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‘At The Checkpoint’ Podcast is the place to be for Mountain,Trail and Coastal Running interviews. Just like a Checkpoint in a race these Podcasts are bite sized. The Runners,The Pioneers and not forgetting the Mavericks of the Endurance World will be amongst the guests on the show.Bringing a wealth…

Huw Williams


    • Dec 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 88 EPISODES


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    Procrastination Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 4:00


    The Get Up bit before you get up. Press play and Get Up. Get up then!

    Racheal & Huw learn things

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 12:08


    We are back! We think!

    Test Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 0:38


    After a 8 month break due to not understanding technology past turning the light on I try and record , save and export onto the updated Spotify for creators app before me and Racheal have a massive catch up and fill you in with everything that's been happening in the world of Beautifully Brutal and SheUltra in the last 8 months!!!! And it's BIG ….GET UP AND if you've been following me on my travels this year……BASMATI

    SUMMER SPECIAL PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 3:01


    The bit before starting and well trying to actually start

    The Quick Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 24:34


    Huw catches up with listeners after a busy few months Race Directing a couple of Ultras and marathons :- https://penllynultra.co.uk/pilgrims-ultras/ and the brand new WALES ULTRA TRAIL https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Pen-Llyn-Ultra . It's been so long since the last podcast we've now got a brand new podcast hosting portal!

    SheUltra™️ Special With Racheal T Swailes & Sophie Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 53:19


    The first ever all women Cancer Charity Fundraiser SheUltra™️ was last weekend and wow

    ‘Not all Heros wear capes' Rhino Boy Chris Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 52:48


    www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rhinoboychrisgreen Chris Green chats with Huw about his incredible fundraising for the Save The Rhinos

    Andrew John & Jason Harper chat about the first ever FKT attempt on the heart of wales for MIND

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 81:09


    Racheal & Huw chat with Andrew and Jason about there FKT attempt of the heart of wales route for Mind. She'd also get a mention and we actually post the show the same year it was recorded

    Christoph Hardes chats about the AULT & Sarah Don talks about the fantastic Food Bank Run.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 77:21


    A double episode full of overseas adventure and an insight into Christoph Hardes experience at the AULT and his year ahead. Sarah from the Food Bank Run also comes onto the show and talks about how to hold your own food bank run and how it all started. Huw wakes the house up and types this very quickly (null) https://www.facebook.com/share/knYoT1GyhWTDAAcx/?mibextid=K35XfP

    Gary House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 81:38


    Gary & Huw Chat about how Gary first started off and some life changing decisions he made that's helped create the House Coaching & his running Career. Thanks for coming on the show Gary and see you in about 24 hours at The National Running Show . Today's Episode was brought to you by GET UP COFFEE!! Keep your eyes peeled in the Get Up & Run Podcast Facebook group for some mega coffee deals and giveaways……..GET UP!

    Lloyd Watkin Vegan Runner & MDS finisher.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 100:05


    Lloyd chatted with Huw in this episode on how easy it is to implement and train and race on a Vegan basis. Huw committed to Veganary and then you'll hear in the into on how that went! Lloyd has kindly put together simple meal plans and references for you to give a go. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BPmDpwJoDjh9hMMWNPnOWkVlrcnaXUFlqqAu-oSNiqI/edit?usp=sharing (copy and that bit if the link doesn't open) this episode was brought to you by SheUltra which is the first all women Ultra Marathon of its kind with a £1 Million pound five year fundraising target for women's cancer charities. The event is this April and sold out with over 550 women taking part. Here's the link to donate and it would be great to see you at the event cheering everyone on! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/She-Ultra1?utm_term=XdGb2e6p5. GET UP

    Hannah Beecham MBE from Red January

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 54:18


    Hannah joined Huw for all the news about Red January and beyond

    Mike & Gordon Escape From Meridian

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 46:10


    WARNING! ⚠️ This episode breaks all Podcast laws. Content gone down the pan and one of the guests rocking up after he had fed his birds and mother. They talk about Escape from Meridian Ultra which is a great race unlike this episode which was bonkers. We recommend you listen to it on a floor.

