British Ultra Running Podcast

James Elson
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All about British Ultra running

  1. 18/07/2025

    Episode 53: Dan Lawson SWCP Record

    Dan talks James through his experience setting a new record on the South West Coast Path finishing just last week.

    1hr 2min

  2. 30/03/2025

    Episode 52: Tim Landy – Barkley Marathons 2025

    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 Marathons 2025"

    1hr 21min

  3. 13/03/2025

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

    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"

    1hr 20min

  4. 12/02/2025

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

    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 scene."

    55 min

  5. 19/08/2024

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

    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!

    1 hr

  6. 06/08/2024

    Episode 48: 3 Peaks Record

    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.

    50 min

  7. 28/11/2023

    Episode 47: John Kelly & Damian Hall

    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.

    1hr 10min

  8. 13/09/2023

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

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

    51 min
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