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In this bonus episode, we sit down with Pyllon athlete Gus Irvine, who just won the 2025 West Highland Way Race — one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the UK.
But this conversation isn’t just about race day. It’s about what led there.
Gus opens up about the years of quiet, committed training that made this win possible. We talk about his emotional relationship with running, the structure and belief that coaching has brought him, and how consistency, community, and sacrifice shaped his path to victory.
He shares post-race reflections, including the moment it nearly unravelled, the deep significance of the race in his life, and what it feels like to finally win an event that once felt out of reach.
At the end of the episode, we’re joined briefly by his coach, John Connolly, who offers his perspective on Gus’s development — and what it takes to build a performance like this over time.
This is a conversation about more than just running. It’s about self-belief, quiet progress, and the power of simply showing up.
The emotional aftermath of a WHW victory
Why talent is never enough — and what really matters
How coaching and community shaped Gus’s mindset
The power of reflection, structure, and long-term commitment
A look behind the scenes with coach John Connolly
If you’d like to know more about working with us at Pyllon, head over to pyllonultra.com.
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In this bonus episode, we sit down with Pyllon athlete Gus Irvine, who just won the 2025 West Highland Way Race — one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the UK.
But this conversation isn’t just about race day. It’s about what led there.
Gus opens up about the years of quiet, committed training that made this win possible. We talk about his emotional relationship with running, the structure and belief that coaching has brought him, and how consistency, community, and sacrifice shaped his path to victory.
He shares post-race reflections, including the moment it nearly unravelled, the deep significance of the race in his life, and what it feels like to finally win an event that once felt out of reach.
At the end of the episode, we’re joined briefly by his coach, John Connolly, who offers his perspective on Gus’s development — and what it takes to build a performance like this over time.
This is a conversation about more than just running. It’s about self-belief, quiet progress, and the power of simply showing up.
The emotional aftermath of a WHW victory
Why talent is never enough — and what really matters
How coaching and community shaped Gus’s mindset
The power of reflection, structure, and long-term commitment
A look behind the scenes with coach John Connolly
If you’d like to know more about working with us at Pyllon, head over to pyllonultra.com.
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