Ep21: The Biggest Weekend in Running? London, Manchester, Three Peaks, Fellsman & More

One weekend. Every race. All the drama.

Gary and Ben break down a stacked weekend in UK and international running, covering everything from world records in London to a historic win at the Fellsman — plus spicy takes on DNFs, influencer pressure, gear trends, and even robot marathons.

London Marathon 2025

• 58,000 runners and unseasonably hot conditions
• Peres Jepchirchir sets the women-only world record (2:16:16)
• Mohamed Mohamed finishes as top British man
• Alex Yee runs 2:09 on debut while still training for triathlon
• Eilish McColgan sets a new Scottish record as first British woman
• DNF rants, pacing mistakes, Instagram tears, and the rise of the “oxygen mask selfie”

Manchester Marathon

• Strong runs from Duncan, Mitch, and more
• Thoughts on race execution, disappointment, and recovery when things go wrong

Fellsman Ultra

• Anna Llwellyn becomes the first female overall winner in the race’s 61-year history
• What it means for women’s trail running and why these events need support to survive
• Commentary on the Fellsman’s history and future

Yorkshire Three Peaks Fell Race

• Alistair Brownlee toes the line, but it’s Ben Rothery who takes the win
• Nicola Jackson and Sharon Taylor dominate the women’s race
• Reflections on course changes, tactical racing, and fell legends like Karl Gray, Ricky Lightfoot, and Rob Jebb
• Is the Three Peaks still one of the UK’s great races?

Other UK Races

• Burnsall and Wharfedale trail events
• Dales Trails and grassroots fell support

Madeira Island Ultra Trail (MIUT)

• Katie Schide takes on her partner Germain Grangier and nearly beats the men
• Could she challenge Courtney Dauwalter at UTMB this year?

Ultra-Trail Mount Fuji (UTMF)

• How live coverage and race prestige are shifting global trail running focus
• Wishlist races and dream destinations

Other Talking Points

• Branded campaigns and athlete pressure (including Sportsshoes stories)
• £900 Nike x Hyperice recovery boots
• Robot marathoners in China (yes, really)
• Everyone’s racing in hydration vests now — even at 5Ks
• And of course: Gary and Ben’s usual chaos, coaching insight, and unfiltered takes

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