. Adrian shares how ultrarunning transformed his life, teaching him powerful lessons about resilience, planning, and mindset that now shape the way he approaches both running and business. Adrian’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to take on something extraordinary - and that the mental tools we build on the trail can help us navigate the rest of life’s challenges. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Into the OMM – Jon’s First Mountain Marathon Experience ⛺ | 06 Nov 2025 | 01:03:54 | |
In this episode, Jon shares his first experience of the Original Mountain Marathon (OMM), joined by friends Tim and Sarah. Together, they offer an honest look at tackling one of the UK’s toughest navigational running events. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Becky Hodgson: Managing pre-race anxiety, lessons from Hyrox, body image battles and finding joy in the process 🧱 | 11 Sep 2025 | 01:06:12 | |
This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Becky Hodgson, a personal trainer for 10 years, Hyrox world champs qualifier and Cross Country Champion. Becky shares about her experiences as a young athlete, how she lost the love of running, and subsequently re-found passion for the process and for high performance, taking this into Hyrox. We talk about pre-race anxiety, body image battles, the pressure to do it all, nutrition and fueling. Becky has loads of insights to share and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Follow Becky here: @Becky_Hall_PT_ | |||
| The power of mindsets in running and how you can develop them 💡 | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:51:12 | |
In this week's episode we draw on Jon's professional coaching expertise to dive into the concept of 'mindsets': what they are and how each of us can develop and apply them in our training. Using real examples, we cover how you can establish your own mindsets and use them to overcome challenges and enhance your performance. If you'd like more insights on mindsets and the free Chimp Paradox summary, drop us a message or contact Jon at Empowered2. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Learning from running injuries, the power of vulnerability and of consistent strength training 🏋🏼♀️ | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:51:33 | |
In this week's episode, Jon and Amie chat about the impact of running injuries and their place in the process of training and racing. Amie reflects on her most recent periods of injury, what she's learnt and how she's managed each of these differently. We talk strength-building tips, the power of consistent habits, as well as the impact of wider lifestyle factors, fueling and mindset on getting injured and the recovery process - and the importance of looking through a gendered lens. An honest, vulnerable conversation; we hope you enjoy it! | |||
| North Downs Way 2025: two chaps, one trail, 104 miles...what could go wrong! 🌳 | 14 Aug 2025 | 01:12:11 | |
Jon and Amie recap their experience of the North Downs Way 100 last weekend, Jon's third of Centurion's 100 mile series. They cover how Jon found the race and Amie's experience crewing and pacing. Jon ran all 104 miles with friend Neil, while Hannah and Amie shared crewing duties. Hear about the race prep, the highs and lows of the trail and lessons learned as Jon tried a higher carb and higher insulin strategy, and overcame GI issues which plagued him most of the second half. Plus BONUS interview with Neil and Hannah at the end...which made us laugh a lot! | |||
| Tim Landy on running the Lakeland 100, winning Barkley Fall Classic and applying marathon training to ultra distances 🏞️ | 06 Aug 2025 | 01:19:14 | |
In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Landy to chat about his recent Lakeland 100 attempt and his experience running (and winning) the Barkley Fall Classic. We talk about specificity in training, taking risks in races, the benefit of strides, tips for building quad strength, what can be learnt from a DNF...and a whole lot more. There are loads of actionable insights in this conversation for runners of all abilities. We hope you enjoy! In the episode we reference Tim's chat with James Elson (British Ultra running Podcast) which goes into detail a out Tim's Barkley Marathons 2025 experience - that episode can be found here: https://www.britishultrarunningpodcast.com/?p=366 | |||
| Race Review: Graham's Race to the Stones 2025. Lessons from running a debut 100k in a heatwave 🥵 | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:00:52 | |
This week, we sit down with Graham and Daisy to chat about their recent experience running and crewing Race to the Stones 2025. We hear Graham's experience completing the race (...his first ultra marathon) despite the blistering heat, on a day that saw high dropout rates. We talk tips for cooling, fueling and fending off heat exhaustion. | |||
| How we got into running, heat adaptation and upping the carbs in training 🥣 | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:37:44 | |
