Episode 102 - Sally McRae and Mike Bialick
It's the Christmas Show recorded in La Palma with Niandi co-hosting and interviews with Sally McRae and Mike Bialick and a tribute to Mark Gillett. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Dec 24, 2015•2 hr 23 min
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Episode 101 - Law Meek Leonard
Jo Meek is back after prolonged injury with 2nd at Everest Trail Race and 8th at TNF50. Mal Law talks about The High Five-O Challenge and FIFTY the movie. Lucja Leonard talks running and weight loss in Talk Training and the subject of PEDs races its head in the sport of ultra. Speedgoat joins me on his birthday!
Dec 10, 2015•3 hr 4 min
Episode 100 - Elisabet Barnes and Anna Comet
Episode 100! woo hoo. Who would have thought that a self-funded free podcast would make episode 100? 1,000 of hours have gone into the show to get this far and we are super proud! We talk with multi-day expert Elisabet Barnes on her recent Oman Desert Marathon victory and what 2016 has in store. 2014 and 2015 Everest Trail Race winner, Anna Comet talks about running and Skyrunning.Niandi talks cyclying in Talk Training and Speedgoat is back!
Nov 27, 2015•2 hr 2 min
Episode 99 - Giblin ELS2900 Grant
Matt Lefort and Andy Symonds talk to us about the ELS2900. Sophie Grant discusses the Raid de la Reunion and we speak with Paul Giblin about his win at Javelina Jundred 100-mile race. The news, chat, Speedgoat is on holiday and Niandi co-hosts.
Nov 13, 2015•3 hr 9 min
Episode 98 - Wolfe Leventhal Cameron
It's a stacked show and we speak with Mike Wolfe about his epic 600 mile journey with Mike Foote. Ladies Atacama winner Shiri Leventhal discusses multi-day racing and on Talk Training Sarah Cameron tells us how cycling made her into a great runner. The News, Up and Coming races and Niandi co-hosts.
Oct 30, 2015•2 hr 36 min
Episode 97 - Bonnet Symonds Pierson
Remi Bonnet rising star of the Skyrunning circuit has a chat about his 1st year of racing. Andy Symonds is back after 2-years of injury and we discuss the low and high points. Mariepaule Pierson travelled to Atacama, nailed it and we find out how. The News, Talk Training and Speedgoat chews the ultra fat.
Oct 16, 2015•2 hr 42 min
Episode 96 - Hillary Allen and Marie-Paul Pierson
Hillary Allen has had a great 2015 placing on the podium at Mont-Blanc 80km and The RUT, we catch up with her and find out how she got started in the sort and what the future holds. Marie-Paule Pierson is taking on the Atacama! We speak to her and find out what it's like to prepare for the biggest challenge of your life! The News, Up and Coming Races and Speedgoat is back.
Oct 01, 2015•2 hr 26 min
Episode 95 - Scott and Jenny Jurek AT Special
We are devoting episode 95 to Scott Jurek and his wife Jenny. Scott completed the Appalachian Trail on July 12th covering the 2189-miles in 46 days, 8 hours and 7 minutes; a new record. It was a journey of incredible highs and lows, not only for Scott but also for Jenny. In this show we hear from both of them and we provide an insight into what it’s like to run and crew for such an epic and awesome journey… enjoy!
Sep 17, 2015•1 hr 18 min
Episode 94 - Glen Coe Skyline and UTMB
This weeks show is all about Glen Coe Skyline and UTMB. We have interviews from the Glen Coe Skyline Race w/ Emelie Forsberg, Forian Reichert and RD, Shane Ohly. We also have an in-depth interview with race winner Joe Symonds. UTMB was full of drama and we speak with 32nd overall and 49th overall, Damian Hall and Richard Ashton. The News, ultra chat and Niandi Carmont co-hosts.
Sep 03, 2015•3 hr 6 min
Episode 93 - Kimmel Zundel Donovan
We speak with lady on fire, Megan Kimmel. Harald Zundel talks about running 200 milers and we speak with Aussie Greg Donovan about the running the 4 Deserts in 1 year and the Big Red Run in Australia. The News and Speedgoat Karl
Aug 20, 2015•2 hr 39 min
Episode 92 - Albon and Frost
We speak with Tromso SkyRace winner, Jonathan Alnon and we have an inspiring chat with ladies Hardrock 100 winner, Anna Frost. The news and Speedgoat is back after a really busy month racing and working.
