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The Brig Boys Podcast

Steven W / Karl H

Make Progress, Not Excuses. From ultra lazy to ultra marathon. After 25 years of friendship and 10 years of running; Ste & Teds talk all things physical, mental and emotional endurance. Strava - Karl Hodgson / Steven Willetts Instagram @the_brigboyspodcast email thebrigboys@outlook.com

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All Episodes

01:18:10

78. Break A Leg (Feat. Poppy Collingwood)

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2026/03/23

The Brig Boys are BACK and catch up with Elite Trail Team star and all round fantastic person - Poppy Collingwood. One of the runners made during Covid times, she has continued to develop into a magnificent runner as well as a mentally tough athlete. Poppy has some epic performances to her name including an Arc of Attrition win as well as podium finishes in some of the most difficult races in the world. We discuss the lows of injuries and how to deal with that in an emotionally mature manner, as

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01:16:17

77. Hurry Ramsden (Feat. Matt Ramsden)

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2026/03/12

At Brig Boys HQ we pride ourselves on giving a platform to both established and upcoming talent in the world of sport. Matt is Blackburn Harriers latest export with some incredible performances at a young age, including his recent 10K win at Ribble Valley (29.05 - ludicrous!). Matt is on his way to a great running career, with a positive attitude and love of the sport - it was great to hear another local lad smashing it! Instagram: @matt_ramsden

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01:25:04

76. There She Rows (Feat. Ellie Reynolds)

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2026/02/25

Most people don't see an advertisement for joining a team to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic with no prior rowing experience and think "Yes Please!" - but Ellie is not most people, she's an ordinary woman doing extraordinary things. We want to know all about her adventures after the recent release of her book "There She Rows", heading back to her days completing at Iron Man before taking to the oars to spend 39 days at sea alongside the There She Rows team. Amazing

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01:29:05

75. Doug Deep & Gone Elite (Feat. Doug Stewart)

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2026/02/13

The Elite Trail Team are a force to be reckoned with and continue their huge results and performances since founder Doug Stewart took charge. The team are data and insights driven with focuses on sleep, nutrition and psychology living up to the old adage "If it can be measured, it can be managed". The team features some of the finest trail runners across the globe and their results continue to speak for themselves. With a few former guests being in the team, it would be daft not to speak

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01:05:30

74. The Arc of Attrition 50 (100K) Race Review

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2026/02/08

After a short hiatus from the studio, the Brig Boys are BACK with a bang. Discussing Ste's journey down to Cornwall to experience his first UTMB race at the Arc of Attrition 100K. With 50 miles of mud, sweat and (nearly) tears, there's a lot to unpack as he continues to chase running stones. What's the verdict, is it recommended and what actually happened on the 100 mile route too!? Karl kindly provides some therapy and helps Ste process his emotions on this January ultra... What's

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01:39:38

73. Run 4 Adventure (Feat. Loyd Purvis)

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2026/01/19

With the upcoming Arc of Attrition weekend, we spoke with one of Cornwall's finest imports - Loyd Purvis of Run4Adventure. We discuss Loyd's entry into running, the Cornish fresh air that miraculously cleared his asthma, and of course his awesome adventuring through his running history. Loyd & Liga have been around the globe and have encouraged countless runners to get out on adventures - we talk all things Arc, UTMB, fuelling, kit of choice and running strategy. A big 2026 is on the

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01:29:17

72. In The Mix For 2026

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2026/01/05

2025 has come and gone and The Brig Boys discuss their personal running highlights as well as some fantastic race performances from previous guests or local legends. After the Ribble Valley 10K we discuss positioning and some (since resolved) issues around chip and gun time. Do people take park run too seriously? and what's next for the boys in 2026, more progress and a lack of excuses... we hope.

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01:08:42

71. All I Want For Christmas Is Hugh (Feat. Hugh...

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2025/12/22

With the final running events of 2025 taking place, we catch up with one of Britain's finest in the shape of Hugh Chatfield. A runner who keeps getting better and better, as he now forms part of the fantastic Elite Trail Team and has a new found laser focus on being the very best he can be. Hugh talks all things data analysis, ultra running, competing and sleeping - as we unpack his illustrious career, epic performances and of course hear some of his unique experiences including the Dragon's

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01:08:31

71. All I Want For Christmas Is Hugh (Feat. Hugh...

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2025/12/21

Another member of Elite Trail Team is back in the St-Hugh-dio!Hugh is an incredible athlete and a gentleman and it was our pleasure to host him over the Christmas period.