This week Jon and Amie share the story of how they each got into running in the first place - the lessons they learnt as newbies to the sport and key things that turned running from a chore to their favourite pastime. They also catch up on Jon's progress training for the Centurion North Downs Way 100, including heat training and apparently... shreddies! | |||
| Oli Burton-Taylor: Running (er, winning 🥇) the Ridgeway Challenge, the difficulty of nailing fueling and the perks of volunteering at races | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:17:17 | |
This week, we chat with Oli Burton-Taylor about his path to winning Runway Running's Ridgeway Challenge, an 86-mile ultra event spanning the entire national trail. We discuss his approach to training, the benefits of coaching, dialing in nutrition - and the joy of volunteering at events along the way. We loved this conversation; Oli is a driven, humble athlete who has loads of insight to share, wherever you are in the pack or your running journey. | |||
| Running your first backyard ultra, surviving in the heat and the magic of the running community ✨ | 07 Jul 2025 | 01:13:42 | |
On this week's episode we talk to friends Neil and Hannah about their experience racing and crewing at the Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra - Neil's first attempt at this kind of event. We chat about the road to the event, the unique nature of a Backyard format, the mental hurdles it presents, Hannah's experience crewing the event and how Neil dealt with some tough race day conditions. This is a lively and warm discussion, which we hope will leave you inspired to explore different types of events! This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| The one about trainers, our latest running escapades and an exciting new investment🔥 | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:35:56 | |
This week Jon and Amie talk all things trainers... the pros and cons of their toolbox of shoes, how to find the right ones, what they've found has worked and why. They discuss the benefits of barefoot shoes, trying new shoes, and tips to save money on your next pair. They also chat about their latest investment...which they hope will be a secret weapon in recovery and heat adaptation. | |||
| Fueling for the Long Run: Real Food Nutrition with Veloforte's Lara Guisti 🍊🍒 | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:51:41 | |
In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Lara Giusti, co-founder of Veloforte, a brand who bring real-food nutrition to endurance sports. We discuss fueling strategies for optimal performance - before, during, and after events - and the key physiological differences between men and women athletes. From carb targets and recovery tips to the dangers of underfueling and RED-S, Lara offers practical insights for sustainable performance. A must-listen for endurance athletes aiming to fuel smarter and perform stronger. Use code LONGRUN20 for 20% off your next order at Veloforte. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Coming to running late in life, hanging around with 'bad' role models... and the joy of not having a plan! 🧾 | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:53:32 | |
In this week’s episode, Jon and Amie talk to friend and fellow running club member, Kevin Sinclair, about coming to running late in life, not having a plan, building habit through repetition and how hanging around with the ‘wrong people’ can result in running marathons. Kevin’s approach to running is refreshingly different and brings out the joy of running. We hope you enjoy! | |||
| Marlborough Downs 50k Race Review: Jon's favourite race, jaffa cake snacks and mug medals 🏅 | 15 May 2025 | 00:29:12 | |
In this episode of Here for the Long Run, Jon and Amie dive into the 2025 Marlborough Downs Challenge, a scenic 50K trail race through the heart of Wiltshire. Jon shares why this race has become a recurring fixture on his calendar—from its rolling hills and stunning views to the charm of a self-navigated course. We recap Jon’s race day experience, including the highs, the hiccups ...and the jaffa cakes! | |||
| Kevin's London Marathon race review: navigating heat, hydration and the hype 🎉 | 08 May 2025 | 00:47:37 | |
In this week's episode Amie and Jon welcome back Kevin to discuss his reflections on the 2025 London Marathon. Jon and Amie talk to Kevin about his highs and lows, lessons learned and what he is planning to do next. Always a great conversationalist, Kevin captures the energy of London and talks about how he overcame the heat this year. And most importantly, we did not talk about his time once...just whether he had a good time! 🏅 | |||
| The Lap May 2024 race review: pizza, good vibes and missing the northern lights 🌠 | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:25:31 | |
In this week's episode of Here For the Long Run, Jon and Amie chat through their experience running 'The Lap' in May 2024 - a full clockwise circumnavigation of Lake Windermere. The race is 75k and has ~3000m of elevation, as well as some of the most stunning scenery the Southern Lake District has to offer (and some of the best snacks to boot!). They discuss the race weekend, kit, the route, as well as their highlights and learnings. | |||
