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80:08

Nic Crossley and Ben Finch

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2026/04/10

Robin and I chat to Ben Finch and Nic Crossley of Wee Run Events, who have recently announced their new female-only ultra, the first of its kind in Scotland. They discuss their reasons for doing so, and in doing so we delve into the world of feminism and statistics.Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show.Listen on Spotify | Apple | YoutubeFor more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and

69:39

Joe Turner

RunUltra ·

2026/04/03

Robin and Kate chat to Joe, who ran the Anglo Celtic Plate which incorporated the 100K British National Champs, the 100K Irish National Champs, the 100K Scottish National Champs(+ The Don Ritchie Cup),the Northern Ireland & Ulster 100K Champs. Joe ran for England, but sadly had to pull out. We discuss the differences between road and trail 100k races and what’s next for Joe’s ambitions to run for Great Britain.Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a

59:31

Sara Storey and Nigel Vardy

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2026/03/27

Sara Storey was the only woman to complete the World Record attempt at the Worlds Highest Marathon, recently held in Chile, and one of only 5 people out of the 10 who attempted it. Nigel Vardy, aka Mr Frostbite, was one of the support crew. Kate chats to them about what running at nearly 7,000 metres elevation is like, and how they both managed the event from their perspective.Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really

60:50

Charlie Sproson

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2026/03/20

Kate chats to Charlie Sproson, the director behind Lake District Sky Trails and Mountain Run. They chat about Skyrunning and how it started and has developed over the years, and Charlie’s own races and his thoughts on how trail and mountain running has grown. They also touch on the news of Ourea Events going bust and the impact it has had on the industry in the UK.Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other

69:22

Imo Boddy

RunUltra ·

2026/03/13

Robin and Kate chat to Imo Boddy, a record breaking runner from Cumbria and currently based in London. They discuss the pressures of being a full time runner, social media and the up-coming The Speed Project, which Imo is taking on as a solo runner. Robin and Kate also have a quick chat about the latest controversy from UTMB.Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show.We are very grateful

70:07

Kirstie Law and Luke Latimer

RunUltra ·

2026/03/06

Kate chats to Kirstie and Luke about their race in the Arctic last month. They talk about the cold and how dangerous it can be, what it’s like to ski and hike pulling a pulk and how they joined up to finish the race together. Competing in such an extreme environment, they discussed their mindsets on the event and the fact that despite putting aside all thoughts of competitiveness, they managed to podium. Apologies for Luke’s audio at the start, but he does manage to improve it later on.Photo

74:35

Damian Hall

RunUltra ·

2026/02/27

Robin and Kate have a chat with Damian Hall after the Barkley Marathons 2026; a year that caught everyone by surprise when it was held a month earlier than usual. We talk to Damian about how he’s progressed and learned over the years he’s attended the event and whether he thinks in it’s current form it’s achievable.We also talk about Damian’s new book, Run Forever, available today to pre-order from Vertebrate Publishing and his forthcoming tour around Britain. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed

90:13

Debbie Martin-Consani and Siobhan Brennan

RunUltra ·

2026/02/20

In this episode, I’m joined by Debbie Martin-Consani and Siobhan Brennan and together we delve into a subject that goes far beyond ultra racing; the menopause.We talk openly about the causes, the symptoms, the impact on training and recovery and we tackle the practical realities: HRT, supplements, sleep, nutrition and how to navigate performance when your body is changing. It’s an honest, grounded discussion about what it really looks like to keep showing up regardless of age and ability.And we

60:21

Megan Boxall

RunUltra ·

2026/02/13

On the latest episode of the RunUltra Podcast, Robin flies solo and catches up with Megan Boxall, who, as of today’s podcast date of 13th February, is on Day 119 of an extraordinary challenge: 200 marathons in 200 consecutive days. Having started on 21 October 2025 at Sizewell Beach in Suffolk, Megan is running 5,240 miles around the entire coastline of Britain in a clockwise loop, keeping the sea on her left and navigating several ferry crossings along the way. If she stays on schedule to finish

69:04

Darren Evans

RunUltra ·

2026/02/06

In our latest podcast, Clair Heaviside joins me to chat with Darren Evans, co-founder of The Green Runners, founder of Pair-Ups, Race Director and much more. Darren’s infectious energy shines through as he shares how and why he came to care so deeply, not just about protecting the environment, but about approaching life with joy, purpose and positivity. It’s an uplifting conversation about community, action, and choosing to care.Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to