    Couch 2 5K - The Fun Way - Week 6 - Workout 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 30:53


    Couch 2 5K - The Fun Way. Week 6 - Workout 3: Brisk Walk for 5 Mins. Jogging for 25 Mins. You can do this

    Get Up with Dan Pritchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 44:09


    Huw was joined on the Show with Dan Pritchard and his dad Arwel, Dan had recently become the youngest person ever at 13 years old to finish one of the Pen Llyn Ultras on the Llŷn Peninsula North Wales. One to certainly watch for the future and an experienced head on young shoulders already. Thanks Dan and best of luck for the future from us all at the Get Up & Run Podcast This episode is brought to you by Oladance Wearable Stereos.Huw reviews here:- https://youtu.be/WlqgcWLxFT8?si=V9r4BcQpUJHxIyNh Bag yourself some here :- https://www.oladanceshop.com/ Now! If you can't wait until the next episode you can head over to the Get Up & Run Podcast Facebook Group and be given the title of a ‘Getupster' …..thanks for listening and GET UP ‼️‼️‼️‼️

    Get Up with Allie Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 72:49


    Huw & Racheal chat with Ultra Runner Allie Bailey about her new book (Out in February) ‘There is No Wall' it gives you a fascinating insight into her life,her running and Dog Pickle. She talks about Alcoholism and depression in this episode and that there is help out there and that you are loved

    Get Up with Martin Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 140:30


    Martin Cox, a long-distance runner for four decades and a coach for over 20 years chats with Huw about all things running, from his own experience which you can find out more here:- https://www.vo2maxcoaching.com/coaching/ we chat about the whole of the running world as well as the controversy of how mechanical doping was around in 2016 when Nike Eliud Kipchoge, Feyisa Lelisa, and Galen Rupp — were secretly given Vaporfly prototypes, which were conveniently made to look almost identical to other Nike marathon shoes, and they ended up sweeping all three Olympic medals.. Here's the notes on that https://www.letsrun.com/news/2020/01/by-wearing-vaporfly-prototypes-eliud-kipchoge-galen-rupp-shalane-flanagan-are-all-guilty-of-mechanical-doping-in-2016-will-anything-be-done-about-it/ lots more in the show as well as how he trained under the late great Arthur Lydiard the man who invented jogging and produced some fantastic athletes. This episode is brought to you by Oladance Wearable Stereos.Huw reviews here:- https://youtu.be/WlqgcWLxFT8?si=V9r4BcQpUJHxIyNh Bag yourself some here :- https://www.oladanceshop.com/ Now! If you can't wait until the next episode you can head over to the Get Up & Run Podcast Facebook Group and be given the title of a ‘Getupster' ….. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1485938781949401/?ref=share_group_link thanks for listening and GET UP ‼️‼️‼️‼️

    She Races - Sophie Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 40:17


    Sophie Power joins Rachael & Huw to talk about the incredible work she's done and doing at She Races as well as training as a full time mum. Sophie gives some really useful advice for everyone as well as how Race Directors can get involved to make there races more accessible for women. This episode was brought to you by She Ultra the first ever All Women Cancer Charity Ultra Distance event. For full details of this sold out event and all the Pen Llŷn trail and ultra events head over to www.penllynultra.co.uk ……Right can you all GET UP now please

    Berlin Marathon Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 40:14


    Huw goes out to support his freinds at the Berlin Marathon. His knowledge and interest of road marathons is apparent as he starts talking about hiding in freezers and trains to try and pad out the episode. If it's the first time you've listened to the show please listen to others. All about the banter and well done Hugh & Fiona Morgan. This episode is brought to you by www.penllynultra.co.uk…….GET UP

    The National Running Show Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 29:56


    Nathalie from The National Running Show gives you a run down on what's happening at the National Running Show in 2024 and the exciting new features. I could go on but this episode is time sensitive for your free ticket (20th of September 2023 only code : PODCAST.

    PB PODCAST EDITION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 0:04


    Presenters Huw & Racheal break the PB for a Podcast talking about choices and the new Adidas. Enjoy! On your MARKS, GET SET! GOOOO

    Dacia UTMB Podcast Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 41:05


    Get Up & Run had access all areas to this years Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc, from Start/Finish, to following the leaders through the night from aid station to aid station we can give you a feel of what the atmosphere is like for both runners and spectators, Huws light hearted and completely random at times adds to the excitement of the experience that was this years Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc. Don't forget to click the subscribe button for a review on the Get Up & Run stand out shoe of the UTMB the HOKA Stinson 7 and also the low down on Naak Waffles. Sponsors of this UTMB Special are Pen Llyn Ultras on the Llyn Peninsula of North Wales, a fantastic portfolio of races to suit all abilities and views to bend your mind. Fancy? Then check out www.penllynultra.co.uk

    Snack sized MaesGwm Detour finish line. British Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 2:40


    Huw caught up with winner Joe and the lads at the finish line of the MaesGwm Detour British Champs.