| Autumn 100 2024 Race Review: the art of self-management, problem solving and overcoming mental hurdles 🥊 | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:37:55 | |
In this episode, Jon and Amie re-live Jon's second 100 mile race: Centurion's Autumn 100 2024. Jon and Amie discuss the ins and outs of his race day and reflect on what turned out to be a challenging day on the trails for Jon. We draw comparisons with Amie's experience of the South Downs Way 100, and the pros and cons of these different races. An honest, sometimes raw reflection of the challenges of running 100 miles, and how to move through and problem solve along the way. | |||
| South Downs Way 100 race review: running your first 100 miler, wild weeing for women, Taylor Swift motivation and black coffee rocket fuel 🚀 | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:43:26 | |
In this week's episode, Amie talks about running her first 100 miler, The South Downs Way 100, part of the Centurion race series and the World Trail Majors, with a cool 13,000ft of elevation. Amie runs through her training, the race in full and top tips for runners tackling this event or preparing for their first 100. Jon also gives an insight into crewing and pacing the race. | |||
| Prepping for London Marathon 2025, running 50k for 50 years, and a Marlborough Downs Challenge teaser 📣 | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:46:49 | |
This week Jon & Amie's friend Kevin joins us to talk about his preparation for the London Marathon in a few weeks time: the training, planning and mental preparation for the race. We also break down Kevin's standard week and the approach he used for the marathon training plan, which Jon has used before with a number of other runners. Kevin's ultra journey started with a 50k for his 50th birthday last summer, and this race is part of his journey to 50 miles in September, at Centurion's Chiltern Wonderland. The marathon is a step on that journey, acting as his qualifying race for Chiltern Wonderland. This warm conversation, shows how building your capability for distance gently over time, with low stakes self-made adventures on the trail, can lead to achieving fantastic things. | |||
| Ultra running with diabetes: what it can teach us about nutrition for long runs 🤓 | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:43:21 | |
This week, Jon explores the challenges of running ultra marathons with Type 1 Diabetes, and what it can teach us all about nutrition and avoiding the dreaded 'bonk'. We chat through Jon's experience of his last three races: the Autumn 100, Arc 50 and Transgrancanaria 82k. Jon draws out some detailed data and insights from his blood glucose levels, using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), and what it might mean for fueling - useful for diabetics and non-diabetics alike. Amie also shares her thoughts on nutrition strategies and the pros and cons of different options. This informative discussion gives a window into the challenges diabetics face, and what can be achieved with more than a little grit. | |||
| The fun of self-made adventures: our two-day circumnavigation around the Isle of Wight 🗺️ | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:28:58 | |
This week, Jon and Amie dive into the joy of self-made adventures, re-living their weekend circumnavigating the Isle of Wight, covering 60 miles in two days in September 2023. From gear essentials to route highlights and key lessons learned, they break down the adventure with energy and some laughs along the way. Kit and nutrition referenced in this episode: For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race and the route: https://youtu.be/GV00fLDybY0 Inov-8 Stormshell V2 Waterproof Jacket: https://www.tiso.com/apwpl8ti1388/inov-8-w-stormshell-fz-womens-blue/ Gore Infinium Jacket : https://www.gore-tex.com/en_uk/outerwear/r5-gore-tex-infinium-insulated-jacket Salomon Waterproof Jacket: https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/sal6357/salomon-bonatti-trail-waterproof-running-jacket | |||
| Transgrancanaria (TGC) 82k race review: lessons from our first international ultra 🌍 | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:36:49 | |
In this episode, Jon and Amie chat about their recent experience running the North Face TGC 82KM, part of the World Trail Majors Series, a point-to-point race from Teror to Maspalomas, across Gran Canaria. They give a run down of their recovery from the Arc 50, training, useful bits of kit, the race weekend, course and lessons learned. Kit and nutrition referenced in this episode: For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race and the route: https://youtu.be/t_X-A5PPbdA Salomon pole quiver: https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/product/custom-quiver-lc12576.html#color=81829&size=29055 This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Maria Ledesma: Reflections on Autumn 100 2025 & Winter Downs 200. Strategic decision making, mindsets and the grace in stopping 🛑 | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:56:06 | |
