In this episode Kev gets in the Tennessee vibe as he tackles two Backyard Ultras https://challenge-running.com/suffolk-back-yard-ultra/ https://www.and-overtrailevents.com/faccombe-backyard-ultra Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show some feedback on Appl…

Gain an insight into the background of Centurion coach Dr. Jamie Pugh. We speak about his introduction to ultrarunning 10 years ago, his growing love for the sport in recent years and his academic study into runner's guts and how it has led to him working with some of the world's top distance runners.…

This podcast with Centurion Running coach, Julia Davis, is an insight into the GB&NI international's journey into running, her experiences of REDS, returning to running post pregnancy and how everything has helped shape her coaching philosophy and allows her to run happy on roads and trails.توسط James Elson

Episode 13 in the race review series and this time the spotlight is on Spartathlon. Our RD James Elson takes you through what the 153 mile Greek epic is all about. Also covered in the first part of the pod, a brief recap of the 2024 Tor Des Geants and the Chiltern Wonderland 50.توسط James Elson

Kev takes on the Sri Chinmoy self-transcendent 24 hour track race incorporating the UK 24 hour track Championships. This episode goes around and around and around https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/london-24 Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show some feedback…

Our Head Of Endurance Robbie Britton chats to James Elson about his recent race at the Leadville 100 out in Colorado. His preparation, approach and overall race and trip experience. He shares so many nuggets of wisdom along the way as we have come to expect! Photo c/o Precision Fuel & Hydration.توسط James Elson

The latest in our race review series focuses on the grandest of all of the Alpine Races, the Tor Des Geants. At 330km+ and 25000m+ and with a 150 hour cut off, this race has it all. This years event starts in just a few days time, so we take a spin through the race, what it's all about and why it's one of the very best.…

The latest episode in our race review series and this week it's two for the price of one as James Elson takes you through Grand Raid Pyrenees and UTMB (and associated events). What are they like to run, how difficult are they and what are they all about.توسط James Elson

Aid Station pays a short tribute to Steve Chamberlain. Ultra runner, race volunteer, community contributor, family man, avid listener and lovely guy Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show some feedback on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

James talks to Matt Neale about his latest achievement – a solo unsupported Steve Parr Round of 116 miles and 45,000 feet. Recently finishing his 15th Lakeland 100 and 5th Spine Race, Matt is one of the most experienced Mountain Ultra Trail Runners around and shares his wisdom!توسط James Elson

In this ninth episode in the race review series, James Elson talk all about the upcoming Leadville Trail 100, the second oldest 100 Mile race in the US.توسط James Elson

Welcome to the, rapidly becoming ‘annual’ edition of the British Ultrarunning Podcast where James talks to Dan about his epic 3 Peaks Record setting run. Not for children due to potty mouths.توسط James Elson

Our RD James Elson covers the Lakeland 100 (and 50) in this Race Review episode. After a brief preview of this weekends North Downs Way 100, James talks about what Lakeland is all about and takes you through all the details of this classic British ultra.توسط James Elson

After a short unintended hiatus this Race Review episode looks at Badwater 135 - the iconic road race through Death Valley. James Elson talks about what it's really like to run this classic event.توسط James Elson

James & Allie recap the 2024 South Downs Way 100, a truly incredible race weekend with a record 349 finishers in its first year as a World Trail Major.توسط James Elson

Kev is currently running the Suffolk Backyard Ultra. (Saturday 1st June) The UK’s biggest and most competitive Backyard Ultra. By way of an introduction to this Ultra running niche Kev gives you his ultimate guide in half a yard…you will get what that is by the end. Kev is also asking for a small donation to his favourite charity Freetobekids. All …

This this sixth episode in our Race Review series looks at the Grand Union Canal Race. Following some latest news, James talks about what the GUCR is really like and why as a quintessentially classic British ultramarathon, it should be on everyones bucket list.توسط James Elson

James Elson and Allie Bailey recap the 2024 North Downs Way 50 including the results, stats and the fact that James actually ran the race himself SHOCK HORROR! As always comes with a minor bad language warning.توسط James Elson

