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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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Jul 1, 2024 · 1 hr
Mel Sykes
With guest host Robin Leathley, Kate talks to Mel Sykes about her recent 2nd place at the Summer Spine Challenger and they talk generally about kit, the Spine race and encouraging Robin to sign up for any and all races. 🎙️ 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 16, 2024 · 20 min
Nicky Spinks
September 2021 - Nicky talks to us about her Lakeland 24 record breaking run 🎙️ 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 16, 2024 · 15 min
James Gibson
December 2021 - James Gibson recently completed the first Winter Wainwright round in full winter conditions. We find out how he did it. 🎙️ 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 15, 2024 · 31 min
Sophie Power
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. 🎙️ 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 11, 2024 · 21 min
David Miller
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. 🎙️ 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 11, 2024 · 46 min
Tethered
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. 🎙️ 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 16, 2024 · 27 min
Mike Jones
March 2022 Mike Jones, then Race Director of the Ultra Trail Snowdonia, explains the process for applying to UTMB. 🎙️ 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 16, 2024 · 43 min
Dan Lawson
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. 🎙️ 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 9, 2024 · 22 min
Matt Smith from Highland Kings
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. 🎙️ 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 12, 2024 · 29 min
RunUltra talks to Emma Stuart
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. 🎙️ 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 7, 2024 · 35 min
John Kelly 2024
John Kelly talks to Robin Bush after the Barkley Marathons 2024 🎙️ 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 26, 2024 · 10 min
Jasmin Paris 2022
Jasmin chats to Kate about her amazing Fun Run performance in 2022 at the Barkley Marathons. 🎙️ 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 11, 2024 · 30 min
Rupert Bonington
We talk to Rupert, who is the co owner of Mountain Fuel, about the products, how they're made and what new products are in the pipeline. 🎙️ 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 8, 2024 · 20 min
Kevin Leahy
Kevin won the inaugural Montane Arctic Spine this year and he talks about what it's like to run in -30 degree temperatures and how he came to win. 🎙️ 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
Feb 25, 2024 · 56 min
Tonya Olson
Tonya is co-author of the latest edition of Fixing Your Feet, that bible for ultra runners all over the world. She chats to Kate about how she started out at Western States, and gives some brilliant tips on looking after and treating your feet. 🎙️ 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
Feb 3, 2024 · 29 min
Jack Kuenzle
Jack Kuenzle broke Kilian Jornet's record for the Bob Graham Round in the UK in September 2022. RunUltra chatted to him to find out who he is and where he came from. 🎙️ 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
Feb 3, 2024 · 37 min
Camille Herron
Kate and Camille have a chat about the differences between ultra running and trail running; her challenge as part of Lululemon's Further initiative and what it's like to be a peri-menopausal runner. 🎙️ 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
Feb 3, 2024 · 21 min
Damian Hall and Jasmin Paris after the Barkleys 2023
Kate Allen chats to Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall about their Barkley Marathon runs and their involvement with and plans for The Green Runners. 🎙️ 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
Jan 30, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Sam Hill Spine 2024
Kate and Sam Hill chat about his epic Spine Race; they discussed his kit, sleeping patterns, and what it's like to be on the other side of the fence from being on the media team. They talk about his fall and subsequent nail-biting wait to see if he would be allowed to continue. 🎙️ 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