Get up and Run!

Just as Martin McFly waited for doc to take him back to the future. I try and put the future back in your ears

The Get Up bit before you get up. Press play and Get Up. Get up then!

We are back! We think!

After a 8 month break due to not understanding technology past turning the light on I try and record , save and export onto the updated Spotify for creators app before me and Racheal have a massive catch up and fill you in with everything that’s been happening in the world of Beautifully Brutal and SheUltra in the last 8 months!!!! And it’s BIG ….GET UP AND if you’ve been following me on my travels this year……BASMATI

The bit before starting and well trying to actually start

Huw catches up with listeners after a busy few months Race Directing a couple of Ultras and marathons :- https://penllynultra.co.uk/pilgrims-ultras/ and the brand new WALES ULTRA TRAIL https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Pen-Llyn-Ultra . It’s been so long since the last podcast we’ve now got a brand new podcast hosting portal!

The first ever all women Cancer Charity Fundraiser SheUltra™️ was last weekend and wow 🤩 was it the best! 💃 Racheal was on route from start to finish and Sophie Power was there from SheRaces. 700 women have signed up since Saturday so if you want a place sign up quick: https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/SHE-Ultra it’s also raised over £18,300 so far for womens cancer charities 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 here’s the link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/She-Ultra1?utm_term=83xDaVqnx this episode was brought to you by Beautifully Brutal Events the home of Ultra and Marathon events on the North Wales Coast. Come and say Hi 👋

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rhinoboychrisgreen Chris Green chats with Huw about his incredible fundraising for the Save The Rhinos 🦏 https://www.waterstones.com/book/matumaini-the-rhinos-hope/chris-green/9781838750091 www.savetherhino.org

Racheal & Huw chat with Andrew and Jason about there FKT attempt of the heart of wales route for Mind. She’d also get a mention and we actually post the show the same year it was recorded

A double episode full of overseas adventure and an insight into Christoph Hardes experience at the AULT and his year ahead. Sarah from the Food Bank Run also comes onto the show and talks about how to hold your own food bank run and how it all started. Huw wakes the house up and types this very quickly (null) https://www.facebook.com/share/knYoT1GyhWTDAAcx/?mibextid=K35XfP

Gary & Huw Chat about how Gary first started off and some life changing decisions he made that’s helped create the House Coaching & his running Career. Thanks for coming on the show Gary and see you in about 24 hours at The National Running Show . Today’s Episode was brought to you by GET UP COFFEE!! Keep your eyes peeled in the Get Up & Run Podcast Facebook group for some mega coffee deals and giveaways……..GET UP!

Lloyd chatted with Huw in this episode on how easy it is to implement and train and race on a Vegan basis. Huw committed to Veganary and then you’ll hear in the into on how that went! Lloyd has kindly put together simple meal plans and references for you to give a go. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BPmDpwJoDjh9hMMWNPnOWkVlrcnaXUFlqqAu-oSNiqI/edit?usp=sharing (copy and that bit if the link doesn’t open) this episode was brought to you by SheUltra which is the first all women Ultra Marathon of its kind with a £1 Million pound five year fundraising target for women’s cancer charities. The event is this April and sold out with over 550 women taking part. Here’s the link to donate and it would be great to see you at the event cheering everyone on! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/She-Ultra1?utm_term=XdGb2e6p5. GET UP 🎤☕️

Hannah joined Huw for all the news about Red January and beyond 🌅 the really encouraging thing is everyone can take part in this challenge and join the ‘Redders’ community. Focusing on movement it really does mean everyone from active to those who may be unable to be active as you can do stretches,yoga and all types of movement to be involved, her story is inspiring and to find out more and how easy it is to join in is here :- https://join.redjanuary.com/ todays show was brought to you by the fantastic Oladance Wearable Stereo, we’ve been ear driving (test driving for ears..is that a thing) and we love them, incredible sound whilst the full range of hearing when your out and about or typing up podcast notes when the electricians are drilling holes ready for a starlink! Here’s the link to purchase a pair and keep your ears peeled for a new years competition where you can win a pair. https://www.oladanceshop.com/

WARNING! ⚠️ This episode breaks all Podcast laws. Content gone down the pan and one of the guests rocking up after he had fed his birds and mother. They talk about Escape from Meridian Ultra which is a great race unlike this episode which was bonkers. We recommend you listen to it on a floor.

