British Ultra Running Podcast

Mar 30 2025 89 ep. 64 mins 354

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Episode 52: Tim Landy – Barkley Marathons 2025

Mar 30 2025 81 mins

In this episode James Elson chats to Tim Landy, one of two British runners to attempt the Barkley Marathons in 2025. They cover his Barkley Fall Classic win guaranteeing his entry into the 2025 real deal. His preparation for the race and of course the experience itself. Tim made it further than any other ‘virgin’, … Continue reading "Episode 52: Tim Landy – Barkley Marathon

Episode 51: Race Director Conversations: Arc of Attrition / Mudcrew

Mar 13 2025 80 mins

Dan and James are joined by Ferg and Jane, the Founders and co-RDs at Mudcrew, perhaps best known for the Arc of Attrition – recently of course bought out by UTMB. The four discuss the history of Mudcrew, the purchase of the Arc by UTMB, how it happened and why they chose that path for … Continue reading "Episode 51: Race Director Conversations: Arc of Attrition / Mudcrew"

Episode 50: In conversation with Ian Sharman: SDW100 and the trail 100 scene.

Feb 12 2025 55 mins

James Elson chats to UK born, US based Ultrarunner Ian Sharman ahead of his upcoming visit to race in the UK for the first time since 2009 – at this years Centurion Running South Downs Way 100. Ian is a four time winner of the Leadville Trail 100, ten time Western States 100 finisher with … Continue reading "Episode 50: In conversation with Ian Sharman: SDW100 and the trail 100

Episode 49: Steve Parr Round | Lakeland 100 – Matt Neale

Aug 19 2024 59 mins

James talks to Matt Neale about his latest achievement – a solo unsupported Steve Parr Round of 116 miles and 45,000 feet. Recently finishing his 15th Lakeland 100 and 5th Spine Race, Matt is one of the most experienced Mountain Ultra Trail Runners around and shares his wisdom!

Episode 48: 3 Peaks Record

Aug 06 2024 50 mins

Welcome to the, rapidly becoming ‘annual’ edition of the British Ultrarunning Podcast where James talks to Dan about his epic 3 Peaks Record setting run. Not for children due to potty mouths.

Episode 47: John Kelly & Damian Hall

Nov 28 2023 70 mins

In this episode John Kelly and Damian Hall join James to discuss Tor Des Geants, the Barkley Marathons, the 2020-21 Record/ FKT season and the UTMB/ Ironman debacle around WAM, Gary Robbins & Coast Mountain Trails, taking a look at where the sport is headed.

Episode 46: 24hr races, 48 hr races, Mountain races, Other stuff

Sep 13 2023 50 mins

Another phone call between James and Dan where they talk about running (24hr races, 48 hr races, Mountain races, Other stuff)

Episode 45: GB Mens 24hr Record

May 07 2023 79 mins

J James and Dan catch up with with Robbie Britton after he set a new GB Mens 24hr Record Holder in Feb and Dan Lawson discusses his success at the Centurion Track 100 two weeks ago, where he ran a new Mens V50 World 100 mile record of 12:37.

Episode 44: The Spine Race

Feb 06 2023 56 mins

James and Dan discuss the 2023 Spine Race with Mens Champion Damian Hall and Five Time Finisher Matt Neale.

Episode 43: 2022 Christmas Special

Dec 15 2022 50 mins

Listen in to another phone call between Dan and James, with some terrible audio quality and only brief discussion about actual running. Merry Christmas to all of our customers.