Episode 91 - Sophie Grant - UTMB, TDS, GB Ultra Runner Sophie is a GB International trail runner. The New Zealand born ultra-runner has finished in the top 10 at UTMB, Lavaredo, TransGranCanaria, La Diagonale les Fous and the Marathon des Sables. You can follow Sophie over on Instagram as she roams the planet sharing her van life journey. https://www.instagram.com/sophieamygrant/?hl=en Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share...

Episode 90 - Andy Blow - Precision Fuel & Hydration This week we chat with Andy Blow, the co founder of Precision hydration. Andy is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy previously worked as the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams, and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre. Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the...

Episode 89 - Carla Molinaro - Land’s End to John O’Groats  Ladies World Record Holder This week Eddie and Gary catch up with record breaking ultra runner, adventurer and running coach Carla Molinaro. Carla recently ran the length of Great Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats and setting a new ladies World Record along the way. She has represented Great Britain at the 100km World Championships and is a Hoka One One Athlete. Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front,...

Episode 88 - Jon Shield - 2022 Ice Ultra Winner This week Eddie and Gary catch up with Jon Shield. Jon recently won the 2022 Ice Ultra. The Ice Ultra is a 230km 5 stage race through arctic Sweden. Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in. Instagram -...

Episode 87 - Lisa Watson - 2022 Northern Traverse Winner This week Eddie and Gary have a chat Lisa Watson. Lisa is fresh from winning the Northern Traverse. She smashed the course record by over 10 hours too! We talk about the race, her training and what is next. Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from...

Episode 86 - Mickey Turner - Rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean This week Eddie and Gary have a chat with the inspiring Mickey Turner, Mickey along with Dom, James and Ryan rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean raising money and awareness for some amazing charities. We hear about the highs, lows and how this challenge was only the start of Mickey's journey. Follow along on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/cockleshellendeavour2021/ Fancy making a dark and stormy...

Episode 85 - Jo Meek - GB Ultra Runner - Dartmoor Round FKT This we Eddie and Gary catch up with GB Ultra Runner and Scott Athlete Jo Meek, We talk about her Dartmoor Round FKT, Future Races, Training and how she still has some road marathon goals! You can follow Jo via her link tree below. https://linktr.ee/RunningSquirrel Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll...

Episode 84 - Tom Garrod - Double Lon Las Ultra Marathon At 20 months old, Tom was diagnosed with Post-Viral Encephalitis. Later in life Tom was diagnosed with stage IV testicular cancer and given a 5% chance of survival. In this episode we chat about growing up, bullying, suicide, surviving Cancer and his amazing achievements in the world of running. Tom's efforts in raising awareness of Testicular Cancer whilst out running the length of Ireland or doing a Double Los Las Cymru race over 500...

Run to the Hills - Episode 83 - Russ Moorhouse - First Person to Wild Camp on all 214 Wainwrights This week Eddie and Gary chat with Russ Moorhouse! Russ is the first person to wild camp on all 214 Wainwrights, Bivvybag World Record holder and author of Fell Asleep, number 1 best seller. https://linktr.ee/russellmoorhouse Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll...

Run to the Hills - Episode 82 - Lizzy Hawker - Ultra Tour Monte Rosa & Great Himalaya Trail This week Eddie and Gary chat with Lizzy Hawker! Lizzy held the world record for 24 hours on the road and won the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc an unprecedented (and unmatched) 5 times. A National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and now race director of the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa her passion for exploring is taking her far beyond competition to high, wild places often alone, and often in Nepal. Read...

Run to the Hills - Episode 81 - Steve Birkinshaw - There is No Map in Hell  This week Eddie and Gary chat with Steve Birkinshaw, Husband, Father, Fell runner, orienteer, hydrologist and author. We talk about all things running and his great book, There is No Map in Hell  Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjbirkinshaw Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about...

Run to the Hills - Episode 80 - Elaine Bisson - 2022 Winter Spine 2nd Place Lady This week Eddie and Gary chat with The Spine Race second place lady Elaine Bisson. The Spine Race is a 268 mile race from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm. A fantastic performance from Elaine. Some great ideas and tips from Elaine too! Check out Elaine's great blog and Instagram account via the links below. https://elainebisson.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ellie_bis2/ Each week we'll bring you...

Run to the Hills -  Episode 79 - Andy Dobinson - Ultra Marathoner - Stroke Survivor This week Eddie and Gary catch up with Andy Dobinson. Andy came on the show a while ago and chatted with John about his recovery from a stroke. He was keen to come back on and keep us updated with his journey and share his plans are for the future. Connect with Andy over at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyd2574_stroke_of_luck/?hl=en Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front,...

Run to the Hills -  Episode 78 - Emma Roper - 2022 Spine Challenger Emma is a busy mum, self employed physio and one of the Run to the Hills community! 2021 saw Emma complete a successful Bob Graham Round and she will be toeing the line for the 2022 Spine Challenger. Like all of us loves being out on the trails and fells. Connect with Emma on Instagram vie the tags below. https://www.instagram.com/emma.roperc/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/eroperphysio/?hl=en Each week we'll bring you...