Couch 2 5K - The Fun Way. Week 6 - Workout 3: Brisk Walk for 5 Mins. Jogging for 25 Mins. You can do this

Huw was joined on the Show with Dan Pritchard and his dad Arwel, Dan had recently become the youngest person ever at 13 years old to finish one of the Pen Llyn Ultras on the Llŷn Peninsula North Wales. One to certainly watch for the future and an experienced head on young shoulders already. Thanks Dan and best of luck for the future from us all at the Get Up & Run Podcast This episode is brought to you by Oladance Wearable Stereos.Huw reviews here:- https://youtu.be/WlqgcWLxFT8?si=V9r4BcQpUJHxIyNh Bag yourself some here :- https://www.oladanceshop.com/ Now! If you can’t wait until the next episode you can head over to the Get Up & Run Podcast Facebook Group and be given the title of a ‘Getupster’ …..thanks for listening and GET UP ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Huw & Racheal chat with Ultra Runner Allie Bailey about her new book (Out in February) ‘There is No Wall’ it gives you a fascinating insight into her life,her running and Dog Pickle. She talks about Alcoholism and depression in this episode and that there is help out there and that you are loved 🥰 if your having a hard time there are numbers such as the Samaritans 116 123 and Mind 0300 123 3393. Allie practices her Welsh on Huw and shares some incredible stories. Her book ‘There is no Wall’ is out in February and you can pre order it here :- https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/there-is-no-wall-allie-bailey?_pos=1&_psq=there+is+no+wall&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=41895201341645&utm_source=AllieBailey&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=ThereisNoWall&fbclid=PAAaagfjICFeVquINXhXu5rvfodHT92jUs-GmG6j1KaMV0z7J7p-jtTmC1HOw_aem_ATkk4irN_aUtakLA_Vz58Iduldi03p87cmu5ZZiHKXp6jQ8kMd2-5zFRZv8OPWeTWOY This episode is brought to you by Oladance Wearable Stereos.Huw reviews here:- https://youtu.be/WlqgcWLxFT8?si=V9r4BcQpUJHxIyNh Bag yourself some here :- https://www.oladanceshop.com/ Now! If you can’t wait until the next episode you can head over to the Get Up & Run Podcast Facebook Group and be given the title of a ‘Getupster’ …..thanks for listening and GET UP ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Martin Cox, a long-distance runner for four decades and a coach for over 20 years chats with Huw about all things running, from his own experience which you can find out more here:- https://www.vo2maxcoaching.com/coaching/ we chat about the whole of the running world as well as the controversy of how mechanical doping was around in 2016 when Nike Eliud Kipchoge, Feyisa Lelisa, and Galen Rupp — were secretly given Vaporfly prototypes, which were conveniently made to look almost identical to other Nike marathon shoes, and they ended up sweeping all three Olympic medals.. Here’s the notes on that https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/01/by-wearing-vaporfly-prototypes-eliud-kipchoge-galen-rupp-shalane-flanagan-are-all-guilty-of-mechanical-doping-in-2016-will-anything-be-done-about-it/ lots more in the show as well as how he trained under the late great Arthur Lydiard the man who invented jogging and produced some fantastic athletes. This episode is brought to you by Oladance Wearable Stereos.Huw reviews here:- https://youtu.be/WlqgcWLxFT8?si=V9r4BcQpUJHxIyNh Bag yourself some here :- https://www.oladanceshop.com/ Now! If you can’t wait until the next episode you can head over to the Get Up & Run Podcast Facebook Group and be given the title of a ‘Getupster’ ….. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1485938781949401/?ref=share_group_link thanks for listening and GET UP ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Sophie Power joins Rachael & Huw to talk about the incredible work she’s done and doing at She Races as well as training as a full time mum. Sophie gives some really useful advice for everyone as well as how Race Directors can get involved to make there races more accessible for women. This episode was brought to you by She Ultra the first ever All Women Cancer Charity Ultra Distance event. For full details of this sold out event and all the Pen Llŷn trail and ultra events head over to www.penllynultra.co.uk ……Right can you all GET UP now please

