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Hydration Special with Andy Blow from Precision Hydration

Hand on heart do you honestly know what and when to take your gels,salts? Note pad and pen episode with Andy from Precision Hydration. He talks in-depth about how what you are taking during a race or training could actually be detrimental to your performance. A fascinating episode and they have kindly given all listeners 15% off all first orders by putting :- ATTHECHECKPOINT In time of order! Thanks Andy. 3 levers' blog: https://www.precisionhydration.com/blogs/hydration_advice/nutrition-enduran...

Salomon Elite Runners Seb Batchelor & Rob Sinclair Special. New Shoe Review Segment also

As I’m still recovering Seb chats away to his good pal and epic Salomon and Mountain Fuel Runner Rob Sinclair. This episode is a running geeks dream with 2 guys at the top of there came chatting away at different training methods and looking back on races. New for the show is the shoe review which I do at the end it’s all about the flash as well as the dash so be prepared! Massive thanks to Rhosydd Bach Courtyard Cottages for sponsoring the show. A must for runners to use as a holiday hub when e...

SERIES 2 EPISODE 1 Huw updates and Salomon Runner Seb Batchelor gives some training fundamentals

Sebs details Sponsors: Salomon: https://www.salomon.com/en-gb Suunto: https://www.suunto.com/en-gb/ Petzl: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en TORQ Fitness: https://www.torqfitness.co.uk Pandana USA: https://pandanausa.com Social: Instagram: sebbatchelor Facebook: @sebbatchelor Twitter: @SebBatchelor. Buy me Virtual brew at:- https://ko-fi.com/atthecheckpoint Subscribing to the ‘At the Checkpoint’ Podcast, you get the chance to Listen to an international line up of guests talking about races from all ov...

MENNA EVANS FKT RECORD - RUNNING THE LENGTH OF NEW ZEALAND 2020

Huw catches up with the very humble Menna Evans and have a good old chat about the FKT of New Zealand. Listeners will hear the highs and the lows of the challenge. It’s also the last episode of Series 1 of ‘at the Checkpoint’ and a massive thank you to all the guests of the show and those that helped behind the scenes to get the exclusives. We will be back with new podcasts in March/April 2020. Keep an eye out on social media though for the normal banter. www.facebook.com/marathonmenna www.insta...

Andrei Gligor - Romanian Ultra Runner and Race Director

Host of ‘At the Checkpoint’ chats with Andrei Gligor about multiday stage races he’s competed in,his brand new Ultra in Romania which will take the competitors along the untouched routes and forests of Romania and the charity its supporting. Andrei has such a passion for the sport it was a real pleasure speaking with him . : https://ultraraceromania.ro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ultraraceromania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultraraceromania Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clu...

AFGHANISTAN MARATHON & RING O FIRE MULTI-DAY STAGE RACE INTERVIEW WITH JAMES BINGHAM

I caught up with my good mate and inspiration for my own life journey for the last 6 years James Bingham earlier this year to talk about his work setting up the Marathon Afghanistan https://www.marathonofafghanistan.com/ We also chat about the king of the Coastal multi-day in the UK The Ring o Fire and it’s day race the Firelighter. http://www.ringofire.co.uk/ Thanks again for coming on the show James and have a cracking 2020 Make sure you Subscribe to the ‘At the Checkpoint’ YouTube Channel her...

SALOMON GOLDEN TRAIL NATIONAL SERIES SPECIAL WITH BRITISH INTERNATIONAL ELITE SEB BATCHELOR

Episode 20 Sebastian Batchelor. He’s a British international elite Sky,Mountain and Trail runner. Team Salomon athlete and we chatted about how he’s able to fit all of this in with his Veterinary studies! We dive deep into his training,how he made the simple transition from professional cyclist and how he obtained a 3rd place in the Scafell Skyrace in the blistering hot summer of 2018. Who was first and second? Jon Albon and Tom Evans!!! Get your note pad and pen out for this episode as we have ...

4 Years in the making - The Inspirational Lisa Wrights Journey to The MONTANE SPINE RACE.

Episode 18 At the Checkpoints Huw Williams has a good old natter with the brilliant Lisa Wright about her incredible 2020 MONTANE SPINE RACE. With the Inspiration from her great pal Sharron Sullivan, Coaching plan from Jonathan Kettle and 2 Pairs of Marks shoes Lisa Wright has only gone and bloody done it! MONTANE SPINE RACE Spine Race The Kit Lisa Mentions:- Gurney Goo Gurney Goo Dexshell Socks x 12 DexShell Retail HOKA HOKA ONE ONE Running Shoes for Men & Women | Official HOKA ONE ONE Irel...

