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The Inspirational Runner Podcast Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things
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Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
In 2011 he stood on a landmine in Afghanistan which left considerable damage to his left leg, after numerous operations and a long rehabilitation program Luke managed an amazing comeback and started to challenge his limits by entering the hardest marathons in the World.
He took 2nd place in both the North Pole and Antarctica Marathons, and 1st place in the even more challenging Volcano marathon. He didn’t only succeed at marathon distance as he took gold in the 1500m in both the 2012 & 2014 Invictus games which contributed to his team being awarded the Helen Rollason award during the 2014 Sports Personality awards night which is presented for the outstanding achievement in the face of adversity.
If that wasn’t enough Luke went on to compete in the world marathon challenge of completing 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days, clocking and average pace of 3:09:32 which was the fastest time recorded for this event from someone in Britain.
This is a really gripping and inspirational story of never giving up, staying positive, and trusting in the process, its episodes like this that make the podcasts worthwhile truly outstanding....
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Superb episode with ultra endurance athlete Dave Proctor, race director of Canada’s Out Run Rare Backyard event, he finished 3rd at Big’s last year, he holds the Canadian 24-hour road-running record of 257.093 kilometres, set on a looped road course in Turin, Italy, in 2015.
He also holds the 72-hour record (500 kilometres), the 12-hour treadmill record (153.8 kilometre) and the fastest 100-mile treadmill record (12:32:26).
He has quite a few 100 miler wins under his belt, including running 170km to the start of a 100 miler the day before the race then managed to take the win the next day.
He attempted to run the 7200km across Canada in 66 days to bring awareness to rare diseases to help support his son, due to injury he managed half way before he had to pull the plug but he has set up to make another attempt in May this year.
Another superb episode, I’ve upgraded the sound again so hopefully you see an improvement and for those taking on the Castleward Backyard this weekend I hope you take something from this episode.
Absolutely loved chatting to Dave, you can learn a lot from his mindfulness approach to both his running and life in general, we wish him all the luck this year with his transcontinental run across Canada, over 7000km in 66 days sounds crazy until its done.....
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Mountain Runner, Triathlete, Adventure Racer and Cyclist, winner of this years infamous Art O’Neill challenge which is a 55km race across country which follows Art O'Neill's historic escape from the Dublin Castle through the Dublin Mountains where Art met his Fate.
Shaun was the inaugural winner of the seven Sisters skyline challenge in 2018 so we delve into the event as I know quite a few listeners have already signed up for the race this Aug, he’s also competed in OCC, CCC & TDS and is being drawn back this year again for the 108mile UTMB challenge.
I’d just like to announce a competition that we are running for our 100th episode which has one of if not my most favourite Ultra Runner of all time Courtney Dauwalter, the episode is being released on the 29th Feb, it is sponsored by Excel Sports, and the winner will receive a free race entry into this years Seven Sisters event in either the 27km challenge event or the 50km skyline event both being held on the 15th Aug, I took part last year and can’t recommend this race enough, I believe that there are around 14 countries already being represented so its going to be an awesome event not to be missed.
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Something super human with Dubliner Ger who decided to enter Deca Ironman UK and won it!!
That's 10 long distance Triathlon events (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) every day for 10 days.
He followed that up with 52 Ironman events (long distance triathlon distances) in 52 weeks, which included 5 Ironmans in 5 days, and also triple Ironmans 7.2 mile swim, 336 mile bike followed by a 78.6 mile run.
He failed his way to success, an absolute gent, who fuels his events on a pure plant based diet, this is an ultra endurance podcast that lasts two hours and you'll see why, so make sure you tune in next Friday to catch this epic episode.
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Another epic podcast with this years winner of the Montane Spine race John Kelly, most know him as the last person to complete the infamous barkley marathon which has only had 15 finishers in the last 30 years, he’s a sub 9hr Ironman, he’s ran a 2.35 marathon on the streets of Newyork, and in this episode we break down both his spine adventure and the Grand Round where John attempts to complete Paddy Buckley, cycle the 175 miles to the Bob Graham and then continue to cycle the 235 miles to the Charlie Ramsey which is a mind bending concept.
A Brutal Beautiful adventure wow what an event and what a race this year John is an outstanding athlete and if he manages to complete the Grand Rounds he will go down in history as one of the fittest men on the planet, some super episodes on the podcast so if your tuning in for the first time why not check out a few of our latest episodes, Lazarus Lake, Damian Hall, Nicky Spinks, Maggie Guterl, Eoin Keith to name a few and watch out for our 100th episode special with my favourite ultra runner of all time Courtney Dauwalter.