Huw goes out to support his freinds at the Berlin Marathon. His knowledge and interest of road marathons is apparent as he starts talking about hiding in freezers and trains to try and pad out the episode. If it’s the first time you’ve listened to the show please listen to others. All about the banter and well done Hugh & Fiona Morgan. This episode is brought to you by www.penllynultra.co.uk…….GET UP

Nathalie from The National Running Show gives you a run down on what’s happening at the National Running Show in 2024 and the exciting new features. I could go on but this episode is time sensitive for your free ticket (20th of September 2023 only code : PODCAST.

Presenters Huw & Racheal break the PB for a Podcast talking about choices and the new Adidas. Enjoy! On your MARKS, GET SET! GOOOO

Get Up & Run had access all areas to this years Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc, from Start/Finish, to following the leaders through the night from aid station to aid station we can give you a feel of what the atmosphere is like for both runners and spectators, Huws light hearted and completely random at times adds to the excitement of the experience that was this years Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc. Don’t forget to click the subscribe button for a review on the Get Up & Run stand out shoe of the UTMB the HOKA Stinson 7 and also the low down on Naak Waffles. Sponsors of this UTMB Special are Pen Llyn Ultras on the Llyn Peninsula of North Wales, a fantastic portfolio of races to suit all abilities and views to bend your mind. Fancy? Then check out www.penllynultra.co.uk

Huw caught up with winner Joe and the lads at the finish line of the MaesGwm Detour British Champs.

Lauren pops in for a chat at GET UP AND RUN PODCAST. First Lady at the recent Pen Llyn Ultras 100 talks about training,The MONTANE SPINE,time management to get the best from her training and kit. Thanks Lauren. For those of you that fancy giving any of the Pen Llyn Ultras a go here the website www.penllynultra.co.uk thank you also to the shows sponsors BEAUTIFULLY BRUTAL ROASTED COFFEE (Pre orders soon) GET UP THEN ‼️‼️‼️

Jon chats with Huw about his win at the MONTANE Summer SPINE Challenger South as well as his training methods, we’ve also got a GET UP & RUN EXCLUSIVE bit of news from Jon! He also talks about training,racing and his Ultra Journey the last few years.Jon is sponsored by MONTANE,SCARPA,VOOM,FRACTEL & FENIX Thanks Jon and enjoy 🎙️ 🏃‍♂️💪

Well! What can we say. Rikki Wynne joins the show for a chat about his race at the mountain and Trail running championships in Innsbruck Austria, we also hear how he got into Ultra running, the Rikki verses the Reek and some great tips for new and experienced runners. What really shines through is his passion of the sport and if you put your mind to something then you will achieve it. Thanks ever so much Rikki and enjoy the show everyone 🇮🇪 🇦🇹 🏃‍♂️💪

Experienced Coach Casey Morgan chats with host Huw Williams about coaching,running and top tips for running in the heat and how to adapt, trail running and how not to ride a bike. Contact Casey at https://www.caseymorgan.co.uk/about-me.html for all your training needs no matter of your level.