In this episode, we sit down with seasoned ultra-runner Maria Ledesma to explore her remarkable journey through endurance racing, from her first trail race in 2019 to, three years later, completing four 100-mile races in the space of 13 months. Maria shares the highs and lows of two of her most recent challenges - including her decision to drop out of last weekend's Autumn 100 at mile 68 and her philosophy that embraces the grace in stopping. We also chat about Maria's Winter Downs 200 experience, where she placed 5th in the women's race after 73 grueling hours on the trail, running mostly solo and managing sleep deprivation. We discuss the power of meticulous preparation, strategic decision making, mental resilience and mindsets for ultra runners. Maria offers a refreshing perspective on the sport’s demands and rewards; this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| UTMB Arc of Attrition 50 Race Review: aggressive eating, cut off anxiety and the perks of a pre-race sauna 👌🏼 | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:38:58 | |
This week, Jon and Amie chat about their experience running the Arc 50 2025, their first event of the year and part of the UTMB Arc of Attrition event weekend. The race goes point-to-point from The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno to Porthtowan, along the stunning South West Coast Path. They give a run down of their training, the most useful bits of kit, the race weekend, route and lessons from the trail. For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race, of our kit and the course: https://youtu.be/ikLRvPxQroc Kit and nutrition referenced in this episode: Inov-8 Stormshell V2 Waterproof Jacket: https://www.tiso.com/apwpl8ti1388/inov-8-w-stormshell-fz-womens-blue/ Gore Infinium Jacket : https://www.gore-tex.com/en_uk/outerwear/r5-gore-tex-infinium-insulated-jacket Salomon Waterproof Jacket: https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/sal6357/salomon-bonatti-trail-waterproof-running-jacket Inov-8 MudTalon: https://www.inov8.com/mudtalon/mudtalon Petzl IKO Headtorch: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Sport/Headlamps/IKO-CORE Chia Charge Bars: https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/collections/everything Ultimate direction 11L running vest: https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/ultimate-direction-womens-ultra-vesta-60-trail-running-backpack Ultimate direction 20L fastpacking vest: https://ultimatedirection.com/fastpack-20/ This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Bonus Episode: home gym upgrades, OMM preparation and project 'get strong' over winter 💪🏼 | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:26:21 | |
A little mid-week bonus episode, with some recent updates from Jon and Amie, including:
We hope you enjoy! | |||
| Type 1D fun: Charlie Hurst on her 5th place at Dragon's back and running multi-day races with Type 1 Diabetes 🔵 | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:55:05 | |
This week, Jon and Amie were delighted to speak to Charlie Hurst, a seasoned multi-day ultra runner. Charlie recently placed 5th woman in the Dragon's Back race, a gruelling 6-day race across the spine of Wales, with 18,000m of climbing, a monumental feat - especially when you add in that Charlie is a type 1 diabetic. This conversation is inspiring for diabetic and non-diabetics alike, about what it takes to plan and execute a multi-day events. As we discuss...it's not all type 2 or 3 fun - it can also be type 1(D) fun! To find out more about what Charlie is up to, you can follow her on: Instagram @charliedidthemds Facebook@charliedoesthemds Website: https://www.charlieschallenges.co.uk JustGiving: https://www.justgiving.com/page/charlotte-ultrarunning?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL This week's episode is sponsored by Jon's company Empowered2.co.uk Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. They save this problem up for the future as they grow, reaching a scale where middle management don't know how to lead and senior leaders haven't adjusted their approach for their increased responsibility often still working in the system not on the system Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership engagements. I'd love to hear about your leadership challenges and how I might be able to help This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Sarah Searle-Brown: The power of process goals, positive self-talk, strategic training and surrounding yourself with the right people 🫶🏼 | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:49:14 | |