Aug 07, 2015•2 hr 11 min
Episode 91 - Boulet Nichols Robbins Forsberg
Episode 91 of Talk Ultra has a WSER chat with ladies champ, Magdalena Boulet. We speak with Alex Nichols about victory at the Mont-Blanc 80km, Gary Robbins talks FKT and Emelie Forsberg gives us a Smiles and Miles. Speedgoat is prepping for the Speedgoat 50k so Niandi Carmont co-hosts.
Jul 23, 2015•3 hr 15 min
Episode 90 - Scott on the AT, Krar, Kimball, Ayre, Kremer
Karl Meltzer tals Scott on the AT and Rob Krar talks back-to-back wins at Western States. Nikki Kimball and Georgina Ayre talk Richtersveld Wildrun and Stevie Kremer chats Ultra Skymarathon Madeira. The News, Talk Training and Niandi Carmont co hosts.
Jul 10, 2015•4 hr 1 min
Episode 89 - Mangan & Carr: Around the World Special
We speak in-depth with Tony Mangan and Kevin Carr about two remarkable and different stories on how to run Around the World. The News, Talk Training, Up & Coming Races and Speedgoat Karl.
Jun 12, 2015•3 hr 28 min
Episode 88 - Hawker Fejes Lawson
We speak with Scott Hawker from the Southern Hemisphere on his 2nd place at TNF100, Joe Fejes talks about running 6 days and clocing a new American record, 606.24 miles and Dan Lawson discussed the GUCR 145 mile race and his record breaking run. Karl is back, we have the News, a Blog and guess what, no up and comng races...
May 29, 2015•2 hr 49 min
Episode 87 Forsberg Hose Wardian
We speak with Emelie Forsberg on her victory at Transvulcania and Australian Blake Hose about his breakthrough top 3 performance. Michael Wardian breaks his own 50k treadmill record and we speak with him. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Niandi Carmont co hosts.
May 15, 2015•2 hr 6 min
Episode 86 - Browning Yates Cracknell Barnes
Jeff Browning survives and wins the 100imile Ultrafijord. Michelle Yates tells us all about pregnancy and running and James Cracknell and Elisabit Barnes 'PB' at London in prep for future ultras. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Speed 'Golf' Karl is joining me as co-host.
Apr 30, 2015•2 hr 51 min
Episode 85 - MDS Special
Episode 85 is a 30th anniversary MDS special with Niandi Carmont co-hosting and discussing her race in depth. We speak with ladies champ, Elisabet Barnes and Darren Grigas and Ian Knight tell us all about their races. Robbie Britton also joins us and provides an insight into his 3rd place at the IAU 24-hour champs. The News, Up and Coming races and hopefully som RnR.
Apr 16, 2015•3 hr 1 min
Episode 84 - Canaday, Hawker, Kimball
Episode 84 of Talk Ultra has Sage Canaday talking training and coching, Lizzy Hawker discusses her new book, RUNNER and Nikki Kimball gives us the low down on fell running, TCC and her new film. Talk Training, The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Speedgoat Karl.
Apr 02, 2015•3 hr 41 min
Episode 83 - Grinius Murray Campbell Bragg
We speak with Transgrancanaria winner, Gediminas Grinius. Dr Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell give an insight into their most recent adventure and Jez Bragg talks about getting speed back and how he will tame the Dragon. Marc Laithwaite discusses butter in coffee for Talk Training. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming races and Niandi Carmont c0-hosts and tells us all about her final prep for MDS.
Mar 20, 2015•3 hr 20 min
Episode 82 - Cracknell Egloff Muir
James Cracknell gives us an insight into the mind of an Olympian and talented athlete who knows how to push to the limit. Karl Egloff gives us a full in-depth interview about his childhood, upbringing and how he conquered Aconcagua. Ruby Muir had a troubled 2014 but turned it all around at Tarawera. The News, a Blog, Up & Coming Races and Talk Training we discuss final prep for MDS.
