Talk Ultra

By Ian Corless

What's Talk Ultra about?

An ultra running podcast bringing you news, reviews and interviews from around the ultra world

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Talk Ultra episodes:

04.02.2024
Episode 246 : Nicki Marsh - MDS The Legendary
Episode 246 of Talk Ultra is with Nicki Marsh as we countdown to Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. With a 50th birthday looming in 2024 Nicki had been toying with lots of ideas of how to celebrate... The...
03.26.2024
Episode 245 - Ferdinand Charriau : Marathon des Sable - The Legendary
Episode 245 of Talk Ultra is with Ferdinand Charriau, head of communications for Marathon des Sable - The Legendary. In this podcast we discuss the final details as the 2024 edition is just weeks away.
03.18.2024
Episode 244 - Alexander Welch MDS - The Legendary
Episode 244 of Talk Ultra and we talk with Alexander Welch who will toe the line of the 2024, Marathon des Sables - The Legendary.
03.11.2024
Episode 243 - Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan, MDS Legendary
On episode 243 of Talk Ultra we talk to Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan, MC for short, on her inspiring story to the startline of the 2025 Marathon des Sables - The Legendary.
02.29.2024
Episode 242 - El Kott Twins and The Coastal Challenge, Costa Rica.
Episode 242 of Talk Ultra and we talk in depth with Lina and Sanna El Kott, the El Kott twins, about the highs and lows of The Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica which celebrated 20-years!
02.06.2024
Episode 241 - Natalya Platonova
Corporal Natalya Platonova joins forces with elite Army professionals in support of the Army Benevolent Fund under the title, Rinder's Run with Barrister, author and brodcaster, Rob Rinder as they take on the 2024 Marathon des Sables - The...
12.04.2023
Episode 240 - Eoin Keith and 360 The Challenge
Episode 240 of Talk Ultra and we talk with Eoin Keith who took on the 269.3km counter-clockwise journey of 360 The Challenge in Gran Canaria organised by Arista Eventos.
11.09.2023
Episode 239 - Andy Blow
Episode 239 of Talk Ultra is with Andy Blow from Precision Fuel and Hydration. Staying hydrated with fluids, maintaining healthy levels of minerals (electrolytes) is all part of the process of being a distance runner, particularly when sweating excessively...
10.03.2023
Episode 238 - MDS Special with CYRIL GAUTHIER
After 37-years, the iconic Martahon des Sables will move ahead with new owners, the legacy of Patrick Bauer is there for all of us to see. With new owners comes change and in this episode of Talk Ultra, we discuss...
07.20.2023
Episode 237 - Corina Sommer
Episode 237 of Talk Ultra has an interview with Corina Sommer who won Oman Desert Marathon early in 2023 and went on to place 4th at Marathon des Sables.
06.29.2023
Episode 236 - Sabrina Stanley
Episode 236 of Talk Ultra is with adidas Terrex athlete, Sabrina Stanley who placed 2nd at Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB
06.15.2023
Episode 235 - Katy Young
Episode 235 of Talk Ultra and we speak with Katy (Catherine) Young who placed 6th lady and 1st Brit at the 2023 Marathon des Sables in 34h 21m 18s.
03.23.2023
Episode 234 - Jasmin Paris #BM100
Episode 234 of Talk Ultra is a #BM100 Barkely Marathons Special with an in-depth interview with Jasmin Paris.
03.10.2023
Episode 233 - Courtney Dauwalter
Talk Ultra is back after an extended break... No better way to eturn with Speedgoat Karl as co-host and an in-depth interview with COURTNEY DAUWALTER!
10.30.2022
Episode 232 - Petter Engdahl Special
Episode 232 of Talk Ultra is a Petter Engdahl Special. After making the podium of OCC in 2021, Petter focussed his attention on the 2022 CCC - He won in a course record time. And now he has followed up...
10.14.2022
Episode 231 - Tom Evans and Shane Ohly
Episode 231 of Talk Ultra has a post UTMB chat with Tom Evans after placing 3rd. We speak with Shane Ohly about Classick Rock and Speedgoat co-hosts.
08.25.2022
Episode 230 – The Chamonix Tapes – Tom Evans
Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio...
08.24.2022
Episode 229 – The Chamonix Tapes – Taylor Nowlin
Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio...
08.23.2022
Episode 228 – The Chamonix Tapes – Yngvild Kaspersen
Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio...
08.22.2022
Episode 227 – The Chamonix Tapes – Holly Page
Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio...
08.21.2022
Episode 226 – The Chamonix Tapes – Toni McCann
Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure...
07.20.2022
Episode 225 - Michael Wardian and Michael Jones
Episode 225 of Talk Ultra has an in-depth interview with Michael Wardian after his epic run across America. We also speak with Ultra Trail Snowdia by UTMB race director, Michael Jones. Speedgoat co-hosts.
06.16.2022
Episode 224 - Shane Ohly (Ourea Events)
Episode 224 of Talk Ultra brings you an in-depth chat with Shane Ohly from Ourea Events and Speedgoat Karl co-hosts.
05.26.2022
Episode 223 - 36th Marathon des Sables Special
