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Chris started running ultras at 50 years old, 14 years ago. He’s run UTMB and since 2023 he’s done the full Spine, Challenger North and Challenger South. We talk about his background in mountaineering and his approach to running and training as he prepares to run a Bob Graham Round. As an older runner, it’s very inspiring to listen his positivity and plans going forward.
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Robin and I chat to Ben Finch and Nic Crossley of Wee Run Events, who have recently announced their new female-only ultra, the first of its kind in Scotland. They discuss their reasons for doing so, and in doing so we delve into the world of feminism and statistics.
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Robin and Kate chat to Joe, who ran the Anglo Celtic Plate which incorporated the 100K British National Champs, the 100K Irish National Champs, the 100K Scottish National Champs(+ The Don Ritchie Cup),the Northern Ireland & Ulster 100K Champs. Joe ran for England, but sadly had to pull out. We discuss the differences between road and trail 100k races and what’s next for Joe’s ambitions to run for Great Britain.
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Sara Storey was the only woman to complete the World Record attempt at the Worlds Highest Marathon, recently held in Chile, and one of only 5 people out of the 10 who attempted it. Nigel Vardy, aka Mr Frostbite, was one of the support crew. Kate chats to them about what running at nearly 7,000 metres elevation is like, and how they both managed the event from their perspective.
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We are very grateful to be supported by Swiss Canyon Trail. This exciting and historical event has a distance for everyone and prides itself on being accessible to all. Learn more about this stunning event in the Swiss Jura here.
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Kate chats to Charlie Sproson, the director behind Lake District Sky Trails and Mountain Run. They chat about Skyrunning and how it started and has developed over the years, and Charlie’s own races and his thoughts on how trail and mountain running has grown. They also touch on the news of Ourea Events going bust and the impact it has had on the industry in the UK.
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We are very grateful to be supported by Swiss Canyon Trail. This exciting and historical event has a distance for everyone and prides itself on being accessible to all. Learn more about this stunning event in the Swiss Jura here.
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For more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and training plans from the world of ultra and trail running, head over RunUltra. Sign up for free and join one of the largest ultra-running communities PLUS you’ll get discounts on loads of products and services from our lovely partners.
If you have any questions, feedback, or a story to share, I’d love to hear from you; please send a message to [email protected].


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