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Julia Davis and Robbie Britton interview 2026 South Downs Way 100 mens champion David Green. David won the race in a new course record 13 hours and 27 minutes. Visit the race reports area on the website here for the full race reports, images and videos. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
In this episode Julia Davis, Robbie Britton and James Elson go over the results from the 2026 SDW100 and 50km. Four course records, the British Trail Running Championships, World Trail Majors - it was a race for the ages. Visit the race reports area on the website here for the full race reports, images and videos. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
Our RD James Elson recaps the SDW100 and 50km with stories from behind the scenes in this weekly episode. Visit the race reports area on the website here for the full race reports, images and videos. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
Julia Davis and Robbie Britton interview new SDW 100 course holder Sarah Webster after her 14:27 run and talk about the race itself, how welcome Sarah felt in the Centurion Community and the challenges that surprised her the most coming from European road 100k record and World 24hr record to 100 miles of the South Downs finest trails.
The final podcast before the 2026 SDW100 and 50km weekend. James, Julia and Robbie go through each of the mens and womens fields for the two races and make their predictions! Head to our homepage to find the live tracking links for both races. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
The final of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100 & 50km. Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Nicole Funnell. Third at the SDW100 last year in 16:58. The fourth fastest all time performance. Later that summer, Nicole went on to finish fourth at Lakeland 50. In April, Nicole finished second at the British 100km Champs representing England. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
In this episode our RD James Elson updates on all things Centurion including the coverage we will be sharing over the coming week in the lead up to the South Downs Way 50km and 100 mile over 13-14 June. The main part of this episode is a race review of the Comrades Marathon. Perhaps the most special race on earth. What it's like to take part and a potted history of the race. Enter the code M2C at checkout for 20% off of Mount to Coast H1 and T1 shoes for a limited time only. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration Watch this video for an idea of the magic of the start of Comrades. James' Comrades race report from 2012 Down - a Comrades documentary
Co-hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Hugh Tibbs to the pod. Hugh has finished second here in both of the last two editions, posting a 14:13 in 2025. Won the Arc of Attrition in January in a just off course record time before finishing fourth at the ACP/ British 100km Champs in 6:37. In October he set a new 100 mile trail record on British soil of 13:03 at the Autumn 100. And he is our North Downs Way 50 course record holder. Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items
As part of our Pre-Race interview series for the upcoming South Downs Way 100, Centurion coaches Julia Davis and Robbie Britton chat to Robyn Cassidy. Fourth at TransGranCanaria in March, this is the second stop on the World Trail Majors circuit for Robyn. She was the 2024 Lakeland 100 Champion, following on from a landmark win at the 2023 Dragons Back Race. The Montane athlete has also secured second at other prestigious events like Arc of Attrition, Winter Spine Race (Full) and UTS100km - all in the last 3 years. Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items
The third of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100 & 50km. Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Antonio Martinez. Hailing from Spain, the Asics athlete was crowned SkyRunning World Champion in 2023. Alongside three podium finishes at OCC and a win at Lavaredo 50km in recent years - he has already won the TransGranCanaria Marathon in 2026, part of our World Trail Majors Short Series. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
The second of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100. Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Henry Hart. Henry won the British 100km Championships in 6:37 in 2025. In 2026 he represented Team GB in the 50km World Champs and finished fifth. And he is a 2:18 marathoner to boot. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
The first of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100. Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Sarah Webster. World 24hr Champion, World 24hr Record holder, European 100km Record Holder..... amongst many other things.
This week our RD James Elson gives a quick preview of the leading contenders for this years SDW100 and 50km before our extended pre-race interviews are released. He also discusses GUCR, the sad passing or legendary ultra runner Pete Johnson and all the latest Centurion news. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items Visit us at the Shop here Final entries for the SDW50km are available here Full details for the 2027 Thames Path 100 are available here Find our show partners Precision Fuel and Hydration Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
Centurion coaches Sophie Grant and Robbie Britton talk to Menopause in the Workplace expert Julie Dennis to help us understand something that impacts all women and what can be done in training, nutrition and racing as athletes to help you keep improving year on year.
This weeks' episode features a recap of the North Downs Way 50, results and report from front to back.
