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Here for the Long Run

Amie and Jon chat about their experience of running ultra distance races to empower and encourage other people to access these events. Talking all things training, race weekends, stories from the trail, kit, the do"s and don"ts... and everything in between.

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40:42

Paul and Kathryn: From Parkrun to Ultra 🏃‍♂️

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2026/04/07

This week we’re joined by good friends and seasoned runners Kathryn and Paul to chat about their journeys into long distance running. For Paul, that journey led all the way to the Dragon 100 Mile Ultra, a tough race across South Wales from Worm’s Head to Cardiff Bay, and he shares some honest reflections on the highs, lows, and lessons from the experience. We also talk about the value of local races, supporting smaller event organisers, and their long-standing involvement in parkrun, where ...

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48:23

Ultra Mindset: Building Resilience for Big Miles with...

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2026/03/26

This week Jon and Amie are joined by Master Mindset and Resilience Coach Lucy Wooldridge to explore the mental side of endurance sport. They talk about creating an “ultra-ego”, a powerful running identity you can tap into when things get tough, and how this can help you access confidence, resilience and belief during big races. The conversation dives into what resilience really means (spoiler: it’s not just pushing through), practical ways to reset your nervous system when things start to s...

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38:49

Graham & Jon's Hundred Hills Tune-Up ⛰️🏔️

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2026/03/20

Jon and Amie are rejoined on the podcast by Graham, to talk about his experience running Centurion's Hundred Hills 50k last weekend, as part of his build towards the Thames Path 100 – his first attempt at the 100 mile distance. As part of the training block, Graham used Hundred Hills as a key race rehearsal, deliberately running it on tired legs to simulate the later miles of a hundred, and carrying equivalent race kit. The event turned into a perfect testing ground for pacing, poles, nutrit...

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30:18

Race Day Ready: Marathon & Ultra Tips to Prepare for...

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2026/03/12

With marathon season just around the corner, Amie and Jon sit down to chat all about preparing for your first marathon or ultra. We pull together some of the best tips and lessons we've picked up from recent conversations with guests on the pod (along with a few things we've learned the hard way ourselves!). From race day logistics and fuelling strategies, to thinking about event nerves and atmosphere, this episode is all about the small things that can make a big difference on the day. We...

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57:33

Lizzie Gatherer's epic Balls to Cancer challenge for...

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2026/03/05

In this episode, we chat with Lizzie Gatherer about her recent 'ballsy' 70-mile fundraising challenge for Prostate Cancer UK, following her father-in-law's recent recovery. We also talk about another powerful “why” during her fundraising run — carrying a stone for a dying patient, which provided an emotional anchor that instantly refocused her during a dark, cold patch. Lizzie shares how she stumbled into ultras in 2019, some of her highlight races, and why her golden rule is simple: ...

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51:53

Chris Cope: Winning the Summer Spine & Racing at the...

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2026/02/26

In this episode, we chat with Chris Cope about ultrarunning at the sharp end, all while managing Type 1 Diabetes. Chris shares the challenges of stress-induced insulin resistance in multi-day racing, and how moving to a closed-loop system has been a total game-changer for his glucose control, performance and recovery. We get into Chris' fuelling strategy: separating carbs from fluids to avoid gut issues. We also talk about how being forced to be methodical with nutrition can provide som...

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57:31

The Magic of Comrades with Jan, Four Time Finisher 🇿🇦

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2026/02/14

This episode covers everything Comrades Marathon 🇿🇦 We were lucky to sit down with Jan, four times finisher of the event, which is the world's oldest ultramarathon. Jan painted an amazing picture of the race for us, its history and traditions, the friendship and community that surrounds it, and what drew her back again and again. She also shares tips from her experience, for anyone thinking about taking on the race. Send a text This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high

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33:45

Sweat Test Results 🥵, Trialling Home-Made Gels and...

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2026/02/05

In this episode, Jon and Amie reflect on their most recent podcast conversations, dig into the details and results from their recent Precision Hydration sweat test, and how they'll use it to inform their training. Jon also talks about his recent attempts making gels at home, and Amie shares key takeaways from meeting Claire Robertson, who runs a specialist Patellofemoral clinic at Wimbledon Clinics. Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching...

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57:31

Breaking New Ground at the Winter Spine ❄️ Ian Evans...

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2026/01/29

In this episode, we sit down with Ian Evans to talk about completing the Winter Spine Race — 268 miles across the Pennine Way — while managing Type 1 diabetes. Ian shares the long road to the finish line, his history of attempts at different Spine events, before finally completing the Winter Full this year. We talk about the mental lows, sleep deprivation, and the simple but powerful mindset of staying in the game long enough for things to turn around. We dive into the practical side; how I...

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56:10

Chasing Marathon Goals in Your 70s: Staying Curious,...

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2026/01/22

In this episode, we’re joined by Alan Davies - V70 runner, Chair of White Horse Harriers running club, and currently the 8th fastest marathon runner in the UK in his age category following a fantastic run at the Richmond Marathon. We chat with Alan about returning to long-distance running later in life, having previously run just one road marathon, and what’s changed as he’s rebuilt his training with clearer goals and better support. Alan reflects on his experiences at the 2025 London Marath...