Huw managed to catch up with Irelands Team Captain for the Low Down on the Irish Team and then Alex Varela the Race Director for CANFRANC the destination for the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Championships

Huw heads over to the press conference for the World Mountain Trail Running Championships. 🇦🇹⛰️🌎🏃🏿‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏿‍♂️⛰️🏃🏿‍♀️🇦🇹🌎🌅

Huw geeks out and about at the Savage UTS Trail Snowdonia - Eryri. The lovely people at OLADANCE Wearable Stereo have given you lovely listeners a 20% Discount Just visit oladance.com/GUAR and use the code RUN30 to save 20% on your purchase. Get yours now! Pre race chats on Friday and don’t forget to subscribe and listen out for Innsbruck world champs in June where Huw heads out for https://www.innsbruck-stubai2023.com/ and post race interviews, pre race banter and much much more

Huw geeks out and about at the Savage UTS Trail Snowdonia - Eryri. The lovely people at OLADANCE Wearable Stereo have given you lovely listeners a 20% Discount Just visit oladance.com/GUAR and use the code RUN30 to save 20% on your purchase. Get yours now! Pre race chats on Friday and don’t forget to subscribe and listen out for Day 2 with exclusive pre and post race interviews

Huw travels to Llanberis this weekend to soak up all things Ultra Trail Snowdonia Eryri UTMB. He kicks off by practicing how to talk out loud in his pants on his sofa

Running Geek Heaven! Paul Larkins kindly came on the show to talk about this years World Mountain & Trail Running Championship in Innsbruck on the 6th & 10th of June, he also shares stories of his running career. A must for every level of running geekness. Here is all the details on this years world championships https://www.innsbruck-stubai2023.com/ Thanks Paul.

Vincent Carozza chats with Huw & Racheal about the adventure he is about to embark on at 16 years old as the youngest American to take part in one of the most toughest foot races on earth, THE MARATHON DES SABLES. He’s focusing on becoming the fastest 16 year old to finish it. Best of luck Vincent from us all

Helen pops in for a chat about her incredible half marathon run streak. Huw actual listens to a guest for once. Helen talks about how she’s been able to fit a daily half marathon into her busy schedule. She doing it all to fundraise for Mind. Here’s her link to donate https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/helen-ryvar1?fbclid=IwAR0PNha6gDEPtNzOCPBhion2FHyb2P3d_AETRfDpZbkmKp_JGghW2wfwacQ She’s also one of the Ambassadors for SHE ULTRA, which if Huw pulls his act together will have a guest talk about that as well. Enter here:-https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Events/Preview/6bf996d1-fbd9-4a0e-b3e1-ec2588f49133

Dafydd Williams Chats with huw & Rachael about his FKT attempt of the 300 mile cambrian way later this year,We also talk kit,balls,moustaches & Get up! ✨⛰️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/cambrianwaymountainrescuewales?utm_term=4ZEjBdNEq&fbclid=IwAR2gwHppiXzH_Y-7BmzwyH2S7WPRJ377x5QNur33PsmLvlvUtB_OwrYJJgE

On this Latest episode of ‘Get up and run’ podcast hosts Huw & Racheal chat away with great pal and allrounder Dilys Fullerton, a great episode of youre looking at ways to cross training as we chat as well as ultras, walking, a recent ice swim in the highlands of Scotland and Dilys and her good pals trip in October later this year to the Sahara Desert 🐪. Dilys will be fundraising for cancer research when she heads out there in October and here’s the link to donate https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DilysandJulie?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=email_social&utm_campaign=LFCFRUK_Badge50_MI&fbclid=IwAR3xnNu8W5STcJI2Hbtg37dGrvJQ7q1asB9LStXdYF2-TanC5VkIqXLt0Ms and her and Julie have a Facebook group sharing there journey towards October https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0U7poFxeBvsnKzz43AAck4BMF2bRT53GAEbP62LgsDqBUzZNAeBsktXiBTvQ2jwzyl&id=100089636644849 For those of you looking for more information on the outdoor swimming and how to get started here’s a link https://thebluetits.co/pages/join-our-social-swim-community and that’s it, I could share links about the couch 2 5k,my DNF guy Tik Tok account but my teas ready and you’ll have to ask an adult. Enjoy 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃‍♀️⏰⏰🎙️🎙️ This episode was sponsored by www.penllynultra.co.uk The home of ‘Sandy Blisters’ Get Up!!!

