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Sep 12, 2025 1 hr 5 min

Holly Wootten

from RunUltra Hosted by RunUltra

Robin sits down with Holly Wootten, the new course record holder at the Dragon’s Back Race, Britain’s toughest multi-day mountain challenge. Holly talks us through the realities of the event, from the constantly changing Welsh terrain to the simple but testing challenges of camp life, like trying to dry kit in relentless rain. Far from being a stroke of luck, her success came from a clear plan, careful recovery, and an attention to detail that helped her stay strong day after day. We also touch on the importance of support, from her parents’ steady presence to the encouragement of friends on the course and what it really means to take on such a demanding race. This is a conversation about resilience, preparation, and the determination needed to meet one of the hardest tests in mountain running. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a quick rating or review; it really helps other runners find the show. 💡 For more stories, gear insights, and training tips from the world of ultra and trail running, head over to run-ultra.com. 👉 And if you’ve got questions, feedback, or a race story to share, I’d love to hear from you; send a message to [email protected]. Until next time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the adventure. 🏔️👟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit runultra.substack.com

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