RunUltra – Details, episodes & analysis

David Roche won the classic Leadville 100 last weekend - not only did he break the record by 16 minutes but it was his debut 100 miler. Kate and Sam Hill talk to him to find out how he did it. 

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👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

We chat to Robyn Cassidy about her recent win at Lakeland 100; about her nutrition problems and answers with Precision Fuel and Hydration and about her training. As a physiotherapist, she knows how important strength training is and we discuss the different aspects people need to consider when training over different terrains and distances.

Apologies for Robyn's audio - I have tried to clean it up but she does sound like she's talking out of a tin can!

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

Kate talks to Sophie Power, who recently broke Mimi Anderson's world record for running the length of Ireland. We discuss the importance of her recovery, and how little is known about the effects of running non-stop for 3 and a half days on the nervous system and how it has effected the rest of her year.

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

Kate talks to David about the Barkley Marathons, witnessing history being made, and the publication of his limited release book which captured the astonishing events this year. 

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

Kate is joined by Eros Adamides, Sarah Tizzard, Allan Rumbles and Pete Sheath to talk about a new film called Tethered. Produced and directed by Pete from Studio 44, he filmed Eros, a blind runner, and his guide Sarah, during the Copthorne Races 50k. It highlights the incredible relationship a blind runner and his guide have and will be released later in the summer. 

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

March 2022

Mike Jones, then Race Director of the Ultra Trail Snowdonia, explains the process for applying to UTMB.

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

From October 2021

Dan Lawson talks to RunUltra about his running life and how he came to champion prolonging the life of running clothes and equipment.

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

Kate talks to Matt about his luxury event, why he created it and finds out what actually happened in 2022 when his course marking went viral in the running community.

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

Kate and Emma chat about her successful start to 2024 with a 3rd place at Transgrancanaria, her recent 1st place at Maurice Mullins 50k and Nicky Spinks new event Bruce's Crown. They also chat about the factors holding women back from entering ultras and her hope that if she can inspire anyone, it's to show that you can have run successfully and have a full time job and life outside of running.

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟

John Kelly talks to Robin Bush after the Barkley Marathons 2024

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💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com.

👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to kate@run-ultra.com.

Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