Ultrarunning Sam

Samuel Hill
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Ultrarunning Sam

A British podcast about the global sport of trail and ultra-running!

  1. 8 NOV

    ULTRA NEWS! | UTMB Mallorca, Matt Choi, Rich Roll and Bymaximise.

    Send us a textSam and Robin round up the recent events in the world of Ultra trail running from around the world!We talk about the recent controversy surrounding UTMB Mallorca, with the last minute cancellation of the 100 mile race and subsequent fallout from not offering refunds or clear communication.We hear from Charlotte Fisher who spent 5 months preparing for this race. She tells us how disappointed she is with the race organisers.We also talk about Matt Choi and his lifetime ban from al...

    45 min

  2. 5 NOV

    Cameron Wright | The Spine Race and Beyond The Ultimate Media

    Send us a textOn the podcast this week I talk to Cameron Wright, digital communications lead at Beyond The Ultimate and The Spine Race.As an outdoor photographer and videographer, Cameron talks about his experiences covering the Global Race Series for BTU around the world and the obvious challenges that it presents. From sideways rain in Scotland, to sand dunes as big as houses in 45 degree heat, he gets to see it all!In this interview we talk about Camerons route into his new role, through h...

    59 min

  3. 1 NOV

    Greg Vollet | Golden Trail World Series Finals and What's in store for 2025

    Send us a textIn this episode I speak to returning guest Greg Vollet, creator of the GTWS.We talk about the highlights from the 2024 series, that controversial pass at Mammoth Trail Fest and the future of the series in 2025.Greg defends criticism of the series 'flower petal' design for courses that allows maximum spectator access and media coverage. He goes on to talk about the potential for the format being used at the upcoming Olympics in LA. As always its great to speak to Greg and he...

    39 min

  4. 30 OCT

    Robin Leathley | The National Backyard Ultra Championships Roundup

    Send us a textIn this episode I speak to Robin about the recent backyard ultra championships.But firstly we talk about his instagram page "The Running Accountant"where Robin breaks down the past week in ultra running and explains this crazy sport that we love, for newbies and the ultra curious.'Robins Running Roundup!' breaks down races and events and explains how they work to your average Joe. Robin aims to get more people into trail running and this is one of the avenues he uses.The other w...

    54 min

  5. 24 OCT

    Amy Hart | Running For Mental Health

    Send us a textIn a break from our usual programming......I speak to Amy Hart.Amy is, in her own words, 'just a normal runner' which is true, but aren't we all? Even us ultra runners are just normal runners! Well, between snacks and sit downs when we're actually running......In this interview we talk about Amy's life growing up in foster care, her struggles with moving schools frequently and feeling like she would end up uneducated, jobless or even in prison!But Amy didn't let herself become j...

    53 min

  6. 19 OCT

    James Gwinnett - Alcoholic to Ultrarunning Author

    Send us a textOn this weeks episode I speak to former SAS: Who Dares Wins contestant and now author, James Gwinnett.James has had a colourful past to say the least!After a serious neck injury ended his rugby career, he fell into a deep depression that turned into alcoholism. But after seeing the London marathon on TV, he decided enough was enough and sought professional help.AA and running helped him quit his drinking and set him up with his new passion of running. The London marathon was jus...

    1h 5m

  7. 8 OCT

    Sarah Perry - 13 Valleys Winner and Body Shaming in Ultra

    Send us a textIn this episode I speak to Sarah Perry.Sarah by her own admission is a reluctant podcast guest, but after months of me asking, she finally relented! I'm so glad she did because we had a great chat about a number of subjects.We did the obligatory "superhero question" to find out how she got into running. We talk about her successful FKT of the South West Coast Path earlier in the year and we obviously talk about her record setting win at 13 valleys over the weekend.We also dive i...

    47 min

  8. 1 OCT

    Kim Collison - Swiss Peaks 360 and Spine race 2025 plans

    Send us a textIn this episode I speak to returning guest Kim Collison.Last month, Kim won the Swiss Peaks Trail 360km 85,000ft mountain race.In this interview Kim talks about overcoming past DNF's in long ultras to finally put together the performance he knew he had in him.Kim talks about how significant this race is in his build to the Spine race in January 2025. With this successful race in place, Kim plans to hit 'Britains Most Brutal' race with everything he's got. With 3 unsuccessful att...

    1 hr
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A British podcast about the global sport of trail and ultra-running!

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  • Creator
    Samuel Hill
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Ultrarunning Sam
  • Show Website
    Ultrarunning Sam

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