We bring you a 36th MDS special co-hosted by Steve Diederich (MDS UK) and guest interviews with, James Hazeldene, Liz Anderson, Patrick Kennedy, Richard Bysouth and Tamsin Dobson.
05.05.2022
Episode 222 - Tom Evans, Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel
WE ARE BACK! Talk Ultra returns after a 4-month hiatus with an in-depth interview with Tom Evans and his return to racing after surgery. We talk to Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel about an epic Lesotho journey. Speedgoat go-hosts.
12.23.2021
Episode 221 - Speedgoat Karl
Episode 221 of Talk Ultra is with Speedgoat Karl who recently won his 45th 100-mile race and maintained a 20-year streak of winning at least one 100-mile race every year.
12.07.2021
Episode 220 - Pyrenees Stage Run and Therese Falk
Episode 220 and we welcome Speedgoat back as co-host. We interview Jordi and Tómas from Pyrenees Stage Run and Norwegian running sensation, Therese Falk.
11.11.2021
Episode 219 - Marathon des Sables 35th Edition Special
Episode 219 of Talk Ultra is co-hosted by two times MDS champion, Elisabet Barnes. We discuss the 35th 2021 race with expert discussion on heat from Dr Jodie Moss. We also have eight interviews with 2021 participants: Emma Burton, Gower...
08.29.2021
Episode 218 - Emily Hawgood and Petter Engdahl
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio...
08.28.2021
Episode 217 - Robbie Simpson
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio...
08.27.2021
Episode 216 - Taylor Nowlin
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio...
08.26.2021
Episode 215 - Sabrina Stanley and Ruth Croft
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio...
08.25.2021
Episode 214 - Macy and Ekaterina Mityaeva
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio...
08.24.2021
Episode 213 - Robert Muecke
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio...
08.12.2021
Episode 212 - Beth Pascall
Episode 212 of Talk Ultra brings you an interview with Beth Pascall about her current Western States victory, Abelone Lyng co-hosts.
06.30.2021
Episode 211 - John Stocker Backyard Ultra WR holder.
Episode 211 of Talk Ultra has an interview with John Stocker who ran more than 337 miles in 81 hours at the Suffolk Backyard Ultra to set a new WR ahead of Matt Blackburn who pushed him all the way...
06.11.2021
Episode 210 - Petter Engdahl
Episode 210 of Talk Ultra brings you an interview with Petter Engdahl and Speedgoat co-hosts.
05.14.2021
Episode 209 - Damian Hall discusses UTMB and Ironman
Episode 209 of Talk Ultra has Damian Hall joining Ian for a discussion on the news to UTMB and Ironman creating a new World Series.
05.12.2021
Episode 208 - BOA and La Sportiva Special (sponsored show)
Episode 208 of Talk Ultra is a special show discussing the collaboration between BOA and La Sportiva - This is a sponsored show.
04.16.2021
Episode 207 - Coree Woltering
Episode 207 of Talk Ultra brings you an interview with Corre Woltering who in the last 12-months has set two FKT's, one on the Ice Age Trail and the other on the Pinhoti Trail. Speedgoat co-hosts.
03.31.2021
Episode 206 - Zach Bitter
Episode 206 of Talk Ultra has a chat with Zach Bitter and Speedgoat co-hosts.
03.13.2021
Episode 205 - Stephanie Case
Episode 205 of Talk Ultra has an in-depth interview with the inspiring, Stephanie Case.
03.02.2021
Episode 204 - Ruth Croft
Episode 204 of Talk Ultra brings you an in-depth interview with Ruth Croft and Speedgoat Karl co-hosts.
02.07.2021
Episode 203 - Jamil Coury
Episode 203 of Talk Ultra brings you an interview with Jamil Coury of Aravaipa Running and Speedgoat Karl co-hosts.
01.22.2021
Episode 202 - Emily Hawgood
Episode 202 of Talk Ultra brings you an interview with Emily Hawgood and Speedgoat Karl co-hosts.
01.08.2021
Episode 201 - Simen Holvik
Episode 201 of Talk Ultra welcomes a new year with Speedgoat Karl and we chat with Simen Holvik who joined Kilian Jornet on the track for Phantasm 24h and who has an ambitious FKT planned for July 2021.
12.11.2020
Episode 200 - Seb Conrad and Jill Wheatley
Episode 200 of Talk Ultra has a chat with #phantamsm24h runner, Seb Conrad who joined Kilian Jornet on the track setting a great distance for 12-hours and an incredible time for 100-miles. We also chat in-depth with Jill Wheatley who's...
11.27.2020
Episode 199 - Hayden Hawks and Camille Herron
Episode 199 of Talk Ultra brings you an interview with Hayden Hawks who set a CR at JFK50. We also speak with Camille Herron who discusses her 2020, JFK50 victory and Kilian Jornet running 24-hours.
11.13.2020
Episode 198 - Michael McLean Molly Bazilchuk Jack Scott
Episode 198 of Talk Ultra brings interviews with Michael McLean, winner of the 120km Thailand by UTMB, Molly Bazilchuk who won the first edition of the Rondane 100 in Norway and Jack Scott from the UK about his recent FKT.
10.21.2020
Episode 197 - Finlay Wild and a Covid 19 Special
Episode 197 of Talk Ultra brings an interview with Finlay Wild. Speedgoat discusses his 19-years of 100-mile victories. We have a sound bite from Kilian Jornet after his road 10km. Stephen Goldstein talks Covid-19 and we bring you Clay Williams,...