By the power of grey skull we actually manage to record another show! Hurrah! 🕺🏻🏃‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🎙️. This week Mike Aisbitt try’s to get a word in edge ways. We find out about his favoured kit,some really clever sunglasses https://www.moonshineeyewear.com/ he chats about ultras https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=9242 and how he was almost a tv star of the original Snowdonia Ultra Marathon, along with awkward silences, rock-paper-scissors we’d give this episode a 7 and a well worth listen! 👌🥳🎙️. Fill your boots and ears 🎙️🏃‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🎙️. GET UP

Alright? In this episode Racheal joins the team as co host and we reveal several new questions for our future running guests. Enjoy and GET UP! 🎙️

Having a make over of words, this short episode gives you a quick insight why and what’s in store with future episodes

Back once again like the renagade master. Hello, I’m back and I promise to um we’ll be more consistent or I’ll see you in about 7 months lol.

Podcast host chats with Paul Breen about this years first version of Berkeley Marathons! We find out about the original one in the states and although everyone who toes up on the start line will DNF what it means both mentally and physically to take part. To find out more details and how to sign up for the UK version here is the link:- https://www.theberkeleymarathons.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2lOmWRu3quVJYmt4VZpJr9BaebknwQv-jTj1iGmX48m_EWZx-mDWJ9WwA

In this episode Huw Williams chats to Sammy Daye from the Epic Last Man Standing Backyard Ultra about the forthcoming event. A great listen for those looking to learn tips and secrets of backyard competing as well as a flavour of what’s in store for the competitors for the event which is now in its 7th year and also hosting the first Four Nations Backyard Tournament. Live feeds over on the Atlas Running FB Page https://www.facebook.com/ATLASRUNNING/ thanks Sammy and all the best to the runners taking part.

For almost 10 years Gordon has been adding up and impressive list of races and mind boggling races. A bit of a Lazarus Lake but the running kind,almost off the grid with his training and preparation. A great pal of host Huw Williams, we get the tip of the iceberg of what Gordon has achieved,his ability to remove himself from any physical discomfort is explained and his very humble approach to how he supports others in races, Huw saw this first hand when Gordon helped him on his way to the 2017 Marathon Des Sables to a more recent Lon Las Ultra in which he and Vic Owens had a nail biting finish! Dot watching drama of the Epic race. We discuss his go to race food as well as hints and tips for those taking there first step into the world of Ultra Running. He’s taken some great photos of ultra marathons he taken part on his Instagram page @gordonbinrunnin give him a follow as off the mic he was chatting about his plans for 2022! Thanks for coming on the show Gordon

DNFing a thing of dread or a learning curve? Also this is the last episode directly about running as I use my new experience of life to assist in how to help with your stumbling blocks and personal challenges

Huw dives deep in super geek level chatting with the very humble John Stocker about his world record at the https://www.challenge-running.co.uk/ Backyard Ultra. Kit questions,how he bends his mind and also his race Mantra. Thanks John it was an absolute pleasure https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-make-it-big-dogs-backyard-ultra-in-tennessee?member=11910611&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=more&utm_source=customer

Recorded April 2021. Podcast host looks back on MDS 2017. How to enjoy it. In the first episode Huw chats about the first days leading up to the race and what to expect.

Week 6 Run 2 5 min brisk walk. 10 min jog. 3 min walk. 10 min Jog. Boooom. Well done

Run 1: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 8 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running. Week 6 has 3 Different run sessions as the week progresses. These timed Talkthrough really make it easy to complete each session. We have a free Couch 2 5K The Fun Way FB Group 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️