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Thanks for tuning in! We talk to anyone and everyone involved in the world of ultra running. If you enjoy the show, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. For more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and training plans from the world of ultra and trail running, hop over to the Run-Ultra.com website. Sign up for free and join one of the largest ultra-running communities PLUS you’ll get discounts on loads of products and services from our lovely partners. If you have any questions, feedback, or a story to share, we'd love to hear from you; join the RunUltra community on WhatsApp ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/srzu9zcz

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Sep 26, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Jen and Sim Benson
Jen and Sim talk about their new book, Ultra, and their fascinating back story in the running world. Their new book covers ultra races across the world, from the big well-known ones to the smaller, lesser-known but just as good races. Watch our for our review, coming soon. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Josh Wade
We talk to Josh Wade about his incredible 3rd place at UTMB last month and discuss his progress through the years and the hard work he's put in to achieve his results. Josh talks about his training and nutrition and his ambitions for the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Josh Wade
We talk to Josh Wade about his incredible 3rd place at UTMB last month and discuss his progress through the years and the hard work he's put in to achieve his results. Josh talks about his training and nutrition and his ambitions for the future. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Sep 12, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
RunUltra talks to Holly Wootten
Robin sits down with Holly Wootten, the new course record holder at the Dragon’s Back Race, Britain’s toughest multi-day mountain challenge.Holly talks us through the realities of the event, from the constantly changing Welsh terrain to the simple but testing challenges of camp life, like trying to dry kit in relentless rain.Far from being a stroke of luck, her success came from a clear plan, careful recovery, and an attention to detail that helped her stay strong day after day.We also touch on the importance of support, from her parents’ steady presence to the encouragement of friends on the course and what it really means to take on such a demanding race.This is a conversation about resilience, preparation, and the determination needed to meet one of the hardest tests in mountain running. If you’d like to listen to the audio podcast, you can do so on Apple or Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Sep 12, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Holly Wootten
Robin sits down with Holly Wootten, the new course record holder at the Dragon’s Back Race, Britain’s toughest multi-day mountain challenge. Holly talks us through the realities of the event, from the constantly changing Welsh terrain to the simple but testing challenges of camp life, like trying to dry kit in relentless rain. Far from being a stroke of luck, her success came from a clear plan, careful recovery, and an attention to detail that helped her stay strong day after day. We also touch on the importance of support, from her parents’ steady presence to the encouragement of friends on the course and what it really means to take on such a demanding race. This is a conversation about resilience, preparation, and the determination needed to meet one of the hardest tests in mountain running. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Aug 29, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Nick Hancock and Faye Johnson
We chat to RunUltra's official coaching partners Nick Hancock and Faye Johnson from Maximum Mileage Coaching. With Robin's 24 Hour track race coming up, we dive straight into top tips for his race, and then move on to female and male only groups and forums, men's mental health, and Nick's own challenge coming up next year; a crack at a sub 2:35 marathon followed 12 days later by running the Arc of Attrition 100 miler. We lovely crazy people like this and Faye has recently become Kate's coach as she returns to training after injury. #ultrarunning 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Aug 15, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Neil Thubron
Robin and Kate talk to Neil Thubron, Race Director of Extreme Energy Events. Neil started one of the first multi day events in the UK with the Pilgrim's Challenge, set up to allow entrants of the Marathon des Sables the opportunity to train with their packs over two days. We also learned about Neil's 7P Formula for Success; as always Neil was really interesting to talk to as he kindly took us through each point. He has such a well of experience in the ultra running world, we think you'll learn a lot from listening to him. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Aug 1, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Ian Beattie and Adrian Stott
Kate chats to Ian Beattie and Adrian Stott, two pillars of the UK running community. Ian is Chairman of UK Athletics and Adrian selector and Team Manager for the Scottish and GB teams. They discuss Adrian taking over Race Directorship of the West Highland Way, which they say is the 2nd oldest ultra after Western States. Going since 1985, this iconic Scottish race has maintained its popularity and family community for 40 years and they talk about the changes they've witnessed in the industry over the years as well as the thorny issue of gender equality on the start line. Entries open for the West Highland Way on 1st November: https://westhighlandwayrace.org/ You can watch Chris Sutherland's beautiful film "The Long Trail North" here: https://youtu.be/R15erI6CZpE?si=QegRgAj8UIytQfML 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Jul 24, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Alex Staniforth