What's Talk Ultra about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Talk Ultra episodes:

Episode 246 : Nicki Marsh - MDS The Legendary

Episode 245 - Ferdinand Charriau : Marathon des Sable - The Legendary

Episode 244 - Alexander Welch MDS - The Legendary

Episode 243 - Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan, MDS Legendary

Episode 242 - El Kott Twins and The Coastal Challenge, Costa Rica.

Episode 241 - Natalya Platonova

Episode 240 - Eoin Keith and 360 The Challenge

Episode 239 - Andy Blow

Episode 238 - MDS Special with CYRIL GAUTHIER

Episode 237 - Corina Sommer

Episode 236 - Sabrina Stanley

Episode 235 - Katy Young

Episode 234 - Jasmin Paris #BM100

Episode 233 - Courtney Dauwalter

Episode 232 - Petter Engdahl Special

Episode 231 - Tom Evans and Shane Ohly

Episode 230 – The Chamonix Tapes – Tom Evans

Episode 229 – The Chamonix Tapes – Taylor Nowlin

Episode 228 – The Chamonix Tapes – Yngvild Kaspersen

Episode 227 – The Chamonix Tapes – Holly Page

Episode 226 – The Chamonix Tapes – Toni McCann

Episode 225 - Michael Wardian and Michael Jones

Episode 224 - Shane Ohly (Ourea Events)

Episode 223 - 36th Marathon des Sables Special

Episode 222 - Tom Evans, Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel

Episode 221 - Speedgoat Karl

Episode 220 - Pyrenees Stage Run and Therese Falk

Episode 219 - Marathon des Sables 35th Edition Special

Episode 218 - Emily Hawgood and Petter Engdahl

Episode 217 - Robbie Simpson

Episode 216 - Taylor Nowlin

Episode 215 - Sabrina Stanley and Ruth Croft

Episode 214 - Macy and Ekaterina Mityaeva

Episode 213 - Robert Muecke

Episode 212 - Beth Pascall

Episode 211 - John Stocker Backyard Ultra WR holder.

Episode 210 - Petter Engdahl

Episode 209 - Damian Hall discusses UTMB and Ironman

Episode 208 - BOA and La Sportiva Special (sponsored show)

Episode 207 - Coree Woltering

Episode 206 - Zach Bitter

Episode 205 - Stephanie Case

Episode 204 - Ruth Croft

Episode 203 - Jamil Coury

Episode 202 - Emily Hawgood

Episode 201 - Simen Holvik

Episode 200 - Seb Conrad and Jill Wheatley

Episode 199 - Hayden Hawks and Camille Herron

Episode 198 - Michael McLean Molly Bazilchuk Jack Scott

Episode 197 - Finlay Wild and a Covid 19 Special