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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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51:41

Fueling for the Long Run: Real Food Nutrition with...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Lara Giusti, co-founder of Veloforte, a brand who bring real-food nutrition to endurance sports. We discuss fueling strategies for optimal performance - before, during, and after events - and the key physiological differences between men and women athletes. From carb targets and recovery tips to the dangers of underfueling and RED-S, Lara offers practical insights for sustainable performance. A must-listen for endurance athletes aiming...

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56:06

Maria Ledesma: Reflections on Autumn 100 2025 &...

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2025/10/23

In this episode, we sit down with seasoned ultra-runner Maria Ledesma to explore her remarkable journey through endurance racing, from her first trail race in 2019 to, three years later, completing four 100-mile races in the space of 13 months. Maria shares the highs and lows of two of her most recent challenges - including her decision to drop out of last weekend's Autumn 100 at mile 68 and her philosophy that embraces the grace in stopping. We also chat about Maria's Winter Downs 200 ...

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27:11

Bonus Episode: home gym upgrades, OMM preparation and...

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2025/10/20

A little mid-week bonus episode, with some recent updates from Jon and Amie, including: kitting out our garage gym on a budgetvolunteering at Centurion's Autumn 100building single leg strengthJon's preparation for the upcoming OMM in the Lake Districthow Amie is managing ongoing knee niggles Learning from Jon's recent appointment with a specialist diabetes sports consultant and nutritionist. We hope you enjoy! Send us a text Most businesses significantly underinve...

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54:15

Type 1D fun: Charlie Hurst on her 5th place at...

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2025/10/16

This week, Jon and Amie were delighted to speak to Charlie Hurst, a seasoned multi-day ultra runner. Charlie recently placed 5th woman in the Dragon's Back race, a gruelling 6-day race across the spine of Wales, with 18,000m of climbing, a monumental feat - especially when you add in that Charlie is a type 1 diabetic. This conversation is inspiring for diabetic and non-diabetics alike, about what it takes to plan and execute a multi-day events. As we discuss...it's not all type 2 or 3 fun - i...

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48:23

Sarah Searle-Brown: The power of process goals,...

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2025/10/09

In this week' episode, Jon and Amie sit down with ultra runner and UESCA running coach, Sarah Searle-Brown. We catch up about Sarah's fantastic performance at this year's North Down's Way 100, placing 4th in the women's race in a time of 22:04. We discuss how this race was the culmination of experience and hard work invested since 2018; Sarah talks about her training, conditioning, false-starts and the journey to an exceptional result, grounded in positive self talk and surrounding your...

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67:27

Joe Turner: Chiltern Wonderland 50 Course Record,...

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2025/10/02

This episode is our second in a two-part mini series on the Chiltern Wonderland 50. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe Turner, who won the men's race in a new course record time of 6:18:15. We talk with Joe about his year in racing: highlights, learnings from DNFs and the challenge of running your own race. We also chat about Joe's transition from road to trail ultras, his training approach, nutrition strategies, the importance of gender equality in ultra running and what's on...

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60:37

Chiltern Wonderland Race Review: Learnings from...

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2025/09/25

This is the first in a two-part mini series about Centurion's Chiltern Wonderland. In this episode, Jon and Amie are re-joined by Kevin Brady to reflect on his first experience running a 50 mile race. We talk through the build-up since his marathon in April, what the race is like, the joys of forgetting time pressures and advice for others considering their first event at this distance. Send us a text Support the show

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27:31

Bonus episode: Cross Training for Ultra Running and...

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2025/09/18

In this bonus episode, we chat about Amie's lessons from months of cross training in the comeback from an injury, and what she'll take forward into long distance training. We also chat about her experience at this weekend's triathlon (the culmination of said cross training), from the initial idea to find a replacement race, to putting high carb training into practice, and the importance of process vs outcome goals. Send us a text Support the show

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66:12

Becky Hodgson: Managing pre-race anxiety, lessons...

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2025/09/11

This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Becky Hodgson, a personal trainer for 10 years, Hyrox world champs qualifier and Cross Country Champion. Becky shares about her experiences as a young athlete, how she lost the love of running, and subsequently re-found passion for the process and for high performance, taking this into Hyrox. We talk about pre-race anxiety, body image battles, the pressure to do it all, nutrition and fueling. Becky has loads of insights to share and we hope y...

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50:22

The power of mindsets in running and how you can...

