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

I recorded lost of on the run snippets but the wind savaged them! So instead here is my post-event (I won't call it a race) account of the Classic Jack which was very well organised by https://bysvykenevents.vpweb.co.uk   Thanks to my Truro Running Club team mates for their encouragement and support.  I hope this podcast leaves you feeling inspired to run this event in 2021.  Go for it! Send...

The Arc of Attrition is billed as the toughest 100 mile ultra in the UK. Being part of the checkpoint 'Arc Angels' team at the 39 mile mark gave me a unique insight into the runners and how they coped with running for upwards of 36 hours on the coastal path daily in the dark, in the winter. Hats off to everyone who started and particularly those that finished.  Send us Fan Mail The Runni...

Crazily its coming up fast to a year since I announced I'm going to run the Classic Quarter in 2021. This episode is a mid-January stock take. Where am I now, how am I feeling, what am I planning in the next few months.  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 -...

In this episode I'm joined by Jason, Chris, Kim and Ben who are part of the Francis Clark ultra running group. They have all tackled the Classic Quarter in some way and on this podcast they share their experiences and top tips. This was a really great fun podcast to record so please do enjoy. Francis Clark are sponsoring the Mental Health Ultra event on March 21st. There are 100km, 50km, 20km...

A social run organised by Stuart & Wendy at Cornwall Running Guides in Idless Woods near Truro. Thanks to everyone who contributed to some great on the run interviews. 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 episo...

In this episode I look back on 2019 which has been my most prolific running year ever and share my favourite 6 races of that 26 that I've taken part in. Each of the six had a particular significance for my running and it was a very hard decision about which races to leave out of that top six because there have been some great races that I've had the privilege to take part in. I also look...

Local runners share what they would like from Santa..... 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 boo...

Running coach Kevin Harding shows his experience and advice the balance right between carbohydrates, proteins and body salts. If you're an expert in the running environment and would like to come on the show and share your top tips please do 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 Lee in hi...

Christine Anthony was part of the GB women's team that recently set a new 4 x 400m world record in Venice at the European Masters Championships in the W55 category. I met up with Christine in Kent along with other old college buddies Diccon Gray and Paul Hanson as we reflected on how our degree in Human Movement Studies had helped us become finely tuned athletes - ok maybe just Christine is t...

In 2019 Mark Picken did 44@44 running the Classic Quarter in full for the first time at the age of 44 having previously run it as part of a relay. When I approached Mark about an interview he said he would tell me all the things not to do! So here they are. If you would like to come on the show and share your experiences, tips, ideas etc.. about ultra or indeed any type of running drop me an email...

This episode recorded whilst taking part in the Mounts Bay Remembrance Run in Cornwall. A beautiful day running along the beach and in the sea whilst reflecting in the second half of the run what it must have been like to be involved in WW1 all those years  ago.   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...

Anna won the female 24 hours race at the Roseland August Trails (RAT) this year. It wasn't her first 24 hour victory. In fact she's never lost a 24 hour race. Anna shares her thoughts and passes on tips for ultra running.  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...

A great off road run on a super sunny September day - around 8 miles condensed into 17 minutes - book in for next year you will enjoy this run on the spectacular North Cornwall clifftops.  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@6...

Four eating and drinking experts share their top tips including avoiding fish 'n' chips with curry sauce just before a 24 hr race, whilst there favourites include tomatoes & twiglets, rhubarb & custard gels, flat coke, satsumas, egg & bacon sandwiches, soup and celebrating. Thanks to Claire Mensing, Adrian Tyas, Rob Standing and Colin Bathe. Send us Fan Mail The Running 44@60...

Edward Chapman started running when he was 40. As this podcast is broadcast he will be looking to complete the Kalahari Desert 7 day Ultra Marathon for the 12th time - breaking his own record of 11 completions.  Edward shares some fascinating insights into his own running journey as well as top tips for ultra running including the Classic Quarter which has completed twice and marshalled at several...

In this episode I'm joined by Lou from The Run Lab who analyses my 3D gait analysis and offers up really valuable tips and advice in helping me convert from a 'Power Racer' (which I was quite pleased to be tagged as) to a 'Quick Stepper'. I tried the techniques at the Cubert 5 and recorded a lifetime 5 mile PB The Run Lab also offers an anti-gravity treadmill - I didn&apos...

In this episode I'm joined by Colin & Nik Bathe who share loads of top tips about running a variety of distances.  Colin talks about eating crisps before a run and mini cheddars on it while Nik has a secret flapjack recipe and enjoys mini malt loaves. There are tips on shoe management on the Classic Quarter, walking up hills, drinking including flat coke, and meticulous preparation.   In...

The plan for 2019 is to run the Classic Quarter course in 6 or 7 sections. This was my first recce - the section from Mullion to Loe Bar - about 5.5 miles but then I had to run back so 11 miles in total. The episode was recorded on a glorious Sunday at the end of August - the morning after being at a 50th birthday party. I started from Mullion Cricket Club in time to be back by 10.20am in readines...

I had great fun interviewing Richard as he shares his running story which includes taking part in the very first London Marathon, running a 2:54 marathon and now being a stalwart volunteer as well as runner at his local ParkRun, and he reveals that he's put himself in the ballot for London 2020. Enjoy!  If you would like to come on the show and share your running tips, particularly in the are...

Andy & Lorraine Brown only started running on a regular basis a few years ago. Despite missing the first ever one they have since run 127 of the 144 Trelissick Park Runs - and they have usually volunteered on the runs they have missed. They are trail runners by choice and completed all the runs in the 2018/2019 Cornwall Multi Terrain Series with Lorraine finishing 3rd in her category. In this...

Andy Goundry has completed the Classic Quarter in three formats – as part of a relay of 4,  a relay of 2 and as an individual runner. In this episode Andy shares his experiences of taking on the Classic Quarter and provides some really valuable insights into various parts of the course and how to tackle them as well as tips on eating, drinking, walking up the hilly bits etc... If you would like to...

This was my first Roseland August Trail (RAT) event and what a fantastic day out we all had, especially those who travelled in the Brown team bus from Truro and took part in the white event – 11 miles. These are the snippet audio recordings I made on the way round which are being turned into what I hope will be an entertaining and essentially you haven't run a RAT event before inspiring podca...

In 2021 Trevor Lee takes on his first ultramarathon challenge - Cornwall's 44 mile coastal path Classic Quarter. Trevor will by then have moved into a new decade of life – hence the title 44&60. This podcast will follow Trevor's journey and include interviews with seasoned ultra runners who will provide top tips and ideas. If you would like to be featured or interviewed for the podca...