British Ultra Running Podcast

In this episode Dan and James discuss recent results including the UTMB race week, TDG, ACP100km and more. And there is an in depth interview with star of the British scene Beth Pascall, fresh off of her incredible 4th place finish at this years UTMB.

This episode comes just a day after Dan’s JOGLE run, where he attempted to break the record of 9 days and 2 hours for the 850 mile north to south journey down the length of Britain – running an average of 90 miles a day. We also interview Mick Seymour, one of Dan’s two chief … Continue reading "Dan Lawson Jogle Attempt"

Episode 13 features Dan and James discussing the recent European 24hr Championships and Dans upcoming JOGLE attempt.

James and Dan talk to Jez Bragg one of the truly great ultra runners the UK has ever produced, about his many accomplishments from winning UTMB, what it’s like to finish on the podium and race Killian at Western States, Racing for Team GB, the ultra scene and what the future holds in store. Photo … Continue reading "Episode 12: Jez Bragg"

Episode 11 features an interview with Hardmoors Series Race Director Jon Steele. James and Dan chat to Jon about some of his incredible feats of endurance as a runner including his 52 ultras in 52 weeks back in 2012, before getting the past, present and future plans for the incredibly popular Hardmoors events that Jon … Continue reading "Episode 11: Hardmoors Series Race Director/ Jon Steele"

In this episode Dan and James start off by discussing Rocky Raccoon 100 and James’ race there, before getting in to the subject of cheating in ultra running after the third placed finisher at that event was Disqualified. The recent Arc of Attrition 100 is also covered before the main event, an interview with the … Continue reading "Episode 10: Hong Kong 100km/ Sarah Morwood"

The second episode of 2018 features an interview with one of James and Dans picks for British Ultrarunner of the Year – Katie Kaars Sijpesteijn. Katie had an unbelieavbly prolific 2017, racing often and to the highest possible level with multiple wins at classic British events as well as top performances internationally. She talks about … Continue reading "Episode 9: 2017 Runners of the Year/ Kati...

The first episode of 2018 sees Dan and James recap the end of 2017 and features an interview with one of their two picks for British Ultrarunner of the Year – Tom Evans. After a break out year of 3rd – MDS, 4th Eiger 101, 4th CCC, Tom tells us all about his background, his … Continue reading "Episode 8: 2017 Runners of the Year/ Tom Evans"

This seventh episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing the running career of Ken Fancett with the man himself. Ken recently finished his 5th Centurion Grand Slam at the Autumn 100 before heading out for another successful 100 mile trail finish at Rio Del Lago 100 in the US – his … Continue reading "Episode 7: Longevity in Ultrarunning/ Ken Fancett"

This sixth episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing the Autumn 100 with this years overall champion Paul Maskell. Paul came in as record holder for the Arc of Attrition and off a second place at this years NDW100, running strong through to the win in 14:34. Paul speaks to how … Continue reading "Episode 6: Autumn 100/ Paul Maskell"

This fifth episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing the original ultra distance run, the 153 mile Spartathlon, with Vassos Alexander of BBC Radio 2 – finisher of this years event.

This fourth episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing the mighty 200 mile/ 24000m+ Tor Des Geants with Debs Martin-Consani who finished this years event.

This third episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing UTMB and associated events weekend with Tracy Dean who finished 8th at this years CCC.

Episode 2 of the British Ultrarunning Podcast focuses on the Bob Graham Round and includes an in depth interview with ‘Fell Yoda’ Bill Williamson. Dan and James discuss everything to do with the BGR together with Bill and ask about his experiences with the other classic British rounds, the Paddy Buckley, Charlie Ramsay and beyond.

The first full edition of the British Ultrarunning Podcast. A review of Lakeland 50/100 mile results with Dan and James and an in depth interview with 2016/17 Lakeland 100 Mens Champion – Michael Jones.  

A pilot episode of the British Ultra Running Podcast. In this first episode, James Elson and Dan Lawson discuss the 24hr format, James interviews Dan about his training and preparation for 24hr events and the two discuss the recent World 24hr Champs from Belfast last week.