Talk Ultra

Ian Corless

An ultra running podcast bringing you news, reviews and interviews from around the ultra world

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260 episodes
Updated July 23

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Sep 17, 2015 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 95 - Scott and Jenny Jurek AT Special
We are devoting episode 95 to Scott Jurek and his wife Jenny. Scott completed the Appalachian Trail on July 12th covering the 2189-miles in 46 days, 8 hours and 7 minutes; a new record. It was a journey of incredible highs and lows, not only for Scott but also for Jenny. In this show we hear from both of them and we provide an insight into what it’s like to run and crew for such an epic and awesome journey… enjoy!
Sep 3, 2015 · 3 hr 5 min
Episode 94 - Glen Coe Skyline and UTMB
This weeks show is all about Glen Coe Skyline and UTMB. We have interviews from the Glen Coe Skyline Race w/ Emelie Forsberg, Forian Reichert and RD, Shane Ohly. We also have an in-depth interview with race winner Joe Symonds. UTMB was full of drama and we speak with 32nd overall and 49th overall, Damian Hall and Richard Ashton. The News, ultra chat and Niandi Carmont co-hosts.
Aug 20, 2015 · 2 hr 38 min
Episode 93 - Kimmel Zundel Donovan
We speak with lady on fire, Megan Kimmel. Harald Zundel talks about running 200 milers and we speak with Aussie Greg Donovan about the running the 4 Deserts in 1 year and the Big Red Run in Australia. The News and Speedgoat Karl
Aug 7, 2015 · 2 hr 11 min
Episode 92 - Albon and Frost
We speak with Tromso SkyRace winner, Jonathan Alnon and we have an inspiring chat with ladies Hardrock 100 winner, Anna Frost. The news and Speedgoat is back after a really busy month racing and working.
Jul 23, 2015 · 3 hr 14 min
Episode 91 - Boulet Nichols Robbins Forsberg
Episode 91 of Talk Ultra has a WSER chat with ladies champ, Magdalena Boulet. We speak with Alex Nichols about victory at the Mont-Blanc 80km, Gary Robbins talks FKT and Emelie Forsberg gives us a Smiles and Miles. Speedgoat is prepping for the Speedgoat 50k so Niandi Carmont co-hosts.
Jul 10, 2015 · 4 hr 1 min
Episode 90 - Scott on the AT, Krar, Kimball, Ayre, Kremer
Karl Meltzer tals Scott on the AT and Rob Krar talks back-to-back wins at Western States. Nikki Kimball and Georgina Ayre talk Richtersveld Wildrun and Stevie Kremer chats Ultra Skymarathon Madeira. The News, Talk Training and Niandi Carmont co hosts.
Jun 12, 2015 · 3 hr 27 min
Episode 89 - Mangan & Carr: Around the World Special
We speak in-depth with Tony Mangan and Kevin Carr about two remarkable and different stories on how to run Around the World. The News, Talk Training, Up & Coming Races and Speedgoat Karl.
May 29, 2015 · 2 hr 49 min
Episode 88 - Hawker Fejes Lawson
We speak with Scott Hawker from the Southern Hemisphere on his 2nd place at TNF100, Joe Fejes talks about running 6 days and clocing a new American record, 606.24 miles and Dan Lawson discussed the GUCR 145 mile race and his record breaking run. Karl is back, we have the News, a Blog and guess what, no up and comng races...
May 15, 2015 · 2 hr 5 min
Episode 87 Forsberg Hose Wardian
We speak with Emelie Forsberg on her victory at Transvulcania and Australian Blake Hose about his breakthrough top 3 performance. Michael Wardian breaks his own 50k treadmill record and we speak with him. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Niandi Carmont co hosts.
Apr 30, 2015 · 2 hr 51 min
Episode 86 - Browning Yates Cracknell Barnes
Jeff Browning survives and wins the 100imile Ultrafijord. Michelle Yates tells us all about pregnancy and running and James Cracknell and Elisabit Barnes 'PB' at London in prep for future ultras. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Speed 'Golf' Karl is joining me as co-host.
Apr 16, 2015 · 3 hr 1 min
Episode 85 - MDS Special
