Best Lily Canter Podcasts (2025)

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ULTRA WOMEN The Book, with Lily Canter & Emma Wilkinson 1:11:13

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to authors Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson. Last month the duo launched their book ULTRA WOMEN, a book all about the history of women's endurance throughout the years. This book reveals the sometimes hidden history of women's sporting achievements and paints the picture of the opposi…

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My First Bikejor Race: Ryan McKee (Episode 168:) 58:11

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In this episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Michelle and Louise chat to guest Ryan McKee about the world of bikejor. Ryan shares how he was first an ultra‑endurance mountain biker, taking a break from the sport due to burnout. His love for mountain biking reignited after adopting Rhubarb, their enthusiastic Hungarian Vizsla. What started as a…

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Steve Till 54:51

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In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we welcome Steve Till, a true endurance sport veteran. From finishing last in his first school race to representing Great Britain in 24-hour running events, from completing more than 100 marathons to walking 100 miles in under 24 hours as a Centurion, Steve has dedicated his life to the pursuit of distance.…

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Episode 85 Ultra Curious? 58:08

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This week in about Ultras! Have you ever fancied taking one on? We chat about the joy of ultras, the training, the preparation and more and hopefully it might convince some of you to go for it! Let us know what you think and any ultra races you have planned. Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠https://ww…

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Summer Spine 2025 | Challenger South Preview 1:08:55

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Episode 1 of 2. Julian Ayres and Chris Andrade return to the podcast to talk about Challenger South starting this Saturday morning. We catch up on what they've been up to since we last spoke to them. We find out their reasons for doing this race with the choice 5 races on offer now, with the addition of Sp…

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Summer Spine 2025 | Full Spine and Sprint Preview 1:07:41

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Episode 2 of 2 Podcast regular Jon Shield and and newbie Louise Goddard come onto the podcast to talk about their upcoming races this weekend. Jon returns to put the full Spine to bed after his DNF last year with a stomach bug. We find out how his recent training and racing has gone. We talk about his feet…

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A catch up with the BSSF: Howard Clark (Episode 167) 34:19

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Louise and Michelle catch up with BSSF Vice-President Howard Clark once again, to see how last season went, and what the future holds for canicross in the UK. Listen to our last chat with Howard in Episode 85By Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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Steph Kessell (née Davis) | Marathon Runner | Olympian 44:10

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Running Through It All: Pregnancy, Parenthood & Recovery from Injury with Olympian Stephanie Davis In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, Michelle welcomes back Olympic marathoner, coach, and new mum Stephanie Davis. Since her last appearance, Steph has navigated the highs and challenges of pregnancy, birth via C-section, postpartum recovery, an…

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Episode 84 Jack Swindells Interview 54:45

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This week we have a fantastic interview with ultra runner Jack Swindells . Jack talks to us about his epic adventures including the spine race, bob graham round and much more. Jack talks about how he manages his love of running alongside busy family life with four children and also being a running club chair! We hope you enjoy the conversation ! Al…

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Canicross Story: Hannah, Fredrick and Royston (Episode 166) 50:29

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Dog selfies? Instagram and TikTok stars Fredrick and Royston, Golden Retriever brothers, are experts at them. We chat to their owner Hannah all about her Goldie social media stars.By Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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Mike James 1:00:10

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In this episode of the UKRunChat Podcast, Michelle speaks with Endurance Physio Mike James, who brings a wealth of experience from marathons, Ironmans, and ultra events, offering both scientific and lived perspectives on the rise of ultra running. The conversation explores the surge in popularity of ultra marathons—why so many runners are skipping …

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Episode 83 Jake Stevens Interview 57:54

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This week we have an interview with up and coming international athlete Jake Stevens. Jake chats about how he gone from enjoying a parkrun as a 10 year old, to representing his country just a few years later. Jake talks about his love of running, proudest achievements and goals for the future. We hope you enjoy! Here is the link to sign up to the w…

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Keith Wigley | 3rd at UTS 100k and the Elite Trail Team 56:23

