British Ultra Running Podcast

Dan and James catch up in their usual haphazard fashion. Dan shares his plan for a ‘Grander Round’ project later this year.

Dan talks James through his experience setting a new record on the South West Coast Path finishing just last week.

In this episode James Elson chats to Tim Landy, one of two British runners to attempt the Barkley Marathons in 2025. They cover his Barkley Fall Classic win guaranteeing his entry into the 2025 real deal. His preparation for the race and of course the experience itself. Tim made it further than any other ‘virgin’, … Continue reading "Episode 52: Tim Landy – Barkley Marathons 2025"

Dan and James are joined by Ferg and Jane, the Founders and co-RDs at Mudcrew, perhaps best known for the Arc of Attrition – recently of course bought out by UTMB. The four discuss the history of Mudcrew, the purchase of the Arc by UTMB, how it happened and why they chose that path for … Continue reading "Episode 51: Race Director Conversations: Arc of Attrition / Mudcrew"

James Elson chats to UK born, US based Ultrarunner Ian Sharman ahead of his upcoming visit to race in the UK for the first time since 2009 – at this years Centurion Running South Downs Way 100. Ian is a four time winner of the Leadville Trail 100, ten time Western States 100 finisher with … Continue reading "Episode 50: In conversation with Ian Sharman: SDW100 and the trail 100 scene."