The Back to Back Long Run #252

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   S1 · E257 · 4 Oct 2026 · 52 min

   5 & 2 Valleys Double #257

   Yes… a little indulgent. Well, maybe very indulgent for Gary to share his 5 & 2 Valleys experience, but he’s doing it anyway. Nearly fifty of the most beautiful miles this country has to offer, taking in epic summits, dreamy trails, and sharing it all with thousands of like minded runners. The 13 Valleys and the Lake District National Park did not disappoint. It’s a firm favourite of the podcast, and judging by the sheer number of runners, families, and friends who descended on Keswick, i...

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   S1 · E256 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

   Terrible Mid Race Fuel Choices... #256

   Three races. One weekend. Greedy Gary was back at it again, taking on the 5 Valleys Ultra and the 2 Valleys, while Eddie headed to the Ochills Ultra 50. It turned into quite the adventure for her after a full on week of driving up and down the country. Meanwhile, Gary had an absolute blast in the Lakes and somehow came home clutching his four times finisher charm. An injured runner reached out to the coaches this week, something every one of us has had to face at some point. Over in the Strav...

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   S1 · E255 · 27 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   Damian Hall - Run Forever #255

   Damian Hall joins us for a lovely, meandering chat about all things running, records, tea, and a bit of football thrown in for good measure. You always get good bang for your buck with Damo, and this episode delivers too. His latest book, Run Forever, hit the shelves earlier this year. It’s a perfect read for runners drifting past 30 and hoping to keep moving for as many decades as possible. Damian digs into the reasons why our strength and speed might start to fade and why it’s far from inev...

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   S1 · E254 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

   The Unwritten Rules of Running #254

   Eddie has levelled up her double threshold game and is loving it. Gary, meanwhile, has had a quiet week of training, two days missed, thanks to life getting in the way and his body whispering, “Mate… be kind to your future self.” This week’s Brew With the Coaches is a good one, especially for our dear listeners who keep getting that annoying mid run stitch. Some cracking tips in there. You lot continue to entertain and inspire over on Strava, Tales from the Trails, and of course the mighty He...

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   S1 · E253 · 20 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

   Lucy Gossage - Pennine Way FKT #253

   Lucy Gossage joins us today for an absolute powerhouse of an episode. Fresh off the Pennine Way FKT, she’s just conquered 268 miles of bogs, mountains and truly awful weather, all stitched together with joy, grit, friendship and adventure. Anna Troup set a seriously stout record, and it took bravery for Lucy to step up and take on the challenge. But take it on she did. She pushed all the way to Edale in 70 hours, 47 minutes and 15 seconds, shaving nearly two hours off the previous mark. It’s ...

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   S1 · E251 · 13 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   Laura Watts - Badwater #251

   This week we sit down with Laura Watts, fresh off her brilliant run at the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race. An awesome victory, made even more impressive considering she’s still not fully recovered from her fifth finish at Badwater. We absolutely loved this chilled chat with Laura. From bumping into famous passengers during her day job, to training stories, to what it’s actually like running through Death Valley again and again, to the power of CurraNZ as part of her training and racing, it’...

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   S1 · E250 · 10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

   2027 Ultra Race Guide #250

   Eddie’s been busy heading south this week, supporting Lucy Gossage as she storms her way down the Pennine Way on a record breaking FKT. Meanwhile, Gary popped north of the border and treated himself to some glorious East Lothian trails. Over on Strava, the miles are big, the birthday shout‑outs are bumper, and this week’s Tales from the Trails brings a mix of inspiration and a good dose of perspective. Stu & Eddie have a brew with the coaches takeover as we follow Eddies journey to the 20...

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   S1 · E249 · 6 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

   Anna Rutherford - Laura Swanton-Rouvelin - Race Across Scotland #249

   We all know nothing is guaranteed in ultra running, and the longer the race, the higher the jeopardy climbs. This week, we share the story of two runners who are no strangers to the sharp end of some of the UK’s toughest events. Both lined up at the 2026 Race Across Scotland, but their races unfolded very differently. For one runner, it ended in an agonisingly close to the finish DNF, for the other, it became a come from behind victory. It was incredibly brave of Anna to share her race, and L...

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   S1 · E248 · 3 Sep 2026 · 56 min

   The Ultimate Warm Up Guide #248

   Gary has been racing! Well… not quite racing, but he definitely wasn’t taking it easy. Either way, he loved his time up on the Moors at the Hardmoors Roseberry Topping Trail Marathon. Eddie’s been in full entertainment mode, and with the kids finally back at school it’s back on the horse, juggling life, training, and trying to squeeze everything in. The coaches step in to help a listener who needs some guidance on fueling multi‑day adventures, perfect timing with the Dragon’s Back Race just a...

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    S1 · E247 · 30 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    Marc Laithwaite - Lakeland 50 & 100 #247

    As the ballot opens for the 2027 Lakeland 50 & 100, we thought it was the perfect time to spend an hour with one of the main men behind the event, Marc Laithwaite. Marc brings a mix of funny, heartwarming, and genuinely inspiring stories that capture exactly why this race is so special. And beyond the running, the event has now raised over £1,000,000 for charity, which is just incredible. It’s one of the absolute highlights of Gary’s year, and he cannot wait to toe the line again in 2027....