Episodes
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Episode 260 - KILIAN JORNET
For much of the last twenty years, Kilian Jornet has been the benchmark against which all mountain athletes have been measured. His achievements have transcended trail running, ski mountaineering and alpinism, inspiring an entire generation to think differently about what is possible in the...
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Episode 259: Fred Abramowitz and the $100,000 Run Rabbit Run Revolution
In Episode 259 of Talk Ultra, we speak with Fred Abramowitz, Race Director of Run Rabbit Run, following the landmark announcement that the RRR ultra will award a $100,000 prize purse to both the men's and women's winners in 2027 and 2028. The news has sent shockwaves through the ultra running...
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Episode 258 - Henriette Albon
Henriette's story is one of obsessive discipline, deliberate practice and a willingness to reject the conventional path. Competitive, fiercely self-reliant and prepared to put in the work when nobody is watching. But there is much more to her story than results. From obstacle course racing and an...
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Episode 257 - Yngvild Kaspersen: The Two‑Time CCC Champion
Episode 257 dives deep into the remarkable journey of Yngvild Kaspersen, fresh off her commanding 2026 CCC victory — a pacing masterclass that made her the first woman ever to win the race twice. We rewind to 2015, exploring her beginnings in skyrunning, the technical foundations that shaped her...
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Episode 256 - Marc Laithwaite - Montane Lakeland 100 and 50
In 2027, The Montane Lakeland 100 and Montanke Laklend 50 events will celebrate 20-years. An event that started with just 60 people has grown to an over subscribed sell out event that celebrates all that is good about running. Grounded in tradition and community - Montane Lakeland 100/ 50 is...
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Episode 255 - Shane Ohly
Early in 2026, Shane Ohly made an announcement that Ourea Events would cease trading. With events such as The Dragons Backk Race, Cape Wrath Ultra, Northern Traverse and Skyline Scotland, this news was a bombshell to the UK and worldwide run scene. The dust has settled and while Ourea Events will...
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Episode 254 - Amy McCulloch - RUNNER 13
Amy is a world-renowned author who in 2022 toed the line of the iconic Marathon des Sables. The race planted seeds for a story, one of ultra-running and mystery. In June 2025, 'RUNNER 13' was released. Amy joins the podcast to discuss the book and her MDS story. Runner 13 is a thriller that drops...
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Episode 253 - Lydia Oldham
From Lockdown Laps to FKT's Lydia started running during lockdown whist living in the UK. From very slow 2km runs, Lydia soon progressed to creating her own approach to running and ultra. She did road marathons, but did them different, failed at her first ultra, but then something clicked... •…
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Episode 252 - Abelone Lyng DNT Massiv Trail (FKT) 'Funnest Known Time'
You may assume it's all about speed and pressure. Not this time. Norwegian runner, Abelone Lyng, put her own spin on the legend that is the DNT MASSIV TRAIL: 364 km, and just under 13,000 m vertical gain across four national parks in Norway: Breheimen, Jotunheimen, Skarvheimen, and…
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Episode 251 - Elisabet Barnes and MDS The Legendary 2025
Elisabet Barnes is a 5x participant at MDS The Legendary and a 2x champion. In 2025, Elisabet returned to the Legendary with different goals, different perspectives and to experience the race without the pressure of the podium. Her last MDS participation was 2017. A great deal has happened in the...
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Episode 250 - Cyril Gauthier MDS
Episode 250 of Talk Ultra is a discussion with Cyril Gauthier abou the MDS brand in 2025. We discuss many things: Handi, Trek, Namibia, the weather, planning, strategy and the future of MDS. Importantly, we also discuss Legendary.
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Episode 249 - Kilian Jornet ALPINE CONNECTIONS Special
Kilian Jornet recently connected 82 4000m peaks in the Alps in an amazing 19-days. He covered a total of 1207km's and climbed a total of 75,334m+ On episode 249 of Talk Ultra, we discuss this amazing project!
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Episode 248 - Liz Ward, MDS Cappadocia
The first edition of MDS Cappadocia took place in June 2024. A unique race in a unique landscape. We speak with 71-year old Liz Ward who achieved her first MDS bling after multiple attempts.
