Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to returning guest Fiona Pascall. We talk about #vanlife as Fiona is already in the Alps to finish her training whilst residing in her 4 wheeled home. We chat about her success at Mozart 100 and how British the weather was! We talk about her training leading up to this point and the injury post Mozart that hampered her plan. Fiona is one determined Pascall and I'm sure she will live up to the family name and race well at UTMB Mon...
Aug 19, 2024•43 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to returning guest Hugh. Hugh's first appearance on the podcast was after his win at Dragons Back last year. This time we catch up with him as he prepares to race CCC at this years UTMB races. We talk about what he's been up to since we last spoke, including joining the Elite Trail Team and training like a true professional! Hugh now has his sights set on the 100K race in the Alps and plans to give it everything he's got! URS @ul...
Aug 15, 2024•51 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this weeks episode I speak to British runners Keith Wigley and Tom Joly about their plans for UTMB at the end of the month. We talk about their friendly rivalry and banter as they train together in Tignes ahead of the greatest trail running show on earth! This is the first episode in a short series leading up to the race, so expect more UTMB related episodes coming soon! URS @ultrarunning_sam @hometrails_ http://www.youtube.com/@ultrarunningsam...
Aug 08, 2024•57 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the podcast i speak to one of the founders of FREETRAIL the US trail and ultrarunning media empire. Ryan makes up 1/3 of the Freetrail team along with Dylan Bowman and his wife Harmony. In this chat we talk about Ryan's involvement in the growing business that produces podcasts, short form and long form media projects. As a dedicated trail runner himself, we talk to Ryan about his recent running of WSER, which was an 8 year project fo...
Jul 18, 2024•59 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to Sarah Woodley Williams about her new book for runners, How To Survive An Injury With Ben. Sarah's book is a lighthearted look at how we as runners try to get navigate the doom of an injury. The book highlights the fact that we're all the same when it comes to having to hang up our runners for any length of time due to the dreaded injury. We talk about her own running, representing South Wales at cross country, her ventures int...
Jul 11, 2024•51 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak with Ajay Hanspal, who at the start of this month set a new DPB round in 52hrs 51mins 35secs. Covering a staggering 131.93 miles with 58,537ft of vertical! This was over 4 hours quicker than the original record set by Nicky Spinks. We talk about his route into running, which is an unusual one given that he used running to help his rehab from a serious traumatic brain injury when he was just 18 years old. We talk about growing up ...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ I this episode I speak to Rich Gill, also known as Rich Trails and Gillyphotography on socials. Rich is fast becoming a household name in trail running photography, having shot at UTS, UTMB, the Arc and numerous other events in the UK and Europe. Rich talks about his route into running and his ever growing photographic experience, having the privilege to shoot for major brands and PR companies involved in the trail running scene. Rich is a great guy and...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ If you're a regular listener to the podcast you will know all about this documentary. If not, please head to the YouTube channel to watch it. Obviously I couldn't let this golden content just be available in the video version only, so here's the audio version for anyone who wants to enjoy it while out and about. Obviously some stuff is visual and ive not edited it into the traditional podcast format, so you'll have to imagine the sweeping visuals that g...
Jun 17, 2024•41 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ I chat to Will Roberts from the Spine Race media team about his preparations and hopes for this years summer races. We talk about who we think will do well at what distance and who the dark horses might be. I also announce the premiere of my long awaited documentary/interview with Jasmin Paris on Friday at 7pm on YouTube! URS @ultrarunning_sam @hometrails_ http://www.youtube.com/@ultrarunningsam...
Jun 13, 2024•32 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ This week I speak to the On Track Nutritionist. We talk about her route into trail running from road and her time in New Zealand before moving to the UK. We talk about energy needs for ultramarathon training and racing. The mistakes we make and the ways we can improve our strategy in simple ways We also talk about the highly discussed subject of Spring Energy's Awesome Sauce, that turns out to be not that awesome after all! URS @ultrarunning_sam @hometr...