In this week' episode, Jon and Amie sit down with ultra runner and UESCA running coach, Sarah Searle-Brown. We catch up about Sarah's fantastic performance at this year's North Down's Way 100, placing 4th in the women's race in a time of 22:04. We discuss how this race was the culmination of experience and hard work invested since 2018; Sarah talks about her training, conditioning, false-starts and the journey to an exceptional result, grounded in positive self talk and surrounding yourself with the right people. This is an honest, inspiring and immediately useful conversation, with learnings you can apply to your own approach. You can find out more about Sarah and her coaching via Instagram: @yankeepankyruns This week's episode is sponsored by Empowered2.co.uk Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. They save this problem up for the future as they grow, reaching a scale where middle management don't know how to lead and senior leaders haven't adjusted their approach for their increased responsibility, often still working in the system, not on the system. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership engagements. He'd love to hear about your leadership challenges and how he might be able to help. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Joe Turner: Chiltern Wonderland 50 Course Record, 2025 Race Highlights, Learning Experiences & the Importance of Running your Own Race 🧭 | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:08:17 | |
This episode is our second in a two-part mini series on the Chiltern Wonderland 50. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe Turner, who won the men's race in a new course record time of 6:18:15. We talk with Joe about his year in racing: highlights, learnings from DNFs and the challenge of running your own race. We also chat about Joe's transition from road to trail ultras, his training approach, nutrition strategies, the importance of gender equality in ultra running and what's on his calendar for 2026. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Chiltern Wonderland Race Review: Learnings from Kevin's First 50 Miler 👟 | 25 Sep 2025 | 01:00:37 | |
This is the first in a two-part mini series about Centurion's Chiltern Wonderland. In this episode, Jon and Amie are re-joined by Kevin Brady to reflect on his first experience running a 50 mile race. We talk through the build-up since his marathon in April, what the race is like, the joys of forgetting time pressures and advice for others considering their first event at this distance. | |||
| Bonus episode: Cross Training for Ultra Running and Lessons from Amie's First Triathlon 🥈 | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:27:31 | |
In this bonus episode, we chat about Amie's lessons from months of cross training in the comeback from an injury, and what she'll take forward into long distance training. We also chat about her experience at this weekend's triathlon (the culmination of said cross training), from the initial idea to find a replacement race, to putting high carb training into practice, and the importance of process vs outcome goals. | |||
| The Luckiest Man in Ultra Ballots: Max Naughton’s Western States & UTMB Double 🍀 | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:58:48 | |
In this episode, Max Naughton talks us through the unlikely year he ended up getting into both UTMB and Western States (with just one ballot ticket..!). While Western States turned out to be surprisingly runnable, UTMB became a 44-hour grind through storms, snow, and a rolled ankle he picked up two miles in. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| James & Kev: A 40-Mile Run, a Rare Diagnosis, and the Power of Friendship 🤝 | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:54:25 | |
In this week's episode, we speak to good friends James and Kev, who share the story behind James' 40-mile run for Myositis UK - an challenge rooted in friendship and community. Starting at the charity’s Southampton HQ and ending in Sherfield-on-Loddon, the run became a shared journey, with Kev crewing the challenge and joining for the final mile. You can find the fundraising link for this and James's future challenges here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-loud-1 P.s. use discount code LONGRUN20 for 20% off your next order with Veloforte. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Freedom Racing Five Trails Ultra: Race Review 🍂 | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:26:33 | |
In this episode, we break down Jon's recent experience running Freedom Racing’s Five Trails Ultra, a beautiful 50k race on and around the South Downs. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Adventure Racing Deep Dive with Ian Furlong 🏃🏼♂️🚴🏼♂️🛶 | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:59:58 | |
