
Episode 254 - Amy McCulloch - RUNNER 13
Amy is a world-renowned author who in 2022 toed the line of the iconic Marathon des Sables. The race planted seeds for a story, one of ultra-running and mystery. In June 2025, 'RUNNER 13' was released...
17 Sep 202555min

Episode 253 - Lydia Oldham
From Lockdown Laps to FKT's Lydia started running during lockdown whist living in the UK. From very slow 2km runs, Lydia soon progressed to creating her own approach to running and ultra. She did road...
22 Aug 20251h 6min

Episode 252 - Abelone Lyng DNT Massiv Trail (FKT) 'Funnest Known Time'
You may assume it's all about speed and pressure. Not this time. Norwegian runner, Abelone Lyng, put her own spin on the legend that is the DNT MASSIV TRAIL: 364 km, and just under 13,000 m vertical g...
14 Aug 20251h 56min

Episode 251 - Elisabet Barnes and MDS The Legendary 2025
Elisabet Barnes is a 5x participant at MDS The Legendary and a 2x champion. In 2025, Elisabet returned to the Legendary with different goals, different perspectives and to experience the race without ...
16 Maj 20251h 40min

Episode 250 - Cyril Gauthier MDS
Episode 250 of Talk Ultra is a discussion with Cyril Gauthier abou the MDS brand in 2025. We discuss many things: Handi, Trek, Namibia, the weather, planning, strategy and the future of MDS. Important...
4 Mars 202555min

Episode 249 - Kilian Jornet ALPINE CONNECTIONS Special
Kilian Jornet recently connected 82 4000m peaks in the Alps in an amazing 19-days. He covered a total of 1207km's and climbed a total of 75,334m+ On episode 249 of Talk Ultra, we discuss this amazing ...
10 Sep 202437min

Episode 248 - Liz Ward, MDS Cappadocia
The first edition of MDS Cappadocia took place in June 2024. A unique race in a unique landscape. We speak with 71-year old Liz Ward who achieved her first MDS bling after multiple attempts.
9 Aug 202439min



