    Lauren Johnson Ultra Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 31:23


    Lauren pops in for a chat at GET UP AND RUN PODCAST. First Lady at the recent Pen Llyn Ultras 100 talks about training,The MONTANE SPINE,time management to get the best from her training and kit. Thanks Lauren. For those of you that fancy giving any of the Pen Llyn Ultras a go here the website www.penllynultra.co.uk thank you also to the shows sponsors BEAUTIFULLY BRUTAL ROASTED COFFEE (Pre orders soon) GET UP THEN ‼️‼️‼️

    Jon Shield Winner of the MONTANE Summer SPINE Challenger South

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 55:18


    Jon chats with Huw about his win at the MONTANE Summer SPINE Challenger South as well as his training methods, we've also got a GET UP & RUN EXCLUSIVE bit of news from Jon! He also talks about training,racing and his Ultra Journey the last few years.Jon is sponsored by MONTANE,SCARPA,VOOM,FRACTEL & FENIX Thanks Jon and enjoy

    Rikki Wynne. Irelands Powerhouse Ultra Runner fresh from the World championships in Austria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 63:15


    Well! What can we say. Rikki Wynne joins the show for a chat about his race at the mountain and Trail running championships in Innsbruck Austria, we also hear how he got into Ultra running, the Rikki verses the Reek and some great tips for new and experienced runners. What really shines through is his passion of the sport and if you put your mind to something then you will achieve it. Thanks ever so much Rikki and enjoy the show everyone

    Casey Morgan Coach. Coaching, Tips for running in the heat and trails and loads more! GET UP !

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 43:34


    Experienced Coach Casey Morgan chats with host Huw Williams about coaching,running and top tips for running in the heat and how to adapt, trail running and how not to ride a bike. Contact Casey at https://www.caseymorgan.co.uk/about-me.html for all your training needs no matter of your level.

    Day 2. Morning at the Media Centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 13:32


    Huw managed to catch up with Irelands Team Captain for the Low Down on the Irish Team and then Alex Varela the Race Director for CANFRANC the destination for the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Championships

    INNSBRUCK WORLD MOUNTAIN & TRAIL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 27:48


    Huw heads over to the press conference for the World Mountain Trail Running Championships.

    Day 2 at the Ultra Trail Snowdonia - Eryri UTMB World Series 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 50:56


    Huw geeks out and about at the Savage UTS Trail Snowdonia - Eryri. The lovely people at OLADANCE Wearable Stereo have given you lovely listeners a 20% Discount Just visit oladance.com/GUAR and use the code RUN30 to save 20% on your purchase. Get yours now! Pre race chats on Friday and don't forget to subscribe and listen out for Innsbruck world champs in June where Huw heads out for https://www.innsbruck-stubai2023.com/ and post race interviews, pre race banter and much much more

    ULTRA TRAIL SNOWDONIA - ERYRI UTMB SPECIAL. DAY 1 FRIDAY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 17:52


    Huw geeks out and about at the Savage UTS Trail Snowdonia - Eryri. The lovely people at OLADANCE Wearable Stereo have given you lovely listeners a 20% Discount Just visit oladance.com/GUAR and use the code RUN30 to save 20% on your purchase. Get yours now! Pre race chats on Friday and don't forget to subscribe and listen out for Day 2 with exclusive pre and post race interviews

    Ultra Trail Snowdonia Eryri Shorts 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 3:27


    Huw travels to Llanberis this weekend to soak up all things Ultra Trail Snowdonia Eryri UTMB. He kicks off by practicing how to talk out loud in his pants on his sofa

    Paul Larkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 28:40


    Running Geek Heaven! Paul Larkins kindly came on the show to talk about this years World Mountain & Trail Running Championship in Innsbruck on the 6th & 10th of June, he also shares stories of his running career. A must for every level of running geekness. Here is all the details on this years world championships https://www.innsbruck-stubai2023.com/ Thanks Paul.

    Vincent Carozza - Marathon Des Sables

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 20:03


    Vincent Carozza chats with Huw & Racheal about the adventure he is about to embark on at 16 years old as the youngest American to take part in one of the most toughest foot races on earth, THE MARATHON DES SABLES. He's focusing on becoming the fastest 16 year old to finish it. Best of luck Vincent from us all

    Helen Ryver World Record Half Marathon Run Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 44:41


    Helen pops in for a chat about her incredible half marathon run streak. Huw actual listens to a guest for once. Helen talks about how she's been able to fit a daily half marathon into her busy schedule. She doing it all to fundraise for Mind. Here's her link to donate https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/helen-ryvar1?fbclid=IwAR0PNha6gDEPtNzOCPBhion2FHyb2P3d_AETRfDpZbkmKp_JGghW2wfwacQ She's also one of the Ambassadors for SHE ULTRA, which if Huw pulls his act together will have a guest talk about that as well. Enter here:-https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Events/Preview/6bf996d1-fbd9-4a0e-b3e1-ec2588f49133

    Cambrian way FKT attempt and Willy Warmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 46:45


    Dafydd Williams Chats with huw & Rachael about his FKT attempt of the 300 mile cambrian way later this year,We also talk kit,balls,moustaches & Get up! ✨⛰️

    Do Chickens hatch Dinasours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 69:13


    On this Latest episode of ‘Get up and run' podcast hosts Huw & Racheal chat away with great pal and allrounder Dilys Fullerton, a great episode of youre looking at ways to cross training as we chat as well as ultras, walking, a recent ice swim in the highlands of Scotland and Dilys and her good pals trip in October later this year to the Sahara Desert

    GET UP! ⬆️ Ultramarathon Runner chats with Huw & Racheal in this weeks episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 65:11


    By the power of grey skull we actually manage to record another show! Hurrah!

