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BONUS EPISODE! - Home Trails ep2 | Jack Scott | Extended audio version
For the super nerds that wanted to hear the first edit before it was cut down for visual aesthetic reasons!
An extra 7 minutes of training talk that was removed from the video version after this version. So it's essentially the same but with some additional insights into his training and prep. More conducive to listening in the podcast format.
In this episode I team up with Kate from RunUltra to speak with David.
We talk about his historic race at the Leadville 100 where he not only won his debut 100 miler, but actually broke Matt Carpenters 19 year old course record in the process! Dropping it from 15:42 to 15:26!
We talk about his training and preparation leading into this race. We discuss his specific approach involving numerous interventions designed to give David the edge on the long standing record. We discuss carbon shoes, carb intake, bicarb and tons more!
David is a very open guy and we talk about the issues he's had this year after his road accident and suffering from abuse online.
We talk about her route into trail running from road and her time in New Zealand before moving to the UK. We talk about energy needs for ultramarathon training and racing. The mistakes we make and the ways we can improve our strategy in simple ways
We also talk about the highly discussed subject of Spring Energy's Awesome Sauce, that turns out to be not that awesome after all!
On this weeks episode I speak to Chris Andrade about his recent win at the Hardmoors 110.
This wasn’t just any old win for Chris who’s no stranger to the podium. This was his debut at the 100 mile distance and he well and truly won by almost 2 hours!
We talk about his journey into running, his previous career in dramatic theatre and university studies. We talk in depth about his race at Hardmoors and the non traditional training block that led into such a great performance.
Chris is the assistant manager at the Inov8 Bakewell store and is now a fully fledged member of the Inov8 athlete team!
It was a pleasure to talk to Chris and we can expect great things on the horizon for him with Inov8!
In this episode I speak to a veteran of the events industry, who also happens to be an ultra runner himself.
Doug Emslie has been in the events game for over 30 years and now has a major financial investment in Racoon Media, who organise events like the National Running Show, the Outdoor Show and more recently, the US Running Show in Boston earlier this year.
Doug talks about his route into trail running, the events business and his new partnership with Broken Arrow SkyRace, Freetrail’s Dylan Bowman and Western States, to bring us TRAILCON.
This June 26th in Tahoe, the week between the two iconic races, the ensemble are launching “A taste of TrailCon” - a 4 hour introduction to the main event of TrailCon being held in June 2025.
The conference aims to bring together all the movers and shakers from the trail running industry, to discuss the direction that global trail running is taking. The conference aims to eventually be a week long festival of running with panel discussions, brands, race directors and average joe runners all coming together to discuss topics close to the heart of all trail runners in 2024 and beyond.
Although this years event will be just a taste of what’s to come, the 2025 event will be a hot ticket in the lead up to WSER 2025. So have a listen to what’s in store for those fortunate enough to be there.
Dan grew up in Ohio in the USA before moving to the UK and taking up trail running. Dan has been in the sport for many years, but has started to put down some epic performances at some of the UK’s biggest ultramarathons. Having consistently finished on the podium at many races over the last year, he started this year by winning the winter Spine Challenger South in January. Most recently he won the GB Ultras Pennine Barrier 50 mile.
We talk about his approach to training and racing and why he won’t be jumping into the full Spine anytime soon!
Dan is a very down to earth guy and a pleasure to interview. I’m sure we will be seeing him back on a podium very soon!
In this episode of the podcast I speak to returning guest Jon Shield.
Jon is possibly the busiest man in UK ultra running right now. When he’s not racing and winning ultras all over the world, he’s coaching, putting on trail running camps, organising the new FENIX running team and he is currently in the process of setting up his own trail running brand!
It’s no wonder he only gets 4 hours sleep a night!
We talk about his wins since we last spoke. His up and down training with injuries and how he’s got his eyes set on some big races this season.
On this episode of the podcast, I speak to Emma Stuart about her amazing results over the last year. After wins in the 2023 editions of the 100-mile Arc of Attrition, 100-mile Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, and third place in the 120km Lavaredo Ultra Trail, Emma moved up the distance further by entering Italy’s notoriously punishing 205-mile Tor des Géants, which she won 🥇 After a great start to 2024 with a 3rd place at the highly competitive Trans Gran Canaria. She now has UTMB on her radar for the end of her summer race season.
We talk about running in her homeland of Ireland and her new home in The Lake District.
Emma is a very humble and funny person and it was a pleasure to speak to her.
