Centurion Running Podcast

James Elson

All about Centurion Running

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May 21, 2024
NDW50 2024 Recap
James Elson and Allie Bailey recap the 2024 North Downs Way 50 including the results, stats and the fact that James actually ran the race himself SHOCK HORROR! As always comes with a minor bad language warning.
May 13, 2024
Thames Path 100 2024 Race Recap
TP100 RD James Elson and co-host Allie Bailey discuss the state of the union before recapping this years Thames Path 100.
Apr 24, 2024
Race Review 5 & News: Marathon Des Sables
This this fifth episode in our Race Review series looks at the Marathon Des Sables. Following some latest news, James talks about what the MdS is really like and tries to remember what was his first big race back in 2006.
Apr 18, 2024
South Downs Way 50 2024 Recap Pod
SDW50 RD James Elson and Team Runner Allie Bailey discuss their recent races at the Lakes/ Northern Traverse, the acquisition of the Arc of Attrition by UTMB/ Ironman and the recent results at the South Downs Way 50.
Mar 28, 2024
Race Review 4 & News: Barkley Marathons
Episode 4 in the Race Review series and our RD James Elson talks through the ins and outs of the Barkley Marathons after the astonishing events of last week - focusing on what is it really like 'Out There'.
Mar 21, 2024
Hundred Hills 50km 2024 Recap Pod
James and Allie recap the 2024 Centurion season opener - the Hundred Hills 50km, covering off the day and the results. Also features some pre-amble about Allie's book tour, Barkley Marathons and some inconsistent training for upcoming races.
Feb 4, 2024
Race Review 3 and News: Rocky Raccoon 100
Episode 3 in the Race Review series with the focus this time on Rocky Raccoon 100, a fast trail 100 miler in Texas which takes place in early Feb. Before that there is a catch up on the latest news and a quick rundown of the results and how the race unfolded at the 2024 Arc of Attrition which featured last time out. Photo c/o Tejas Trails Events.
Jan 24, 2024
Race Review 2 & News: Arc of Attrition
Latest Centurion News including a reflection on the Spine Race, followed by the second in a series of episodes focused on key events throughout the year where James Elson gives a look behind the scenes of key races in the ultra calendar. This time the focus race is the Arc of Attrition and Arc 50. What is it, what does it involve, what's the course and what's it really like to take part.
Jan 17, 2024
Winter Downs 200 Series - Luke Carter
James chats to 2023 Winter Downs 200 Mens Finisher Luke Carter. Luke won the hearts of all from arrival at registration to each check point where he was often last to leave, right through to his dramatic finish 12 minutes inside the cut off. He was just 10 minutes inside the cut off at the 50 mile point and overcame all obstacles to get it done!
Jan 15, 2024
Race Review 1 & News: The Spine Race
Latest Centurion News followed by the first in a series of episodes focused on key events throughout the year where James Elson gives a look behind the scenes of key races in the ultra calendar throughout the year. First up the Spine Race. What is it, what does it involve, what's the course really like and what's happend so far in this years event. Link to Kit and YouTube video on The Spine Race https://www.centurionrunning.com/news/2023/02/06/kit-and-advice-for-the-spine-race
Jan 10, 2024
Winter Downs 200 Series - Ry Webb
James chats to 2023 Winter Downs 200 Mens Champion Ry Webb. Ry tells us about his build up to the race, inluding his superb fourth place run at Leadville 100 in the summer. As well as taking us through the race itself. It looked plain sailing on paper but there's a lot more to it and Ry explains it all!
Jan 5, 2024
Winter Downs 200 Series - John Fanshawe. Uncrewed & at 77 the oldest finisher!
The second episode in our Winter Downs 200 series, this time James Elson speaks to John Fanshawe who finished the race in 95hr15 mins. As an uncrewed runner he talks about the different considerations in approaching the race vs those for a runner with crew. At 77, John is also a world class athlete and discussed how age impacts racing decisions, or not as the case may be!
Jan 1, 2024
Winter Downs 200 Series - Laura Swanton-Rouvelin
An interview with Winter Downs 200 2023 Champion Laura Swanton-Rouvelin. First in a series of short conversations with various athletes from the 2023 Winter Downs 200.
Dec 20, 2023
Winter Downs 2023 Recap Pod
2023 Winter Downs 200 recap pod with James Elson. The genesis of the race and a breakdown of how it all unfolded.
Nov 6, 2023
Autumn 100 2023 Recap
James Elson and Allie Bailey Recap the 2023 Autumn 100 - a race which Allie actually ran in herself for the third time. An initial chat through her direct experiences from pre to post race with all gory details included, moves into a discussion of the overall event and a look ahead. Enjoy! Warning: Contains some bad language (As usual!).
Oct 5, 2023
Ken Fancett - 100 x 100 Mile Finishes
This episode features an interview with the unstoppable Ken Fancett, on the eve of his incredible feat of finishing his 100th, 100 mile ultra finish at the Autumn 100 in mid October. James and Ken discuss his career, changes in the sport, what has driven and enabled him to get to this point and what comes next. Sound quality is a bit all over the place unfortunately but we hope so valuable nuggets of wisdom throughout from one of the true superstars of the sport. Note: Previous podcast episode on BURP with Ken available here.
Sep 12, 2023
NDW100 2023 Recap
James and Allie cover loads in this episode including an NDW100 2023 Recap, WD200 update, a comparison of our 100 milers, the Ridgeway 86 - what is it? Plus James and Allie's own racing and more.
Aug 4, 2023
Wendover Woods 2023 Recap
James and Allie catch up about the inaugural Wendover Woods Weekender, covering all of the races that took place over event weekend as well as chatting about their own running and plans.
Jun 16, 2023
SDW100 2023 Recap with Eddie Sutton and Cat Simpson
A recap of the 2023 SDW100. Centurion Ultra Team runners Cat Simpson and Edwina Sutton join James and Allie for a look back at the event - all three ladies ran the race and share their stories of the day.
May 30, 2023
NDW50 2023 Recap
James and Allie recap the 2023 North Downs Way 50 and tackle the thorny subject of the recent rise of rule breaking by crews and supporters at ultras.