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Jon & Amie
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Amie and Jon chat about their experience of running ultra distance races to empower and encourage other people to access these events. Talking all things training, race weekends, stories from the trail, kit, the do's and don'ts... and everything in between. 

  1. MAR 26

    Ultra Mindset: Building Resilience for Big Miles with Coach Lucy Wooldridge 🧠

    This week Jon and Amie are joined by Master Mindset and Resilience Coach Lucy Wooldridge to explore the mental side of endurance sport. They talk about creating an “ultra-ego”, a powerful running identity you can tap into when things get tough, and how this can help you access confidence, resilience and belief during big races. The conversation dives into what resilience really means (spoiler: it’s not just pushing through), practical ways to reset your nervous system when things start to spiral mid-race, and why your “why” can be both a powerful motivator and a potential source of pressure. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay calm, adaptable and mentally strong when races get tough, this episode is full of practical ideas you can try, both in training and on race day. You can find out more about Lucy's work or get in touch here: https://www.resiliencewithlucy.co.uk  lucywcoaching@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk  Support the show

    48 min

  2. MAR 20

    Graham & Jon's Hundred Hills Tune-Up ⛰️🏔️

    Jon and Amie are rejoined on the podcast by Graham, to talk about his experience running Centurion's Hundred Hills 50k last weekend, as part of his build towards the Thames Path 100 – his first attempt at the 100 mile distance. As part of the training block, Graham used Hundred Hills as a key race rehearsal, deliberately running it on tired legs to simulate the later miles of a hundred, and carrying equivalent race kit. The event turned into a perfect testing ground for pacing, poles, nutrition and mindset. Graham and Jon - who was also participated in the race - chat through what worked, what didn’t (including a liquid-fuel experiment that didn’t quite go to plan), and the small tweaks that can make a big difference later in a race. We also chat about what the rest of Graham's training block looks like, and how he's feeling about the prospect of his longest race to date.  If you're curious about how runners prepare for their first 100-miler, this conversation gives a behind the scenes look at the process. We hope you enjoy it! Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk  Support the show

    38 min

  3. MAR 12

    Race Day Ready: Marathon & Ultra Tips to Prepare for Your First Big Race 🏅

    With marathon season just around the corner, Amie and Jon sit down to chat all about preparing for your first marathon or ultra. We pull together some of the best tips and lessons we've picked up from recent conversations with guests on the pod (along with a few things we've learned the hard way ourselves!). From race day logistics and fuelling strategies, to thinking about event nerves and atmosphere, this episode is all about the small things that can make a big difference on the day. We also talk about the mental side of long races, like preparing simple mantras for different stages of the run and how to stay calm when things get tough. Whether you're lining up for your first marathon or tackling an ultra, we hope this episode will provide some practical advice to help you feel more prepared. Send a text This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk  Support the show

    30 min

  4. MAR 5

    Lizzie Gatherer's epic Balls to Cancer challenge for Prostate Cancer UK 🍆 plus achieving Backyard Ultra royalty status 👑

    In this episode, we chat with Lizzie Gatherer about her recent 'ballsy' 70-mile fundraising challenge for Prostate Cancer UK, following her father-in-law's recent recovery. We also talk about another powerful “why” during her fundraising run — carrying a stone for a dying patient, which provided an emotional anchor that instantly refocused her during a dark, cold patch.  Lizzie shares how she stumbled into ultras in 2019, some of her highlight races, and why her golden rule is simple: if it’s not fun, she’s not doing it.  We dip into mindset tactics, including creative reframing; transforming annoying noises as cheering crowds, something Lizzie says is at the heart of her successes. Lizzie opens up about her recovery strategy too — strength training, collagen, magnesium, physio and yoga. And we couldn't leave the conversation without finding out more about some of Lizzie's Backyard Ultra experiences, including an amazing 50 yards at Sherwood Pines, battling extreme sleep deprivation. We also look ahead to her huge goal at this year's Backyard Ultra: 100 yards. More below on how to enjoy Lizzie's discounts: 🧡 Strava Pro - get 20% off premium subscription  💪 Protein Rebel 15% off first order with LizzieG15 🕶 Kyloe in the Wild - 15% off with LizzieG15 Send a text This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk  Support the show

    58 min

  5. FEB 26

    Chris Cope: Winning the Summer Spine & Racing at the Sharp End with Type 1 🏆

    In this episode, we chat with Chris Cope about ultrarunning at the sharp end, all while managing Type 1 Diabetes. Chris shares the challenges of stress-induced insulin resistance in multi-day racing, and how moving to a closed-loop system has been a total game-changer for his glucose control, performance and recovery.  We get into Chris' fuelling strategy: separating carbs from fluids to avoid gut issues. We also talk about how being forced to be methodical with nutrition can provide some competitive advantage.  Chris walks us through some of his race highlights, including his 2024 Summer Spine win, and reflects honestly on his recent Winter Spine DNF following a heavy fall on his knee near Hebden Bridge. He reflects on going out hot in the snow, and provides a useful reminder that in ultras, starting “embarrassingly easy” is usually the right call. Easy to say...harder to do. We run through his strength training approach and philosophy, and take a look at what’s next in the race calendar - UTS 100, a 24-hour track race, and a return to the Winter Spine for redemption. Send a text This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk  Support the show

    52 min

  6. FEB 14

    The Magic of Comrades with Jan, Four Time Finisher 🇿🇦

    This episode covers everything Comrades Marathon 🇿🇦 We were lucky to sit down with Jan, four times finisher of the event, which is the world's oldest ultramarathon. Jan painted an amazing picture of the race for us, its history and traditions, the friendship and community that surrounds it, and what drew her back again and again. She also shares tips from her experience, for anyone thinking about taking on the race. Send a text This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk  Support the show

    58 min

  7. FEB 5

    Sweat Test Results 🥵, Trialling Home-Made Gels and Injury Updates

    In this episode, Jon and Amie reflect on their most recent podcast conversations, dig into the details and results from their recent Precision Hydration sweat test, and how they'll use it to inform their training. Jon also talks about his recent attempts making gels at home, and Amie shares key takeaways from meeting Claire Robertson, who runs a specialist Patellofemoral clinic at Wimbledon Clinics. Send a text This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk  Support the show

    34 min

  8. JAN 29

    Breaking New Ground at the Winter Spine ❄️ Ian Evans on Being the First Type 1 Diabetic to Finish

    In this episode, we sit down with Ian Evans to talk about completing the Winter Spine Race — 268 miles across the Pennine Way — while managing Type 1 diabetes. Ian shares the long road to the finish line, his history of attempts at different Spine events, before finally completing the Winter Full this year. We talk about the mental lows, sleep deprivation, and the simple but powerful mindset of staying in the game long enough for things to turn around. We dive into the practical side; how Ian manages blood sugar in harsh conditions, the kit that made the difference, and the importance of contingency plans when things go wrong. Throughout our chat, Ian reflects on the power of buddying up, the unique Spine community, and how this race reshaped his view of what’s possible with diabetes. We came away from this chat super inspired — we hope you do too. Send a text This episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Jon provides high performance coaching for teams and individuals. If you'd like a free informal discussion to help you prioritise and make the most of your valuable time contact Jon. Jon@empowered2.co.uk  Support the show

    58 min
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Amie and Jon chat about their experience of running ultra distance races to empower and encourage other people to access these events. Talking all things training, race weekends, stories from the trail, kit, the do's and don'ts... and everything in between. 

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  • Creator
    Jon & Amie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Here for the Long Run
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