Christina is an Olympic bobsledding athlete residing in Canada, who now works for The Enhanced Games.
If you’re not familiar with the concept of the EG…….it’s set to be the Olympic Games for the next generation.
Imagine the Olympics, but without drug testing. Imagine having a team of scientists and doctors overseeing everything in the name of science and research. Well you don’t have to imagine, because it’s coming!
This isn’t just an idea thought up in a bedroom, it’s backed by a number of wealthy investors and is set to be the ‘formula one’ of sport.
Rather than have strict regulations on athletes supplementing with performance enhancing substances. The EG has a science based approach. They’re allowing athletes to use anything they want to aid them in recovery and performance. Whilst at the same time providing them with medical supervision and conducting research on them.
It sounds wild……and it is, but this conversation wasn’t so much about the prevalence of drug use in professional sport (which is around 44% apparently) but rather it highlights that in a world of testing, the enhanced games can be at the forefront of scientific research and help push athletes to new levels.
I know this will divide opinions on what is morally right, but hear them out. You might be surprised by some of the logic in what they are trying to do.
On this episode of the podcast I speak to Sophie Power.
Sophie shot to infamy in the 2018 UTMB race, when she was photographed breastfeeding at a checkpoint. Due to the races then policy of not allowing race deferrals due to pregnancy, she found herself racing with a 3 month old baby.
When the image went viral around the world, Sophie realised that she now had an obligation to raise awareness of the failings of some race organisations with regard to female runners.
The deferral issue was just the tip of the iceberg and Sophie through her organisation SheRaces, has begun to make a real change in the sport of running for all women. From providing female specific bathroom facilities, to changing wording and images on race websites to provide a more inclusive environment for women in racing.
Many races around the world are now coming to SheRaces to find out how they can encourage female participation in all types of running.
SheRaces now sets the standard for women in running. Go check out the website and socials!
Scott is the first Brit to complete the gruelling Triple Crown of 200’s in the USA. Scott ran the Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200 and finally the Moab 240 to take 5th place overall. This all happened within 10 weeks!
We chat about all of the 200’s he’s ran over the last few years. His adventures around the world and his plans for a certain UK race that shall remain nameless.
We talk about his preparation, execution and his favourite hallucination featuring his wife! (not a witch)
In this episode I speak to returning guest Fiona Pascall.
We talk about #vanlife as Fiona is already in the Alps to finish her training whilst residing in her 4 wheeled home. We chat about her success at Mozart 100 and how British the weather was! We talk about her training leading up to this point and the injury post Mozart that hampered her plan.
Fiona is one determined Pascall and I'm sure she will live up to the family name and race well at UTMB Mont Blanc!
In this episode of the podcast I speak to Julian Ayres, Senior Lecturer at Wrexham University.
Jules takes his research seriously! In an effort to improve his student’s resilience, he embarked on a mission into ultramarathon to find out how grit and resilience in physical activity can be applied to his students to help them improve outcomes in the workplace.
We talk about that race beginning with S, and lots about the Dragons back and other big ultras and how his experiences helped shape his program for his students.
Jules is a clever guy and it’s great to hear about his experiences helping others to improve their own resilience.
In this episode of the podcast I speak to UK ultra-running legend, and now bestselling author, Allie Bailey.
Allie has risen to fame over the years with her no nonsense approach to running and life. She races brutal ultramarathons and has a reputation for her brutal honesty about pretty much everything!
Allie is a recovering alcoholic and she has written a book about her life as an addict. In this podcast we talk about her love of running really really long races all over the world. Her former career in music and her battle with depression and alcohol.
We talk about all things related and at times the conversation went deep on both sides. One thing we did agree on, is that RUNNING WONT SAVE YOU!
Read her new book that’s out in print and on audible. ‘There is no wall’
On the latest episode of the podcast I speak to ultra-running royalty Nicky Spinks.
We chat about our shared experiences of this years race and how it went for her. We talk about her sleep strategy, fuelling and kit that she used.
We also discuss hallucinations, the epic weather on course and wether or not she will return to Britains most brutal race.
I’m really pleased to have had this conversation with Nicky as she’s been on my list of people that I’ve wanted to interview since the podcast launched.
I relive the highs and lows of taking on Britain’s most brutal race.
We talk about my path leading me to this years race over many years of prep. We talk about the sleep deprivation, food and the weather that was particularly Spiney! We also talk about that infamous fall that almost ended my race prematurely.
