Runners On Trail
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The trail running podcast by mid-pack runners, for mid-pack runners. From the park run to marathon to ultra, we talk about running and talk to people while we run.
Runners On Trail
3M ago
Please note that this episode contains descriptions of knee injuries and surgery
Join Thane as he takes us through the keyhole (surgery) and pat-tell-as all about the knee injury that's kept him side lined for almost 5 years. Find out why gardening should be classified as an extreme sport and discover all you (k)need to know about Thane's chances of taking on the Spine Race once again.  ..read more
Runners On Trail
1y ago
There's no champagne at Sandwood Bay, but Day 8 of the Cape Wrath Ultra, 25km from Kinlochbervie to the famous lighthouse at Cape Wrath, does feel, in many ways, like the last day of a cycling Grand Tour. Hear all about it, as well as what Race Director Shane and Assistant RD Graham said when asked to sum up the race in 3 words, as well as Antony's thoughts on the best and worst bits of the Cape Wrath Ultra ..read more
Runners On Trail
1y ago
The 7th day of the Cape Wrath Ultra is the last long day of the race, taking the runners from Inchnadamph to Kinlochbervie. In this episode, unofficially entitled "COME ON, ANNA!!", we explore motivational techniques, Antony's potential gephyrophobia and illicit aid stations ..read more
Runners On Trail
1y ago
Guess what happened on Day 6 of the Cape Wrath Ultra 2022?
If you didn't guess "rain" you clearly haven't been paying attention!
On Day 6 the race went from Inverbroom to Inchnadamph. Antony said something that he shouldn't have and once again poor nutrition comes to bite ..read more
Runners On Trail
1y ago
The adventure continues as Antony runs the 27 miles from Kinlochewe to Inverbroom through the Fisherfield's. It was once again a day of very changeable weather. And we talk about the food and medical support that you get in the race.  ..read more
Runners On Trail
1y ago
For the first 3 days of the Cape Wrath Ultra it had rained. Or so Antony thought. On day 4, as the runners went from Achnashellac to Kinlochewe, they found out what rain really is. And wind. And more rain. And more wind ..read more
Runners On Trail
1y ago
Day 2 of the 2022 Cape Wrath Ultra, from Glenfinnan to Kinloch Hourn, revealed the true, boggy reality that would face the runners for the remainder of the race. And it rained again. Lessons learned today - shoe choice is important and so is eating ..read more
Runners On Trail
1y ago
In May 2022 Antony took part in the 250 mile, 8 day Cape Wrath Ultra. In this episode we talk about the race in general, getting there and day one.
If you want to know more about the race check out the official website (https://www.capewrathultra.com/) and some brilliant content put out by other runners:
Paul Manson - The Random Runner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAutQJzg4Cs
David Barry - Film My Trail Run - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqlYcppE1hQ
Anthony Stevens - https://www.oldiesultras.com/post/to-the-lighthouse-cape-wrath-ultra-2022-22-29-may-2022
Kit:
Salomon ADV 12 vest
Waterp ..read more
Runners On Trail
2y ago
Looking for race recommendations for 2022 and beyond? We’ve got you covered ..read more
Runners On Trail
2y ago
In this episode we talk about Antony’s running of the very excellent Ring O’ Fire 3 day stage race around the Isle of Anglesey. Having run the Green Man Ultra only 6 days before, pacing would be key ..read more