This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Jason Williamson (@jasonwilliamsonultra on Instagram). Jason is a pilot turned endurance runner and aviation entrepreneur who has podiumed in numerous races, including the Kerry Way Ultra and the Double Mountain Trail Running Festival. He has the fastest known time for running the length of Ireland and is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet: 4,000 kilometres across Australia starting this August.

In this episode, Jason shares his transformation from a 5K runner to tackling ultra-marathons, the motivation behind his demanding races, and his upcoming adventure Down Under. Tune in to hear about Jason's journey, training, the mental and physical demands of ultra-endurance events, and the charities he's supporting through his endeavours. 

00:00 Introduction to Jason Williamson

01:10 Jason's Early Life and Introduction to Running

02:26 Transition to Long-Distance Running

03:56 The Turning Point: Embracing Ultra Running

05:54 First Ultra Marathon Experience

06:49 Balancing Life Between Australia and Ireland

13:12 Training and Coaching Insights

18:56 The Length of Ireland Challenge

35:22 Choosing Between Different Challenges

37:14 The Importance of Crew and Support

48:28 Balancing Family and Extreme Running

51:04 Raising Awareness for Mental Health

55:44 Preparing for the Ultimate Challenge

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