Alex recently completed an epic challenge - running every mountain (he summited 446 although the official figure seems to be fluid!) in England and Wales and cycling in between them in one continuous, self-propelled journey. His goal was to raise awareness and funds for his charity, Mind Over Mountains. We chatted about this huge challenge, how he prepared for it and dealt with the highs and lows through it, as well as how his charity helps people in need. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Chris Andrade
Robin and Kate chat to Chris, who won the Montane Summer Spine Challenger South. They chat about Chris's training, in particular the modest miles he puts in to achieve such a performance. They chat about the race, his companionable racing with Mark Potts and his future plans; thus far he has won both 100 mile races he has run and he is hoping to run 13 Valleys in September. Photo credit: Will Roberts/The Spine 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Jul 4, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Susie Chan
We chat to Susie Chan; a true community champion of the ultra running world, and much loved Peloton instructor, who has completed some of the world's toughest running challenges. We talk about some of the races she's completed; The Coastal Challenge and the Jungle Ultra by Beyond the Ultimate, Marathon des Sables which she has attended 4 times, and the upcoming Badwater 135. Grab a cuppa and listen to this humble woman talk about some of the amazing things she's done. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Jun 27, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Anna Troup
Kate and Robin talk to Anna after her spectacular win at the Summer Spine last week and her triumphant return to competitive running after being injured with a fractured foot for so long. We discuss the race but also how she structured her return, using the Wattbike and a bit about her past in other competitive sports and what's next on Anna's agenda. Photo credit: Will Roberts 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Jun 22, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Zukie Tandathu
We asked Zukie on to talk about his race at UTS last month, but golly we went through everything he's done - which is a lot! This inspiring and cheerful man happily responded to our multitude of questions and annoyingly after we stopped recording we found out even more!! Which means we'll have to get him on again :) Photo credit: Ben Johnson 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
May 12, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Holly Stables
Robin talks to Holly Stables following her run at The Speed Project in the US. They discuss the run between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, coaching; both as a coach and how she is coached; recovery, Salomon shoes, Marathon Talk and Strava. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
May 7, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
Camille Herron
Robin and Kate chat to Camille and they covered a lot of topics! This podcast is a bumper issue as we range from talking about neurodiversity, Spartathlon, world records, whistleblowing, positivity, training, video bloopers and much more. Camille is a pleasure to chat to and we wish her the best in her attempt to reach 1,000km in Japan in a couple of weeks. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
May 1, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Ted Jackson
We chat to Ted Jackson, who organises many races for Runbuk, including the Antarctic Ultra. We chat to Ted about the incredible races he's involved in, what it's like to run in such extreme temperatures and what gear is needed. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Apr 22, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Tom Joly
We talk to Tom Joly about his thoughts on sponsorship and going professional in ultra running, as well as his racing and training. We discuss over training, coaching and what it's like being a professional runner. Check out the thought-provoking article he wrote on this subject. https://www.athelysium.com/post/going-pro-in-trail-running-what-are-you-worth 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Apr 15, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Mike Jones
This week we talk to Mike Jones from Apex Running and discuss the races he organises in Wales and Ireland. We chatted about how he started, his ambitions for Ultra Tour Snowdonia when he created the race, and his new role organising the UK Skyrunning series and the growth of this unique corner of the running world. Find out more: https://www.skyrunninguk.com/ https://apexrunning.co/ 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Apr 8, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Fiona Pascall
Robin and Kate chat to Fiona Pascall , discussing her win at Chianti by UTMB and the Golden Ticket to Western States she got as a result. They also discuss Fiona's new business, Trail Retreats, offering trail running weekends away with like-minded people. We then turned to the numbers of women on the start line, anxiety and the pressures of being a professional athlete, and how not to stretch, among many other topics! 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com
Mar 18, 2025 · 55 min
Rachel White
Rachel White is a nutritionist and has written articles for RunUltra in the past. Kate talks to Rachel about her support for Will Robinson when he ran across India in 8 days, followed shortly by completing the full Winter Spine and how she prepared his nutrition for both races. They chat about the need to consider your nutrition right from the outset of training for a race, and discuss the importance of nutrition before, during and post race. They also touch on the different nutrition needs women face during the menopause. You can find more about Rachel via https://rachelwhitenutrition.com/ 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 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. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com