Episode 7: Rise Of The Ultra Runners

We're living in a weird locked down world, a long way from the training and BGR anticipation of 12 months ago. Here are some reflections, memories and lessons from last year, a Zoom quiz about Kilian and some much missed Lake District sounds to savour. This mini bonus episode features music from Kris Drever.#Running #UltraRunning #SportsPodcastBob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM

The waiting is over. After a fitful midsummer night's eve spent failing to fall asleep, Mark & Bob meet at the Moot Hall in Keswick's Market Square and set off on their BGR attempt. These are their Bob Graham Sounds. With music from Kris Drever, Wild Beasts, Public Service Broadcasting, Stone Roses, The War On Drugs.#Running #UltraRunning #SportsPodcastBob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM

The first movement in a modest three part podcast finale, BGR: Bob Graham Requiem. Five years in the making, Mark and Bob's attempt is now just days away. But there's still time for injuries, treatment, travel and bromance before the Grand Depart at midnight on Midsummer Night 2019. With music from Walter Murphy, Kris Drever.#Running #UltraRunning #SportsPodcastBob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM

A romping good chat with THE author of THE book about THE round, Richard Askwith, with just a fortnight to go before THE attempt for Mark & Bob. Bob takes a wet & windy recce along Leg 3 & then… back along Leg 3 in the other direction. And Mark receives an unusual offer.#Running #UltraRunning #SportsPodcast #RichardAskwithBob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM

On a recce weekend with Mark, Beany & Matt, Bob meets elite Cumbrian fell runner Ricky Lightfoot to try and glean some of his local knowledge & experience of the Bob Graham. There are big questions for Bob to ponder after the weekend, the answer is definitely not cycling, but it might be vinegar.#Running #UltraRunning #SportsPodcast #RickyLightfootBob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM

UK ultra-running leading-lady Nicky Spinks gives an honest debrief on her history-making double Paddy Buckley Round and her debut in The Barkley Marathons, plus some indispensable 7-weeks-to-go BGR advice. And the team celebrate Easter with runs in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Race, along the South West Coast Path and the South Downs Way.#Running #UltraRunning #SportsPodcast #NickySpinksBob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM

Spring has sprung and training proper has begun. The clock is ticking with just over 3 months to go until Mark and hopefully Bob make their BGR attempt, so everyone in the team steps up a gear. With another catch up with US ultrarunner Rickey Gates.#Running #UltraRunning #SportsPodcast #RickeyGates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Rudyard Kipling famously wrote and Bob less famously paraphrased and had tattooed on himself, you need to be able to face both outcomes when attempting a Bob Graham. So in this episode Bob exposes the dark days of his training calendar, when running isn’t fun and the goal seems a long long way off. Plus an honest reflection on a BGR DNF from running writer Duncan Craig.#Running #UltraRunning #SportsPodcast #DuncanCraigBob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM

A new year dawns, dark and cold. It’s 2019 and Bob and Mark are gearing up for 6 months of consistent training, ahead of their attempt at the BGR on June 21st, when the longest day will dawn much earlier, warmer and hopefully dry & wind free. Bob continues to recover from injury, Mark recces the route and there’s a nice chat in a noisy cafe with running author Adharanand Finn.Bob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM

[Sung]Snow is falling, all around us…We’re fell-running, having fun. It’s nearly Christmas and for Bob that means a long journey to meet three wise men; a hilly trinity of writers with endurance expertise to interview them for the podcast. First up is author, broadcaster and ultra runner Vassos Alexander.Bob Graham Sounds is a [NON]FICTION PEOPLE PodcastVisit our website for information on this and other great podcasts.PRS License LC-002182Published on Riverside.FM