On this episode of the podcast, I speak to Emma Stuart about her amazing results over the last year.  After wins in the 2023 editions of the 100-mile Arc of Attrition, 100-mile Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, and third place in the 120km Lavaredo Ultra Trail, Emma moved up the distance further by entering Italy’s notoriously punishing 205-mile Tor des Géants, which she won ?  After a great start to 2024 with a 3rd place at the highly competitive Trans Gran Canaria. She now has UTMB on her radar for the end of her summer race season.  We talk about running i ..read more

In this episode I speak to Christina Smith. Christina is a former Olympian bobsledding athlete residing in Canada, who now works for The Enhanced Games. If you’re not familiar with the concept of the EG…….it’s set to be the Olympic Games for the next generation. Imagine the Olympics, but without drug testing. Imagine having a team of scientists and doctors overseeing everything in the name of science and research. Well you don’t have to imagine, because it’s coming! This isn’t just an idea thought up in a bedroom, it’s backed by a number of wealthy investors and is set to be the ‘formula o ..read more

On this episode of the podcast I speak to Sophie Power. Sophie shot to infamy in the 2018 UTMB race, when she was photographed breastfeeding at a checkpoint. Due to the races then policy of not allowing race deferrals due to pregnancy, she found herself racing with a 3 month old baby. When the image went viral around the world, Sophie realised that she now had an obligation to raise awareness of the failings of some race organisations with regard to female runners. The deferral issue was just the tip of the iceberg and Sophie through her organisation SheRaces, has begun to make a real chang ..read more

In this episode we speak to Scott Jenkins. Scott is the first Brit to complete the gruelling Triple Crown of 200’s in the USA. Scott ran the Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200 and finally the Moab 240 to take 5th place overall. This all happened within 10 weeks! We chat about all of the 200’s he’s ran over the last few years. His adventures around the world and his plans for a certain UK race that shall remain nameless. We talk about his preparation, execution and his favourite hallucination featuring his wife! (not a witch) Scott is a great guy and pleasure to interview. URS ..read more

In this episode of the podcast I speak to Julian Ayres, Senior Lecturer at Wrexham University. Jules takes his research seriously! In an effort to improve his student’s resilience, he embarked on a mission into ultramarathon to find out how grit and resilience in physical activity can be applied to his students to help them improve outcomes in the workplace. We talk about that race beginning with S, and lots about the Dragons back and other big ultras and how his experiences helped shape his program for his students. Jules is a clever guy and it’s great to hear about his experiences helping ..read more

In this episode of the podcast I speak to UK ultra-running legend, and now bestselling author, Allie Bailey. Allie has risen to fame over the years with her no nonsense approach to running and life. She races brutal ultramarathons and has a reputation for her brutal honesty about pretty much everything! Allie is a recovering alcoholic and she has written a book about her life as an addict. In this podcast we talk about her love of running really really long races all over the world. Her former career in music and her battle with depression and alcohol. We talk about all things related and a ..read more

On the latest episode of the podcast I speak to ultra-running royalty Nicky Spinks. We chat about our shared experiences of this years race and how it went for her. We talk about her sleep strategy, fuelling and kit that she used. We also discuss hallucinations, the epic weather on course and wether or not she will return to Britains most brutal race. I’m really pleased to have had this conversation with Nicky as she’s been on my list of people that I’ve wanted to interview since the podcast launched. URS ..read more

I relive the highs and lows of taking on Britain’s most brutal race.  We talk about my path leading me to this years race over many years of prep. We talk about the sleep deprivation, food and the weather that was particularly Spiney! We also talk about that infamous fall that almost ended my race prematurely.  Great to chat to Kate as always.  URS ..read more

Welcome to the last episode in the special pre-race Spine 2024 series! We end with last years 2nd place woman, Hannah Rickman. We talk about her year of globe trotting l, splitting her time between Malawi in Africa and good old Blighty. We discuss training, sleep strategy, mental preparation and most importantly FOOD! It was great to catch up with Hannah and I can’t wait to see what she can do at this years race. URS ..read more

In this episode of the Special pre-Spine race 2024 series, I speak to reigning Spine champion Damian Hall. We chat about last years race, his training for this year and I probe him on wether he feels any pressure returning to the race that he has invested so many years in. Damo reveals his tradition of watching an inspiring film the night before the race, in an effort to rev himself up for glory! A great chat as always with Spine royalty! URS ..read more