James and Dan open 2020, discussing race calendars and James’ run at Desert Solstice Track Invitational. The interview is Part 1 of 2 with ultra running historian Andy Milroy. Since the 1970s, Andy has been the world authority on record keeping and statistics in ultra running. We stand to learn so much from his knowledge … Continue reading "Episode 29: Andy Milroy, Ultrarunning Historian and Statistician"
James and Dan discuss the recent World 24hr Champs where Dan competed for Team GB once again and Camille Herron shattered her existing 24hr World Record.
This week Dan and James interview Tom Payn, winner of the inaugural Track 100 mile just a few weeks ago in an 8th best British time of 12:25. Tom has done it all over a running career that has lasted his whole life. From 800 metres through to 100 miles plus. Representing his country on … Continue reading "Episode 27 : Tom Payn"
Dan and James catch up after a 2 month gap! Talk spans James’ race at the Ridgeway 86 the previous weekend, crewed by Dan. Dans racing and training of late. 6 Days in the Dome, UTMB and much more. An hour of (largely) unedited chat….
This week Dan and James discuss the last months news including their own racing, before a feature interview with Paul Tierney, who has just broken the record for running all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District over a period of just over 6 days. Paul has a background as Lakeland 100 winner, two time TDG … Continue reading "Episode 25: Paul Tierney"
This episode features James and Dan discussing Dans recent 6 Day Road Record breaking run, where he completed a little over 920km in the EMU 6 Day Race.
This episode begins with a chat with Dan about his upcoming attempt at the British 48hr and British/ World 6 Day record this coming week. The main event follows, an in depth interview with Charlie Harpur, recent winner of the British 100km champs, sub 3hr 50km runner and 2018 SDW100 champion.
Episode 22 features Dan and James discussing in detail, first James’ attempt at the 2019 Barkley Marathons and then Dans 600km run across Jordan a fortnight ago. Photo by Jack Atkinson
This week, Dan and James chat to GB ultra runner Robbie Britton about his racing career and learn about the 650km run across Jordan that Robbie and Dan embark on later this week. There is an update on James’ Barkley training as well as some insights into what make the elite European runners just so … Continue reading "Episode 21 : Mystery Guest Robbie Britton"
This week Dan and James discuss their respective races at the Arc of Attrition 50 and recap the three new Centurion Running events launched this week. The main feature is a full interview with Kim Collison, mens winner of this years Arc of Attrition 100.
Episode 19 features what is essentially a chance to listen to a telephone call between Dan and James. They discuss the opening events of 2019 including Jasmin Paris’ and Jim Manns’ epic races at the Spine and Spine Challenger. Dan and James’ ‘races’ at Country to Capital and a look ahead into what 2019 has … Continue reading "Episode 19: Dan and James open 2019"
Episode 18 features an interview with the incredible Camille Herron, recorded just a few days after she set a new womens 24hr World Record of 262km at the 2018 Desert Solstice event. A slightly delayed episode due to sound quality which isn’t quite right but we hope you enjoy it nonetheless!!!
Episode 17 begins with a discussion of all that’s happened in the past three weeks before Dan and James dive into the main feature, an interview with Cat Simpson after her storming 5th place at Spartathlon. As an outro, Dan and James discuss re-run, Dan and Charlotte’s efforts to reduce waste and prolong the life … Continue reading "Episode 17: Cat Simpson/Spartathlon"
Dan and James chat to Natalie White, previous star of the fell running scene and twice British and English Fell Running Champion, about her background and more recent move into ultras, from her mountain base in the Chamonix valley.
In this episode Dan and James discuss recent results including the UTMB race week, TDG, ACP100km and more. And there is an in depth interview with star of the British scene Beth Pascall, fresh off of her incredible 4th place finish at this years UTMB.
This episode comes just a day after Dan’s JOGLE run, where he attempted to break the record of 9 days and 2 hours for the 850 mile north to south journey down the length of Britain – running an average of 90 miles a day. We also interview Mick Seymour, one of Dan’s two chief … Continue reading "Dan Lawson Jogle Attempt"
Episode 13 features Dan and James discussing the recent European 24hr Championships and Dans upcoming JOGLE attempt.
James and Dan talk to Jez Bragg one of the truly great ultra runners the UK has ever produced, about his many accomplishments from winning UTMB, what it’s like to finish on the podium and race Killian at Western States, Racing for Team GB, the ultra scene and what the future holds in store. Photo … Continue reading "Episode 12: Jez Bragg"
Episode 11 features an interview with Hardmoors Series Race Director Jon Steele. James and Dan chat to Jon about some of his incredible feats of endurance as a runner including his 52 ultras in 52 weeks back in 2012, before getting the past, present and future plans for the incredibly popular Hardmoors events that Jon … Continue reading "Episode 11: Hardmoors Series Race Director/ Jon Steele"
In this episode Dan and James start off by discussing Rocky Raccoon 100 and James’ race there, before getting in to the subject of cheating in ultra running after the third placed finisher at that event was Disqualified. The recent Arc of Attrition 100 is also covered before the main event, an interview with the … Continue reading "Episode 10: Hong Kong 100km/ Sarah Morwood"
The second episode of 2018 features an interview with one of James and Dans picks for British Ultrarunner of the Year – Katie Kaars Sijpesteijn. Katie had an unbelieavbly prolific 2017, racing often and to the highest possible level with multiple wins at classic British events as well as top performances internationally. She talks about … Continue reading "Episode 9: 2017 Runners of the Year/ Katie Kaars Sijpesteijn"
The first episode of 2018 sees Dan and James recap the end of 2017 and features an interview with one of their two picks for British Ultrarunner of the Year – Tom Evans. After a break out year of 3rd – MDS, 4th Eiger 101, 4th CCC, Tom tells us all about his background, his … Continue reading "Episode 8: 2017 Runners of the Year/ Tom Evans"
This seventh episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing the running career of Ken Fancett with the man himself. Ken recently finished his 5th Centurion Grand Slam at the Autumn 100 before heading out for another successful 100 mile trail finish at Rio Del Lago 100 in the US – his … Continue reading "Episode 7: Longevity in Ultrarunning/ Ken Fancett"
This sixth episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing the Autumn 100 with this years overall champion Paul Maskell. Paul came in as record holder for the Arc of Attrition and off a second place at this years NDW100, running strong through to the win in 14:34. Paul speaks to how … Continue reading "Episode 6: Autumn 100/ Paul Maskell"
This fifth episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing the original ultra distance run, the 153 mile Spartathlon, with Vassos Alexander of BBC Radio 2 – finisher of this years event.
This fourth episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing the mighty 200 mile/ 24000m+ Tor Des Geants with Debs Martin-Consani who finished this years event.
This third episode of the British Ultrarunning Podcast features Dan and James discussing UTMB and associated events weekend with Tracy Dean who finished 8th at this years CCC.
Episode 2 of the British Ultrarunning Podcast focuses on the Bob Graham Round and includes an in depth interview with ‘Fell Yoda’ Bill Williamson. Dan and James discuss everything to do with the BGR together with Bill and ask about his experiences with the other classic British rounds, the Paddy Buckley, Charlie Ramsay and beyond.
The first full edition of the British Ultrarunning Podcast. A review of Lakeland 50/100 mile results with Dan and James and an in depth interview with 2016/17 Lakeland 100 Mens Champion – Michael Jones.
A pilot episode of the British Ultra Running Podcast. In this first episode, James Elson and Dan Lawson discuss the 24hr format, James interviews Dan about his training and preparation for 24hr events and the two discuss the recent World 24hr Champs from Belfast last week.
