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Garry Doolan is the sort of ultra runner who runs the really crazy stuff - recently he started The Line - a Mark Cockbain event starting in the north of England and travelling approximately 330 miles down the Meridian Line of the UK to Brighton. He chats to Kate and Robin about Mark's events, plus others such as Huw William's Pen Llyn Ultras, GB Ultras, NAV4 and all the variables you can...

In this episode Kate talks to two hugely experienced and accomplished mountain men - Jack Oliver and Joe Faulkner. Jack is a mountaineer and holds the record for the Winter Steve Parr Round and has also done a solo unsupported Winter Bob Graham Round. Joe is the founder of NAV4 Adventure, offering mountain safety, events and support in the mountains. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this ep...

With guest host Robin Leathley, Kate talks to Mel Sykes about her recent 2nd place at the Summer Spine Challenger and they talk generally about kit, the Spine race and encouraging Robin to sign up for any and all races. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For mor...

September 2021 - Nicky talks to us about her Lakeland 24 record breaking run 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com . 👉 And if you’ve got questi...

December 2021 - James Gibson recently completed the first Winter Wainwright round in full winter conditions. We find out how he did it. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail runnin...

Kate talks to Sophie Power, who recently broke Mimi Anderson's world record for running the length of Ireland. We discuss the importance of her recovery, and how little is known about the effects of running non-stop for 3 and a half days on the nervous system and how it has effected the rest of her year. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast...

Kate talks to David about the Barkley Marathons, witnessing history being made, and the publication of his limited release book which captured the astonishing events this year.  🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tip...

Kate is joined by Eros Adamides, Sarah Tizzard, Allan Rumbles and Pete Sheath to talk about a new film called Tethered. Produced and directed by Pete from Studio 44, he filmed Eros, a blind runner, and his guide Sarah, during the Copthorne Races 50k. It highlights the incredible relationship a blind runner and his guide have and will be released later in the summer.  🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If yo...

March 2022 Mike Jones, then Race Director of the Ultra Trail Snowdonia, explains the process for applying to UTMB. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-u...

From October 2021 Dan Lawson talks to RunUltra about his running life and how he came to champion prolonging the life of running clothes and equipment. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra...

Kate talks to Matt about his luxury event, why he created it and finds out what actually happened in 2022 when his course marking went viral in the running community. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the...

Kate and Emma chat about her successful start to 2024 with a 3rd place at Transgrancanaria, her recent 1st place at Maurice Mullins 50k and Nicky Spinks new event Bruce's Crown. They also chat about the factors holding women back from entering ultras and her hope that if she can inspire anyone, it's to show that you can have run successfully and have a full time job and life outside of r...

John Kelly talks to Robin Bush after the Barkley Marathons 2024 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com . 👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback...

Jasmin chats to Kate about her amazing Fun Run performance in 2022 at the Barkley Marathons. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com . 👉 And if y...

We talk to Rupert, who is the co owner of Mountain Fuel, about the products, how they're made and what new products are in the pipeline. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail...

Kevin won the inaugural Montane Arctic Spine this year and he talks about what it's like to run in -30 degree temperatures and how he came to win. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra...

Tonya is co-author of the latest edition of Fixing Your Feet, that bible for ultra runners all over the world. She chats to Kate about how she started out at Western States, and gives some brilliant tips on looking after and treating your feet. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners...

Jack Kuenzle broke Kilian Jornet's record for the Bob Graham Round in the UK in September 2022. RunUltra chatted to him to find out who he is and where he came from. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from...

Kate and Camille have a chat about the differences between ultra running and trail running; her challenge as part of  Lululemon's Further initiative and what it's like to be a peri-menopausal runner. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories,...

Kate Allen chats to Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall about their Barkley Marathon runs and their involvement with and plans for The Green Runners. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail...

Kate and Sam Hill chat about his epic Spine Race; they discussed his kit, sleeping patterns, and what it's like to be on the other side of the fence from being on the media team. They talk about his fall and subsequent nail-biting wait to see if he would be allowed to continue. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or...