Ultrarunning Sam
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -A British podcast about the global sport of trail and ultra-running!
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Emma Stuart - Trans Gran Canaria and Winning Tor des Géants
April 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBOn 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 Canaria. She now has UTMB on her radar for t...
The Enhanced Games - Christina Smith Explains All!
March 19, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIn 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 coming! This isn’t just an idea thou...
Sophie Power - SheRACES
March 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBOn 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 female runners. The deferral issue was ...
Scott Jenkins - First Brit to complete the Triple Crown of 200's
February 27, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn 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 his favourite hallucination featurin...
Julian Ayres - Resilience Through Ultramarathon
February 22, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIn 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 and how his experiences helped shape h...
Allie Bailey - There Is No Wall
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIn 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 long races all over the world. Her fo...
The Spine Race 2024 - Nicky Spinks
February 06, 2024 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBOn 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’ve wanted to interview since the podc...
The Spine Race debrief interview with RunUltra
January 31, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBI 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
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race Interviews - Hannah Rickman
January 11, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome 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
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race interviews - Damian Hall
January 09, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn 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
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race Interviews - Kim Collison
January 05, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn 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
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race interviews - Elaine Bisson
December 21, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn 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 art as her other passion. To see ...
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race interviews - Race Media Team
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn 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 insights into Jenny’s recent race suc...
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race interviews - James Nobles
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn 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 assembled on the race. James is a su...
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race interviews - Simon Roberts
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn 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 his relaxed approach to racing tactic...
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race interviews - Lindley Chambers
December 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIt’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 the route and overseeing everything kit ...
James Elson - Centurion Running and The World Trail Majors
November 23, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode of the podcast I speak to James Elson. James is well known for his exploits as a long course ultrarunner who’s completed some of the toughest and most prestigious races around the globe. He’s also the race director and head honcho at Centurion Running, who put on some of the best 50-100 mile ultramarathons in the UK. We talk about his own running career competing at The Spine Race, Tour De Geants and Western States. We also dive into the new World Trail Majors series that Ce...
EXCLUSIVE! Interview With UTMB IRONMAN! They Tell Their Side Of The Story
November 17, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this special episode of the podcast I get the exclusive first interview with the IRONMAN UTMB group about the recent events with Gary Robbins WAM races and UTMB’s new Whistler Ultra Trail race. I recently posted on social media that I was worried that we weren’t really hearing directly from them about what happened and their own perspective on what went down. I got the chance to virtually sit down with Paul Huddle - Senior director of global trail running and Keats Mcgonigal - Vice presid...
Did UTMB and IRON MAN go too far in Whistler?
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBOn this episode of the podcast myself and Ben Wells Runs Fells speak to Kate Allen from the RunUltra website. Last week I wrote an article for the website discussing the current controversy surrounding the UTMB/Iron Man situation in Whistler. We have an unbiased conversation about who could be to blame (if anyone even is) and how the trail running community around the world have reacted to the announcement of their new race in British Columbia. We talk about the ethics of the decision to ...
Matt Buck - MDS to Running Adventures and being a nice coach
October 19, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOn this episode of the podcast i speak to Matt Buck - AKA Running Bucky. Matt has been in the sport of ultra running for many years and has turned his love of trail running, into a profitable business. After a moment of inspiration at Marathon De Sables, he decided that running coaches don’t all have to be idiots. He also realised that there are many people out there who want to start trail running, but don’t know how to get started. Running Adventures was born out of that idea. We talk a...
John Kelly - The Barkley Marathons, Tour De Geants and The Spine Race
October 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOn this episode of the podcast I speak to the ultra running legend John Kelly - AKA Random Forest Runner. We talk about his background as a data scientist. How it helps with the planning and execution of running a really really long way. We dive into his running history and how he ended up running The Barkley Marathons as his first official ultra! We also answer the question that everyone asked me to put to him, is he coming back to The Spine Race in 2024? To find out the answer to this a...
Ellis Bland - Lakes In A Day 2023 Winner
October 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBOn this episode of the podcast I speak to Ellis Bland, fresh off his win at Lakes In A Day. This was a deep conversation that took me off guard to begin with. We talked at great lengths about body dysmorphia in men, how we seem to perpetuate the notion that “lighter is faster” and the rise of the hybrid athlete in ultramarathons. We talk about his love of all types of running and his passion for racing in more of a North American style, different to how he’s perceived as a “fell runner” W...