In this episode, we dive into the world of adventure racing with Ian Furlong. Ian talks us through one of his most recent 3-day, 450km race in Scotland - complete with sleep deprivation, rough navigation patches, a food-less paddle on Loch Ness, and the teamwork that carried them to a 2nd-place finish. We explore what draws Ian to adventure racing, how he trains to stay injury-free across multiple disciplines, and the mental strategies that help him break huge challenges down to make them feel more manageable. Ian shares some great practical advice for anyone curious about getting started in adventure racing, from short beginner events to multi-day races. For more info on next years ITERA-lite adventure race (17th-21st July) visit: https://itera.co.uk/ To watch the BBC documentary of the 2025 ITERA Scotland event, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002hrzk Ian’s own videos Faroe isles 2023 https://youtu.be/yrk2NdZ94VY?si=E8KG4nUuthwDBGbB Itera Scotland 2022 https://youtu.be/mbrJuY4Y9Mk?si=_fzNLIbp26cqYG8u This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Hayley Langley: Third Place Autumn 100 Finish, Trusting Your Training and Racing Smarter Over 100 Miles 🧠 | 18 Dec 2025 | 01:07:07 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Hayley Langley to talk through her journey into ultra running and one of her standout performances at this year's Centurion Autumn 100. This episode is a lovely reminder to be grateful for what our bodies can do, to back ourselves when we’re feeling good, and trust our bodies when it’s time to push. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| A Year on the Run: Highlights, Lessons & What’s Next 🎄 | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:30:56 | |
In this episode, Amie and Jon sit down to reflect on the year that’s been — both on the run and behind the mic. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Chasing Marathon Goals in Your 70s: Staying Curious, Training Smarter and Rethinking what's Possible ⚡ | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:56:10 | |
In this episode, we’re joined by Alan Davies - V70 runner, Chair of White Horse Harriers running club, and currently the 8th fastest marathon runner in the UK in his age category following a fantastic run at the Richmond Marathon. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| James Hudson Sports Nutritionist: Fueling and Hydrating for Ultras Without the Guesswork 👨🏼🏫 | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:56:18 | |
In this episode, we’re joined by ultra-runner and registered sport and exercise nutritionist James Hudson, founder of Nutrition for Energy, to explore what effective fueling really looks like for ultra-endurance performance. We also explore James’ coaching philosophy around fueling for performance, not restriction, including his “traffic light” system for matching carbohydrate intake to training load, and how better fueling unlocks consistency, recovery, and long-term progress. Find out more about Nutrition for Energy here: https://www.nutritionforenergy.co.uk/ Follow James on Instagram: @jamesohudson Watch James' videos on making your own homemade gels : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj4oYcRLxEo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7LKSXegvc4&t=576s This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| VO₂ Max & Lactate Threshold Testing 🧬, Reviewing New Kit and Jon's Recent Race Entries | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:29:18 | |
In this episode, Jon and Amie dig into the details of Jon’s recent VO₂ max and lactate testing at Oxford Brookes University — what it involved, what data he'll get from it, and how it’ll shape his training in 2026. We also do a low-key kit roundup after some Christmas additions, covering what’s working well and what hasn’t lived up to expectations — including shorts, soft flasks, watches and poles. Jon also talks through his recent entry into Centurion’s 100 Hills and how it fits into the bigger training picture as preparation ramps up for his South Downs Way 100 miler in June. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Breaking New Ground at the Winter Spine ❄️ Ian Evans on Being the First Type 1 Diabetic to Finish | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:57:32 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Ian Evans to talk about completing the Winter Spine Race — 268 miles across the Pennine Way — while managing Type 1 diabetes. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Sweat Test Results 🥵, Trialling Home-Made Gels and Injury Updates | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:33:45 | |
In this episode, Jon and Amie reflect on their most recent podcast conversations, dig into the details and results from their recent Precision Hydration sweat test, and how they'll use it to inform their training. Jon also talks about his recent attempts making gels at home, and Amie shares key takeaways from meeting Claire Robertson, who runs a specialist Patellofemoral clinic at Wimbledon Clinics. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| The Magic of Comrades with Jan, Four Time Finisher 🇿🇦 | 14 Feb 2026 | 00:57:31 | |