Shane Morel recently completed a 106k ultra race around the Isle Of Wight. As it was Shane’s first time over 50k, I thought it would be of benefit to others, looking to step up in ultra distance, to hear Shane’s views on the build up to the event and how it went for him. https://www.ultrachallenge.com/isle-of-wight-challenge/ Aid Station website wh…

TP100 RD James Elson and co-host Allie Bailey discuss the state of the union before recapping this years Thames Path 100.توسط James Elson

This this fifth episode in our Race Review series looks at the Marathon Des Sables. Following some latest news, James talks about what the MdS is really like and tries to remember what was his first big race back in 2006.توسط James Elson

SDW50 RD James Elson and Team Runner Allie Bailey discuss their recent races at the Lakes/ Northern Traverse, the acquisition of the Arc of Attrition by UTMB/ Ironman and the recent results at the South Downs Way 50.توسط James Elson

Episode 4 in the Race Review series and our RD James Elson talks through the ins and outs of the Barkley Marathons after the astonishing events of last week - focusing on what is it really like 'Out There'.توسط James Elson

James and Allie recap the 2024 Centurion season opener - the Hundred Hills 50km, covering off the day and the results. Also features some pre-amble about Allie's book tour, Barkley Marathons and some inconsistent training for upcoming races.توسط James Elson

Episode 3 in the Race Review series with the focus this time on Rocky Raccoon 100, a fast trail 100 miler in Texas which takes place in early Feb. Before that there is a catch up on the latest news and a quick rundown of the results and how the race unfolded at the 2024 Arc of Attrition which featured last time out. Photo c/o Tejas Trails Events.…

Kev gets a behind the scenes interview with Centurion Running owner, Race Director, international Athlete and Ultra guru James Elson. Yes Kev has man-fan syndrome but manages to stay professional throughout. So professional in fact that James does not swear once! https://www.centurionrunning.com/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes …

In this episode Kev, at last, catches up with Sophie Bennett who finished second female at the inaugural Centurion Winter Downs 200. Among many other ultra races Sophie also completed the Dragon’s Back Race in 2022. This is a conversation that has been a long time coming but it’s full of good topical ultra racing stuff! https://www.centurionrunning…

Latest Centurion News including a reflection on the Spine Race, followed by the second in a series of episodes focused on key events throughout the year where James Elson gives a look behind the scenes of key races in the ultra calendar. This time the focus race is the Arc of Attrition and Arc 50. What is it, what does it involve, what's the course…

James chats to 2023 Winter Downs 200 Mens Finisher Luke Carter. Luke won the hearts of all from arrival at registration to each check point where he was often last to leave, right through to his dramatic finish 12 minutes inside the cut off. He was just 10 minutes inside the cut off at the 50 mile point and overcame all obstacles to get it done!…

Latest Centurion News followed by the first in a series of episodes focused on key events throughout the year where James Elson gives a look behind the scenes of key races in the ultra calendar throughout the year. First up the Spine Race. What is it, what does it involve, what's the course really like and what's happend so far in this years event.…

James chats to 2023 Winter Downs 200 Mens Champion Ry Webb. Ry tells us about his build up to the race, inluding his superb fourth place run at Leadville 100 in the summer. As well as taking us through the race itself. It looked plain sailing on paper but there's a lot more to it and Ry explains it all!…

The second episode in our Winter Downs 200 series, this time James Elson speaks to John Fanshawe who finished the race in 95hr15 mins. As an uncrewed runner he talks about the different considerations in approaching the race vs those for a runner with crew. At 77, John is also a world class athlete and discussed how age impacts racing decisions, or…

An interview with Winter Downs 200 2023 Champion Laura Swanton-Rouvelin. First in a series of short conversations with various athletes from the 2023 Winter Downs 200.توسط James Elson