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01:16:05

70. Joe Division (Feat. Joe Farrelly)

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2025/12/11

Midlands based athlete Joe Farrelly has burst onto the running scene after a string of epic performances on both road and trail. We wanted to know more about the person who cruised into a fantastic 3rd place finish at Kullamannen 100K and booked himself a spot in UTMB history. Joe talks us through what made him the man (and athlete) he is today, from his journey into some dark places to the ultra disciplined athlete we see today. This open and frank conversation was an absolute belter and with his

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01:26:24

69. Simply REDs (Feat. Sophie Vecchione)

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2025/12/01

Also known across the socials as @runfreerehab - Sophie joins the Brig Boys to discuss her recent injury and the impact that has had both physically and mentally, as well as unpacking the myths and facts about REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). This episode was another fantastic education for us, as we learn some of the key ingredients for a successful home workout, the importance of calorie intake and most importantly: Recovery Runs - are they all they're hyped up to be or should you

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01:42:20

68. Revenge Of The Smith (Feat. Tom Smith)

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2025/11/13

This week the Brig Boys are joined by Lake District legend - Tom Smith, who continues to get bigger, better, faster and stronger at every distance and race! Tom has recently set a blisteringly fast new course record at one of our favourite events (The Lap) as well as annihilating the course at the 7 Valleys ultra. Tom's mental strength and resilience accounts for a lot of his success, he truly embodies the grind and seems to thrive on hard work and dedication. It was great to chat to this

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01:35:04

67. Five Valleys And A Marathon

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2025/11/02

The Brig Boys reunite to discuss the latest races and review not only their own performance but each event including Chester Marathon 2025, 5 Valleys (part of the 13 Valleys series) and Rivington Half Marathon. With plenty of events to choose from it gets harder every year to plan and target certain races. As always we learn from every mistake and performance to see how we can continue to improve in all aspects of our running. It's not always about the time, but it is always about having a good

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01:31:56

66. The Bourne Legacy (Feat. Alice Bourne)

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2025/10/23

This week we have the honour and privilege of hosting 2nd place female from our favourite race: The Lakeland 50/100. Placing 2nd in the 50 in such a competitive and highly popular race is a magnificent achievement and Alice's story is as engaging as it is inspirational. Alice's love for running and the social element that comes with the sport is clear, and this conversation seemed to flow and fly by! Alice's journey has been no means easy and as she continues to flourish in the running world, we are

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01:33:37

65. Sonny & Share (Feat. Sonny Peart)

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2025/10/12

In this episode The Brig Boys talk to the fantastic Sonny Peart and recount his journey into running from the first marathon experience, taking on London Marathon to wild future plans including the Mountain Ultra - taking on approx 200km of terrain in Kyrgyzstan - a far cry from the canals of London. Sonny is the co-founder of Black Trail Runners and gives us great insights into the experiences of People Of Colour within trail running, how and why it was created, and what we can do to as allies to

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01:39:44

64. Speed, Strength & Suffering (Feat. Holly Stables)

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2025/09/28

The Brig Boys got together with Speed Project extraordinaire and former Commonwealth athlete, Holly Stables for a chat around all things speed, strength and suffering. We dive deep into the highs and lows of her incredible effort in The Speed Project - an ultra endurance event covering well over 300 miles where each individual has one aim - get from A to B as quick as possibly on foot. Holly talks through the road to recovery from injury and the importance of strength work when it comes to achieving

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01:35:46

63. Super Cooper (Feat. Meryl Cooper)

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Meryl's rich history in sport comes apparent in this episode where we learn from one of Scotland's finest trail runners and coaches. From a background in football - once playing (and partying) with Diego Maradonna - to her current fantastic running streak as part of Team GB. Meryl has been all over the world and her fitness journey most recently took her to the home of mountain running - Chamonix in Switzerland, shortly after winning the Swiss Alps 100km in an amazing race in tough

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01:36:05

62. Put A Tonk On It (Feat. Jacob Tonkin)

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Keswick is home to some of the UK's most talented runners and Jacob is no exception. After smashing a lifelong ambition of following in his grandfather's footsteps to complete an impressive Bob Graham round, he has a rich history in fell running and his love for both the sport and the landscape comes across clearly in this interview. Jacob rose to fame through the short movie George; both heartbreaking and heartwarming telling the story of Jacob's struggle before and after his diagnosis

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01:33:07

61. No Brain, No Gain (Feat. Mel Sykes)

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2025/08/26

We've followed Mel's journey for a while now and love her attitude, sense of humour and incredible athletic performances she continues to show on a daily basis. Mel is one of the first names on the team sheet for Lakeland 100 and she proves why in this frank and open discussion. Mel is genuinely inspiring and only 2 years ago discovered she needed treatment for Chiari malformation (a rare neurological condition) - since then she has returned to the trails stronger than ever, completing The Winter

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01:38:59

60. Bowness Track (Feat. Lewis Bowness)

The Brig Boys Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Join us this week in an exclusive episode with Lakeland 50 outright winner and Inov8 sponsored athlete: Lewis Bowness. There's no slowness when it comes to Bowness as he cruised into Coniston in a cool 7 hours and 52 minutes, knocking over 2 hours off his 2022 time. At just 23 years old, he speaks with a maturity beyond his years and has an exceptionally bright future ahead. The tale of the victory is awe-inspiring and it was fantastic to see a local lad take home the trophy in 2025.

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