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2025/09/05

In this week's episode we draw on Jon's professional coaching expertise to dive into the concept of 'mindsets': what they are and how each of us can develop and apply them in our training. Using real examples, we cover how you can establish your own mindsets and use them to overcome challenges and enhance your performance. If you'd like more insights on mindsets and the free Chimp Paradox summary, drop us a message or contact Jon at Empowered2. Send us a text

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51:33

Learning from running injuries, the power of...

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2025/08/28

In this week's episode, Jon and Amie chat about the impact of running injuries and their place in the process of training and racing. Amie reflects on her most recent periods of injury, what she's learnt and how she's managed each of these differently. We talk strength-building tips, the power of consistent habits, as well as the impact of wider lifestyle factors, fueling and mindset on getting injured and the recovery process - and the importance of looking through a gendered lens. An ...

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72:11

North Downs Way 2025: two chaps, one trail, 104...

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2025/08/14

Jon and Amie recsp their experience of the North Down's Way 100 last weekend, Jon's third of Centurion's 100 mile series. They cover how Jon found the race and Amie's experience crewing and pacing. Jon ran all 104 miles with friend Neil, while Hannah and Amie shared crewing duties. Hear about the race prep, the highs and lows of the trail and lessons learned as Jon tried a higher carb and higher insulin strategy, and overcame GI issues which plagued him most of the second half. Plus BONUS int...

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79:14

Tim Landy on running the Lakeland 100, winning...

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2025/08/06

In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Landy to chat about his recent Lakeland 100 attempt and his experience running (and winning) the Barkley Fall Classic. We talk about specificity in training, taking risks in races, the benefit of strides, tips for building quad strength, what can be learnt from a DNF...and a whole lot more. There are loads of actionable insights in this conversation for runners of all abilities. We hope you enjoy! In the episode we reference T...

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60:52

Race Review: Graham's Race to the Stones 2025....

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2025/07/29

This week, we sit down with Graham and Daisy to chat about their recent experience running and crewing Race to the Stones 2025. We hear Graham's experience completing the race (...his first ultra marathon) despite the blistering heat, on a day that saw high dropout rates. We talk tips for cooling, fueling and fending off heat exhaustion. Send us a text

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37:44

How we got into running, heat adaptation and upping...

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2025/07/22

This week Jon and Amie share the story of how they each got into running in the first place - the lessons they learnt as newbies to the sport and key things that turned running from a chore to their favourite pastime. They also catch up on Jon's progress training for the Centurion North Downs Way 100, including heat training and apparently... shreddies! Send us a text

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77:17

Oli Burton-Taylor: Running (er, winning) the Ridgeway...

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2025/07/15

This week, we chat with Oli Burton-Taylor about his path to winning Runway Running's Ridgeway Challenge, an 86-mile ultra event spanning the entire national trail. We discuss his approach to training, the benefits of coaching, dialing in nutrition - and the joy of volunteering at events along the way. We loved this conversation; Oli is a driven, humble athlete who has loads of insight to share, wherever you are in the pack or your running journey. Send us a text

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72:52

Running your first backyard ultra, surviving in the...

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2025/07/07

On this week's episode we talk to friends Neil and Hannah about their experience racing and crewing at the Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra - Neil's first attempt at this kind of event. We chat about the road to the event, the unique nature of a Backyard format, the mental hurdles it presents, Hannah's experience crewing the event and how Neil dealt with some tough race day conditions. This is a lively and warm discussion, which we hope will leave you inspired to explore different types of event...

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35:56

The one about trainers, our latest running escapades...

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2025/06/24

This week Jon and Amie talk all things trainers... the pros and cons of their toolbox of shoes, how to find the right ones, what they've found has worked and why. They discuss the benefits of barefoot shoes, trying new shoes, and tips to save money on your next pair. They also chat about their latest investment...which they hope will be a secret weapon in recovery and heat adaptation. Send us a text

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53:32

Coming to running late in life, hanging around with...

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2025/06/05

In this week’s episode, Jon and Amie talk to friend and fellow running club member, Kevin Sinclair, about coming to running late in life, not having a plan, building habit through repetition and how hanging around with the ‘wrong people’ can result in running marathons. Kevin’s approach to running is refreshingly different and brings out the joy of running. We hope you enjoy! Send us a text

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29:12

Marlborough Downs Challenge 50k Race Review

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2025/05/15

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