Here for the Long Run

This week Jon and Amie talk all things trainers... the pros and cons of their toolbox of shoes, how to find the right ones, what they've found has worked and why. They discuss the benefits of barefoot shoes, trying new shoes, and tips to save money on your next pair. They also chat about their latest investment...which they hope will be a secret weapon in recovery and heat adaptation.

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In this week’s episode, Jon and Amie talk to friend and fellow running club member, Kevin Sinclair, about coming to running late in life, not having a plan, building habit through repetition and how hanging around with the ‘wrong people’ can result in running marathons. 

Kevin’s approach to running is refreshingly different and brings out the joy of running. We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of Here for the Long Run, Jon and Amie dive into the 2025 Marlborough Downs Challenge, a scenic 50K trail race through the heart of Wiltshire. Jon shares why this race has become a recurring fixture on his calendar—from its rolling hills and stunning views to the charm of a self-navigated course. We recap Jon’s race day experience, including the highs, the hiccups ...and the jaffa cakes! 

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In this week's episode Amie and Jon welcome back Kevin to discuss his reflections on the 2025 London Marathon. Jon and Amie talk to Kevin about his highs and lows, lessons learned and what he is planning to do next. 

Always a great conversationalist, Kevin captures the energy of London and talks about how he overcame the heat this year. And most importantly, we did not talk about his time once...just whether he had a good time! 🏅

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In this week's episode of Here For the Long Run, Jon and Amie chat through their experience running 'The Lap' in May 2024 - a full clockwise circumnavigation of Lake Windermere. 

The race is 75k and has ~3000m of elevation, as well as some of the most stunning scenery the Southern Lake District has to offer (and some of the best snacks to boot!). 

They discuss the race weekend, kit, the route, as well as their highlights and learnings. 

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In this episode, Jon and Amie re-live Jon's second 100 mile race: Centurion's Autumn 100 2024. 

Jon and Amie discuss the ins and outs of his race day and reflect on what turned out to be a challenging day on the trails for Jon. We draw comparisons with Amie's experience of the South Downs Way 100, and the pros and cons of these different races. 

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

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

Amie runs through her training, the race in full and top tips for runners tackling this event or preparing for their first 100. Jon also gives an insight into crewing and pacing the race.

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This week Jon & Amie's friend Kevin joins us to talk about his preparation for the London Marathon in a few weeks time: the training, planning and mental preparation for the race. 

We also break down Kevin's standard week and the approach he used for the marathon training plan, which Jon has used before with a number of other runners.

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

This warm conversation, shows how building your capability for distance gently over time, with low stakes self-made adventures on the trail, can lead to achieving fantastic things.

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This week, Jon explores the challenges of running ultra marathons with Type 1 Diabetes, and what it can teach us all about nutrition and avoiding the dreaded 'bonk'. We chat through Jon's experience of his last three races: the Autumn 100, Arc 50 and Transgrancanaria 82k. 

Jon draws out some detailed data and insights from his blood glucose levels, using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), and what it might mean for fueling - useful for diabetics and non-diabetics alike. Amie also shares her thoughts on nutrition strategies and the pros and cons of different options. 

This informative discussion gives a window into the challenges diabetics face, and what can be achieved with more than a little grit. 

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This week, Jon and Amie dive into the joy of self-made adventures, re-living their weekend circumnavigating the Isle of Wight, covering 60 miles in two days in September 2023. From gear essentials to route highlights and key lessons learned, they break down the adventure with energy 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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