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Episode 247 - MDS The Legendary Feedback
Episode 247 of Talk Ultra and we catch up with competitors from the 2024 MDS The Legendary for thoughts and feedback with Cecilie Lehmann Gianneri, Natalya Platanova and Nicki Marsh.
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Episode 246 : Nicki Marsh - MDS The Legendary
Episode 246 of Talk Ultra is with Nicki Marsh as we countdown to Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. With a 50th birthday looming in 2024 Nicki had been toying with lots of ideas of how to celebrate... The only thing that truly excited me (and could fit around work!) was MDS. Her husband had…
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Episode 245 - Ferdinand Charriau : Marathon des Sable - The Legendary
Episode 245 of Talk Ultra is with Ferdinand Charriau, head of communications for Marathon des Sable - The Legendary. In this podcast we discuss the final details as the 2024 edition is just weeks away.
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Episode 244 - Alexander Welch MDS - The Legendary
Episode 244 of Talk Ultra and we talk with Alexander Welch who will toe the line of the 2024, Marathon des Sables - The Legendary.
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Episode 243 - Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan, MDS Legendary
On episode 243 of Talk Ultra we talk to Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan, MC for short, on her inspiring story to the startline of the 2025 Marathon des Sables - The Legendary.
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Episode 242 - El Kott Twins and The Coastal Challenge, Costa Rica.
Episode 242 of Talk Ultra and we talk in depth with Lina and Sanna El Kott, the El Kott twins, about the highs and lows of The Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica which celebrated 20-years!
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Episode 241 - Natalya Platonova
Corporal Natalya Platonova joins forces with elite Army professionals in support of the Army Benevolent Fund under the title, Rinder's Run with Barrister, author and brodcaster, Rob Rinder as they take on the 2024 Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. The team will consist of Natalya, Rob, Olympic...
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Episode 240 - Eoin Keith and 360 The Challenge
Episode 240 of Talk Ultra and we talk with Eoin Keith who took on the 269.3km counter-clockwise journey of 360 The Challenge in Gran Canaria organised by Arista Eventos.
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Episode 239 - Andy Blow
Episode 239 of Talk Ultra is with Andy Blow from Precision Fuel and Hydration. Staying hydrated with fluids, maintaining healthy levels of minerals (electrolytes) is all part of the process of being a distance runner, particularly when sweating excessively for long periods of time. It's easy to…
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Episode 238 - MDS Special with CYRIL GAUTHIER
After 37-years, the iconic Martahon des Sables will move ahead with new owners, the legacy of Patrick Bauer is there for all of us to see. With new owners comes change and in this episode of Talk Ultra, we discuss these changes with co-owner and CEO Cyril Gauthier.
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Episode 237 - Corina Sommer
Episode 237 of Talk Ultra has an interview with Corina Sommer who won Oman Desert Marathon early in 2023 and went on to place 4th at Marathon des Sables.
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Episode 236 - Sabrina Stanley
Episode 236 of Talk Ultra is with adidas Terrex athlete, Sabrina Stanley who placed 2nd at Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB
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Episode 235 - Katy Young
Episode 235 of Talk Ultra and we speak with Katy (Catherine) Young who placed 6th lady and 1st Brit at the 2023 Marathon des Sables in 34h 21m 18s.
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Episode 234 - Jasmin Paris #BM100
Episode 234 of Talk Ultra is a #BM100 Barkely Marathons Special with an in-depth interview with Jasmin Paris.
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Episode 233 - Courtney Dauwalter
Talk Ultra is back after an extended break... No better way to eturn with Speedgoat Karl as co-host and an in-depth interview with COURTNEY DAUWALTER!
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Episode 232 - Petter Engdahl Special
Episode 232 of Talk Ultra is a Petter Engdahl Special. After making the podium of OCC in 2021, Petter focussed his attention on the 2022 CCC - He won in a course record time. And now he has followed up with a dream victory at Transvulcania by UTMB. We talk in-depth about his training and...
