Samuel Hill - The Spine Challenger North and How He Got Into Ultras
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In 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.&nbs...
2 Juli 20231h 39min
Anna Harding - AKA Anna The Runner from The Running Channel!
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In 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 ...
20 Maj 202349min
Lauren Gregory - Beyond The Ultimate Highland Ultra Winner!
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ On 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 examp...
4 Maj 20231h 8min
James Nobles - The Northern Traverse and Dragons Back winner
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ On 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 an...
14 Apr 202345min
Kelsey Wiberley - GB ULTRAS Manchester to Liverpool winner!
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ On 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 ma...
12 Apr 20231h 1min
Gavin Dale - Lakes Traverse 100K Winner
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ On 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 ...
6 Apr 202338min
Kris King - Beyond The Ultimate and The Spine Race
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In 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 opport...
1 Apr 202357min
James Gibson - New Winter Triple Round Record
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In 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 month...
17 Mars 202340min
