Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathon

The Newport Marathon claims to be one of the flattest marathons around and offers great opportunities for PB's – well I can certain events for the flat bit and I did get within 15 minutes of a PB but there were also 16 years in between so that was quite a challenge! Most of the recording of this podcast took place whilst I was actually running so you get a feel for not just the course but the...

Big thanks to Helen, Claire, Jim, Katie, Ben, Lia and Matt sharing their experiences of running the 2021 London Marathon. For Helen this was a journey that began just over two years ago as a complete non-runner whilst for Claire it was a PB and another good for age time and a PB for Katie who knitted 250 hats in order to raise money to be on the start line. This episode is all about inspiring you...

Here in the South-west the famous Grizzly organised by Axe Valley Runners was effectively the last major event in 2020 to take place before the first lockdown arrived. The event returns in 2022 on March 6th and in this episode 10 time finisher Colin Bathe share some tips and ideas for those thinking about running for the first time. There are two versions of the Grizzly - the full 20 and the 9 mil...

In this episode Trevor shares his plans for the rest of the year and his thought for runs in 2022 and encourages listeners to send in details of what they are looking to do the 2022 either in text or audio format to this email: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk In the podcast Trevor mentioned a few runs that he is doing - here are the links to those as well as links to other events mentioned by previou...

Mudcrew's Roseland August Trail (RAT) Festival of running is one of the highlights of the UK running calendar. 5 events are on offer from the 11 White to the 24 hour 'Bring Out Your Dead' (BOYD). In this episode Rachel Thomson re-lives completing the 2021 BOYD sharing her tips and advice on eating, drinking, being self-sufficient, not sleeping, keeping going and handling the 680 suc...

The Roseland August trials hosted by the excellent Mudcrew are without doubt one of the highlights of the running year but those looking for an off-road experience whether it be 11 miles right through to 64 miles or even 24-hours. Trevor Lee did the 11 mile White Rat in 2019 and rated it via this podcast as his favourite run of that year, so with no event in 2020 he's back to live up to the R...

Running is coming alive again - Club Night is back, Park Run is due on July 24th, The RAT series on August 7th, Bude Pirate Run on Sept 12th and Newport Marathon on October 24th - dare we suggest things are feeling a bit more 'normal' - let's hope that are! If you want to contribute to the podcast here's how: Send me an audio clip - could be your top running tip or details of a...

The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon is an iconic staged self-sufficient 250km run known as the 'Big Daddy'. Starting in 2000 it attracts those seeking one of the ultimate tests of 7 day running. Edward Chapman has completed the event a record 12 times - 5 more than anyone else. Edward shares his experiences, tips, and advice on how to prepare and plan and complete this gruelling even...

The Comrades Marathon is described as 'The Ultimate Human Race'. It is 54 miles between Durban and Pietermaritzburg alternating each year with the Durban start known as the 'Up' version and Pietermaritzburg start known as the 'Down' version. It is the world's oldest ultramarathon starting with the race won by Bill Rowan in 1921. In this episode Trevor Nel, who ra...

Phil Begnett returns to the podcast to share his experience of his first large-scale ultra run 'Race to the King' which was along the South Downs Way starting at Goodwood racecourse and finishing at Winchester Cathedral to meet the 'King' although it seems the King had another engagement to attend when Phil arrived. Phil shares his tips and ideas for fellow first time ultra run...

In this episode Trevor aims at first time Ultra Runners sharing his tips from being a first time ultra runner. A summary of those tips is below: Find the ultramarathon you want to do, book it, and then tell everyone you’re doing it Study the course plan, if you can do some recces great if not use Google maps / earth watch videos, listen to podcasts  etc... Have a training plan that works for you....

2 weeks on from the Classic Quarter so what has happened?   Legs felt good - far better than expected Fund-raising for Childrens Hospice South West will come in at £6600 - £150 per mile Next job - write the 44@60 book  If you want to come on the show get in touch via : trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk  Send us Fan Mail The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Le...

Having run the 2020 Classic Quarter as a relay of two Andy Williams and Trevor Lee went the whole hog and did the full 44 miles in 2021. This was the finale of  Trevor’s 44@60 campaign which raised over £7000 for the Children’s Hospice South West Music  Therapy programme.  Trevor has also written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available o...

May 22nd 2021 - the big day out - the epic adventure that was the Classic Quarter and I made it! Not that I ever doubted I wouldn't make it provided I didn't do something silly like twist my ankle or fall of the cliff! The audio is wind affected - despite buying a wind resistant mic cover - in parts and my phone goes on the blink for the last 11 miles. Nevertheless I hope this gives you...

This podcast was recorded at 11am on Friday May 21st - the day before the Classic Quarter. At this point the fund-raising total has reached an amazing £6639 + around £470 in gift aid. Wow! So here's a shout to all individuals and companies who have sponsored. Still time to get involved - fundraising closes on June 10th and I'll do another shout then Just Giving 44@60 Send us Fan Mail The...

Send us Fan Mail The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60 The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025. Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter:  12 Business Lesson...

Just 4 days to go to Trevor's 44@60 run - the Classic Quarter - but what's your challenge for 2021? 10K? Half Marathon? First Marathon? First Ultra?  Trevor challenges you to set your goal and then plan the route to achieving it. Send us Fan Mail The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quar...

A short episode going through all the various bits of kit, clothing, food, drink etc.. I will be wearing, using, eating, drinking on my first ultra - the Classic Quarter on May 22nd. I'm raising money for the Children's Hospice South West Music Therapy Programme . My target is £100/year now - so £6000 If you'd like to help please click here You can watch a video version of this epis...

In this episode ultra runner Anna Pascoe makes a return to the podcast talk about the plans that she kindly put together for me for both the last few weeks of training and for nutrition. If you want to know more about the plans that Anna and her team offer check it out here: Make Me A Plan Send us Fan Mail The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his...

Colin was the inaugural winner in 2019 of an event called 'Bring out your dead' which was a 24-hour event part of the Roseland August Trails (RAT) involving running essentially for the full 24-hour is as you are only allowed to stop for a maximum of 20 minutes at any one point in time and you have to be totally self-sufficient so you couldn't even indulge in the aid station which wa...

This episode was recorded on May 5th 2021 - 17 days before the Classic Quarter and exactly 27 months and 820 days since I announced I was going to take part - that announcement was on Feb 5th 2019. In this episode I reflect on the transition from completing the long run training to now focusing on my mindset for the day. I share how I'm breaking the course down into four very uneven quarters...

This episode focuses on eating and drinking whilst running both in training and during an event. We hear from Nutrition Coach Daz Stephens, Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon record finisher Edward Chapman, 24 hour specialists Anna Pascoe and Colin Bathe, as well as seasoned long distance runners Andy Goundry and Rob Standing and 32 mile finisher Nik Bathe.  Send us Fan Mail The Running 44@60 pod...

I recorded this on April 21st 2021 - my first venture onto what is widely regarded as the toughest part of the Classic Quarter course. Lots of short snippets of recording - some are a little bit wind affected and my poles are clanking bit in another but overall I hope it gives you a guide to what you can expect. Follow my 44@60 campaign and if you like the podcast please leave a review via your po...

Having run half each in 2020 both Andy and I are tackling the full 44 miles of the Classic Quarter on May 22nd 2021. In this episode I catch up with Andy to check how his preparations are going.  Send us Fan Mail The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Runni...

Phil Begnett talks about his first ultra - Race to the King in June and the 'Bus Driver' - his way of getting out and training. Thanks to Phil for being a great supporter of the show.  Send us Fan Mail The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Runnin...