This episode covers everything Comrades Marathon 🇿🇦 We were lucky to sit down with Jan, four times finisher of the event, which is the world's oldest ultramarathon. Jan painted an amazing picture of the race for us, its history and traditions, the friendship and community that surrounds it, and what drew her back again and again. She also shares tips from her experience, for anyone thinking about taking on the race. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Chris Cope: Winning the Summer Spine & Racing at the Sharp End with Type 1 🏆 | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:51:54 | |
In this episode, we chat with Chris Cope about ultrarunning at the sharp end, all while managing Type 1 Diabetes. Chris shares the challenges of stress-induced insulin resistance in multi-day racing, and how moving to a closed-loop system has been a total game-changer for his glucose control, performance and recovery. We get into Chris' fuelling strategy: separating carbs from fluids to avoid gut issues. We also talk about how being forced to be methodical with nutrition can provide some competitive advantage. Chris walks us through some of his race highlights, including his 2024 Summer Spine win, and reflects honestly on his recent Winter Spine DNF following a heavy fall on his knee near Hebden Bridge. He reflects on going out hot in the snow, and provides a useful reminder that in ultras, starting “embarrassingly easy” is usually the right call. Easy to say...harder to do. We run through his strength training approach and philosophy, and take a look at what’s next in the race calendar - UTS 100, a 24-hour track race, and a return to the Winter Spine for redemption. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Lizzie Gatherer's epic Balls to Cancer challenge for Prostate Cancer UK 🍆 plus achieving Backyard Ultra royalty status 👑 | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:57:33 | |
In this episode, we chat with Lizzie Gatherer about her recent 'ballsy' 70-mile fundraising challenge for Prostate Cancer UK, following her father-in-law's recent recovery. More below on how to enjoy Lizzie's discounts: 🧡 Strava Pro - get 20% off premium subscription 💪 Protein Rebel 15% off first order with LizzieG15 🕶 Kyloe in the Wild - 15% off with LizzieG15 This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Ultra Mindset: Building Resilience for Big Miles with Coach Lucy Wooldridge 🧠 | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:48:23 | |
This week Jon and Amie are joined by Master Mindset and Resilience Coach Lucy Wooldridge to explore the mental side of endurance sport. You can find out more about Lucy's work or get in touch here: https://www.resiliencewithlucy.co.uk lucywcoaching@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Graham & Jon's Hundred Hills Tune-Up ⛰️🏔️ | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:37:59 | |
Jon and Amie are rejoined on the podcast by Graham, to talk about his experience running Centurion's Hundred Hills 50k last weekend, as part of his build towards the Thames Path 100 – his first attempt at the 100 mile distance. We also chat about what the rest of Graham's training block looks like, and how he's feeling about the prospect of his longest race to date. If you're curious about how runners prepare for their first 100-miler, this conversation gives a behind the scenes look at the process. We hope you enjoy it! This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Race Day Ready: Marathon & Ultra Tips to Prepare for Your First Big Race 🏅 | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:30:19 | |
With marathon season just around the corner, Amie and Jon sit down to chat all about preparing for your first marathon or ultra. We pull together some of the best tips and lessons we've picked up from recent conversations with guests on the pod (along with a few things we've learned the hard way ourselves!). We also talk about the mental side of long races, like preparing simple mantras for different stages of the run and how to stay calm when things get tough. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Paul and Kathryn: From Parkrun to Ultra 🏃♂️ | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:40:43 | |
This week we’re joined by good friends and seasoned runners Kathryn and Paul to chat about their journeys into long distance running. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||
| Starting Running & the 'Half Marathon Bet' with Michelle Sinclair 🎲 | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:50:18 | |
This week's episode explores highs, lows and lessons from a new runner. We’re joined by Michelle Sinclair, who started running only 13 months ago. We chat about her “why” for getting started, the benefits she's found from it and how she’s approached training — from 5K and 10K plans through to training for her first half marathon — and what’s worked along the way. We also get into the story of a friendly (but very real) rivalry with her husband, Kevin, which led to a bold bet at the White Horse Half Marathon… complete with a 30-minute head start. Did she beat him? You’ll have to listen to find out. This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development. Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques. Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. | |||