This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®️.

In episode 20 we talk to ultrarunner, activist and BTR community member, Martin Johnson.

The 38-year-old Londoner recently set the FKT (fastest known time) on the Thames Path National Trail from the Thames Barrier to the source, completing the 184-mile distance in 38 hours, 35 minutes.

We talk about how Martin got into running and, ultimately, ultrarunning, diversity in the sport and we take a deep dive into his FKT journey and what kept him going through the dark times.

Martin is a Patagonia Europe team member and recently took part in Patagonia’s Running Up For Air challenge to raise funds for 18 European NGOs fighting for clean air. For more information on that head to:

https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/stories/a-clean-run-in-the-city/story-100944.html

https://www.patagonia-rufa.com/

Martin is also sponsored by Altra and is part of the Centurion Running Ultra Team.

Follow Martin on Instagram @insearchofmj