Guest Swedish Runner Petter Restorp talks about the recent Hong Kong 100

Episode 17 At the Checkpoint host Huw Williams catches up with La Sportiva Athlete Petter Restorp. Petter chats about his 6th place at the Hong Kong 100 earlier this month. We talk about his race plan,kit and running to heart rate. The Hong Kong 100 Celebrated its 10th Birthday this year and Petter explains what the race has to offer. Petter a keen Skier and climber mixes family life,his day job as a firefighter and his training in a fun way,Averaging 12 hours a week it’s very reassuring for lis...

8 Hours Sleep in 7 Days and 22 hours!John Hammond talks about his attempt at THE MONTANE SPINE RACE

Host of ‘At the Checkpoint’ Huw Williams chats with the Mighty John Hammond about his attempt at this years MONTANE SPINE RACE. John also chats about the fact that he couldn’t swim when he signed up for his first Ironman! His matter of fact approach is great to listen and he also chats training and Kit (he was actually warm for all of the race,link to Buffalo Systems below) Thanks John from us all here ‘At the Checkpoint’. https://www.montane.co.uk/ John was fundraising for uk.virginmoneygiving....

Menna Evans - FKT Attempt Running the Length of New Zealand 🇳🇿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏃‍♀️✨

The Butterfly that Roared 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Huw chats with his good pal Menna Evans as she attempts the FKT of the length of New Zealand. It’s a roadside interview and the sound is a bit bumpy in bits(Just like her World Record Attempt!) this incredible woman is raising funds for MIND and talks about how everything has gone so far. The full backstory of Menna is here as well as here justgiving page:- Story In January 2020, I will be starting my Guinness World Record attempt to be the fastest lady ...

Ben Robertson talks about a very unique way he is bringing attention to the Charity MIND

Host Huw chats with the inspirational and possibly the muddiest man in Britain! Ben Robertson on how overcoming his own experiences have now given him a platform to help others. He’s over at the National Running Show this weekend. Here is his story:- For people who know me see and fun sociable, active outdoor obsessed with Trail and obstacle running, walking and generally found running in the hills, forests, moors dipping in rivers and jumping in every puddle, those who really know me know that ...

MONTANE SPINE RACE. ‘BABYFACE’ Huw Davies. 16th Overall and 1st Brit home.

At The Checkpoint Host Huw Williams catches up with Huw Davies 16th overall and 1st Brit home at the MONTANE SPINE RACE 2020. We talk about his prep,the race, kit and what’s in store for 2020. Find out more about Huw Davies here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdavies09 Instagram: @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdavies09 Instagram: @hdavies09 SUBSCRIBE TO MAKE SURE YOU CATCH ALL EPISODES Follow on INSTA: @atthecheckpoint. Follow on Facebook for News & Videos and even more prizes. Y...

The NATIONAL RUNNING SHOW Special With COACH & ULTRA RUNNER GARY HOUSE

Stay with us!! The start of the show has a few technical hitches due to a challenge mid show to get this Episode of At the Checkpoint in record time! Before 10pm after finishing the recording it just after 8:15pm! Gary chats about his background and what’s in store at the Awesome BAD BOY Running - ULTRA ZONE at the National Running Show. https://www.google.com/search?q=national+running+show+2020&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&prmd=nisv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2...

JOHN KELLY WINNER OF THE MONTANE SPINE RACE 2020 - WORLD EXCLUSIVE

An ‘At the Checkpoint’ WORLD EXCLUSIVE! Host Huw Williams catches up with WINNER of this years MONTANE SPINE John Kelly. We go into depth about his training,nutrition and Kit and some truly incredible moments out on the 268miles route and his sleep plan. He also chats about the races he competed in leading up to the race as well as a humongous challenge he’s going to revisit this year. Links to the various Apparel and Shoe John mentions are listed below as well as the Montane clothing website Th...

At The Checkpoint - Craig Williams 43 Marathons Record Attempt

In this Episode Huw Williams catches up with good pal the mighty Craig Williams and the chat about the Marathon Des Sables,The Jungle Ultra, being surrounded by rangers with rifles after collapsing and his totally inspiring 43 Marathons in 20 days with a 20 pound rucksack on his back! All for such an incredible cause the Children's Heart Surgery Fund and find out in the show how by lacing up your trainers you can help. Join in the ‘At the Checkpoint’ Fun! Here’s the Podcast Trailer! The podcasts...

At the Checkpoint- MONTANE SPINE MRT CHALLENGER 1st Lady Ella Corrick

Host of At the Checkpoint Huw Williams chats with Ella Corrick the 1st Lady home of the MONTANE SPINE MRT CHALLENGER. They talk about her life living on an island as a Doctor,Ultra Running and Kit! Kit! Kit! Note pads at the ready for what worked and what didn’t. The MRT MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM Race is open to all members of MREW but it is only made possible by the generosity and support of the Spine Race organisers and the MRT teams that assist, namely Glossop, Oldham, Holme Valley and Yorkshire C...