Richard Lazenby - 13 Valleys 100K Winner
October 10, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn this episode of the podcast I speak to Richard Lazenby about his recent win at the 13 Valleys - 7 valleys race. We talk about his background in trail and ultra and how he got to be toeing the line at the inaugural Lake District 100km ultra last weekend. We talk about his approach to training, dealing with niggles in the lead up to this race and how he specifically trained to meet the demands of a tough mountain race. We talk about his creative side and his day job as a tattoo artist. ...
Damian Hall - Sycamore Gap Tree Vandalism, Single Use Shoes, UTMB And TDG
September 29, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this episode of the podcast I speak to Damian Hall. This is Damo’s third time on the podcast and we wasted no time getting into the nitty gritty of a few things that have happened in the last week, in the world of running and ultramarathons. Firstly Damo gives his personal thoughts on the sad news about the famous Sycamore Gap tree being felled overnight by vandals. We then talk about Adidas’s new ‘single use shoe’ and how the Green Runners are obviously most disturbed about it coming ...
Ben Wells answers your questions about fell running!
September 28, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBSomething a bit different for this episode. I speak to friend of the show Ben Wells about all things fell running. Ben is involved with all things fell running in north Wales. We talk about the history of fell running, the events available to everyone and his favourites. I also fire your questions about fell running at him. So thanks to everyone that sent in their questions for Ben and hopefully we managed to suitably answer some of them to the best of our ability. Let me know your though...
David Miller - Trail Running Photography
September 26, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBOn this episode of the podcast I speak to the photographer David Miller. David has become a household name in the trail running media industry, with some now classic shots of the best ultramarathon runners in the world. We talk about his short lived ultra running career before his transformation into one of the most prolific photographers in the sport. We dive into his low-key approach and what really matters when I comes to getting those iconic shots on the worlds biggest stages. This is...
Hugh Chatfield and Robyn Cassidy - The Montane Dragons Back 2023 Winners!
September 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn this episode I speak to both the male and female winners of the 2023 Montane Dragons Back Race! Hugh Chatfield was 1st male in 47:38 and Robyn Cassidy was 1st female and 3rd overall in 54:25! Robyn and Hugh give me the lowdown on what it takes to win the DBR. We talk about the weather, the route and their individual approaches to training, route recce-ing, nutrition and race plan execution. This was a great chat to two great runners and it’s a must listen for anyone wanting to slay the...
Mike Stocks - Team Hour 7 and breaking world records in his 50's!
September 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBOn this episode of the podcast I speak with Mike Stocks from Team Hour 7. Mike is a 24 hour specialist who has broken age category world records amongst other great things. He is the man behind Team Hour 7, which is attempting to bring elite style support to top level ultra athletes. On the podcast we talk about how he got into running in his 30’s, his struggles with chronic pain and how he’s managed to keep coming back for more, despite being written off by doubters! Mike is a great ex...
Tom Joly - Highest Placed Brit At UTMB
September 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBOn this episode I speak to the super talented Tom Joly. Tom was highest placing Brit at this years UTMB in 16th place. We talk about his performance at the biggest ultra-trail race in the world and how he’s set his sights on becoming the best ultra distance runner he can be. We dive into his year in races so far and how he prepares mentally for running at such a high level. Tom runs for Team Hour 7 and they provide him with top level athlete support to get him where he need to be. Tom is ...
Owen Jackson - Youngest Person To Finish The Montane Dragons Back
September 14, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBAt the ripe old age of just 20 years old, Owen has defied the odds to not only finish the Dragons Back, one of the UK’s most infamous multiday events, but to finish it strong in 23rd place. Not only did he do this, but he did it despite only starting to run this year! We talk about his previous races, of which there are only two 50 milers earlier this year and how he prepared by mostly relying on his previous fitness from mountain biking and his 30+ miles a week running. Owen is a great l...
Charlotte Fisher - From Travel Blogger To NDW100 Winner!
August 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBOn this episode of the podcast I speak to Charlotte Fisher. Charlotte has had a whirlwind 6 months. Going from high heels to trail shoes in as many months. After running a 50k guided trail run last year on ZERO training and swearing she would never run again, she thought she would have another crack at running ultras. She got herself a coach and entered the Isle of Wight challenge. 106km around the beautiful island just off the Dorset coast. She won that race, and won it comfortably. ...
