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On this episode of the podcast I speak to the photographer David Miller.

David has become a household name in the trail running media industry, with some now classic shots of the best ultramarathon runners in the world.

We talk about his short lived ultra running career before his transformation into one of the most prolific photographers in the sport.
We dive into his low-key approach and what really matters when I comes to getting those iconic shots on the worlds biggest stages.

This is a great listen if you are into trail running media and want to see behind the veil of what it takes to succeed in the industry.

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In this episode I speak to both the male and female winners of the 2023 Montane Dragons Back Race!

Hugh Chatfield was 1st male in 47:38 and Robyn Cassidy was 1st female and 3rd overall in 54:25!

Robyn and Hugh give me the lowdown on what it takes to win the DBR.
We talk about the weather, the route and their individual approaches to training, route recce-ing, nutrition and race plan execution.

This was a great chat to two great runners and it’s a must listen for anyone wanting to slay the dragon!

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On this episode of the podcast I speak with Mike Stocks from Team Hour 7.

Mike is a 24 hour specialist who has broken age category world records amongst other great things. He is the man behind Team Hour 7, which is attempting to bring elite style support to top level ultra athletes. 

On the podcast we talk about how he got into running in his 30’s, his struggles with chronic pain and how he’s managed to keep coming back for more, despite being written off by doubters! 

Mike is a great example of what can be achieved later in our running lives and draws his inspiration from other athletes that have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible during later years. 

Mike is an author of a book about his experiences as a 24 hour track runner, which you can read here ⬇️

Resources for running can also be found at the Team Hour 7 website below ⬇️ 

Michael's book is 'One Track Mind’ 

One Track Mind: What Running 150 Miles in a Day Can Teach You About Life https://amzn.eu/d/ctnNfBu

His Instagram is: @michaelstocksrunner 

Michael's website and blog: https://www.michael-stocks.com/

Hour 7 can be found here: https://hour7.com/

The book on solutions to chronic pain is 'The Way Out' by Alan Gordon

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On this episode I speak to the super talented Tom Joly.

Tom was highest placing Brit at this years UTMB in 16th place.
We talk about his performance at the biggest ultra-trail race in the world and how he’s set his sights on becoming the best ultra distance runner he can be.

We dive into his year in races so far and how he prepares mentally for running at such a high level.
Tom runs for Team Hour 7 and they provide him with top level athlete support to get him where he need to be.

Tom is a focused and driven guy and I’m excited to see how he’s going continue to prove himself at the highest levels possible!

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At the ripe old age of just 20 years old, Owen has defied the odds to not only finish the Dragons Back, one of the UK’s most infamous multiday events, but to finish it strong in 23rd place.

Not only did he do this, but he did it despite only starting to run this year!

We talk about his previous races, of which there are only two 50 milers earlier this year and how he prepared by mostly relying on his previous fitness from mountain biking and his 30+ miles a week running.

Owen is a great lad and I’m 100% sure he will go on to do great things in this sport of ours.  He’s definitely one to watch!

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On this episode of the podcast I speak to Charlotte Fisher.

Charlotte has had a whirlwind 6 months. Going from high heels to trail shoes in as many months. 

After running a 50k guided trail run last year on ZERO training and swearing she would never run again, she thought she would have another crack at running ultras. 

She got herself a coach and entered the Isle of Wight challenge. 106km around the beautiful island just off the Dorset coast. 

She won that race, and won it comfortably. Then she set her sights on 100 miles. So she entered the Centurion North Downs Way…….and won that too! 

It's quite clear that Charlotte possesses a genetic ability to run long distances and I have the feeling that the sky is the limit for this fashion/travel/dog walking/house sitting blogger! 

We talk about her competitive nature, her travel and how she aims to combine her new love for ultra trail running, with her long time passion for travel. 

She is also an advocate of early diagnosis for bowel cancer, a subject close to her heart after losing her Aunty to it in recent years. Charlotte was a fun interview and I’m certain she will do great things in the sport  

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On todays episode I speak to Lake District runner and NorthFace sponsored athlete, Josh Wade.

Josh first caught my attention when I saw him win the 2022 Spine Challenger South.
This time I speak to him a week removed from his 3rd place podium position at the Eiger Ultratrail in Switzerland.
Josh has built up an impressive CV in ultra-trail running over the past 4 or so years that he’s been competing. He has wins and podium places to his name in all of the major UK ultras including The Spine, UTS, Lakeland 5 passes and Lakeland 100 to name a few.

Josh is a great guy and his enthusiasm for trail running is going to take him to great places and see great results.

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On this episode we speak to Alan Bateson. 

Alan is an incredibly interesting guy who has had a colourful past in his lead up to becoming not only a great ultra runner, but also a shining example of overcoming childhood abuse to become an ambassador for various charities that help young people and adults to live their lives after the trauma of living through abuse. 

We talk about his misspent youth in and out of correctional facilities. His drug and alcohol addiction and his mental health issues that have plagued his past. 

But on a more positive note, we hear about the amazing feats of endurance that he’s achieved since he went clean and started ultra running. 

We talk about his first attempt and failure to run the Welsh coastal path. We talk about his successful attempt at not only running the WCP and setting a new FKT, but also running back home on the Offa’s Dyke Trail to set another FKT! 

Alan is a deep and contemplative man and it was a pleasure to speak to him. 

Check him and his running adventures out on @therunningmonkshropshire on Instagram and why not enter one of his trail races? @runningmonk_trail_events

You can also donate to his just giving page here:

https://www.justgiving.com/team/alanswelshcoastalpathoffasdykechallenge?fbclid=PAAaYNurxvUlHR9lsUd7eDYyThGjTRDTi3DfK5Pc6xyWtOTZOJr7AMHuxeIfE_aem_AcSleQfsjDm5ni1irmpuyU_vylA3tT2JvXut0OxI9yVs8_FwasgEEYF2NL0o5it_WPA

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In this episode I speak to Mel Sykes about her recent win at the Spine Challenger South. 

Mel shot to media attention when she inadvertently took 3rd place at GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race, due to cheating. Not her cheating obviously! You may recall the story made the national news when a prominent international ultrarunner decided to take a car journey during the race. The runner  then accepted the trophy for 3rd, only to be called out by the tracking company and checkpoint volunteers. 

We talk about the controversy around what happened and if it’s affected her views on racing ultras. 

We talk about her recent win at the summer Spine races and what she has planned for the next few months leading up to the Winter Spine. 

Mel is a very down to earth person and it was a pleasure to chat to her. 

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In this episode the tables are turned on our host Samuel, because he is the one being interviewed by the one and only Ben Wells.

We talk about Sams recent battle to finish the Spine Challenger North, the 160 mile race on the imfamous Pennine Way. Part of his prep to take on the full winter Spine race this coming January.

We also talk about his running history and how he got started in ultras.

A must view/listen if you are a fan of the podcast. 

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