The Isle of Wight Ultra challenge took place at the end of April 2023 and in this episode of the Running 44 at 60 podcast one of our stalwart listeners Steve Perkins shares his adventure in taking on the 106 km challenge over two days – 52 km on day one and 54 km on day two.

To put this in context prior to taking on this challenge Steve, who is in his mid-50s, had only run competitive half marathon distances.

He also raised quite a lot of money for CALM 

We talk about overnight stops in races, food & drink and Steve dealt with an injury on the second day.

Steve came a fantastic third overall in the men’s category and fifth overall in the entire two day challenge.

In 2024 the event takes place on the weekend of May 4th and 5th.

Find out more here: Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

Steve also mentioned the New Forest Marathon and Race to the King 

I mentioned the Truro Half Marathon Festival which is taking place over the weekend of Sept 15-17th with the half marathon on Sunday 17th. Enter here: Truro Half Marathon

This is episode 125 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 124 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page. 

Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60.  Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.

Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's doing his first 24 hour race on July 8th  Hope 24, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October followed by the Bys Vyken Lighthouse Marathon at the end of October. 

If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: [email protected] 

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West