Mar 06, 2015•4 hr 23 min
Episode 81 - Murphy Polyakova Zahab Laithwaite
Mike Murphy talks about pushing to the limits (and beyond) at The Coastal Challenge, Elena Polyakova talks about ultra running in Turkey and the up and coming Cappadocia Ultra Trail and Ray Zahab fills us in on his last expedition. Marc Laithwaite return for Talk Training and we discuss Maffetone. A Blog, Up and Coming Races, the News and Speedgoat Karl co-hosts.
Feb 20, 2015•3 hr 35 min
Episode 80 - Coleman Arnstein Koop Hines
Episode 80 of Talk Ultra has an interview with UK's Mr MDS, Rory Coleman. We speak with Mike Arnstein about his recent victory at Hurt 100 and his fruitarian diet. Jason Koop talks coaching runners of all abilities and adventurer, Mike Hines talks nutrition in relation to extreme events. The News, a Blog, Up & Coming Races and Niandi Carmont co-hosts.
Feb 06, 2015•3 hr 54 min
Episode 79 - Amdahl, Pascall, Kimball
Episode 79 has an interview with HK100 2nd place runner, Sondre Amdahl. We catch up with The Spine ladies winner, Beth Pascall and we talk about an incredible 2014 with Nikki Kimball. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Speddgoat Karl chews the ultra fat.
Jan 23, 2015•3 hr 19 min
Episode 78 - Fiennes, Ulrich, Macy, Tortorich
We are three years old! To celebrate we interview two legends, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Marshall Ulrich. We also speak to Travis Macy who has a book out and in Talk Training we chat with America's Angriest Trainer, Vinnie Tortorich. The News, Up & Coming races and of course, Speedgoat Karl.
Jan 09, 2015•3 hr 43 min
Episode 77 - Greenwood, King, Grant, Maughan
It's our Christmas Special. Ian and Karl discuss 2014 and some of our highlights. We have in depth interviews with Ellie Greenwood, Max King, Joe Grant and Grant Maughan. Importantly, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to joining you on your ultra journies in 2015.
Dec 25, 2014•4 hr 9 min
Episode 76 - Olson, Lewis, Don Wauchope, Smith-Batchen
Timothy Olson talks from the heart about his 2014 season and Tina Lews inspires with her honest. Iain Don Wauchope talks about record breaking at the SkyRun and Lisa Smith-Batchen discuss the Badwater Quad. Ian chews the ultr fat with Speedgoat Karl and we have the Up & Coming Races.
Dec 12, 2014•3 hr 16 min
Episode 75 - Skyrun, Robbins, Greyling, Boettger
Episode 75 of Talk Ultra is all about the Salomon Skyrun and South Africa. We bring an interview with the ladies winner Landie Greyling. We also talk with the ladies 2nd place, Julia Better. Gary Robbins placed 2nd overall and discusses in-depth his race and co hosts the show. We bring sounds from Moketsi Game Ranch, experiences from Cape Town and talk Skyrun with Adrian Saffy and Michael de Haast.
Dec 03, 2014•2 hr 42 min
Episode 74 - Anderson, Gash, Nelson, Forsberg
Episode 74 of Talk Ultra has Mimi Anderson and Samantha Gash talking about their epic South African journey. Luke Nelson talk about his running career, recent 100-mile success and how going out hard can pay off! Melie Forsberg is back for Smiles & Miles and Marc Laithwaite talks the long run in Talk Training. Tne News, a Blog, up & Coming races and Niandi Carmont co-hosts.
Nov 14, 2014•2 hr 53 min
Episode 73 - Kremer, Collison, Greyling
Skyrunner World Series Champion Stevie Kremer gives us the low down on a great 2014. Kim Collison chats about the Mourse Skyline MTR and his running background and Landi Greyling talks about running in SA and the up and coming Salomon SkyRun. The News, a Blog, Up & Coming Races and Charlie Sproson is back in Talk Training for Navigation 101 )part 3). Speedgoat goat talks quad busting.
Oct 31, 2014•2 hr 24 min
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