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the podcast I speak to Keith Wigley about his 3rd place at UTS 100k. Keith has patiently worked his way up to a performance that put him firmly on the podium along side running veterans, Jon Albon and Mathieu Blanchard! Keith talks about how his training has improved with the guidance of…

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Marshalling at a Canicross Race: Belle McIntosh, Canicross Midlands (Episode 165) 40:47

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In today's episode we're joined by Belle from Canicross Midlands, who talks us through the rewards of marshalling at canicross racesBy Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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Mike McMononagle | @shitinthewoods at UTS 1:05:36

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the @hometrails_ podcast we speak to Mike McMonagle, aka @shitinthewoods We ask Mike the Superhero question and find out that his reputation as the ‘fast media guy’ is well earned. Recently, Mike made the trip from Salt Lake City to North Wales to take part in Ultra Trail Snowdonia. We a…

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Simon Blair 37:34

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Simon Blair turned to ultra running as a way to manage his mind, find focus, and push past limits he once thought defined him. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Simon shares how endurance sport, including the Marathon des Sables, became more than just a physical test for him. Listen to Michelle and Simon discuss: Living with ADHD and receiving a d…

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Episode 82 Half Marathon Training Reflections 51:21

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After Ali managed to grab a PB at the Great Manchester Run HM at the weekend we look back across the training and the race strategy and think about the lessons learnt for future races. Reflecting on training after a performance is a great way to help plan for the the next race and learn from what went well and could have gone better. As ever share …

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RED-S: A personal perspective with Tamara Beach (Episode 164) 40:44

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In this deeply insightful episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Louise Humphrey and Michelle Mortimer are joined once again by canicrosser and endurance athlete Tamara Beach to shine a spotlight on RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). Returning after her first appearance in Episode 133, Tamara shares her personal journey through recogni…

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Charlotte Fisher | 3rd place at UTS 1:05:50

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Charlotte returns to the Home Trails podcast for another catch up. This time its to talk about her awesome performance at UTS over the past weekend. Last year Charlotte was sick going into the race and although she gritted it out to finish, she felt like she had more to give at this iconic by UTMB race. We…

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Tom Joly | 3rd at UTS 43:17

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Tom returns to the Home Trails podcast! We talk about his 3rd place at the UTS 100 miler at the past weekend. We dive into his training and racing leading up to his podium success and we discuss the changes he's made to bring him back to his former racing form. One of which is upping his iron intake to rai…

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Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson | Ultra Women 47:21

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In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we’re joined by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson, the authors of Ultra Women, a powerful book that shines a light on the untold stories of women in endurance sport.. We explore the inspiration behind the book, the process of gathering and curating such raw and personal narratives, and what these stories revea…

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Episode 81 Recovery 48:38

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This week is all about recovery. We chat about why it matters to recover after races (especially marathons) the mental and physical benefits and how to return to running after a big race. We cover lots of our experiences and things we have learnt over the years and what has worked and what hasn't! As ever let us know your thoughts and tips. Also wh…

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Connect and Paws: Georgie and Katie (Episode 163) 32:50

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In this special episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Louise and Michelle welcome back two popular guests: Georgie Lambert from Nonstop Dogwear and Katie Kirkup, founder of Trail Dog Events. Together, they unveil an exciting new venture: "Connect and Paws"—a human and dog wellness weekend set against the breath-taking backdrop of Druridge Bay, …

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Podcast in residence at The LAP 2025! 1:38:39

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Home Trails were the official Podcast in residence at The LAP 2025! This is a long episode but it has 3 distinct parts. So if you were interviewed by me over the weekend then it should be fairly easy to find yourself if you want to skip some parts. In the first section I speak to everyone in the queue for …

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Alex Staniforth 45:11

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This week on the UKRunChat Podcast, we speak with adventurer & mental health advocate Alex Staniforth about his most ambitious challenge yet – climbing all 446 mountains in England & Wales in just 50 days. 🏔️ But this episode is more than a challenge breakdown – it's about why Alex does what he does, how he overcame personal struggles, and how he's…

