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British Ultra Running Podcast

All about British Ultra running

Copyright: © James Elson

Latest Episodes:

Episode 54: The Grander Round Jun 07, 2026

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Dan and James catch up in their usual haphazard fashion. Dan shares his plan for a ‘Grander Round’ project later this year.

Episode 53: Dan Lawson SWCP Record Jul 18, 2025
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Dan talks James through his experience setting a new record on the South West Coast Path finishing just last week.

Episode 52: Tim Landy – Barkley Marathons 2025 Mar 30, 2025
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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’, a significant outcome in one of the toughest years on record.

Episode 52: Tim Landy – Barkley Marathons 2025 Mar 30, 2025
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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’, a significant outcome in one of the toughest years on record.

Episode 51: Race Director Conversations: Arc of Attrition / Mudcrew Mar 13, 2025
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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 the race. The changes UTMB have implemented, what is coming in the future for the race (a new distance) and what we can expect from UTMB further down the line.

Episode 50: In conversation with Ian Sharman: SDW100 and the trail 100 scene. Feb 12, 2025
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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 nine consecutive top ten finishes to his name. And previous US 100 mile trail record holder with his 12:44 at Rocky Raccoon. The two recap Ian’s running history, the appeal of the 100 mile distance. US vs UK ultra scenes and Ian’s ambitions for his race at the SDW100 this June.

Episode 49: Steve Parr Round | Lakeland 100 – Matt Neale Aug 19, 2024
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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
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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
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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.

Photo by Jack Atkinson

Episode 46: 24hr races, 48 hr races, Mountain races, Other stuff Sep 13, 2023
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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 08, 2023
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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.

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