Episode 85 is a 30th anniversary MDS special with Niandi Carmont co-hosting and discussing her race in depth. We speak with ladies champ, Elisabet Barnes and Darren Grigas and Ian Knight tell us all about their races. Robbie Britton also joins us and provides an insight into his 3rd place at the IAU 24-hour champs. The News, Up and Coming races and hopefully som RnR.
Apr 2, 2015 · 3 hr 41 min
Episode 84 - Canaday, Hawker, Kimball
Episode 84 of Talk Ultra has Sage Canaday talking training and coching, Lizzy Hawker discusses her new book, RUNNER and Nikki Kimball gives us the low down on fell running, TCC and her new film. Talk Training, The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Speedgoat Karl.
Mar 20, 2015 · 3 hr 20 min
Episode 83 - Grinius Murray Campbell Bragg
We speak with Transgrancanaria winner, Gediminas Grinius. Dr Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell give an insight into their most recent adventure and Jez Bragg talks about getting speed back and how he will tame the Dragon. Marc Laithwaite discusses butter in coffee for Talk Training. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming races and Niandi Carmont c0-hosts and tells us all about her final prep for MDS.
Mar 6, 2015 · 4 hr 23 min
Episode 82 - Cracknell Egloff Muir
James Cracknell gives us an insight into the mind of an Olympian and talented athlete who knows how to push to the limit. Karl Egloff gives us a full in-depth interview about his childhood, upbringing and how he conquered Aconcagua. Ruby Muir had a troubled 2014 but turned it all around at Tarawera. The News, a Blog, Up & Coming Races and Talk Training we discuss final prep for MDS.
Feb 20, 2015 · 3 hr 35 min
Episode 81 - Murphy Polyakova Zahab Laithwaite
Mike Murphy talks about pushing to the limits (and beyond) at The Coastal Challenge, Elena Polyakova talks about ultra running in Turkey and the up and coming Cappadocia Ultra Trail and Ray Zahab fills us in on his last expedition. Marc Laithwaite return for Talk Training and we discuss Maffetone. A Blog, Up and Coming Races, the News and Speedgoat Karl co-hosts.
Feb 6, 2015 · 3 hr 53 min
Episode 80 - Coleman Arnstein Koop Hines
Episode 80 of Talk Ultra has an interview with UK's Mr MDS, Rory Coleman. We speak with Mike Arnstein about his recent victory at Hurt 100 and his fruitarian diet. Jason Koop talks coaching runners of all abilities and adventurer, Mike Hines talks nutrition in relation to extreme events. The News, a Blog, Up & Coming Races and Niandi Carmont co-hosts.
Jan 23, 2015 · 3 hr 19 min
Episode 79 - Amdahl, Pascall, Kimball
Episode 79 has an interview with HK100 2nd place runner, Sondre Amdahl. We catch up with The Spine ladies winner, Beth Pascall and we talk about an incredible 2014 with Nikki Kimball. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Speddgoat Karl chews the ultra fat.
Jan 9, 2015 · 3 hr 43 min
Episode 78 - Fiennes, Ulrich, Macy, Tortorich
We are three years old! To celebrate we interview two legends, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Marshall Ulrich. We also speak to Travis Macy who has a book out and in Talk Training we chat with America's Angriest Trainer, Vinnie Tortorich. The News, Up & Coming races and of course, Speedgoat Karl.
Dec 25, 2014 · 4 hr 9 min
Episode 77 - Greenwood, King, Grant, Maughan
It's our Christmas Special. Ian and Karl discuss 2014 and some of our highlights. We have in depth interviews with Ellie Greenwood, Max King, Joe Grant and Grant Maughan. Importantly, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to joining you on your ultra journies in 2015.
Dec 12, 2014 · 3 hr 16 min
Episode 76 - Olson, Lewis, Don Wauchope, Smith-Batchen
Timothy Olson talks from the heart about his 2014 season and Tina Lews inspires with her honest. Iain Don Wauchope talks about record breaking at the SkyRun and Lisa Smith-Batchen discuss the Badwater Quad. Ian chews the ultr fat with Speedgoat Karl and we have the Up & Coming Races.