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Episode 80 Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson 1:06:04

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This week we have a brilliant interview with authors, journalists and runners Lily and Emma about the fantastic book they have written; Ultra Women; The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport . Lily and Emma tell us all about why they wrote the book, the fascinating things they learnt through the process and the impact the book has had on their own v…

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Ultra Women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson (Episode 162) 49:32

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Louise and Michelle chat to journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson about their new book Ultra WomenBy Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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Rebecca Hormann | GB ULTRAS Pennine Barrier 50 Winner 1:16:08

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the Home Trails Podcast, I speak to Rebecca Hormann. Last week, Rebecca stormed to victory at the GB ULTRAS Pennine Barrier 50 in 8:45:58, to not only win, but take 4th place overall Rebecca is well traveled and holds multiple passports due to her heritage. She grew up in America, then m…

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David Miller 49:25

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In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we’re joined by trail running photographer David Miller, whose emotive and powerful imagery has captured the hearts of the running community worldwide. David talks us through his journey from trail runner to award-winning photographer, revealing how lockdown sparked a creative path that led him to shoot som…

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We've Written a Book! 38:23

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In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma discuss the big secret project they have been working on for the past two years. They have written a new book! It's called ULTRA WOMEN: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport and it combines their passion of endurance sport and advocacy. The book tells the hidden stories of female endurance from the fir…

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Episode 79 Marathon Mega Roundup 52:06

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Its time for a round up of London and Manchester featuring lots of amazing performances from listeners, Paul's athletes, fundraisers, elites and loads more! We cover some of the results, stories and reflections from a fantastic week of racing. Let us know how your race went and send us a voice note and we can include it in the next episode! As ever…

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Davy Newell | The LAP 2025 Preview 1:12:25

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to the ball of energy and enthusiasm that is Davy Newell! Since 2019 Davy has been putting on The LAP in the Lake District, a 47 mile ultramarathon around lake Windermere. Davy has gradually scaled up the race since its first inception before the pandemic, turning it into one of the…

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My First Canicross Race: Sarah Stokes (Episode 161) 39:10

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Sarah Stokes shares her first experience of racing with Louise and Michelle in this episodeBy Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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Jeric Yuan 38:39

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In this episode, we chat with the amazing Jeric Yuan – known to many as @coderunnerguy on Instagram! From his first half marathon on just two weeks' notice, to creating brilliant GPS art across London, Jeric shares: His journey into running How he plans his jaw-dropping GPS designs His mission to complete the World Marathon Majors The story behind …

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Episode 78 Coach Alex Wilson 1:17:14

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This episode features a brilliant interview with a fantastic athletics coach in Sheffield, Alex WIlson. Alex talks about his love of athletics and coaching, how he got into it, some of the many athletes he has worked with and his philosophy and coaching approach. It is a great interview with a great coach and Alex gives so much insight in how to he…

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Scott Jenkins | The Arizona Monster 300 1:02:36

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to returning guest, Scott Jenkins. Scott was last on the show in 2024, when he became the first Brit to complete the Gland Slam of 200's in the US. Since then Scott has moved from the the UK to New Jersey in the States. This gives him access to some of his favourite long course ultr…

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Bruce Hampton 40:00

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Bruce is running a 4 Marathons and an Ultra Challenge this year (with his 4 marathons in the space of 30 days). He's already completed Brighton and Paris Marathons, and next up for him is Manchester, then Milton Keynes. Bruce chats openly about starting running during lockdown to help him lose weight, and since then he's devised a number of differe…

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Episode 77 Race week 58:20

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This week we chat about the last week of a race and how to prepare. With big marathons coming up at the weekend we talk about the final dos and don'ts in the last 7 days of a race and cover running, nutrition, hydration, kit, strength and more! We hope you enjoy and good luck to those running London and Manchester and let us know your race tips in …