Run to the Hills -  Episode 77 - Brodie Sharpe - Run Smarter Series It was great to have Brodie on the show again. Such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guy with a passion for keeping people doing what they love. Brodie is a runner and he I knows that you want to run injury-free. In order to do that, you need the right education and guidance to repair and reduce injuries, old and new. But the internet is flooded with bad advice that may aggravate your injury and decrease your ability to run...

Run to the Hills - Episode 76 - Debbie Martin-Consani - Winter Spine Race 1st Lady This week we are so lucky to be joined by Debbie Martin-Consani, Debbie has represented Scotland and Great Britain in 100K, 24 hour races and recently came 1st Lady at the Winter Spine Race. http://www.ultrarundmc.com/ If you would like to support the project to build a John Kynaston memorial bridge then please follow the link...

Run to the Hills - Episode 75 - Shane Benzie - The Lost Art of Running If you would like to support the project to build a John Kynaston memorial bridge then please follow the link below. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/John-Kynaston-memorial-bridge?fbclid=IwAR3Mu2qGX8Q2YCV2EjiyUNXWzS2MbbEO8gWyHCXHqfNFvUdyU9MLGM34kbw Shane Benzie is a celebrated running coach, movement specialist, researcher and the founder of Running Reborn. He has worked with runners all over the world to help them...

Run to the Hills - Episode 74 - Russell Bentley - Paddy Buckley Winter FKT If you would like to support the project to build a John Kynaston memorial bridge then please follow the link below. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/John-Kynaston-memorial-bridge?fbclid=IwAR3Mu2qGX8Q2YCV2EjiyUNXWzS2MbbEO8gWyHCXHqfNFvUdyU9MLGM34kbw Russell found the Paddy Buckley Round during Covid lockdown. Successfully completed the 100km route over 47 peaks of Snowdonia in the winter (read post here). Then moved...

Run to the Hills - Episode 73 - Russell Bentley - Paddy Buckley Winter FKT If you would like to support the project to build a John Kynaston memorial bridge then please follow the link below. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/John-Kynaston-memorial-bridge?fbclid=IwAR3Mu2qGX8Q2YCV2EjiyUNXWzS2MbbEO8gWyHCXHqfNFvUdyU9MLGM34kbw Russell found the Paddy Buckley Round during Covid lockdown. Successfully completed the 100km route over 47 peaks of Snowdonia in the winter (read post here). Then moved...

Episode 72 - Matt Clarke - Hoka One One If you would like to support the project to build a John Kynaston memorial bridge then please follow the link below. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/John-Kynaston-memorial-bridge?fbclid=IwAR3Mu2qGX8Q2YCV2EjiyUNXWzS2MbbEO8gWyHCXHqfNFvUdyU9MLGM34kbw This week we talk to Matt Clark who is Field Support Representative at HOKA ONE ONE. We chat about some past and present shoes in the Hoka range including the Speedgoat, Challanger and the New Zinal. Each...

Episode 71 - Nicola Dawson - Epic Trails Guide - Ultra Runner If you would like to support the project to build a John Kynaston memorial bridge then please follow the link below. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/John-Kynaston-memorial-bridge?fbclid=IwAR3Mu2qGX8Q2YCV2EjiyUNXWzS2MbbEO8gWyHCXHqfNFvUdyU9MLGM34kbw EpicTrails is based to the north of Glasgow specialising in all things trail running. Lets escape the rat race and enjoy the trails with shared experiences and organised runs with...

Bonus Show - Biolite Headtorch & Jet Boil Another bonus show! This time we talk with Mark Ashton from Burton McCall about the brand Biolite. Biolite make a range of products, but for this chat we'll focus on their headtorches. We talk about Jet Boil too. If you want to cook or heat water quick when out on the trail then Jet Boil have you covered. https://uk.bioliteenergy.com/ https://www.jetboil.com/ Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of...

Episode 70 - Dean Karnazes - Older, Wiser, Slower, Stronger If you would like to support the project to build a John Kynaston memorial bridge then please follow the link below. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/John-Kynaston-memorial-bridge?fbclid=IwAR3Mu2qGX8Q2YCV2EjiyUNXWzS2MbbEO8gWyHCXHqfNFvUdyU9MLGM34kbw This weeks guest is Dean Karnazes. Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits....

Bonus Show - Goal Zero & Bivi Bags Another bonus show for you. This time we talk with Mark Ashton from Burton McCall about Goal Zero mobile power solutions and SOL Bivi Bags. Having reliable and portable power could be really handy on long days out. It could help keep your smart phone charged too. This is so important if you find yourself needing to contact friends or the emergency services. Bivi bags are on most kits lists these days and SOL seem to the brand of choice! Really...

Episode 69 - Christmas special - Training Talk This week Eddie and Gary have their usual catch up and highlight some of their best bits of kit from 2021! We also have a listener inspired training talk. Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in. This...