Welcome to the last episode in the special pre-race Spine 2024 series! We end with last years 2nd place woman, Hannah Rickman.
We talk about her year of globe trotting l, splitting her time between Malawi in Africa and good old Blighty. We discuss training, sleep strategy, mental preparation and most importantly FOOD!
It was great to catch up with Hannah and I can’t wait to see what she can do at this years race.
In this episode of the Special pre-Spine race 2024 series, I speak to reigning Spine champion Damian Hall.
We chat about last years race, his training for this year and I probe him on wether he feels any pressure returning to the race that he has invested so many years in.
Damo reveals his tradition of watching an inspiring film the night before the race, in an effort to rev himself up for glory!
In the next instalment of the pre-race interviews I speak to Kim Collison about his prep for this year’s race.
We talk about his experience at last years race and his hopes for this year. Notably, Kim has got to the bottom of his muscular issues and with a change of medication, hopes that he can be foreign on all cylinders come January 14th!
We talk about his training, mental preparation and his racing strategy.
In this next episode of the pre-Spine race 2024 podcast series, I speak to Elaine Bisson. We talk about the injury that led to her DNF at last years race, how she feels about returning to The Spine and how she felt about having to cut her race short.
We talk about her success at the Cape Wrath Ultra back in May and how it’s helped prepare her for the upcoming race. We talk about training, nutrition and her race strategy.
In this episode of the special pre-Spine race series I speak to the race media team.
Regular listeners will know that I’ve been involved with the race for the last couple of years as a volunteer and last year had the privilege to work on the media team. So in this episode I catch up with the media pals to discuss the upcoming race, their predictions for the runners and how they are going to approach covering Britain’s most brutal race!
We also get some insights into Jenny’s recent race success at the Beyond The Ultimate Desert Ultra, where she explained that it is not too dissimilar to racing Citroen 2CV’s!
A short but great catch up with the team that constantly bang out the quality content that we all get to enjoy come January.
In this next episode of the pre-Spine race 2024 podcast series, I speak to James Nobles.
James is a returning guest on the podcast so we dive straight into the good stuff. We talk about his recent 2nd place at the Cheviot Goat and how it has set him up for success at the fast approaching Spine Race in January.
We talk about his approach to training, nutrition and racing strategy as he contemplates lining up with some of the best ultra distance athletes assembled on the race.
James is a super humble guy and I have a feeling he will do well at Britain’s most brutal race!
Hugh's first appearance on the podcast was after his win at Dragons Back last year. This time we catch up with him as he prepares to race CCC at this years UTMB races.
We talk about what he's been up to since we last spoke, including joining the Elite Trail Team and training like a true professional!
Hugh now has his sights set on the 100K race in the Alps and plans to give it everything he's got!
In this next episode of the pre-Spine race podcast series I speak to Simon Roberts.
Fresh from his recent win at the Montane Cheviot Goat, we talk about his journey into ultra, his experience of previous Spine races and of course his win at the Goat. He talks about his love of the Dragons Back race and his passion for the shorter faster fell races local to him in Wales.
With the Spine now only weeks away, we talk about his choice of gear, nutrition and his relaxed approach to racing tactics.
It’s that time of year again. Spine Race season! From now until the end of the year we will be releasing special Spine race episodes. We will hear from the team behind the scenes from the organisation, from the media team and from the runners themselves. We will deliver the big names hoping to do well again and also throw in some wildcard entries to keep your eyes fixed on the dots.
First up we have Lindley Chambers, who is responsible for finalising the route and overseeing everything kit related. If you’ve had any involvement with the race personally then Lindley’s name will be familiar to you. He may strike fear into the hearts of many, but deep down he is just a passionate runner who shoulders the heavy responsibility of making sure nobody gets hurt or lost on Britain’s most brutal race!
In this episode of the podcast I speak to James Elson.
James is well known for his exploits as a long course ultrarunner who’s completed some of the toughest and most prestigious races around the globe. He’s also the race director and head honcho at Centurion Running, who put on some of the best 50-100 mile ultramarathons in the UK. We talk about his own running career competing at The Spine Race, Tour De Geants and Western States. We also dive into the new World Trail Majors series that Centurions very own South Downs Way race is now part of. James also give us his perspective on the whole UTMB saga as it rumbles on in the trail running community and his thoughts on the direction that our sport will go in.
Super nice guy and was a pleasure to interview him.
