Sophie Power - SheRACES
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ On 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 t...
15 Mars 20241h 7min
Scott Jenkins - First Brit to complete the Triple Crown of 200's
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In 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, executio...
27 Feb 20241h 11min
Julian Ayres - Resilience Through Ultramarathon
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In 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 ult...
22 Feb 20241h 19min
Allie Bailey - There Is No Wall
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In 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 re...
14 Feb 20241h 11min
The Spine Race 2024 - Nicky Spinks
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ On 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 th...
6 Feb 202453min
The Spine Race debrief interview with RunUltra
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ I 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 @ultrarunning_sam @hometrails_ http://www.youtube.com/@ultrarunningsam
31 Jan 20241h 24min
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race Interviews - Hannah Rickman
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Welcome 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 @ultrarunning_sam @hometrails...
11 Jan 202429min
SPINE RACE 2024 Pre-race interviews - Damian Hall
Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In 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 @ul...
9 Jan 202434min