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Jacob Allen 52:11

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In this episode, we’re joined by British elite distance runner Jacob Allen, who’s lining up in the Elite Field at the 2025 London Marathon. With standout personal bests of 13:47 for 5K, 28:33 for 10K, and 62:43 for the half marathon, Jacob shares what it takes to compete at the highest level—all while balancing a full-time job as a PE teacher. We d…

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Episode 76 Matlida Moffett Interview 1:15:02

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This week is a fascinating interview with Matilda Moffett, regular listener, contributor, runner and clinical psychologist who works to support a people with a range of mental health issues, and also specialises in eating disorders and weight related challenges. Matilda chats to us about her work, the overlaps with mental health, eating, weight and…

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Lisa McNally | Steve Cram 53:38

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In this episode Michelle is joined by Director of Public Health for Worcestershire, Lisa McNally and Steve Cram to talk about the Wythall & Hollywood Fun Run which takes place on Sunday 25th June. Michelle, Lisa and Steve chat about: - The importance of community led events like the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run for improving public health. - Who a…

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Bournemouth Canicross (Episode 160) 50:46

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Louise and Michelle chat to Gabby, one of the co-founders of Bournemouth Canicross about how their community has grown over the last four years since the group was first formed. It’s an uplifting, positive episode about the power of community.By Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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ULTRA NEWS | Northern Traverse, WSER, Unbreakable 2, Arizona Monster 300 controversy 47:15

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ This is a solo news episode. I opine on Northern Traverse results, who's going to Western States, the controversies surrounding Destination Trails race, The Monster 300 and what's being said about it on social media and Reddit. I also chat about my recent race at Ranger Ultras PB137 and and how I rolled my…

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Andy Blow | Precision Fuel and Hydration 47:58

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In this episode Michelle and Andy do a deep dive into hydration for endurance running and chatted about: - common mistakes runners make with their hydration - hyponatremia (or the dangers of over-hydrating) - recognising the signs of dehydration - do you need a race hydration strategy? - are you a salty sweater? - electrolytes - pre- and post-race …

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Episode 75 Taper Time 46:26

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Today is all about the taper! As some big marathons approach, lots of you will be in the taper phase, so we discuss what the purpose of tapering is, how to get it right, the benefits and how to manage the taper time challenges! Let us know how your taper is going and any tips for listeners! We have strava group you can join - click here; https://ww…

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Trooper: Life as a Tri-Paw (Episode 159) 37:08

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In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Morag, a trustee of Lincs Dobermann Rescue about her experience of rehoming Dobies, and her 'failed foster' with tri-paw Trooper. We hear all about Trooper's amputation and rehabilitation, proof that amputation is not the end, and can often be the start of a new life for many dogs like Trooper. https://d…

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Luke Grenfell-Shaw | From terminal cancer to ultra phenom 1:06:30

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ This episode is an emotional one, so be prepared! Luke talks about the moment as a 24 year old, that he now says was the end of everything he ever knew to be right with the world. The moment he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Having ignored a nagging pain in his shoulder for nearly 6 months, he finally…

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Renee McGregor 1:22:09

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Renee is a sports dietician specialising in REDs, the female athlete, hormonal health, and athlete performance. Her latest book, Fuel for Thought, is a practical guide to how and what to eat for endurance athletes. In this episode, we discuss behaviours around food, and Renee gives us some really practical advice around fuelling, recovery, carb-loa…

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Episode 74 Robyn Wright Interview 1:07:21

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This week features a brilliant interview with an FKT holder in Canada - Robyn Wright. Robyn talks to us about how she got into running, her love of the trails, how she has run every day for over 2 years and her epic FKT adventure! We hope you enjoy and you can find Robyn on instagram here to follow her adventures! https://www.instagram.com/roamwith…

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Fiona Pascall | Chianti Ultratrail and Golden Ticket to Western States 47:31

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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this podcast we speak to returning guest Fiona Pascall. Fi is back for a third time to talk about her recent success at Chianti by UTMB. Fi beat some of the best international ultra runners to win the race and secure her golden ticket to the big dance in Auburn for Western States this June. Although she…