The GOGCast

Episode 21 - Chris Bennet and The Pan Celtic race

In the second part of the Chris Bennet story, we talk about the Pan Celtic Race that takes part every year. Chris tells us about the race into France and back to Llandudno. Not forgetting Rocky's clock as well as Michelle and John talking nonsence

Episode 20- Running Psychology and the Pan Celtic with Chris Bennett

In this first episode of two John & Michelle talk running Psychology and what goes through our minds on Ultra's. We give all the latest GOG news and speak to GoG's own social Media man Chris Bennett about the Pan Celtic race that he has recently completed. He spoke for so long that the next GoGcast will be a continuation of the story...more to come. What goes through your mind when you run? How do you actually deal with being out running for 16 hours or more and how do you get through the bad bits? John and Michelle chat Phsychology and some of the situations they have found themselves in. Chris Bennett recently completed the Pan Celtic race on his Bike. What exactly is it, how did he do it and how do you deal with the tiredness and emotions it throws at you. Well you'll actually have to wait for the next episode for that as he tells us the story of the lead up and some of the events he has done. Humorous and interesting ( something that may have never been said about Chris!), you'll enjoy every moment of his story.

Episode 19 -Marathon Mania - GOG's running 26.2

Meet the Marathon men and women from GOG's. We interview three GOG's who have recently completed Marathons: Bryn Philips, won the ballot entry for the London Marathon in the GOG draw. Sarah Ellwood, Ran her first Marathon, the Rob Burrow Leeds marathon Gareth Jones, ran London, his fourth race and the only Marathon not to be the Eryri marathon ! Along with endless chatter and nonsense from Michelle and John, hear how they went about it, trained for it and how they got on on the day.

Episode 18 - Ed Flood - Trail Pursuit

In this episode Ed Flood from Trail Pursuit speaks to the GOGCast about the events they have put on around the country and the Activity breaks around Europe We make special mention of the Strive Festival due to take place in Adventure Parc Snowdonia, Dolgarrog, North Wales and what that consists of. Amongst other entertainment, live music and talks over the weekend there is also a Half Marathon Trail run and a 10k trail. Both of these are beginner friendly and involve trail runs around the lower foothills of Eryri National Park( Snowdonia).

Episode 17 - Part 2/2 - Mark Hemsley- Police, Bats, Gruelling races

This is the second part of the Mark Hemsley Story, Mark talks about running during Covid, his ability to forget about nutrition. Some incredibly long races and swimming a long way when he can't really swim! *** Mark is a double brutal Ironman finisher and has run Ultra Marathons as well as taken part in ultra swimming. He's a member of GOG Triathlon and regularly races locally***