In this special episode of the podcast I get the exclusive first interview with the IRONMAN UTMB group about the recent events with Gary Robbins WAM races and UTMB’s new Whistler Ultra Trail race. I recently posted on social media that I was worried that we weren’t really hearing directly from them about what happened and their own perspective on what went down. I got the chance to virtually sit down with Paul Huddle - Senior director of global trail running and Keats Mcgonigal - Vice president of North American operations and ask them all the awkward questions that we in the trail running community have been wanting to ask them!
Did they push out WAM intentionally? Or was it just a right place at the right time scenario?
Did they regret their decision to host the race on that same weekend in September? How do they feel about the outpouring of anger towards Ironman for the announcement?
And most importantly, how do they, and how do we, all move on from all of this to get back to the sport that we all love. Trail running in beautiful places!
It was an eye opening interview for myself and I feel a lot more informed about what went down in Whistler.
But don’t just take my word for it. Have a listen and see if you feel any different. Also please share the link for this episode everywhere you can on socials, so that more people get to hear both sides of this story!
On this episode of the podcast myself and Ben Wells Runs Fells speak to Kate Allen from the RunUltra website.
Last week I wrote an article for the website discussing the current controversy surrounding the UTMB/Iron Man situation in Whistler.
We have an unbiased conversation about who could be to blame (if anyone even is) and how the trail running community around the world have reacted to the announcement of their new race in British Columbia.
We talk about the ethics of the decision to put the race on the same weekend that Gary Robbins and his Coast mountain trail running normally have their own WAM races. We chat about if it’s intentional, or just bad timing. Have a listen and decide for yourself.
Kate also tells about the new inov8 store that’s opened up in Bakewell, serving the needs of trail runners in the Peak District. We also have the usual catch up about injury and the Spine race, so for those of you who play, get your Spine Bingo cards out!
On this episode of the podcast i speak to Matt Buck - AKA Running Bucky.
Matt has been in the sport of ultra running for many years and has turned his love of trail running, into a profitable business.
After a moment of inspiration at Marathon De Sables, he decided that running coaches don’t all have to be idiots. He also realised that there are many people out there who want to start trail running, but don’t know how to get started. Running Adventures was born out of that idea.
We talk about his long standing relationship with Salomon as part of their trail running team and we talk about his other great passion, music.
Obviously it wouldn’t be an ultra-running Sam podcast if we didn’t talk about The Spine Race. So to keep all of the Spine bingo players out there happy, we dived into his DNF at this years race in January and how he feels about it on reflection.
Matt is a great guy and has had a lot of success coaching and guiding runners up and down the country. It was a pleasure to speak to him.
On this episode of the podcast I speak to the ultra running legend John Kelly - AKA Random Forest Runner.
We talk about his background as a data scientist. How it helps with the planning and execution of running a really really long way. We dive into his running history and how he ended up running The Barkley Marathons as his first official ultra!
We also answer the question that everyone asked me to put to him, is he coming back to The Spine Race in 2024?
To find out the answer to this and much more, please watch, listen and subscribe on all platforms!
On this episode of the podcast I speak to Ellis Bland, fresh off his win at Lakes In A Day.
This was a deep conversation that took me off guard to begin with. We talked at great lengths about body dysmorphia in men, how we seem to perpetuate the notion that “lighter is faster” and the rise of the hybrid athlete in ultramarathons.
We talk about his love of all types of running and his passion for racing in more of a North American style, different to how he’s perceived as a “fell runner”
We obviously talk about Vaga and it’s rise from being an idea, to now dominating the running world selling caps and beanies in 30+ countries globally.
Ellis is a very intelligent and interesting guy and I believe he will go on to become a truly great ultra runner on the world stage!
In this episode of the podcast I speak to Richard Lazenby about his recent win at the 13 Valleys - 7 valleys race.
We talk about his background in trail and ultra and how he got to be toeing the line at the inaugural Lake District 100km ultra last weekend.
We talk about his approach to training, dealing with niggles in the lead up to this race and how he specifically trained to meet the demands of a tough mountain race.
We talk about his creative side and his day job as a tattoo artist.
Richard is an interesting guy and he was a pleasure to speak to.
On this episode of the podcast I speak to Damian Hall.
This is Damo’s third time on the podcast and we wasted no time getting into the nitty gritty of a few things that have happened in the last week, in the world of running and ultramarathons.