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56:18

James Hudson Sports Nutritionist: Fueling and...

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2026/01/15

In this episode, we’re joined by ultra-runner and registered sport and exercise nutritionist James Hudson, founder of Nutrition for Energy, to explore what effective fueling really looks like for ultra-endurance performance. We unpack the nutrition and hydration strategies behind James’ successful first attempt at the Dragon’s Back Race, including carb intake, sodium balance, and how gut training plays a key role in race execution. James also shares lessons learned from earlier ultras, why p...

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29:18

VO₂ Max & Lactate Threshold Testing 🧬, Reviewing New...

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2026/01/09

In this episode, Jon and Amie dig into the details of Jon’s recent VO₂ max and lactate testing at Oxford Brookes University — what it involved, what data he'll get from it, and how it’ll shape his training in 2026. We also do a low-key kit roundup after some Christmas additions, covering what’s working well and what hasn’t lived up to expectations — including shorts, soft flasks, watches and poles. Jon also talks through his recent entry into Centurion’s 100 Hills and how it fits into the big...

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30:56

A Year on the Run: Highlights, Lessons & What’s Next 🎄

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2025/12/24

In this episode, Amie and Jon sit down to reflect on the year that’s been — both on the run and behind the mic. We share some of our personal running highlights from the past year, the moments that challenged us, and reminded us why we love this sport. We also look back on some of our favourite conversations from the podcast, celebrating the stories, lessons, and people who’ve shaped 2025. To wrap things up, we chat about what we’re excited for in 2026. Send us a text Most businesses signif...

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67:07

Hayley Langley: Third Place Autumn 100 Finish,...

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2025/12/18

In this episode, we sit down with Hayley Langley to talk through her journey into ultra running and one of her standout performances at this year's Centurion Autumn 100. Hayley reflects on returning to the 100-mile distance for the second time and dropping her time from 26 hours to an incredible 19 hours 44 in the process, earning a 3rd place finish in the women’s field. We unpack what changed between the two races, how her training has evolved, the process of overcoming injuries and how the...

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59:58

Adventure Racing Deep Dive with Ian Furlong 🏃🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🛶

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2025/12/11

In this episode, we dive into the world of adventure racing with Ian Furlong. Ian talks us through one of his most recent 3-day, 450km race in Scotland - complete with sleep deprivation, rough navigation patches, a food-less paddle on Loch Ness, and the teamwork that carried them to a 2nd-place finish. We explore what draws Ian to adventure racing, how he trains to stay injury-free across multiple disciplines, and the mental strategies that help him break huge challenges down to make th...

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26:32

Freedom Racing Five Trails Ultra: Race Review 🍂

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2025/12/04

In this episode, we break down Jon's recent experience running Freedom Racing’s Five Trails Ultra, a beautiful 50k race on and around the South Downs. We talk through his lead-up to the race, the training block that shaped his preparation, and his mindset going into the day. Jon walks us through the course itself - its challenges, and standout moments - and shares how the race unfolded from start to finish. Send us a text Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership developm...

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58:48

The Luckiest Man in Ultra Ballots: Max Naughton’s...

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2025/11/27

In this episode, Max Naughton talks us through the unlikely year he ended up getting into both UTMB and Western States (with just one ballot ticket..!). While Western States turned out to be surprisingly runnable, UTMB became a 44-hour grind through storms, snow, and a rolled ankle he picked up two miles in. Max shares how he used a 50/50 run–bike training split to build mountain fitness from the flat Midlands, what gear actually helped (and what didn’t), and how he kept going when thi...

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54:24

James & Kev: A 40-Mile Run, a Rare Diagnosis, and the...

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2025/11/20

In this week's episode, we speak to good friends James and Kev, who share the story behind James' 40-mile run for Myositis UK - an challenge rooted in friendship and community. Starting at the charity’s Southampton HQ and ending in Sherfield-on-Loddon, the run became a shared journey, with Kev crewing the challenge and joining for the final mile. Kev talks about his experience living with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), from the early signs he didn’t recognise to the adjustments he makes now ...

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46:43

From Couch to 250K — Adrian Ball on Resilience,...

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2025/11/13

In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Ball, who went from couch to 5k, to completing a 250km ultramarathon across the Jordanian desert - all within just 18 months and at the age of 46. Adrian shares how ultrarunning transformed his life, teaching him powerful lessons about resilience, planning, and mindset that now shape the way he approaches both running and business. Adrian’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to take on something extraordinary - and that the mental to...

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63:54

Into the OMM – Jon’s First Mountain Marathon...

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2025/11/06

In this episode, Jon shares his first experience of the Original Mountain Marathon (OMM), joined by friends Tim and Sarah. Together, they offer an honest look at tackling one of the UK’s toughest navigational running events. Featuring an audio diary recorded across the weekend, the episode drops you right into the mud, mist, and mindset of the challenge. Jon, Tim, and Sarah reflect on the highs, lows, teamwork, and the unique demands of orienteering in unpredictable mountain terrain. Whethe...

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