Kate chats to Ian Beattie and Adrian Stott, two pillars of the UK running community. Ian is Chairman of UK Athletics and Adrian selector and Team Manager for the Scottish and GB teams. They discuss Adrian taking over Race Directorship of the West Highland Way, which they say is the 2nd oldest ultra after Western States. Going since 1985, this iconic Scottish race has maintained its popularity and family community for 40 years and they talk about the changes they've witnessed in the industry over the years as well as the thorny issue of gender equality on the start line. 

Entries open for the West Highland Way on 1st November: https://westhighlandwayrace.org/

You can watch Chris Sutherland's beautiful film "The Long Trail North" here: https://youtu.be/R15erI6CZpE?si=QegRgAj8UIytQfML

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