Firstly Damo gives his personal thoughts on the sad news about the famous Sycamore Gap tree being felled overnight by vandals.
We then talk about Adidas’s new ‘single use shoe’ and how the Green Runners are obviously most disturbed about it coming to market.
After those two rants, we then get onto another hot topic……UTMB and their recent addition of Dacia as a leading sponsor.
We even have time to talk about his recent 4th place at TDG and his training leading up to the Spine race this coming January.
A great listen if you are interested in keeping up to date with what he and the other Green Runners are up to on our behalf.
Something a bit different for this episode. I speak to friend of the show Ben Wells about all things fell running.
Ben is involved with all things fell running in north Wales. We talk about the history of fell running, the events available to everyone and his favourites.
I also fire your questions about fell running at him. So thanks to everyone that sent in their questions for Ben and hopefully we managed to suitably answer some of them to the best of our ability.
Let me know your thoughts on wether this format works or not and we may have a regular guest spot for Ben going forward!
On this episode of the podcast I speak to the photographer David Miller.
David has become a household name in the trail running media industry, with some now classic shots of the best ultramarathon runners in the world.
We talk about his short lived ultra running career before his transformation into one of the most prolific photographers in the sport. We dive into his low-key approach and what really matters when I comes to getting those iconic shots on the worlds biggest stages.
This is a great listen if you are into trail running media and want to see behind the veil of what it takes to succeed in the industry.
In this episode I speak to both the male and female winners of the 2023 Montane Dragons Back Race!
Hugh Chatfield was 1st male in 47:38 and Robyn Cassidy was 1st female and 3rd overall in 54:25!
Robyn and Hugh give me the lowdown on what it takes to win the DBR. We talk about the weather, the route and their individual approaches to training, route recce-ing, nutrition and race plan execution.
This was a great chat to two great runners and it’s a must listen for anyone wanting to slay the dragon!
On this episode of the podcast I speak with Mike Stocks from Team Hour 7.
Mike is a 24 hour specialist who has broken age category world records amongst other great things. He is the man behind Team Hour 7, which is attempting to bring elite style support to top level ultra athletes.
On the podcast we talk about how he got into running in his 30’s, his struggles with chronic pain and how he’s managed to keep coming back for more, despite being written off by doubters!
Mike is a great example of what can be achieved later in our running lives and draws his inspiration from other athletes that have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible during later years.
Mike is an author of a book about his experiences as a 24 hour track runner, which you can read here ⬇️
Resources for running can also be found at the Team Hour 7 website below ⬇️
Michael's book is 'One Track Mind’
One Track Mind: What Running 150 Miles in a Day Can Teach You About Life https://amzn.eu/d/ctnNfBu
His Instagram is: @michaelstocksrunner
Michael's website and blog: https://www.michael-stocks.com/
Hour 7 can be found here: https://hour7.com/
The book on solutions to chronic pain is 'The Way Out' by Alan Gordon
On this episode I speak to the super talented Tom Joly.
Tom was highest placing Brit at this years UTMB in 16th place. We talk about his performance at the biggest ultra-trail race in the world and how he’s set his sights on becoming the best ultra distance runner he can be.
We dive into his year in races so far and how he prepares mentally for running at such a high level. Tom runs for Team Hour 7 and they provide him with top level athlete support to get him where he need to be.
Tom is a focused and driven guy and I’m excited to see how he’s going continue to prove himself at the highest levels possible!
At the ripe old age of just 20 years old, Owen has defied the odds to not only finish the Dragons Back, one of the UK’s most infamous multiday events, but to finish it strong in 23rd place.
Not only did he do this, but he did it despite only starting to run this year!
We talk about his previous races, of which there are only two 50 milers earlier this year and how he prepared by mostly relying on his previous fitness from mountain biking and his 30+ miles a week running.
Owen is a great lad and I’m 100% sure he will go on to do great things in this sport of ours. He’s definitely one to watch!
On this episode of the podcast I speak to Charlotte Fisher.
Charlotte has had a whirlwind 6 months. Going from high heels to trail shoes in as many months.
After running a 50k guided trail run last year on ZERO training and swearing she would never run again, she thought she would have another crack at running ultras.
She got herself a coach and entered the Isle of Wight challenge. 106km around the beautiful island just off the Dorset coast.
She won that race, and won it comfortably. Then she set her sights on 100 miles. So she entered the Centurion North Downs Way…….and won that too!