Josh Wade - The Eiger Ultratrail
August 03, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBOn todays episode I speak to Lake District runner and NorthFace sponsored athlete, Josh Wade. Josh first caught my attention when I saw him win the 2022 Spine Challenger South. This time I speak to him a week removed from his 3rd place podium position at the Eiger Ultratrail in Switzerland. Josh has built up an impressive CV in ultra-trail running over the past 4 or so years that he’s been competing. He has wins and podium places to his name in all of the major UK ultras including The Spine...
Alan Bateson - Wales Coastal Path and Offa's Dyke FKT
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBOn this episode we speak to Alan Bateson. Alan is an incredibly interesting guy who has had a colourful past in his lead up to becoming not only a great ultra runner, but also a shining example of overcoming childhood abuse to become an ambassador for various charities that help young people and adults to live their lives after the trauma of living through abuse. We talk about his misspent youth in and out of correctional facilities. His drug and alcohol addiction and his mental health i...
Mel Sykes - Summer Spine Challenger South Winner
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn this episode I speak to Mel Sykes about her recent win at the Spine Challenger South. Mel shot to media attention when she inadvertently took 3rd place at GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race, due to cheating. Not her cheating obviously! You may recall the story made the national news when a prominent international ultrarunner decided to take a car journey during the race. The runner then accepted the trophy for 3rd, only to be called out by the tracking company and checkpoint volunt...
Samuel Hill - The Spine Challenger North and How He Got Into Ultras
July 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this episode the tables are turned on our host Samuel, because he is the one being interviewed by the one and only Ben Wells. We talk about Sams recent battle to finish the Spine Challenger North, the 160 mile race on the imfamous Pennine Way. Part of his prep to take on the full winter Spine race this coming January. We also talk about his running history and how he got started in ultras. A must view/listen if you are a fan of the podcast. URS
Anna Harding - AKA Anna The Runner from The Running Channel!
May 20, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode of the podcast we talk to Anna Harding, aka Anna The Runner from the Running Channel. We talk about how she got into road and trail running. Her love of all things ultra and the races she has planned for this year. We also talk about the 2023 UTLAC 250/30 that we both went to review and race in. A beautiful new multi distance trail ultra in the mountains around lake Como Italy. We talk about the pros and cons of poles for climbing mountains of mud and why I’m a bad descend...
Lauren Gregory - Beyond The Ultimate Highland Ultra Winner!
May 04, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBOn todays podcast we speak to Lauren Gregory. Lauren has just won the Beyond The Ultimate Highland Ultra. A multi-day self supported ultra covering some spectacular scenery way up in the Scottish Islands. We speak about her win there, her success at Marathon De Sables and her recent DNF at The Arc Of Attrition in January. We also talk about horrific blisters and the joys of getting older in our beloved sport of ultra-running! Lauren is a great example of working hard despite everything ...
James Nobles - The Northern Traverse and Dragons Back winner
April 14, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn this episode of the podcast we talk to James Nobles James shot to Ultrarunning fame last year by winning the infamous Dragons Back Race. This year he has just won the Northern Traverse. The 180 mile ultramarathon that follows the wainwright coast to coast route. James tells about his journey into running. His self-coaching approach and his preparation for his recent win. We also talk about the effect that being a new dad has on his training and performance. James is genuinely a great...
Kelsey Wiberley - GB ULTRAS Manchester to Liverpool winner!
April 12, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOn this episode of the podcast we talk to Kelsey Wiberley. Kelsey is a US born ultra runner that now lives in the UK. Last weekend she cruised to a win at the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50 Mile ultra, taking first female and 6th overall! We talk about her running history, her strength training and her openness about her almost lifelong struggle with an eating disorder ED. Kelsey is a great example of how you can overcome your demons and make positive changes that result in running...
Gavin Dale - Lakes Traverse 100K Winner
April 06, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode of the podcast we speak to Gavin Dale Fresh from his win at the Lakes Traverse 100k at the past weekend, we speak about his training going into the race, his approach to different races and what he has planned for the future. He’s had a great year so far with his first win of the year at The Arc Of Attrition in January and now the Traverse under his belt. Gavin talks about his time living in New Zealand and settling back into life in the UK with his new home in the Lake Di...
