Here for the Long Run

Here for the Long Run

By Jon & AmieSportsRunning
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Here for the Long Run episodes

  • Transgrancanaria (TGC) 82k race review: lessons from our first international ultra ๐ŸŒ

    In this episode, Jon and Amie chat about their recent experience running the North Face TGC 82KM, part of the World Trail Majors Series, a point-to-point race from Teror to Maspalomas, across Gran Canaria. They give a run down of their recovery from the Arc 50, 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:ย  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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    Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development.

    Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques.

    Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy.ย 

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    37 min
  • UTMB Arc of Attrition 50 Race Review: aggressive eating, cut off anxiety and the perks of a pre-race sauna ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿผ

    This week, Jon and Amie chat about their experience running the Arc 50 2025, their first event of the year and part of the UTMB Arc of Attrition event weekend. The race goes point-to-point from The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno to Porthtowan, along the stunning South West Coast Path.ย 

    They give a run down of their training, the most useful bits of kit, the race weekend, route and lessons from the trail.ย 

    For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race, of our kit and the course: 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/

    Send us Fan Mail

    This episode is sponsored by Empowered2.ย 

    Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development.

    Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques.

    Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy.ย 

    Support the show

    39 min

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Amie and Jon chat about their experience of running ultra distance races to empower and encourage other people to access these events. Talking all things training, race weekends, stories from theโ€ฆ