Ultrarunner Magazine UK

Welcome to the Ultrarunner Magazine podcast, thanks for joining us today. Today we’re privileged to talk to Ultra Trail Drakensberg Race Director and founder Spurgeon Flemington who shares a passionate insight into the events development and deep connection with the mountains, traversing an iconic wilderness steeped in culture amongst the highest mountains in Southern Africa. Spurgeon shares an insight into setting up the events, the range of distances, the trails the races follow, the challenges along the way and it highlights that the ‘passions extend beyond the events to the environment in which he works and lives’, “directly raising funds to support projects benefiting the local area helping to improve the surrounding environment and its wild inhabitants.” Listen to more of our podcasts at > https://www.ultrarunnermagazine.co.uk/category/podcasts/

Welcome to the Ultrarunner Magazine Podcast. Today we’re joined on the channel by Ultrarunner Paul Edwards as he shares an insight into his incredible background of endurance and how each test has prepared Paul for his 2800 mile walk across America starting in January 2023… What makes Paul tick? We delve into the passions that are ignited in Paul to support his local children’s charity, and how does Paul break down the distance into manageable steps… There’s always one last challenge for Paul… Visit the podcast page on our website > https://www.ultrarunnermagazine.co.uk/paul-edwards-walking-across-america/

Welcome to the Ultrarunner Magazine Podcast, thanks for joining us.  Today we’re catching up with Lorna Mae Hellam of Hartfell Hill Running Club, aged 24, from Dumfries, who has just completed a challenge of completing the height of Mount Everest at 8849m every month of 2022 in memory of her beloved uncle. What makes the challenge even more incredible is that Lorna just completed her December Everesting in less than 24 hours and has now raised over £2600 for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation… https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lorna-hellam-everest12… Lorna shares the difficulties during the challenge, the mindset to continue and how it felt to have the support of her friends and family.  Special thank you to Lorna for sharing her story and Norman Neilson for arranging. https://www.ultrarunnermagazine.co.uk/category/podcasts/

Welcome to the Ultrarunner Magazine Podcast.  Today we’re joined by Dilys Fullerton who alongside Huw Williams host the Pen Llyn Ultra race series on the Llŷn Peninsula and have just held the 37 mile Pen Llyn Winter Ultra. We discuss the race, the beauty of this corner of Wales, the challenges of the route and the runners, volunteers and community that come together to make the race series so special. Check out the podcast … www.ultrarunnermagazine.co.uk/category/podcasts/

Welcome to the Ultrarunner Magazine Podcast.  Today we’re joined by Kieran Walsh and Chris Lees of Lymm Runners and Race Director’s of the Warrington Way 40 mile ultramarathon. We’ll be discussing the history of the race, the passion for trail running that was behind the setup of the event, the mindset of the Ultrarunner and the encouragement of Lymm Runners to welcome all runners of all abilities to the relay or the ultramarathon distance. We also discuss the incredible Ultrarunning community, the growth of the sport and what the race means to Lymm as a village.  Catch the full interview … www.ultrarunnermagazine.co.uk/category/podcasts/

Ultrarunner Andy Berry shares his Steve Parr Round experience as he set a new Fastest Known Time of 33 Hours 45 Minutes 59 Seconds.  The challenge takes in all of the 2500 feet + summits in the Lake District National Park. In 2020 following growing interest in the challenge, the Fell Running Association (FRA) adopted Steve Parr’s route of 61 peaks. It includes the 57 peaks documented by Wainwright as being higher than 2,500 feet plus Broad Crag, Ill Crag, Shelter Crags and Helvellyn Lower Man. This became the benchmark for formally registering completions and record breaking runs of the 2,500ft peaks.  The round was named in honour of Steve as he completed the first round in 1984, starting and finishing at the Keswick Moot Hall. He covered some 116 miles and 42550′ of ascent in a time of 42 hours 56 minutes, a record that stood for 36 years.

In 2014, Jill Wheatley was living and working in Germany as a high school health and physical education teacher. On a day that began like any other, while Jill was teaching her students how to connect bat to ball, a fluke accident would result in a traumatic brain injury and a 70% loss of vision, she was given just three days to live. Surrounded by the Colorado Rockies, Jill drew inspiration from the mountains that called out to her as she lay in her hospital bed trying to recover. Overcoming mental anguish and a loss of hope, Jill moved her mindset to one of growth. After finally being allowed to leave the hospital, she headed straight for the mountains and into a challenge as she navigated the trails, in an unfamiliar body, towards her independence.

Sanna Duthie has just set a new Fastest Known Time on the 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path of 51 hours and 30 minutes.  Sanna shares her thoughts on the journey and also her determination to make the attempt a reality!

Anna Rutherford shares with Ultrarunner Magazine her thoughts and inspirational mindset to show her children and the world that dreams do come true!  Nine months after giving birth to her second child, Anna has just set a new women’s Fastest Known Time on the Southern Upland Way 214 Mile, beating the previous record by 17 hours, and shares insight into her challenges along the way!

An interview with Liverpool legend John Hammond who has raised over £100,000 for charity over the years with a focus on supporting families with ill children.  John has taken on the race dubbed the ‘Toughest Race on Earth’, the Marathon des Sables and ran consecutive marathons every day for over a month amongst a great many other challenges. A remarkable and humble man. Here more from John about his journey.