Ultrarunning Sam

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️I talk to Mike and Craig from the Running Show about what they have in store for us at this years show.We talk about what Mike has been up to since we last spoke. We talk about Craigs baptism of fire at the LA Marathon and when he will complete his first ultra!Was great to catch up with the team and hear about all of the stuff they have planned......including a 48HR world record attempt on the treadmill by Sophie Power! (rather her than me!)For ticket...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️Myself and Robin are joined (briefly) by Kate to start the TURA 2024 awards podcast!We dive into the stats and reveal the winners. From best brand, most sustainable race to the big one........Trail runner of the year!Theres lots to unpack from the awards and we will be releasing the additional info from each category to give everyone the full picture of how people voted.We've learned a lot from the experience and we hope that people enjoyed the first ...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to Laura Swanton Rouvelin, who is returning to this years Spine Race.Laura has had mixed success at the Spine over the years, from a DNF due to back pain, to returning only to have the same back issues, but gutting out the rest of the race to finish. She then came back in the summer of 2023 to land on the podium in 2nd place and 7th overall for Britains Most Brutal race.This time she takes on the winter race hoping to bett...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to Tom Hoyle, AKA The Hiking Hairdresser on Instagram, to find out about the man who seems to be everywhere there's some Spine Race action to be had. From training weekends to the race media team, Tom is making a name for himself!We talk about his route into trail running, his career as a professional photographer and his latest project ULTRA IMPOSSIBLE - 'A raw insight into the unique individuals from within the running commun...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to returning guest Emma Stuart, AKA The Running Vet!We talk about her recent win at Centurion Winter Downs 200 and the aftermath of her spectacular performance where she not only led the entire race, but finished with an injury and still took first lady and second overall!We talk about her recovery, what she's been eating and the surprises she's had since finishing, including an unscheduled visit to the dentist this week. We ta...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to Rebecca Devereux about her journey to this years winter Spine Sprint, the first 46 miles of the Pennine Way.Rebecca is a member of the ever growing community and charity, Black Trail Runners. A group seeking to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of people of Black ethnicity in trail running.We talk about her path into ultra trail running, her training and racing leading up to this years race and how she...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode of the podcast I speak to returning guest Gavin Dale.Last week Gavin made a successful attempt to lower the BGR record down to 14 hours 57 minutes and 45 seconds! In this chat we talk about what he's been up to in the last year since we spoke and how this attempt at the record came to fruition.Gavin speaks about the history and traditions that surround the classic Lakes round and how the weather that was predicted didn't materiali...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode of the podcast I speak to US trail and ultra podcasting legend Finn Melanson from the Singletrack podcast.Finn has rapidly build a podcast in the USA that is the 'who's who' of trail and ultra.Singletrack is noted for being on the cutting edge of ultra running news with race previews, commentary and keeping everyone up to date with what's going on right now in our beloved sport.We dive into his humble beginnings as a podcaster, the mis...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode we welcome back returning guest Mel Sykes.@mellywellywoo We last spoke when she won The Spine Challenger South in the summer of 2023, so we had some catching up to do!Mel was on a trajectory for success the last time we spoke, but something got in the way of her lofty plans, chiari malformation! (The medical term) So after brain surgery and recovery, her racing career was in question. But thankfully for Mel she has been able to re...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode of the podcast I speak to Paul Booth, sports nutritionist.Paul has carved out a career working with elite ultramarathon runners at his testing facility at Leeds Beckett university and specialises in high carb fuelling and performance.In this episode we talk about the newest trend to sweep ultramarathon running, ingesting 140-150g of carbohydrates per hour, a vast increase from the previously recommended maximum of 90g per hour.We talk ...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to returning guest Charlotte Fisher.The last time we spoke, Charlotte had just won the @centurionrunning North Downs Way 100.But after a disappointing year of injuries and race cancellations, she decided that she needed to turn the negatives into a positive. She did this by planning and executing a new women's FKT record on the IOW coastal path!She did this in 11 hours and 48 minutes, knocking nearly 2 and a half hours o...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️Sam and Robin round up the recent events in the world of Ultra trail running from around the world!We talk about the recent controversy surrounding UTMB Mallorca, with the last minute cancellation of the 100 mile race and subsequent fallout from not offering refunds or clear communication.We hear from Charlotte Fisher who spent 5 months preparing for this race. She tells us how disappointed she is with the race organisers.We also talk about Matt Choi ...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️On the podcast this week I talk to Cameron Wright, digital communications lead at Beyond The Ultimate and The Spine Race.As an outdoor photographer and videographer, Cameron talks about his experiences covering the Global Race Series for BTU around the world and the obvious challenges that it presents. From sideways rain in Scotland, to sand dunes as big as houses in 45 degree heat, he gets to see it all!In this interview we talk about Camerons route ...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to returning guest Greg Vollet, creator of the GTWS.We talk about the highlights from the 2024 series, that controversial pass at Mammoth Trail Fest and the future of the series in 2025.Greg defends criticism of the series 'flower petal' design for courses that allows maximum spectator access and media coverage. He goes on to talk about the potential for the format being used at the upcoming Olympics in LA. As always its g...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️In this episode I speak to Robin about the recent backyard ultra championships.But firstly we talk about his instagram page "The Running Accountant"where Robin breaks down the past week in ultra running and explains this crazy sport that we love, for newbies and the ultra curious.'Robins Running Roundup!' breaks down races and events and explains how they work to your average Joe. Robin aims to get more people into trail running and this is one of the...