Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathon

The Newport Marathon claims to be one of the flattest marathons around and offers great opportunities for PB's – well I can certain events for the flat bit and I did get within 15 minutes of a PB but there were also 16 years in between so that was quite a challenge!
Most of the recording of this podcast took place whilst I was actually running so you get a feel for not just the course but the atmosphere around it and I have to say the marshals and aid station volunteers were absolutely magnificent.
If you are tempted here is the link: Newport Marathon
And if you want to send me one or two minute voicemail clip describing your plans further 2022 then please do so before the middle of November so I can include them in a future episode. Simply email your voice memo to [email protected]

This is episode 73 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 72 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.

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 now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

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 

Big thanks to Helen, Claire, Jim, Katie, Ben, Lia and Matt sharing their experiences of running the 2021 London Marathon. For Helen this was a journey that began just over two years ago as a complete non-runner whilst for Claire it was a PB and another good for age time and a PB for Katie who knitted 250 hats in order to raise money to be on the start line.
This episode is all about inspiring you as a potential marathon runner to set yourself a target running a marathon in 2022 wherever that might be.
Tips include enjoying the day, not taking a week of work prior to the run and having your name displayed on your shirt.

This is episode 72 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 71 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.

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 now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

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 

Here in the South-west the famous Grizzly organised by Axe Valley Runners was effectively the last major event in 2020 to take place before the first lockdown arrived.
The event returns in 2022 on March 6th and in this episode 10 time finisher Colin Bathe share some tips and ideas for those thinking about running for the first time.
There are two versions of the Grizzly - the full 20 and the 9 mile version known as the Cub.
Even with 2000 places available entries due get snapped up very quickly.

The entries open on Saturday, October 23 at 12 noon
Good luck if you are trying to get in and secure a place which according to the website of the organisers is very much on a first-come first-served basis.
Here is a link to the website
Don't forget if you would like to be mentioned on the podcast do let me know what your plans are for 2022 – ideally send me a short audio clip which I can then incorporate in a future episode and if you do like the show please do share it and leave a review – that would be very much appreciated.

This is episode 71 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 70 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.

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 now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

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 

In this episode Trevor shares his plans for the rest of the year and his thought for runs in 2022 and encourages listeners to send in details of what they are looking to do the 2022 either in text or audio format to this email: [email protected]

In the podcast Trevor mentioned a few runs that he is doing - here are the links to those as well as links to other events mentioned by previous guests:

Oct 10th 2021: Eden Half & Marathon
Oct 16th 2021: Centurion Autumn 100
Oct 24th 2021: Newport Marathon
Dec 4th 2021: Ford Sen Mighal
May 15th 2022: Spires and Shires
Aug 2022 : Roseland August Trails
2022: Race to the King
2022: Comrades Marathon
2022: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon 

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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 

Mudcrew's Roseland August Trail (RAT) Festival of running is one of the highlights of the UK running calendar. 5 events are on offer from the 11 White to the 24 hour 'Bring Out Your Dead' (BOYD).
In this episode Rachel Thomson re-lives completing the 2021 BOYD sharing her tips and advice on eating, drinking, being self-sufficient, not sleeping, keeping going and handling the 680 successive step section which forms part of each 5 mile out and back lap.
It is an inspiring story
Check out the Mudcrew website if this is of interest to you in 2022
Rachel is next running the Eden Marathon on October for the local homeless charity St Petrocs.
Here is a link to Rachel's fundraising page

This is episode 69 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 68 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.

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 now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

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 

The Roseland August trials hosted by the excellent Mudcrew are without doubt one of the highlights of the running year but those looking for an off-road experience whether it be 11 miles right through to 64 miles or even 24-hours.
Trevor Lee did the 11 mile White Rat in 2019 and rated it via this podcast as his favourite run of that year, so with no event in 2020 he's back to live up to the Red Rat in 2021.
In this episode Trevor getting an overview of the whole festival as well as recording clips en route during the run itself.

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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 

Running is coming alive again - Club Night is back, Park Run is due on July 24th, The RAT series on August 7th, Bude Pirate Run on Sept 12th and Newport Marathon on October 24th - dare we suggest things are feeling a bit more 'normal' - let's hope that are!

If you want to contribute to the podcast here's how:
Send me an audio clip - could be your top running tip or details of an event or drop me an email - either way use [email protected]
Fancy coming on the show and sharing your running experiences? Again drop me an email of message me.
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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 

The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon is an iconic staged self-sufficient 250km run known as the 'Big Daddy'. Starting in 2000 it attracts those seeking one of the ultimate tests of 7 day running.
Edward Chapman has completed the event a record 12 times - 5 more than anyone else. Edward shares his experiences, tips, and advice on how to prepare and plan and complete this gruelling event.
In October 2021 he's planning to take it number 13.
Find out more about the event here
Edward also mentions the 6 stage 250km self supported Ultra Race Romania taking place in August 2021 and which he is due to compete in. Details here.
You can connect with Edward in Linked In and on Twitter

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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 

The Comrades Marathon is described as 'The Ultimate Human Race'. It is 54 miles between Durban and Pietermaritzburg alternating each year with the Durban start known as the 'Up' version and Pietermaritzburg start known as the 'Down' version.
It is the world's oldest ultramarathon starting with the race won by Bill Rowan in 1921.
In this episode Trevor Nel, who ran Comrades 10 successive times to earn a much prized 'Green Number', talks about and shares the toughness of the race and his own adventures in it.
Trevor's article which appeared on Linked In illustrates how Comrades is a metaphor for life. Trevor also took part in the 120km Dusi Canoe Marathon -  which like Comrades runs between Pietermaritzburg and Durban and is the biggest canoeing event on the African continent.

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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 

Phil Begnett returns to the podcast to share his experience of his first large-scale ultra run 'Race to the King' which was along the South Downs Way starting at Goodwood racecourse and finishing at Winchester Cathedral to meet the 'King' although it seems the King had another engagement to attend when Phil arrived.

Phil shares his tips and ideas for fellow first time ultra runners including the benefits of a shoe change and why he wouldn't recommend running 35 miles just 4 weeks before!

It is called 'Race to the King' because in 827 the first king of all England, Egbert, was crowned in Winchester.  Phil did the full 53 miles in one go but there is an option with this event to split it over two days and a 23 on the first day and 30 on the second day.

To find out more click here: https://www.thresholdtrailseries.com/events/race-to-the-king/

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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