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Sara Storey and Nigel Vardy

Sara Storey was the only woman to complete the World Record attempt at the Worlds Highest Marathon, recently held in Chile, and one of only 5 people out of the 10 who attempted it. Nigel Vardy, aka Mr Frostbite, was one of the support crew. Kate chats to them about what running at nearly 7,000 metres elevation is like, and how they both managed the event from their perspective. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. We are very grateful to be supported by Swiss Canyon Trail. This exciting and historical event has a distance for everyone and prides itself on being accessible to all. Learn more about this stunning event in the Swiss Jura here [https://tinyurl.com/mr34uy5m]. Listen on Spotify | Apple | Youtube For more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and training plans from the world of ultra and trail running, head over RunUltra [https://run-ultra.com/]. Sign up for free and join one of the largest ultra-running communities PLUS you’ll get discounts on loads of products and services from our lovely partners. If you have any questions, feedback, or a story to share, I’d love to hear from you; please send a message to kate@run-ultra.com. Get full access to RunUltra's Substack at runultra.substack.com/subscribe [https://runultra.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Charlie Sproson

Kate chats to Charlie Sproson, the director behind Lake District Sky Trails and Mountain Run. They chat about Skyrunning and how it started and has developed over the years, and Charlie’s own races and his thoughts on how trail and mountain running has grown. They also touch on the news of Ourea Events going bust and the impact it has had on the industry in the UK. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. We are very grateful to be supported by Swiss Canyon Trail. This exciting and historical event has a distance for everyone and prides itself on being accessible to all. Learn more about this stunning event in the Swiss Jura here [https://tinyurl.com/mr34uy5m]. Listen on Spotify | Apple | Youtube For more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and training plans from the world of ultra and trail running, head over RunUltra [https://run-ultra.com/]. Sign up for free and join one of the largest ultra-running communities PLUS you’ll get discounts on loads of products and services from our lovely partners. If you have any questions, feedback, or a story to share, I’d love to hear from you; please send a message to kate@run-ultra.com. Get full access to RunUltra's Substack at runultra.substack.com/subscribe [https://runultra.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Imo Boddy

Robin and Kate chat to Imo Boddy, a record breaking runner from Cumbria and currently based in London. They discuss the pressures of being a full time runner, social media and the up-coming The Speed Project, which Imo is taking on as a solo runner. Robin and Kate also have a quick chat about the latest controversy from UTMB. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. We are very grateful to be supported by Swiss Canyon Trail. This exciting and historical event has a distance for everyone and prides itself on being accessible to all. Learn more about this stunning event in the Swiss Jura here [https://tinyurl.com/mr34uy5m]. Listen on Spotify | Apple | Youtube For more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and training plans from the world of ultra and trail running, head over RunUltra [https://run-ultra.com/]. Sign up for free and join one of the largest ultra-running communities PLUS you’ll get discounts on loads of products and services from our lovely partners. If you have any questions, feedback, or a story to share, I’d love to hear from you; please send a message to kate@run-ultra.com. Get full access to RunUltra's Substack at runultra.substack.com/subscribe [https://runultra.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Kirstie Law and Luke Latimer

Kate chats to Kirstie and Luke about their race in the Arctic last month. They talk about the cold and how dangerous it can be, what it’s like to ski and hike pulling a pulk and how they joined up to finish the race together. Competing in such an extreme environment, they discussed their mindsets on the event and the fact that despite putting aside all thoughts of competitiveness, they managed to podium. Apologies for Luke’s audio at the start, but he does manage to improve it later on. Photo Courtesy: The Spine [https://www.thespinerace.com/race/arctic/] Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. We are very grateful to be supported by Swiss Canyon Trail. This exciting and historical event has a distance for everyone and prides itself on being accessible to all. Learn more about this stunning event in the Swiss Jura here [https://tinyurl.com/mr34uy5m]. Listen on Spotify | Apple | Youtube For more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and training plans from the world of ultra and trail running, head over RunUltra [https://run-ultra.com]. Sign up for free and join one of the largest ultra-running communities PLUS you’ll get discounts on loads of products and services from our lovely partners. If you have any questions, feedback, or a story to share, I’d love to hear from you; please send a message to kate@run-ultra.com. Get full access to RunUltra's Substack at runultra.substack.com/subscribe [https://runultra.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Damian Hall

Robin and Kate have a chat with Damian Hall after the Barkley Marathons 2026; a year that caught everyone by surprise when it was held a month earlier than usual. We talk to Damian about how he’s progressed and learned over the years he’s attended the event and whether he thinks in it’s current form it’s achievable. We also talk about Damian’s new book, Run Forever, available today to pre-order from Vertebrate Publishing [https://www.adventurebooks.com/collections/our-latest-books-to-inspire-your-adventures/products/run-forever-damian-hall] and his forthcoming tour [https://www.speakersfromtheedge.com/theatre-tours/2026/damian-hall-running-forever] around Britain. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. We are fortunate to be supported by Core Body Temperature Sensors, who offer sensors to allow athletes to monitor their heat training and improve performance. You can read Nick Hancock’s in depth review [https://run-ultra.com/reviews/] on both the Core and Core 2 sensors. Thanks also for Swiss Canyon Trail’s support who have recently joined us. This exciting race has a distance for everyone and prides itself on being accessible to all. Learn more about this stunning event in the Swiss Jura here [https://run-ultra.com/news/swiss-canyon-trail-ultra/] Listen on Spotify | Apple | Youtube For more stories, in-depth gear reviews, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over run-ultra.com. Sign up for free and join one of the largest ultra-running communities PLUS you’ll get discounts on loads of products and services from our lovely partners. If you have any questions, feedback, or a story to share, I’d love to hear from you; please send a message to kate@run-ultra.com. Get full access to RunUltra's Substack at runultra.substack.com/subscribe [https://runultra.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]