The Pyllon Ultra Pod

A Run Through Darkness: The Story Behind the Film


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In this special episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, I sit down with Pyllon coach John Connolly and long-time creative collaborator (and pal) Gavin Bussey, just ahead of the release of A Run Through Darkness — the film documenting my 3,000km run across New Zealand.

We talk about the discomfort of putting something so personal out into the world, the role of Alice’s energy in keeping the whole thing moving, and the quiet moments of vulnerability that came not just during the run, but in shaping the story afterward.

There’s plenty of west coast banter, swearing, some honesty about fear, doubt and storytelling — and the formal proposal of a new XP ritual involving frostbitten toes and Yukon tradition that you probably just have to hear to believe.

This one’s real. It’s not polished. And I’m proud of that.

🎥 A Run Through Darkness is now live on The Running Channel.

👉 Read more reflections here: Ultra Life

👉 Watch the film here: The Run Show

 

Links & Mentions:

  • 🎥 Film: A Run Through DarknessWatch it on The Running Channel

  • 🌍 More episodes & coaching: pyllonultra.com

  • 📸 Instagram: @pyllonultra // @pyllon

  • 📝 Substack: The Ultra Life

     

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