In this bonus episode Kev interviews Matt Harper, fellow Hart Road Runners club mate and finisher of the Centurion Winter Downs 200. If you are considering entering this or any other 200 miler, here is some more invaluable insight. https://www.centurionrunning.com/races/winter-downs-200-2024 https://www.hartroadrunners.co.uk/ Aid Station website wh…

2023 Winter Downs 200 recap pod with James Elson. The genesis of the race and a breakdown of how it all unfolded.توسط James Elson

This episode details the conclusion to Kev’s 3 x 200 mile races in a calendar year. The inaugural Winter Downs 200 by Centurion. Best listened to on the run! https://www.centurionrunning.com/ https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/products/la-sportiva-cyklon-cross-gtx-mens https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/products/dexshell-compression…

In this episode John Kelly and Damian Hall join James to discuss Tor Des Geants, the Barkley Marathons, the 2020-21 Record/ FKT season and the UTMB/ Ironman debacle around WAM, Gary Robbins & Coast Mountain Trails, taking a look at where the sport is headed. Photo by Jack Atkinsonتوسط James Elson

James Elson and Allie Bailey Recap the 2023 Autumn 100 - a race which Allie actually ran in herself for the third time. An initial chat through her direct experiences from pre to post race with all gory details included, moves into a discussion of the overall event and a look ahead. Enjoy! Warning: Contains some bad language (As usual!).…

This episode features an interview with the unstoppable Ken Fancett, on the eve of his incredible feat of finishing his 100th, 100 mile ultra finish at the Autumn 100 in mid October. James and Ken discuss his career, changes in the sport, what has driven and enabled him to get to this point and what comes next. Sound quality is a bit all over the p…

Another phone call between James and Dan where they talk about running (24hr races, 48 hr races, Mountain races, Other stuff)توسط James Elson

James and Allie cover loads in this episode including an NDW100 2023 Recap, WD200 update, a comparison of our 100 milers, the Ridgeway 86 - what is it? Plus James and Allie's own racing and more.توسط James Elson

This episode details Kev’s race around the 220 mile King Alfred’s Way Ultra. This is the second part of his 3 x 200 mile race series in 2023. https://www.cockbainevents.com/ https://www.beyondmarathon.com/ https://www.hartroadrunners.co.uk/ https://www.justgiving.com/page/kevin-munt-1690971880796?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_pag…

In this mini episode Kev owns up to his plans/experiment for running 3 x 200 miles in an ultra running season. Nutter! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ Please feel free to give the show some feedback on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/aid-station/id1549735359…

James and Allie catch up about the inaugural Wendover Woods Weekender, covering all of the races that took place over event weekend as well as chatting about their own running and plans.توسط James Elson

The episode covers the epic Beacon’s Way 100 mile ultra by GBUltras. Held in biblical weather conditions this has a lot of learning experience to share. It features both Kev’s take on the event and experience of completion, as well as the amazing result achieved by Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gatherer. Who is featured in the show. Not far to the next Aid St…

In this episode Kev interviews, on the trail, Lynne Rashleigh and Caroline Dobbin. Two women new to Ultra running about their first time experiences. If you are planning stepping up to Ultra distance this is a must listen. If you are a very experienced ultra runner why not go back and remember your first time! Aid Station website where you can find…

Kev’s not been around since the Northern Traverse so here is a chance to catch up with where he is at. This episode includes a ‘jog interview’ with Hannah Hall and reviews GB Ultras Ultra Wales 50 miler. https://www.gbultras.com/ultra-wales/ https://www.centurionrunning.com/races/thames-path-100-2024 Hannah’s new business - mpower.fleet.uk@gmail.co…

A recap of the 2023 SDW100. Centurion Ultra Team runners Cat Simpson and Edwina Sutton join James and Allie for a look back at the event - all three ladies ran the race and share their stories of the day.توسط James Elson

James and Allie recap the 2023 North Downs Way 50 and tackle the thorny subject of the recent rise of rule breaking by crews and supporters at ultras.توسط James Elson

A recap of the 2023 Thames Path 100 and much more with James Elson and Allie Bailey.توسط James Elson