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Episode 231 - Tom Evans and Shane Ohly
Episode 231 of Talk Ultra has a post UTMB chat with Tom Evans after placing 3rd. We speak with Shane Ohly about Classick Rock and Speedgoat co-hosts.
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Episode 230 – The Chamonix Tapes – Tom Evans
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 5, we speak with Tom Evans who...
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Episode 229 – The Chamonix Tapes – Taylor Nowlin
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 4, we speak with Taylor Nowlin who...
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Episode 228 – The Chamonix Tapes – Yngvild Kaspersen
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 3, we speak with Yngvild Kaspersen...
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Episode 227 – The Chamonix Tapes – Holly Page
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 2, we speak with Holly Page who…
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Episode 226 – The Chamonix Tapes – Toni McCann
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 1, we speak with South African and...
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Episode 225 - Michael Wardian and Michael Jones
Episode 225 of Talk Ultra has an in-depth interview with Michael Wardian after his epic run across America. We also speak with Ultra Trail Snowdia by UTMB race director, Michael Jones. Speedgoat co-hosts.
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Episode 224 - Shane Ohly (Ourea Events)
Episode 224 of Talk Ultra brings you an in-depth chat with Shane Ohly from Ourea Events and Speedgoat Karl co-hosts.
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Episode 223 - 36th Marathon des Sables Special
We bring you a 36th MDS special co-hosted by Steve Diederich (MDS UK) and guest interviews with, James Hazeldene, Liz Anderson, Patrick Kennedy, Richard Bysouth and Tamsin Dobson.
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Episode 222 - Tom Evans, Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel
WE ARE BACK! Talk Ultra returns after a 4-month hiatus with an in-depth interview with Tom Evans and his return to racing after surgery. We talk to Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel about an epic Lesotho journey. Speedgoat go-hosts.
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Episode 221 - Speedgoat Karl
Episode 221 of Talk Ultra is with Speedgoat Karl who recently won his 45th 100-mile race and maintained a 20-year streak of winning at least one 100-mile race every year.
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Episode 220 - Pyrenees Stage Run and Therese Falk
Episode 220 and we welcome Speedgoat back as co-host. We interview Jordi and Tómas from Pyrenees Stage Run and Norwegian running sensation, Therese Falk.
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Episode 219 - Marathon des Sables 35th Edition Special
Episode 219 of Talk Ultra is co-hosted by two times MDS champion, Elisabet Barnes. We discuss the 35th 2021 race with expert discussion on heat from Dr Jodie Moss. We also have eight interviews with 2021 participants: Emma Burton, Gower Tan, John Murray, Kim Hutt, Mags McHardy, Martina Taylor…
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Episode 218 - Emily Hawgood and Petter Engdahl
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio pleasure. In The Chamonix Tapes 6, we speak with Emily Hawgood and Petter...
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Episode 217 - Robbie Simpson
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio pleasure. In The Chamonix Tapes 5, we speak with Robbie Simpson. "I have...
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Episode 216 - Taylor Nowlin
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio pleasure. In The Chamonix Tapes 4, we speak with Taylor Nowlin. "My work...
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Episode 215 - Sabrina Stanley and Ruth Croft
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio pleasure. In The Chamonix Tapes 3, we speak with Sabrina Stanley and Ruth...
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Episode 214 - Macy and Ekaterina Mityaeva
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio pleasure. In The Chamonix Tapes 2, we speak with Macy (Marcel Hoeche) and...
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Episode 213 - Robert Muecke
Welcome to 'The Chamonix Tapes' an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2021 UTMB. Starting on Tuesday August 24th and running through to Sunday August 29th, there will be a daily podcast release for your audio pleasure. In The Chamonix Tapes 1, we speak with the adidas Terrex Team...
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Episode 212 - Beth Pascall
Episode 212 of Talk Ultra brings you an interview with Beth Pascall about her current Western States victory, Abelone Lyng co-hosts.
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Episode 211 - John Stocker Backyard Ultra WR holder.
Episode 211 of Talk Ultra has an interview with John Stocker who ran more than 337 miles in 81 hours at the Suffolk Backyard Ultra to set a new WR ahead of Matt Blackburn who pushed him all the way to the line.