    GET UP - The hello do you like my new name show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 20:57


    Alright? In this episode Racheal joins the team as co host and we reveal several new questions for our future running guests. Enjoy and GET UP!

    Relaunch - Rebrand ‘Get up and Run!'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 3:09


    Having a make over of words, this short episode gives you a quick insight why and what's in store with future episodes

    THE RETURN AGAIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 16:32


    Back once again like the renagade master. Hello, I'm back and I promise to um we'll be more consistent or I'll see you in about 7 months lol.

    The Berkeley Marathons UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 33:25


    Podcast host chats with Paul Breen about this years first version of Berkeley Marathons! We find out about the original one in the states and although everyone who toes up on the start line will DNF what it means both mentally and physically to take part. To find out more details and how to sign up for the UK version here is the link:- https://www.theberkeleymarathons.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2lOmWRu3quVJYmt4VZpJr9BaebknwQv-jTj1iGmX48m_EWZx-mDWJ9WwA

    At the Checkpoint chats with Last Man Standing Backyard Ultras Sammy Daye

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 42:34


    In this episode Huw Williams chats to Sammy Daye from the Epic Last Man Standing Backyard Ultra about the forthcoming event. A great listen for those looking to learn tips and secrets of backyard competing as well as a flavour of what's in store for the competitors for the event which is now in its 7th year and also hosting the first Four Nations Backyard Tournament. Live feeds over on the Atlas Running FB Page https://www.facebook.com/ATLASRUNNING/ thanks Sammy and all the best to the runners taking part.

    An Exclusive with Ultra Runner Gordon Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 37:01


    For almost 10 years Gordon has been adding up and impressive list of races and mind boggling races. A bit of a Lazarus Lake but the running kind,almost off the grid with his training and preparation. A great pal of host Huw Williams, we get the tip of the iceberg of what Gordon has achieved,his ability to remove himself from any physical discomfort is explained and his very humble approach to how he supports others in races, Huw saw this first hand when Gordon helped him on his way to the 2017 Marathon Des Sables to a more recent Lon Las Ultra in which he and Vic Owens had a nail biting finish! Dot watching drama of the Epic race. We discuss his go to race food as well as hints and tips for those taking there first step into the world of Ultra Running. He's taken some great photos of ultra marathons he taken part on his Instagram page @gordonbinrunnin give him a follow as off the mic he was chatting about his plans for 2022! Thanks for coming on the show Gordon

    DNF how to prevent,learn,manage it

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 20:29


    DNFing a thing of dread or a learning curve? Also this is the last episode directly about running as I use my new experience of life to assist in how to help with your stumbling blocks and personal challenges

    John Stocker chats with Huw about his mind bending Backyard ultra world Record.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 47:44


    Huw dives deep in super geek level chatting with the very humble John Stocker about his world record at the https://www.challenge-running.co.uk/ Backyard Ultra. Kit questions,how he bends his mind and also his race Mantra. Thanks John it was an absolute pleasure https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-make-it-big-dogs-backyard-ultra-in-tennessee?member=11910611&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=more&utm_source=customer

    Marathon Des Sables Special Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 21:59


    Recorded April 2021. Podcast host looks back on MDS 2017. How to enjoy it. In the first episode Huw chats about the first days leading up to the race and what to expect.

    Couch 2 5k The Fun Way. Week 6 Run 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 28:50


    Week 6 Run 2 5 min brisk walk. 10 min jog. 3 min walk. 10 min Jog. Boooom. Well done

    Couch to 5K the Fun Way. Week 6. Run 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 29:21


    Run 1: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 8 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running. Week 6 has 3 Different run sessions as the week progresses. These timed Talkthrough really make it easy to complete each session. We have a free Couch 2 5K The Fun Way FB Group

    Couch 2 5k - The Fun Way - Week 5 Run 3. Talkthrough with Podcast host Huw Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 25:35


    It’s Week 5! Run 3 and it’s a biggy but never fear! Huw talks and god can he talk! All the way through this session. It’s timed so you can just relax and enjoy your jog. Run 3: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 20 minutes of running, with no walking.

    Couch 2 5K The Fun Way. Week 5 Run 2 Talkthrough with podcast host Huw Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 26:31


    Week 5 Run 2! Run 2: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 8 minutes of running, 5 minutes of walking and 8 minutes of running. Great work you’ve got this

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