Centurion Running Podcast

This weeks news episode features the usual update on all things Centurion before looking at last weeks racing at the Marathon Des Sables, Lake Sonoma 100km and the British Middle Distance Trail Championships. Photo c/o Adrian Stott.

RD James Elson gives the results, report and stories from front to back of this years South Downs Way 50 which took place on April 11th.  Full race report, results and photos can be found here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/reports/2026/south-downs-way-50-2026-race-report

This weeks episode focuses first on the latest from the Marathon Des Sables, the British Trail Runniing Championships - Middle Distance and Istria by UTMB - all happening over the next 48 hours. Before an in depth preview of the likely leading contenders at this years South Downs Way 50 which kicks off tomorrow Saturday 11th April at 0830.  Follow the race here: https://live.opentracking...

In this episode of the weekly news, our founder James Elson covers off the latest from Centurion Running before recapping last weekends Sea to Sea 300km in full detail. From the genesis of the event until the final cut off - the entire life cycle of this one off race took place inside the space of 2 weeks. 

This weekly news episode covers all the latest news from Centurion Running inluding a look ahead to Sea to Sea 300k this weekend. Takes a peak behind the reality curtain of some of the upsides and downsides to the Community Traverse being organised separately to but over the same time frame. As well as a look back to last weekends ACP British 100km Championships results.

This weeks episode features an in depth look from Robbie Britton, on the incredible performances for Team GB at the World 50km Championships last week, a look ahead to the ACP100km this weekend - the British Championships - and James Elson talks through the upcoming Sea to Sea 300km, an impromptu race for us here!

A full recap of the 2026 Hundred Hills 50km - our season opener - from front to back and lots of other stories from the day.

A bombshell just dropped in that one of our major UK ultra distance race organisers has today announced it has gone into administration. We try to unpick why and what this means and the message as always - we have to keep supporting our local organisers.  Photo c/o No Limits Photography

This weeks episode features an in-depth look at the Hundred Hills 50km which kicks off this Saturday at 0900. Our RD James Elson reviews the course, the history of the race and looks at all the likely leading contenders from the stacked womens and mens race fields.  Find the full preview post here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/news/2026/03/10/hundred-hills-50km-2026-preview

New Centurion Running coach Jack Chamberlain talks to our Head of Endurance Robbie Britton about the importance of having a good, honest relationship with your coach and his journey into the sport of trail running and winning races like the Mozart 100 in Austria.

This weekly episode hosted by James Elson covers the results from TransGrancanaria Classic, the UTMB-UTS course release debarcle, the latest from our Store and some other shorter bits of news from around our sport. Photo: Transgrancanaria/Carlos Díaz-Recio

The weekly news episode for Friday 27th Feb 2026 from the world of trail, mountain and ultrarunning including: New womens European 100km and World 100 mile records. Latest around our virtual events and store. Upcoming events.

This week, James Elson is joined by Head of Endurance Robbie Britton to discuss our brand new coaching website. The two go on to discuss the weekly news covering the results from Barkley Marathons, Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera. Photo: Anne Flower ©Mark Griffith-Black Canyon Ultras – World Trail Majors

James Elson chats to Damian Hall fresh off of the back of his third attempt at the Barkley Marathons, this past weekend. Damo tells all about this years event, how it unfolded and speaks to lessons learned from 'Out There'. Photo c/o Allie Bailey. Damian's new book is available soon via Vertebrate Publishing here.

This weeks episode focuses on all things Centurion Running with an update on our virtual challenges, upcoming races a new store brands/ products. There is a look back at Rocky Raccoon 100 and the Pilgrims Challenge Results from last week. Plus a look ahead to our World Trail Majors Partner Race - Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera happening this weekend.

Centurion Coach and trained osteopath and physiotherapist Pierre Meslet talks about his own journey into the sport and what it brings him as a coach. On top of that we get some top advice for multi-day racing and hear how Pierre’s approaching the Marathon des Sables with a different plan this year, after being in the top ten twice before.

In this shorter than usual weekly episode, Centurion founder James Elson talks about Rocky Raccoon 100, Opinion vs Fact in discussing our sport, the National Run Show and a few corrections to the previous episode. 

Hayden Hawks is well known for his exploits on the trails, but within this podcast we delve more into his coaching background and the reasons behind working with a full range of athletes trying to achieve their own trail and ultra running goals.  Robbie and Hayden talk about the importance of connections within the sport and feeling the need for a positive impact on the community we all gain...

Centurion coach Peter van der Zon is currently studying a Master’s Degree in Sports Physical Therapy and serves as the physical therapist for the Swiss national trail running team. In this podcast Robbie Britton chats to the Dutch international about his journey into coaching and the sport, the value of having a strong reason to dig deep as an ultra-runner, and also not ignoring how the...

This episode of the weekly news touches upon the latest from Centurion Running, a frank and honest look at the changes UTMB have made to the Arc Of Attrition, all the results from that event and the shorter associated distances. As well as a quick look at Hong Kong 100km results. 

James Elson speaks to Finn Melanson, host of the Singletrack Podcast about a range of subjects ranging as wide as the current state of running in the US and the UK, building a brand and a community in ultrarunning, what the future holds and a whole lot more. Photo c/o Scott Hickenlooper

Our Head of Endurance, Robbie Britton chats to Sophie Grant, one of our Centurion Coaches, about two recent races: Sophie's run at the Winter Spine Race and Robbie's race at Terra De Gigantes.

A special in depth Full Winter Spine 2026 recap pod featuring an interview with 7 time finish Matt Neale, a full race debrief from the one and only Allie Bailey and an in-depth conversation with Kevin Munt, who brought one of the real stories of this years' race. Warning - some strong language for obvious reasons! A link to Kev's charity can be found here: https://freetobekids.enthuse.com/pf/...

This week's episode discusses final stories from this years Spine Race. Takes a quick look at other events last week including Terra Gigantes and HURT100. Before diving into a preview of likely Arc of Attrition conditions and a look at all of the mandatory kit. Finally a bit of a One Slam virtual event update for all of those in that challenge. 

All the latest news plus a quick update on the Spine Race and thoughts/ lessons from watching this years event unfold.