Kilian Jornet's running CV is unparalleled. From the UTMB to the Western States, via Hardrock and numerous FKTs, the Catalan superstar has won everything. And yet his joy for running and the mountains remains undimmed. We were honoured to catch up with him to talk about why he'll always be motivated to run in the high places of the world. Hosted on…

This week we dive right into the Hardrock 100 recap. Men’s and Women’s course records both fell. Then we go over race results from Waugoshance Trail 50K, San Lorenzo River Trail 50K, Siskiyou Out Back, Mount Hood Races which had a women’s 50 mile course record and she won the race outright, Beaverhead Endurance Runs, Queen City Trail Scramble 50k, …

There is a lot of running kit out there; an abundance of shoes, fancy tops, smart watches, specialist eyewear and loads of other bits to spend all your hard earned cash on. To try and offer a guiding light on what to spend money on, where savings can be made and when is the best time to get a deal, Ben and Ali chat through the tech you need to care…

We kick today’s episode off by finishing up our Western States discussion from last week. More specifically, what the historic finisher rates are and how the data supports a higher average finisher rate as the lottery odds get less favorable. We give a shout out to a few runners who grabbed 10 year Western States buckles. Then we dive into The Moun…

The power of the running influencer cannot be denied. The online presence and engagement of some amateur runners far outreaches the sway of brands and professional athletes, pulling in views and likes that gets marketing departments all hot and bothered. Joining us to discuss life as a running influencer and what that really means are Dr Becca Salm…

We start the show out with Johnny's public service announcement. He had quite a scare with his heart health over the weekend and wants to spread the message about the importance of getting regular checkups. Then we recap the happenings and excitement at Western States this year. We go over race results from Yeti in WA, Black Hills, Dawg Gone Long R…

The Bob Graham Round is a fell-running bucket-list item. It challenges runners to scale 42 peaks, covering 66 miles and 27,000 feet (around an Everest) of elevation, over the course of 24 hours. It tends to be the reserve of the ultra fit, but our guest this week proves that, with the right mindset and training, anyone can do it. Jenny Bushell says…

It's Western States week! We talk about the questionable victory at tonight's Western States beer mile. We deep dive into the Last Annual Heart of the South (LAHOTS) which is one of Laz's crazy races. We go over race results from Broken Arrow, Headwaters Trail Runs 56K, Bears Ears Ultras, Two Hearted Trail 50K, and the New River Gorge Trail Fest 50…

This week Farley is on vacation in Hardrock country but was able to record on some shaky wifi. We talk about Bighorn 100. We recount Johnny’s Tahoe 200 experience before the course change and go over the race results from this year’s race. Also, a Tahoe 200 volunteer becomes an instant legend after saving a drop bag which was stolen by a bear! Some…

Joining Ben this week is elite orienteerer Ralph Street, who explains what this discipline within running is all about and why it's simply more than just map reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of classic races took place over the weekend! We go over race results from San Diego 100, Comrades, Kettle Moraine, Scout Mountain, Dipsea, and the inaugural Huron 100 in Michigan. We got LazCon update as we were recording! We talk about some records including Stine Rex's 48 hour record and Sophie Power's record run around Ireland. Speaking o…

Ten-minute power naps, knee injuries and sheer determination – Sophie Power gives an unflinching account of what it takes to break a multi-day running record. The 41-year-old mum of three is now the fastest woman to have run the length of Ireland, covering the 350 miles in three days, 12 hours and eight minutes. She talks about embracing the possib…

We have a special guest today! Chas Adams joins us to talk about his experience at the Worlds End 100K. All three of us are baffled at the low finisher rate at Mohican 100 this year. We discuss the Damn Yeti 50 mile and 55K races. We do a deep dive into Johnny’s white whale, Old Dominion 100. Nick Coury laid down a sub 6 hour 50 miler in 105 degree…

Susie Chan is back on the pod and is giving us white-hot knowledge on how to get into and LOVE trail running. She also has a new book coming out called 'Trails and Tribulations', which is great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start off with an update on the podcast download competition. California has taken the lead! Can they hold on with 2 days left in the month? Kilian Jornet has won the Zegama trail marathon for the 11th time. We go over results from Stumptown 50K, Capital Backyard Ultra, Nanny Goat, Sugar Badger 50/50, and Fools 50K. LazCon gets new life! Spring …

Many of us know surprisingly little about the critically important organ inside our chest. So it's high time we learned a bit more about the heart – the impact running has on it, warning signs to be watchful of, and advice around HRV and max heart rate. To explain all, leading cardiologist Dr Dan Augustine offers his expert insights into the heart.…

