In this episode Jon and Amie talk about Jon's second 100, the Centurion Autumn 100 2024. 

Jon and Amie talk about the race, highs and lows and lessons learned and reflect on what turned out to be a challenging race for Jon. We draw comparisons vs Amie's 2024 South Downs Way and the pros and cons of the different races. 

A honest, and sometimes raw reflection of the challenges of 100 miles and how to move through and problem solve along the way. 

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In this week's episode of Amie covers her first 100 miler, The South Downs Way 100 part, of the Centurion race series and part of the World Trail Majors with a cool 13,000ft of elevation. 

Amie talks about her training and the race in full and lessons learned and top tips for runners tackling this event in the future. Jon also covers crewing and pacing tips for the race which he supported Amie on. 

Join Jon and Amie for a relaxed and chatty walk through the prep and race weekend.

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This week Jon & Amie's friend Kevin joins Jon to talk about his preparation for the London Marathon in a few weeks and the training, planning and mental preparation for the race. We also break down Kevin's standard week and the approach used for the marathon plan which Jon has used before with a number of other runners.

Kevin's ultra journey started with a 50k for 50 years (birthday) run last summer and is part of the journey to 50 miles this September in the Chiltern Wonderland Centurion race. The marathon is a step on that journey acting as his qualifying race for Chiltern Wonderland. 

This is a lovely warm discussion showing how building your capability for distance gently over time and low stakes self-made adventures on the trail can lead to achieving fantastic things. I hope you enjoy it! Kevin is a true conversationalist and it was a pleasure to welcome him as our first guest.

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Jon and Amie explore the challenges of running ultra marathons with Type 1 Diabetes and what it can teach us all on nutrition and avoiding the dreaded 'bonk'. We explore this over Jon's last three races, the Autumn 100, Arc50 and TGC Advanced 82k. 

We draw out what the more detailed data and insights Jon has into his blood glucose levels, using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and what it means for fueling which can be used by non-diabetics with Amie also sharing her views on nutrition strategies and the pros and cons of different options. 

This is a really informative discussion for diabetics and non-diabetics alike and gives a great window into the challenges diabetics face and what can be achieved.  

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Jon and Amie dive into the thrill of self-made adventures, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between! They re-live their epic weekend challenge—circumnavigating the Isle of Wight, covering 60 miles in just two days in September 2023. From gear essentials to route highlights and the key lessons learned, they break down the adventure with energy, insight, and some laughs along the way. 

Kit and nutrition referenced in this episode:

For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race and the route: https://youtu.be/GV00fLDybY0 

Ultimate direction 11L running vest: https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/ultimate-direction-womens-ultra-vesta-60-trail-running-backpack

Ultimate direction 20L fastpacking vest: https://ultimatedirection.com/fastpack-20/

Inov-8 Stormshell V2 Waterproof Jacket: https://www.tiso.com/apwpl8ti1388/inov-8-w-stormshell-fz-womens-blue/

Gore Infinium Jacket : https://www.gore-tex.com/en_uk/outerwear/r5-gore-tex-infinium-insulated-jacket

Salomon Waterproof Jacket: https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/sal6357/salomon-bonatti-trail-waterproof-running-jacket

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Jon and Amie chat about their recent experience running the 2025 North Face TGC 82KM, part of the World Trail Majors, a point-to-point race from Teror to Maspalomas, across Gran Canaria. They give a run down of their recovery from the ARC50, training, useful bits of kit, the race weekend, course and lessons learned. Kit and nutrition referenced in this episode:

For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race and the route:  https://youtu.be/t_X-A5PPbdA

Petzl IKO Headtorch: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Sport/Headlamps/IKO-CORE

Ultimate direction 11L running vest: https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/ultimate-direction-womens-ultra-vesta-60-trail-running-backpack

Ultimate direction 20L fastpacking vest: https://ultimatedirection.com/fastpack-20/

Salomon pole quiver: https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/product/custom-quiver-lc12576.html#color=81829&size=29055

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Jon and Amie chat about their recent experience running the Arc 50 2025, part of the UTMB Arc of Attrition event weekend, a point-to-point race from The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno to Porthtowan, along the South West Coast Path. 

They give a run down of their training, most useful bits of kit, the race weekend, course and lessons learned. 

For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race, of our kit and the route: https://youtu.be/ikLRvPxQroc

Kit and nutrition referenced in this episode:

Inov-8 Stormshell V2 Waterproof Jacket: https://www.tiso.com/apwpl8ti1388/inov-8-w-stormshell-fz-womens-blue/

Gore Infinium Jacket : https://www.gore-tex.com/en_uk/outerwear/r5-gore-tex-infinium-insulated-jacket

Salomon Waterproof Jacket: https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/sal6357/salomon-bonatti-trail-waterproof-running-jacket

Inov-8 MudTalon: https://www.inov8.com/mudtalon/mudtalon

Petzl IKO Headtorch: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Sport/Headlamps/IKO-CORE

Veloforte Chews: https://veloforte.com/products/amaro

Chia Charge Bars: https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/collections/everything

Ultimate direction 11L running vest: https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/ultimate-direction-womens-ultra-vesta-60-trail-running-backpack

Ultimate direction 20L fastpacking vest: https://ultimatedirection.com/fastpack-20/

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