Centurion Running Podcast

James Elson

All about Centurion Running

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May 11, 2023
TP100 2023 Recap
A recap of the 2023 Thames Path 100 and much more with James Elson and Allie Bailey.
May 1, 2023
Interview: Ry Webb, Centurion Coach and Ultra Team Runner
This episode features an interview with Centurion Coach and Ultra Team runner, Ry Webb. Robbie Britton talks to Ry about his background as an athlete, including the continual rise in his results (amongst other things Ry is the NDW50 course record holder) and as a coach. Ry has been an ever present with Centurion having taken part in the very first event we ever staged.
Apr 17, 2023
SDW50 2023 Recap/ Winter Downs 200 and a chat with Allie Bailey
James welcomes co-host Allie Bailey to the podcast to chat about the 2023 SDW50 results, her win at the Wildhorse 200 and the launch of our Winter Downs 200 Miler - new for December 2023.
Mar 27, 2023
Interview: Neil Bryant Centurion Coach and Athlete
This weeks pod features an interview with another Centurion Coach with an incredible athletic background, on top of his deep coaching pedigree - Neil Bryant. Neil chats to Robbie Britton about all aspects of his running and coaching in this interview.
Mar 23, 2023
Hundred Hills 50km Recap/ The Barkley
RD James Elson recaps the Hundred Hills 50km. This year was the inaugural event so James gives us a bit of background into how it came to be and then goes over the results and stories of race weekend. Finishing off by touching on this years Barkley Marathons, from the perspective of a runner and an onlooker!
Mar 16, 2023
Interview: Sophie Grant Centurion Coach and International Ultrarunner
This weeks pod features an interview with Centurion Coach and all round international Ultra Superstar - Sophie Grant. Sophie chats to James about her career as an athlete which has featured highlights ranging from being a top ten finisher at UTMB to Team GB representation to becoming UK Skyrunning Champion and so much more. We find out what led Sophie into coaching, her overall philosophy and why coaching is so worthwhile to both athlete but also to the coach!
Mar 12, 2023
Interview: Sarah Cameron Centurion Coach& Past SDW100 Champion
This episode features an interview from our Head of Endurance Robbie Britton, with Sarah Cameron. Sarah is a much valued member of our coaching team and a past winner of the SDW100 as well as having qualified for Team GB over 24 hours.
Feb 23, 2023
Interview: Edwina Sutton - Centurion Coach & Team Runner
In this episode James chats with one of our longest standing Coaching Team members - Edwina Sutton. After a brief recap of the Spine Race which both completed this January, Eddie tells us all about her career as a triathlete, her move across to ultrarunning and her long background as a coach.
Feb 11, 2023
Interview: Centurion Head of Endurance Robbie Britton
This episode features a chat with Centurion Head of Endurance Robbie Britton. Robbie tells us about his incredible roster of endeavours both as a runner and on the bike. Before moving onto his coaching background, his coaching and training philosophies and how those things differ. Finishing up with his thoughts on which runners benefit from coaching and how to pick the right coach for you.
Jan 30, 2023
One Slam 2023 Podcast 3 - The Spine Race
James recaps his adventures at this years Spine Race which took place between 15th and 21st January, as well as a brief overview of the Arc of Attrition from last weekend and the Slam so far.
Jan 14, 2023
One Slam 2023 Podcast 2: A look at our 500 and 1000 mile buckle holders
An update on all the news thus far, two weeks into our 2023 One Slam Event plus a look at our 500 and 1000 mile buckle holders, with stories from our most prolific ever runners.
Jan 8, 2023
One Slam Podcast 1 & 2022 Season Recap
James Elson introduces the 2023 One Slam and reflects on the first week of the event. Plus a recap of the 2022 season and the highlights from it.
Nov 14, 2022
WW50 2022 Race Report/ Debrief
A recap of the 2022 Wendover Woods 50, with a brief history of the event followed by a focus on this years race from front to back.
Oct 25, 2022
A100 2022 Race Report/ Debrief
All the latest Centurion news, a look into the history of the Autumn 100 (born Winter 100 in 2012) and a recap of this years event from the front to the back.
Sep 23, 2022
CW50 2022 Race Report/ Debrief
Race Report/ Recap of the 2022 Chiltern Wonderland 50. Includes a bit of background to the event, some of the story behind how it came about. Plus a look at the mens and womens races from front to back, from this edition.
Aug 11, 2022
NDW100 2022 Race Report/ Debrief
Race Recap of the 2022 North Downs Way 100. A brief history of the event and a focus on this years' results, performances and some stories from behind the scenes. Includes the latest MVP Volunteer!
Jul 15, 2022
The Rounds: Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley, Charlie Ramsay
Having recently completed the Ramsay, our RD James Elson talks through the classic British Rounds - the Bob Graham, the Paddy Buckley and the Charlie Ramsay. Each of them classic mountain routes to be completed under 24 hours. What they are, how to approach them and what to consider. For more information about Rounds and Records in the UK, visit https://www.gofar.org.uk/ Our Store: Harvey Maps of the Rounds
Jun 14, 2022
SDW100 Race Report/ Debrief
A recap of the 2022 South Downs Way 100 focusing on the history of the event and the main stories of this years race. *correction: first FV50 was in fact Claire Howard in 20:09, an even bigger new category record. Samantha Lloyd was second FV50.
Jun 9, 2022
Women in Ultrarunning
James is joined by Sophie Power of She Races, Sarah Cameron a Centurion Coach and Nici Griffin a Centurion RD to discuss a range of topics related to increasing and improving the quality of womens participation in Ultrarunning. RESOURCES Our Information for Female Runners. She Races. Fill in the She Races Survey to help provide more data and feedback from which guidance can be given back to the sport. Fitrwoman App: Track Your Period and Train Smarter Sport and Female Health: Roar by Stacey Sims Sport and the Menopause: Next Level by Stacey Sims Sophie Power: Return to Running Documentary Active Pregnancy Postnatal: Return to Running Medical Guidelines
May 26, 2022
NDW50 2022 Race Report/ Debrief
A recap of the 2022 North Downs Way 50 - stories from the day and about the race, Centurion and the sport in general.