At the Checkpoint - MONTANE SPINE CHALLENGER Winner EXCLUSIVE with Dougie Zinis

With still fresh dirt in his ears,Race Winner of the 106 Mile MONTANE SPINE CHALLENGER Dougie Zinis talks to host Huw about the race and Kit!Kit!Kit! For everyone looking to take on any of the mighty Montane Spine we talk toe to head about his prep,kit and nutrition. We also find out hints and tips about how being a barber helps with endurance training. Please Subscribe and write a review to make sure you don’t miss out. Full details on the Brutal MONTANE SPINE RACE here:- https://thespinerace.c...

At The Checkpoint Podcast - And Finally I’m off My Head.

Many Endurance competitors experience hallucinations so ‘At the Checkpoint’ Podcast asked Ultra Runners in the Ultra Running Community Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/259647654139161/?ref=share for there experiences. These have been pure gold and will now become part of a brand new ‘And Finally I’m off My Head’ End of the show. Please Subscribe and write a review on the Apple Podcast or we will come round to your house and give you feet blisters 🙃🎙✅

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At the Checkpoint- Record Breaking Ultra Marathon Runner Damian Hall

At the Checkpoint catches up with Inov-8 Ambassador Damian Hall. Chatting about Nutrition,Kit,Tea and his Summer 2019 Record Breaking Paddy Buckley Round of 17hours and 31minutes. for more details on the Paddy Buckley Record head to https://www.inov-8.com/blog/damian-hall-breaks-paddy-buckley-round-record/ and for more details on Damian check out his website http://www.damianhall.info/ . In the ‘Pitch it Bitch’ section of the show Damian shows how humble and down to Earth he really is.

At the Checkpoint - Jonny Herbert MDS Finisher and Head Honcho at Challenge Your ‘Limitations’

MDS Finisher and Head Honcho at Challenge Your ‘Limitations’ Jonny Herbert chats about Marathon Des Sables hallucinations,Cookies and his 5 year plan to Badwater. Check out the Challenge Your ‘Limitations’ Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976169309099624/?ref=share

At the Checkpoint - Bagpipes at the Ty Coch New Years Day Special

Mince pie sized episode of At the Checkpoint. Host Huw Williams makes his annual visit with family and friends to the Ty Coch. Landlord Stu and team at the Ty Coch always make everyone feel welcome. An exclusive also with a quick chat with the very talented Andy the Bagpipe Player. From us all at ‘At the Checkpoint’ we wish you all a happy and healthy 2020.

At The Checkpoint - New Years Eve Special. Abersoch SAN SILVESTRE 6K

At the Checkpoints first Outdoor broadcast at the Abersoch San Silvestre!! 6K race for all and a race that’s history comes all the way from Brazil.Again a massive thank you to all those that entered and bought a raffle ticket! All proceeds are going to cystic fibrosis trust this year!!! Thanks John Wormald at totally Abersoch for the photos!!! Host Huw Williams speaks to Organiser Dan Brook Sutton and competitors back at the Abersoch Sailing Club.

Series 1 - Episode 3. Ted Jackson brings his noisy beard to an imaginary nativity set.

In this Episode of ‘At The Checkpoint’ Host Huw Williams Chats to the King of fundurance Ted Jackson https://www.espn.co.uk/sports/endurance/story/_/id/13203195/endurance-sports-schaap-unusual-marathoner-ted-jackson-unique-journey about Marathon Des Sables in fancy dress,Shoe Science,the not yet Christmas Food and Pizza...oh and running around Earth. Having raised awareness and truck loads of cash for https://overcomingms.org/ this Episode is well worth a listen. So before you get to comfy, pres...

At The Checkpoint with Rhys Jenkins Series 1 - Episode 2

In this Episode Rhys Jenkins from www.pegasusultrarunning.com chats about his road to this years mighty Badwater 135,Heat training,Crew and running very far in between places that rhyme!As well as what he’s got coming up in 2020. A Runner and a Race Director you can follow him here:- Facebook Pegasus Ultra Running. Instagram rjenko11 (Epic photos at this years Badwater 135) Twitter Pegasus Ultra Run. Hit the Subscribe button to make sure you catch the next ‘At The Checkpoint’ Podcast,where host ...

At The Checkpoint - Episode 1.

With it being the festive season and like all great pantomimes At The Checkpoint host Huw Williams has a mini dress rehearsal of the show and interviews himself! This helps listeners understand the format of the show as well as for Huw to open his big fat gob and talk about himself yet again! With a few sneak previews of just a few of the guests that will be on forthcoming episodes grab a coffee and take a listen and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss an Episode of At The Checkpoint

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