Jun 11, 2024•57 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ On this weeks episode I speak to Chris Andrade about his recent win at the Hardmoors 110. This wasn’t just any old win for Chris who’s no stranger to the podium. This was his debut at the 100 mile distance and he well and truly won by almost 2 hours! We talk about his journey into running, his previous career in dramatic theatre and university studies. We talk in depth about his race at Hardmoors and the non traditional training block that led into such...
May 30, 2024•54 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to a veteran of the events industry, who also happens to be an ultra runner himself. Doug Emslie has been in the events game for over 30 years and now has a major financial investment in Racoon Media, who organise events like the National Running Show, the Outdoor Show and more recently, the US Running Show in Boston earlier this year. Doug talks about his route into trail running, the events business and his new partnership with...
May 21, 2024•1 hr
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this weeks episode I speak to Daniel Weller. Dan grew up in Ohio in the USA before moving to the UK and taking up trail running. Dan has been in the sport for many years, but has started to put down some epic performances at some of the UK’s biggest ultramarathons. Having consistently finished on the podium at many races over the last year, he started this year by winning the winter Spine Challenger South in January. Most recently he won the GB Ultra...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the podcast I speak to returning guest Jon Shield. Jon is possibly the busiest man in UK ultra running right now. When he’s not racing and winning ultras all over the world, he’s coaching, putting on trail running camps, organising the new FENIX running team and he is currently in the process of setting up his own trail running brand! It’s no wonder he only gets 4 hours sleep a night! We talk about his wins since we last spoke. His up...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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 Canari...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to Christina Smith. Christina is an Olympic 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 c...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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 fem...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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 ...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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 a...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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 ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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’v...
Feb 06, 2024•53 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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 @ultrarunning_sam @hometrails_ http://www.youtube.com/@ultrarunningsam...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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 @ultrarunning_sam @hometrails_ http:...
Jan 11, 2024•30 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ 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 @ultrarunn...
Jan 09, 2024•34 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In the next instalment of the pre-race interviews I speak to Kim Collison about his prep for this year’s race. We talk about his experience at last years race and his hopes for this year. Notably, Kim has got to the bottom of his muscular issues and with a change of medication, hopes that he can be foreign on all cylinders come January 14th! We talk about his training, mental preparation and his racing strategy. URS @ultrarunning_sam @hometrails_ http:/...
Jan 05, 2024•35 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this next episode of the pre-Spine race 2024 podcast series, I speak to Elaine Bisson. We talk about the injury that led to her DNF at last years race, how she feels about returning to The Spine and how she felt about having to cut her race short. We talk about her success at the Cape Wrath Ultra back in May and how it’s helped prepare her for the upcoming race. We talk about training, nutrition and her race strategy. We also talk about her love of a...
Dec 21, 2023•48 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the special pre-Spine race series I speak to the race media team. Regular listeners will know that I’ve been involved with the race for the last couple of years as a volunteer and last year had the privilege to work on the media team. So in this episode I catch up with the media pals to discuss the upcoming race, their predictions for the runners and how they are going to approach covering Britain’s most brutal race! We also get some ...
Dec 14, 2023•39 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this next episode of the pre-Spine race 2024 podcast series, I speak to James Nobles. James is a returning guest on the podcast so we dive straight into the good stuff. We talk about his recent 2nd place at the Cheviot Goat and how it has set him up for success at the fast approaching Spine Race in January. We talk about his approach to training, nutrition and racing strategy as he contemplates lining up with some of the best ultra distance athletes ...
Dec 13, 2023•50 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this next episode of the pre-Spine race podcast series I speak to Simon Roberts. Fresh from his recent win at the Montane Cheviot Goat, we talk about his journey into ultra, his experience of previous Spine races and of course his win at the Goat. He talks about his love of the Dragons Back race and his passion for the shorter faster fell races local to him in Wales. With the Spine now only weeks away, we talk about his choice of gear, nutrition and ...
Dec 07, 2023•43 min
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ It’s that time of year again. Spine Race season! From now until the end of the year we will be releasing special Spine race episodes. We will hear from the team behind the scenes from the organisation, from the media team and from the runners themselves. We will deliver the big names hoping to do well again and also throw in some wildcard entries to keep your eyes fixed on the dots. First up we have Lindley Chambers, who is responsible for finalising th...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min