Kris King - Beyond The Ultimate and The Spine Race
April 01, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode of the podcast....... We speak to Kris King, one of the founders of the Beyond The Ultimate race series and now part owner of The Spine Race. We talk about his route into multiday racing and his love for running ultramarathons around the world. Kris tells us about his approach to risk taking, whether that be in his running or in his need to dive feet first into every challenge and opportunity that comes his way. Some of those opportunities have been helping to grow BTU from...
James Gibson - New Winter Triple Round Record
March 17, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode we speak to James Gibson about his new record triple winter round. James completed the Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley and the Charlie Ramsay rounds solo unsupported and all in one season, only weeks apart! We talk about his love of fell running, mountaineering and the great outdoors. He tells us about his upcoming adventures and plans for the future. James is a great guy and I'm sure we will be hearing more about him in the coming months and years as he pushes further and faste...
Greg Vollet - The Golden Trail World Series
March 16, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode we speak to Greg Vollet the mastermind behind the GTWS. We speak about his route into trail running from professional mountain biking and his time developing Salomon's online presence in the global trail running scene. He speaks about the challenges of putting on the greatest traveling trail running spectacle on earth and how its going from strength to strength every year! check it out for yourself below. https://www.goldentrailseries.com/series/gtws.htm URS
Jon Shield - Winner of The Winter Spine Sprint
February 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn this episode of the podcast I speak to Jon Shield. Jon recently caught my attention for winning and breaking the course record for the Winter Spine Sprint. Knocking over 2 hours off the winter time. We talk about his experiences racing around the world and how he now has his sights set on breaking more course records. Starting with the Spine Challenger South this summer and then lining up with the big guns at next years full Winter Spine Race! Jon is a confident ultra-runner that has...
Jack Scott - The Spine Race debrief
February 03, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode of the podcast we speak to Jack Scott. Jack heroically took second place at this years Winter Spine Race. A race that gained a lot of attention for how close the winner and Jack were as they came in to the finish. Jack made a slight nav error that ultimately cost him a 40 minute time penalty and the win. We speak about how he thought the race went, his kit and his laser focus from his approach to race psychology. As always Jack is a great guy to speak to and he really is ...
Damian Hall - Spine Race winner 2023
January 31, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we talk to the legend that is Damian Hall, or Ultra Damo as he's sometimes known. We debrief his recent win at the Montane Winter Spine Race this month. We talk about what went right, what went wrong and his battle with the 'bouncing ball of fun' Jack Scott. You might notice that I recorded this podcast in my van on a lunch break. So if you are watching the video version I'm sometimes out of sync with my picture. The audio quality is fine though. URS
Hannah Rickman - 2nd Place Woman in the Spine Race 2023
January 28, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we speak to Hannah Rickman. Hannah has progressed to become one of the most consistent competitors in the Spine Race. She has risen through the ranks and put on a Steller performance at this years race. We talk about her upbringing and route into running. Her training going into the event and what she has learned over the years she has been part of the Spine Family. We talk about the highs and the lows of Britain's most brutal race, and how she intends to k...
Elaine Bisson - Dragons Back and The Spine Race
January 11, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBOn this episode of the podcast we speak to Elaine Bisson. Elaine is one of the hotly tipped competitors for the podium at this years Spine race. Despite her French name Elaine actually heralds from the North East of England. Fortunately she forgave my assumption that she was from the continent and we had a good chat about her preparations for this years race. We talked about her route into ultra trail running, her upbringing in the North East and how she has made a habit of placing 2nd...
Alison Walker - Race Across Scotland and The Spine Race
January 07, 2023 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of the podcast we talk to Alison Walker. Alison came to the UK from Malaysia to go to university. Rather than shying away from British culture, she threw herself right into it and joined a local London running club. That was the beginning of her love affair with running and the UK. Alison is a very humble person and suffers a great deal with what she describes in her own words as ‘imposter syndrome’ Alison is a week away from her debut at The Spine Race. So we talk about...
Mike Seaman - The National Running Show and 100-mile Ultras
January 07, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode of the podcast we speak to Mike Seaman. Mike is head honcho at Racoon Media and is responsible for the National Running Show happening again in a few weeks at Birmingham NEC. We talk about his career in exhibitions and why it took him 7 years to realise his idea for a running show that every runner would love. We talk about the shows previous guests, his favourite stories from running and how the show is getting bigger and better every year! We talk about his own runni...