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Nicky holds numerous records, the most impressive to me has to be the triple double rounds of the Ramsey, Paddy Buckley and Bob Graham, for anyone who has completed any of these single rounds you will appreciate how testing this challenge was, a survivor of cancer, she’s an ambassador for Innov8 and last year she had the opportunity to take part in the infamous Barkley Marathon.
A very special lady, here's a few of her achievements
2001 First Fell Run
2011 Gran Raid Pyrenees 1st lady
2011 Fellman 97km 1st lady (4 years in a row)
2011, she set a new women's record of 64 for the number of Lakeland peaks climbed in 24 hours
2012 Bob Graham Round 18hrs 12min (record at the time)
2013 Paddy Buckley Round 19hr 02min (record at the time)
2014 Charlie Ramsey Round 19hr 39min (record at the time)
2014 100km 10 peaks extreme 1st lady
2016 UTMB 12th Place
2016 Bob Graham Double (record)
2017 Charlie Ramsey Double (record)
2017 Lakeland Challenge in 11:02, a new women's record
2018 170km Ultra Tour Monta Rose 1st lady
2019 Paddy Buckley Double (Record)
2019 Barkley Marathon
Diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2005 she is just one awesome ultra endurance fell runner!!
Saturday Jan 04, 2020
Saturday Jan 04, 2020
With numerous people waiting to hear have they been lucky enough to get into Chamonix this year, we have a special guest on the podcast Damian Hall who started running in 2011 with a 1:40 half marathon, that turned into an obsession which resulted in him coming 5th in UTMB in 2018, podiumed the Spine Race and The Dragon's Back, completing FKT across some of Britain's most testing trails including the infamous Paddy Buckley and now graces a 2:38 marathon.
A Journalist who has turned into one of Britain's most respected Ultra Coaches, it was a real joy chatting with Damien who shows you what can be done when you with the right level of determination and focus.
Good luck to everyone with the UTMB draw no matter what your race, hopefully you get pulled and we’ll be hearing you on the podcast before the end of the year.
Cape Wrath Video Link
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/capewrathfkt/378563601?fbclid=IwAR0JHiPFGg5D_W_YdMt0fjmB8icyOclStiDbkALxvMnU5YZSGdfA2cnjZPM
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Something different this week Irish Athletics Endurance athlete of the year, race walker Brendan Boyce talks about his recent success in coming 6th in the world athletic championships in the 50km event.
He is the current Irish National champion and with pbs of 1:24:28 (6:48 min/mile pace walking!!!) and 3:48:55 over his main event 50km distance you can see why.
Brendan has already competed in the London 2012 & Rio 2016 Olympics and with Tokyo closing in he is coming into the form of his life.
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Just to close the loop on the Big Dog’s Backyard we have Will Hayward on the podcast this week, he gained entry through winning Boar’s backyard Ultra with a respectable 25 loops just scraping past the 100 mile mark.
His main aim going into the backyard wasn’t to contest winning but to find out how far he could challenge his own limits, well he done just that and more he looked like he was at deaths door half way through the race and miraculously through a deep strength of resilience and determination he kept showing up at the starting line ready to battle against his own inner voices.
It wasn’t long until 66+ became four, and Katie Wright dropped followed by the race favourite Dave Proctor, this left Will as the last man standing and the remaining challenger against Maggie Guterl who went on to claim over all victory.
This is a superb competition which really brings out the best in people, if you haven’t already check out podcast #86 from race director Lazarus Lake and podcast #87 Maggie Guterl winner of this year’s Big Dog’s Back Yard Ultra, these three podcasts make for an epic sequence to be enjoyed, and if you listen carefully there are some great tips for those preparing to step up to the starting line of a back yard ultra.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
As the UTMB registration opens today the 17th Dec I thought I’d release a UTMB special with our very own Eoin Keith who has after 3 DNFs in a row in Chamonix set a goal of hitting a podium in his age group in each of the UTMB races this year and he does exactly that and more by winning the UTMB OMAN race outright, he also came second in a very publicised Spine Race this year due to Jasmin Paris breaking Eoin’s course record over the cruel 268 mile winter course.
I’m worryingly starting to feel drawn to the race after Eoin’s kit break down in this week’s episode.
@ The Spine Race 2nd to Jasmin Paris (1stMale)
- Break down of kit to taking on the challenge
@THE PROJECT
- UTMB Ushuaia (Age Group 2nd)
- UTMB Chamonix (Age Group 3rd)
- UTMB OMAN (1st Overall)
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