Camino Coaches are always being asked these questions. 'I have signed up for a technical ultra race in the Lakes/Alps/Coastal trail and I have seen that the elevation is massive and there appears to be a lot of scrambling.... 'I don't own poles...or I don't get to terrain that allows me to practice poles...Should I be using poles in a technical event for the first time' 'If I have one opportunity to leave the city and go someone to practice technical scramble hills (and safely) where do I go and how do I do it'. Camino were joined by Hill experts and friends living in the 'Outer-City'! to help ..read more

In this episode Bone and Daz talk with the living legend Dan Lawson, holder of LeJog record, EMU 6 Day Champion, European 24 Hour Champion, GUCR Course Record holder, Spartathlon 2nd place, UltraBalaton winner and generally the loveliest human being we know, apart from our wives and Mum's of course.    We talk sustainability and Dan's brilliant mission with Re-Run clothing, rescued vegetables (i'm looking at you @Oddbox), and lots of random running chat especially Dan's ability to withstand pain.  Daz and Bone fight over having Dan as a pacer at SDW100 next year.  In t ..read more

Having been cruelly let down by our preferred guest Paul Ali - we had the immense pleasure of chatting to the one and only Canal King. Yes a wonderful podcast with the ultra-running legend Alex Whearity. Having been mentored by some of the ultra-gods Paul Ali, Paul Beechey, Rob Corney in his beloved Reading area, Alex has recently had huge results in the UK Canalrace series - 4 wins at KACR, LLCR and last two GUCRs - 145 miles from Birmingham to London. Alex has recently become a Dad and his partner Wendy is also a world-class Team GB 24 hour ultra-runner. In the podcast Alex kindly shares wit ..read more

Jason Hardrath IS the "King of FKTs" https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/jason-hardrath Jason is currently attempting the FKT of the Washington Bulgars - previous record is 410 days!!! and Jason is aiming for 50 days Track him here - https://fastestknowntime.com/tracking - then find Jason ..read more

We have been such a huge admirer of Martin Johnson for some time. This podcast was a revelation.  We found out that Martin owes everything to Andrew Smith (CactusRuns)!!!! Seriously we love how Martin took on and beasted the wonderful Thames Path 184 miles and created a new Fastest Known Time. We discovered that Phil Young (Board Stupid) helped inspire and support the attempt and with Patagonia there is also a film being produced that will be available later in the year Having podiumed at Centurion events and helped establish the "Black Trail Runners" we had plenty of fantastic new territ ..read more

Fresh from her scintillating 15 hour finish in last Saturdays Centurion Track 100 mile event we were thrilled to speak with friend and legend Ali Young. We have been lucky enough to run (behind!) Ali at epic ultramarathons such as the 2017 Spartathlon and 24 hour World Champs in Belfast and Albi (France). What we loved about this podcast is that Ali is first a foremost a PT trainer and a lover of her local Parkrun and it is that "more realistic" connection to running and life balance that we explore in this edition. Ali is kind enough to share some wonderful detail on Bulgarian splits (Daz sti ..read more

In anticipation of this weekends Centurion Track 100 mile event we are honoured to have the World Champion Aleksandr Sorokin on the Camino Podcast. Aleksandr has been quarantining in the UK at the home of our friend Bryn Jones. These two legends met as Basel 24 hour champs a couple of years ago and all kinds of craziness happened. We discuss this as well as the preparation for this weekends big race. Aleksandr has won many great ultramarathon races but to us he is in the Hall of Fame for being a winner of our beloved Spartathlon. We were lucky enough to be in that race with Aleksandr (he only ..read more

We've been long time admirers of James and that has only grown since his recent foray into podcasting with host Paul Giblin on their highly recommended Pyllon Ultra  James has been a key member of the Team GB 24 hour squad ever since he joined the exclusive 160 mile club at Tooting Bec in 2016.  In the podcast we talk about James's wonderful beginnings in running ultras (he manages to compare himself to Ronnie Corbett - which is legendary in itself!) and his spectacular rise in winning big races and setting course records. James is also a run coach and he has the most beautiful way o ..read more

Episode 7 of the Legends series sees us joined by possibly the greatest current ultra runner in the UK (that you probably haven't heard of).  Joasia recently posted the 5th best 24 hour distance (236.5 KM) by any female in the history of UK athletics.  On route Joasia broke countless other records including a brilliant 14 hours and 47 minute 100 mile. All this whilst being "marooned" in Australia due to the Pandemic.  We are also joined by our own Camino Legend "Kelsey Price". Off the back of being 1st female at last years Robin Hood 100 mile event Kelsey sustained a stress frac ..read more

Alastair has been a friend and fellow lover of the epic Spartathlon for several years. Al has finished Top 10 in it and been first British runner. His running achievements are long and varied. In this soulful and reflective episode we touch on the early days when (like so many) Al read Scott Jurek's inspirational "Eat and Run" book and he first learnt about this 'impossible' ultra called Spartathlon. We delve into what it meant for Al to wear his country's vest during the Anglo Celtic Plate 100km and to share the track with so many brilliant runners. Special time is spent reflecting on Al's ex ..read more