We start off today's episode pretty strong by bragging about Ohio's own Doug Owsley a.k.a. Ran Cidgoat a.k.a. Rancid Goat a.k.a. The Goat, who completed every single street for Columbus, Ohio. We go over race results from several races last weekend including Massanutten, Crewel Jewel, Bryce Canyon, Silver State, Yamacraw, and the Keys Ultras. We ha…

We're talking running shoe tech and we're joined by Kieran Alger, so we've dusted off his old jingle too (one for the long-time listeners). In the latest issue of the mag (June '24, on sale now) Kieran wrote about the shelf life of modern running shoes, including supershoes, and how to know when to replace them, so he joined us on the pod to talk u…

This week we talk about the craziness that ensued at Cocodona 250 after our last episode. We talk about Tillamook Burn Trail Run and the power couple who won the 50 miler there. We dive into Hellbender 100 and talk about how it is well on it's way to becoming a premier 100 miler. There was a great pic of the aurora borealis at a race in Wales. We d…

They take a lot of pounding and do a lot of work for runners, but are you paying enough attention to your feet? They need some strengthening and TLC if you want to keep them happy and happy feet means happy running. To tell us all how to keep those little piggies nice and strong, podiatrist Tracy Byrne explains all - from exercises to strengthen th…

Today's show focuses mostly on what's unfolded at Cocodona 250 over the last few days. Including the exciting finish in the men's race which was not long before we recorded. First place woman should be finishing later tonight. It's truly been a fun race to follow and the livestream action has been great. We go over some race results from UR Mags Ol…

Running physio Tom Goom gives an expert guide to recovering after a big race. Listen in for advice on making smart decisions in the aftermath of a big race, and how best to capitalise on your hard-earned fitness. For more expert advice on injury and recovery, visit To's website: running-physio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

Jam packed episode. We present a friendly little challenge to our listeners on podcast platforms. Courtney Dauwalter continues to add to her dynasty with a win at Mt. Fuji 100 over the weekend. Canyons 100K was the last Western States Golden Ticket race and the competition was strong. Also, a guy named Canyon won Canyons 100 miler. Zane Grey 50 and…

On this week's episode, Georgia Bell details her remarkable journey back to elite-level running. An outstanding junior, Bell was seemingly on course to become a star athlete, but after suffering series of injuries while on a scholarship at Berkeley, California, she walked away from the sport in her early 20s – seemingly for good. But lockdown and a…

Johnny talks about his first hand experience at Forget the PR 50K over the weekend. We discuss the Hyner 50K which is a classic in PA. Costume Chick and AF Marathoner are at it again at a Yeti race in New Mexico. We talk about a crazy story from a long time ago at Marathon Des Sables. We go over the Triple Crown of Thru Hiking FKT. Where is Laz? No…

With marathon season drawing to a close, many runners will be battling with the post-race blues. What to focus on now that your big race has finished? This week, RW staffers look at some of the best ways to pick smart goals that will give you a new sense of purpose. Co-host Ben Hobson mentions a study on detraining, which can be accessed at this li…

Today we go over race results from last weekend and do a little hype for our favorite ultra Forget the PR 50K which is this weekend. We also provide as good of LazCon update as possible, not much new info out there. In addition, we discuss some new running films that have recently come out. We cover an Ian Torrence article about troubleshooting pro…

We have Dr Martin Turner from Manchester Met University on the podcast this week, explaining all when it comes to visualising success at the marathon and how embracing the hardship is an essential part of the process. We also hear from some bloke called Eliud Kipchoge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

We do a deep dive into the Hardest Geezer's run from the southern most point of Africa to the Northern most point of Africa. The challenges he faced were insane! Also, we go over race results including Tara Dower's outright win at Umstead 100. In addition, we talk about the second Lazcon, Western States new anti-doping policy, and John Kelly's thou…

Marathon season is officially upon us. But amid all the fun and excitement, it's easy to become stressed about what lies ahead. So listen to running coach and serial marathoner Laura Fountain talk about the practical steps you can take to make race week – and the race itself – a real success. For more coaching advice from Laura, sign up to her week…

Episode discussions include: Recap of the epic year at Barkley Marathons. AJW under the radar races article about Zane Grey. Skunk Ape races in FL. Running in Crocs? Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews …

On this episode, we speak with three people who are running the London Marathon for Samaritans. Listen to Tamsin, Andy and Saskia talk about running, recovery and how talking helps to lighten the emotional load we all carry round. All three are raising money for Samaritans and their fundraising links are below: Andy: Samaritans: Carrying my 24.7kg …

A regular writer for RW, David Smyth joins Rick and Ben to talk about the rise of the unsanctioned race, the role these events play in attracting runners to racing, how they have risen in prominence in recent years and everything else about this 'underground' world of running. We also talk about joggling. That's very different. Hosted on Acast. See…