It's quite clear that Charlotte possesses a genetic ability to run long distances and I have the feeling that the sky is the limit for this fashion/travel/dog walking/house sitting blogger!
We talk about her competitive nature, her travel and how she aims to combine her new love for ultra trail running, with her long time passion for travel.
She is also an advocate of early diagnosis for bowel cancer, a subject close to her heart after losing her Aunty to it in recent years. Charlotte was a fun interview and I’m certain she will do great things in the sport
On todays episode I speak to Lake District runner and NorthFace sponsored athlete, Josh Wade.
Josh first caught my attention when I saw him win the 2022 Spine Challenger South. This time I speak to him a week removed from his 3rd place podium position at the Eiger Ultratrail in Switzerland. Josh has built up an impressive CV in ultra-trail running over the past 4 or so years that he’s been competing. He has wins and podium places to his name in all of the major UK ultras including The Spine, UTS, Lakeland 5 passes and Lakeland 100 to name a few.
Josh is a great guy and his enthusiasm for trail running is going to take him to great places and see great results.
Alan is an incredibly interesting guy who has had a colourful past in his lead up to becoming not only a great ultra runner, but also a shining example of overcoming childhood abuse to become an ambassador for various charities that help young people and adults to live their lives after the trauma of living through abuse.
We talk about his misspent youth in and out of correctional facilities. His drug and alcohol addiction and his mental health issues that have plagued his past.
But on a more positive note, we hear about the amazing feats of endurance that he’s achieved since he went clean and started ultra running.
We talk about his first attempt and failure to run the Welsh coastal path. We talk about his successful attempt at not only running the WCP and setting a new FKT, but also running back home on the Offa’s Dyke Trail to set another FKT!
Alan is a deep and contemplative man and it was a pleasure to speak to him.
Check him and his running adventures out on @therunningmonkshropshire on Instagram and why not enter one of his trail races? @runningmonk_trail_events
In this episode I speak to Mel Sykes about her recent win at the Spine Challenger South.
Mel shot to media attention when she inadvertently took 3rd place at GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race, due to cheating. Not her cheating obviously! You may recall the story made the national news when a prominent international ultrarunner decided to take a car journey during the race. The runner then accepted the trophy for 3rd, only to be called out by the tracking company and checkpoint volunteers.
We talk about the controversy around what happened and if it’s affected her views on racing ultras.
We talk about her recent win at the summer Spine races and what she has planned for the next few months leading up to the Winter Spine.
Mel is a very down to earth person and it was a pleasure to chat to her.
In this episode of the podcast i speak to one of the founders of FREETRAIL the US trail and ultrarunning media empire.
Ryan makes up 1/3 of the Freetrail team along with Dylan Bowman and his wife Harmony. In this chat we talk about Ryan's involvement in the growing business that produces podcasts, short form and long form media projects.
As a dedicated trail runner himself, we talk to Ryan about his recent running of WSER, which was an 8 year project for him. We talk about the highs and lows during that special race and how he's reflecting on it some weeks later.
We also talk about our mutual love of music and how we view it as importantly as we do our running!
This was a great chat and if i look or sound tired, its because i had to stay up until midnight to make our schedules match up for the recording!
In this episode the tables are turned on our host Samuel, because he is the one being interviewed by the one and only Ben Wells.
We talk about Sams recent battle to finish the Spine Challenger North, the 160 mile race on the imfamous Pennine Way. Part of his prep to take on the full winter Spine race this coming January.
We also talk about his running history and how he got started in ultras.
A must view/listen if you are a fan of the podcast.
In this episode of the podcast we talk to Anna Harding, aka Anna The Runner from the Running Channel.
We talk about how she got into road and trail running. Her love of all things ultra and the races she has planned for this year.
We also talk about the 2023 UTLAC 250/30 that we both went to review and race in. A beautiful new multi distance trail ultra in the mountains around lake Como Italy.
We talk about the pros and cons of poles for climbing mountains of mud and why I’m a bad descender!
Lauren has just won the Beyond The Ultimate Highland Ultra. A multi-day self supported ultra covering some spectacular scenery way up in the Scottish Islands.
We speak about her win there, her success at Marathon De Sables and her recent DNF at The Arc Of Attrition in January.
We also talk about horrific blisters and the joys of getting older in our beloved sport of ultra-running!
Lauren is a great example of working hard despite everything that life throws at you.
No doubt she will continue with her success at the big ultras she has her sights set on!