Aid Station

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kev interviews Ocean a very inspiring young man who with the help of Freetobekids has transformed his young life.  So much so that he had walked the Pennine Way and has exciting trecking and exploration plans for the near future.  Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show som...

Send us Fan Mail Last weekend Lizzie Gatherer drew a large penis and scrotum as a 70+ miles piece of Strava Art to raise awareness of Prostate cancer. In particular to urge males over  50 years of age to get themselves a simple blood test that may save their lives. As Kev has first hand knowledge of this prolific cancer he had to have Lizzie along to share her story and help further raise awarenes...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus and final episode on Kev’s 2026 Spine Race Experience Kev provides a greater insight into the race conditions, kit and what he could do to meet the new time limit of 156 hours. Recommended listen before you press the entry button thus February 4th for the 2027 race.  https://www.thespinerace.com/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment ht...

Send us Fan Mail This is the story of Kev’s Spine Race. The tale of a massive navigational error that led to a dot watching thriller for the Ultra running community. Which also resulted in a huge sponsorship success for the Freetobekids charity thanks to the highly invested Spine dot watching world. So just what did happen out there on the Pennine Way to Dot 205?  Aid Station website where you can...

Send us Fan Mail It is three weeks out from the Winter Spine race kit check and Kev runs through all the mandatory kit requirements and the clothing and equipment he is taking with him.  If you are running one of the 2026 races this might be a useful check to run through before you pack. If not it might be a good insight into what you will need if you are thinking of entering a Spine race in the f...

Send us Fan Mail I am very happy to be able to bring you an interview with Olivia Howe who as a young woman has a fresh and open outlook on our sport. Ultra running in its wider sporting context has her immersed through most of her daily life. She is a joy and I hope you enjoy. Kev Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free t...

Send us Fan Mail This for me was a very special interview. Priscilla is a quietly strong, determined and inspirational woman whose story I wanted to be able to share. Thanks to Priscilla’s openness I am able to bring it to you here. Be inspired and stay Healthy and strong.   Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is an interview..well ultra running chat with Hart Road Runner club mate of Kev’s Mark Buckle. Mark has been racing Ultras for the past five years and tells his progression and aims. He also eventually tells us his ‘driver’ that got him into this form of our sport. Wait for the end of the interview! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kev crews Hannah Hall at the Sri Chinmoy Self Transcendent 24 hour track race, where Hannah was attempting to run her fastest 100 miles. This episode gives you a trackside listen into the ups and downs of a very flat Ultra distance run. https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/london Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidst...

Send us Fan Mail Kev finds himself in kit heaven at the Centurion Running Store. Where he discusses all the kit requirements for a winter Spine Race with twice Spine Race finisher and kit guru James Elson.   https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/ https://www.thespinerace.com/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a Lizzie Gatherer takeover featuring the Suffolk Backyard Ultra 2025. It contains a behind the scenes listen into the race and its mad formula, with competitor, crew and volunteer support interviews. Oh and a tiny record gets broken along the way   https://www.challenge-running.com/e/suffolk-back-yard-ultra-11504 https://ultramadlizzie.com/ Aid Station website wher...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is the first of a two part feature, (episode 44 is also available now) on the fourth running of the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra in Sherwood Pines.  With Kev crewing Lizzie Gatherer in her attempt to break her 32 yard PB, you get a behind the scenes listen at a backyard race that includes a new course record, Scottish national record and a female course record.  https://...

Send us Fan Mail This is the second part of the 2025 Rasselbock Back Yard Ultra featuring the climax of the race and a post race interview with Lizzie Gatherer.    https://rasselbock.co.uk/product-category/live-events/sherwood-pines/ https://ultramadlizzie.com  Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show some...

Send us Fan Mail At the end of 2024 Lizzie Gatherer and Hannah Hall ran through the last two named storms of the year, achieving epic results. In this episode Kev discusses these races and performances, as well as the continuing upward rise of women’s participation and achievements in long distance Ultra racing.   https://www.canarytrailevents.com/copthorneresults2024 https://ukultra.eventrac.co.u...

Send us Fan Mail Kev takes on his fourth 200 miler in 20 months by revisiting the Winter Downs 200.  It takes a little help from his friends both with us and departed! This episode will give you a great insight into what is fast becoming a winter classic long distance endurance race. https://www.centurionrunning.com/races/winter-downs-200-2025 Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kev gets in the Tennessee vibe as he tackles two Backyard Ultras https://challenge-running.com/suffolk-back-yard-ultra/ https://www.and-overtrailevents.com/faccombe-backyard-ultra Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show some feedback on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple...

Send us Fan Mail Kev takes on the Sri Chinmoy self-transcendent 24 hour track race incorporating the UK 24 hour track Championships. This episode goes around and around and around  https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/london-24 Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show some feedback on Apple Podcasts https://podca...

Send us Fan Mail Aid Station pays a short tribute to Steve Chamberlain. Ultra runner, race volunteer, community contributor, family man, avid listener and lovely guy Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show some feedback on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/aid-station/id1549735359

Send us Fan Mail Kev is currently running the Suffolk Backyard Ultra. (Saturday 1st June) The UK’s biggest and most competitive Backyard Ultra. By way of an introduction to this Ultra running niche  Kev gives you his ultimate guide in half a yard…you will get what that is by the end. Kev is also asking for a small donation to his favourite charity Freetobekids. All you have to do is pledge a small...

Send us Fan Mail Shane Morel recently completed a 106k ultra race around the Isle Of Wight. As it was Shane’s first time over 50k, I thought it would be of benefit to others, looking to step up in ultra distance, to hear Shane’s views on the build up to the event and how it went for him. https://www.ultrachallenge.com/isle-of-wight-challenge/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or...

Send us Fan Mail Kev gets a behind the scenes interview with Centurion Running owner, Race Director, international Athlete and Ultra guru James Elson. Yes Kev has man-fan syndrome but manages to stay professional throughout. So professional in fact that James does not swear once! https://www.centurionrunning.com/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aids...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kev, at last, catches up with Sophie Bennett who finished second female at the inaugural Centurion Winter Downs 200.  Among many other ultra races Sophie also completed the Dragon’s Back Race in 2022.  This is a conversation that has been a long time coming but it’s full of good topical ultra racing stuff! https://www.centurionrunning.com/races/winter-downs-200-202...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode Kev interviews Matt Harper, fellow Hart Road Runners club mate and finisher of the Centurion Winter Downs 200. If you are considering entering this or any other 200 miler, here is some more invaluable insight. https://www.centurionrunning.com/races/winter-downs-200-2024 https://www.hartroadrunners.co.uk/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or...

Send us Fan Mail This episode details the conclusion to Kev’s 3 x 200 mile races in a calendar year. The inaugural Winter Downs 200 by Centurion. Best listened to on the run! https://www.centurionrunning.com/ https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/products/la-sportiva-cyklon-cross-gtx-mens https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/products/dexshell-compression-mudder-socks Aid Station website...

Send us Fan Mail This episode details Kev’s race around the 220 mile King Alfred’s Way Ultra. This is the second part of his 3 x 200 mile race series in 2023. https://www.cockbainevents.com/ https://www.beyondmarathon.com/ https://www.hartroadrunners.co.uk/ https://www.justgiving.com/page/kevin-munt-1690971880796?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_donation_received_-_nth_donatio...