67:34

Sophie Power

RunUltra ·

2026/01/30

Kate is joined by Faye Johnson, who is filling in for Robin while he files everyone’s tax returns during January. They chat to Sophie Power whose book, The Power Within, released yesterday on 29th January, tells the story of how a single photo pivoted her life from elite ultra runner to a force for change for women everywhere. They discuss her early days, the challenges every woman faces when juggling training, life and family, the inequality that women suffer at so many events and the subsequent

74:38

Richard Weremiuk

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2026/01/23

Kate is joined by guest host Faye Johnson for tonight’s podcast with Richard Weremiuk. Richard is the Race Director of Beyond Marathon, an event company offering unique races and challenges in the UK. We talk to him about how he started and the unusual format many of his races take; most recently Escape from Meriden. This race has become hugely popular, including by us dot watchers following runners run in every direction from the traditional centre of the UK; it’s like watching a spider web

69:18

Eric Keeler

RunUltra ·

2026/01/16

Robin and I chat to Eric from Rasselbock Running. We discover where the name Rasselbock comes from and learn about his event format, which is focused on his runners and the community he has built up. Most of Rasselbock events are timed, which makes them inclusive to everyone, whether they want to complete one loop or race against the clock to see how many loops they can get in the time. We discuss the community that he has built around this and the concept certainly seems to work, as he now puts on

35:30

Sarah Porter

RunUltra ·

2026/01/11

When I heard that Sarah Porter had been pulled out of the Spine Challenger South for safety reasons I was intrigued. When I learned it was because she received death threats for running in aid of women in Afghanistan, I knew I wanted to talk to her; if she couldn’t run for those women, at least we could share her story and the story of those girls.Here’s some text from Sarah’s GoFundMe; please do help if you. The terrorists may have forced Sarah to stop running, but don’t let them stop her getting

75:05

Phil Hayday-Brown

RunUltra ·

2026/01/09

Phil Hayday-BrownBefore Christmas we caught up with Phil Hayday-Brown, who kindly took time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about all things Spine related.We chat about Phil’s background in arctic expeditions and how The Spine started back in 2012. How it’s developed over the years and the new races introduced along the way. He also gives us an exclusive on a major new change for 2027.🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick

65:40

Trail and Ultra Running Awards

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2025/12/27

As the 2025 trail, fell and ultra-running season comes to a close, our thoughts turn to the epic events of the year.From Lucy Gossage and Kim Collison’s wins at the Spine race back in January, Sarah Perry’s continued dominance at the Backyard events, to Arthur Hill setting a new record on the Winter Bob Graham Round....Dan Lawson setting a new SWCP FKT, Tom Evans winning UTMB and Hugh Tibbs breaking the 100 mile trail record……Yet again, the year has been an exceptional one for British trail, fell

83:58

Sarah Rowell

RunUltra ·

2025/12/05

We chat to Sarah Rowell, who was recently elected President of the World Mountain Running Association (I incorrectly said Mountain and Trail Running Association at the start, so apologies for my error).Sarah talks about her early marathon running career, breaking records and participating in the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 - incredibly the first Olympics women were allowed to participate in the marathon distance. We then go on to talk about the politics of global trail running and the future of the

70:57

Jared Beasley

RunUltra ·

2025/11/28

We have a fascinating conversation with Jared Beasley, author of The Endurance Artist, the book about Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake. Jared has followed Laz for several years now and supported him on his Trans-America crossing a couple of years ago. He has gained a unique insight into the brain behind The Barkley Marathons and the Backyard Ultra format and having started this book, I can confirm it is a must read for anyone with an interest in Laz Lake and his races.We are also excited to share

55:02

Matt Field

RunUltra ·

2025/11/21

Matt Field is an incredibly accomplished runner, although he’d never shout about it. Within a few short years of running, Matt has come first at two 24 hour races, second at Manchester to Liverpool, first at Chester Ultra 50 and second at the highly competitive Thames Path 100. Not only that but he is our British record holder for the 24 hour fixed time format, where he’s ran an astonishing 281.3km. That’s an average pace of 5:07/km, for 24 hours, earning him his first ever Great Britain jersey to

66:52

Colin Murphy

RunUltra ·

2025/11/14

Robin and Kate have a great chat with Colin, talking about the 13 Valleys Ultras which took place at the end of September. Colin is clearly passionate about this race and it shows as he talks about gathering feedback, improving where possible and plans for future years. He reveals an exciting change for next year, which will have a great impact on the whole weekend.🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really

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