This weeks podcast features a full preview of the 2026 North Downs Way 50. Visit the store here and enter code PODCAST10 for 10% off all RRP items. Follow the NDW50 live via the tracking page here and our instagram page here. Find the Precision Fuel and Hyrdation Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration
This weeks interview guest is a true pioneer of British fell and mountain running — Martin Stone. From becoming the first to complete a solo, unsupported winter Bob Graham Round in 1987, to winning the legendary 1992 Dragon’s Back Race alongside Helene Diamantides and dozens of other records alongside, Martin has spent decades pushing the limits of endurance in the mountains. As the very first recipient of the FRA Long Distance Award back in 1987, he has gone on to oversee the legacy of long distance mountain running in the UK, chairing the award panel and providing support to countless record attempts right up to today. He recounts stories of his own winter records, helping Kilian Jornet and Jack Kuenzle on their BG attempts and talks about the evolution of kit and safety from the 1980s through to present day. A hugely respected figure in the sport, Martin’s stories capture the spirit, hardship and adventure of classic fell running. Click here to listen to Go Mountain Goats Episode 10 - Martin's recounting of his 1987 Solo Unsupported Winter Bob Graham Round. Our show partner Precision Fuel and Hydration Fueling Planner is available here.
Centurion coach Imo Boddy talks through her training, preparation and racing at the Speed Project from LA to Las Vegas, breaking the course record for the 350 mile race. Talking to Head of Endurance Robbie Britton they talk through the importance of a strong crew, cooling + fuelling techniques and why sometimes you just need to go for a run in your pants. Images c/o @tommy_leeming_ Find out more about our Centurion Coaching here Find the Precision Fuel and Hyrdation Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration Use discount code PODCAST10 on our store for 10% off all items at RRP.
RD for the 2026 Thames Path 100, James Elson, takes you on a recap of this years event - our 100 mile season opener from Richmond Upon Thames to Oxford, all in under 30 hours. From all time records being set, amazing racing, to the depths of race organisers despair, this race usually brings it all and it did not disappoint! Find the Precision Fuel and Hyrdation Planner here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/ Visit the PF&H collection at our store here: https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/collections/precision-hydration Use discount code PODCAST10 on our store for 10% off all items at RRP.
In this episode, James chats to Robbie Britton about his recent 11th place finish at Mt. Fuji 100. The two also discuss the other international results from the weekend, MIUT and Canyons.
This weekly episode gives a full preview of the 2026 Thames Path 100 which kicks off on 2nd May at 0900, as well as a look back at the weekends results from London Marathon, Fellsman, Three Peaks Fell Race and Devil O' The Highlands. Follow the TP100 via the live tracking link here: https://live.opentracking.co.uk/TP100-2026/ Look out for live updates via our instagram channel here: https://www.instagram.com/centurionrunning/
So many races covered on this weeks pod. Centurion founder James gives the latest from Centurion Running. Recaps four events from last week. Talks about the announcement today that Ultra X have purchased the Northern Traverse and the Dragons Back from the administrators of the Ourea Events closure. And previews Mt Fuji 100, Fellsman, MIUT and Canyons all happening this weekend.
This weeks news episode features the usual update on all things Centurion before looking at last weeks racing at the Marathon Des Sables, Lake Sonoma 100km and the British Middle Distance Trail Championships. Photo c/o Adrian Stott.
RD James Elson gives the results, report and stories from front to back of this years South Downs Way 50 which took place on April 11th. Full race report, results and photos can be found here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/reports/2026/south-downs-way-50-2026-race-report
This weeks episode focuses first on the latest from the Marathon Des Sables, the British Trail Runniing Championships - Middle Distance and Istria by UTMB - all happening over the next 48 hours. Before an in depth preview of the likely leading contenders at this years South Downs Way 50 which kicks off tomorrow Saturday 11th April at 0830. Follow the race here: https://live.opentracking.co.uk/SDW50-2026/
In this episode of the weekly news, our founder James Elson covers off the latest from Centurion Running before recapping last weekends Sea to Sea 300km in full detail. From the genesis of the event until the final cut off - the entire life cycle of this one off race took place inside the space of 2 weeks.
This weekly news episode covers all the latest news from Centurion Running inluding a look ahead to Sea to Sea 300k this weekend. Takes a peak behind the reality curtain of some of the upsides and downsides to the Community Traverse being organised separately to but over the same time frame. As well as a look back to last weekends ACP British 100km Championships results.
This weeks episode features an in depth look from Robbie Britton, on the incredible performances for Team GB at the World 50km Championships last week, a look ahead to the ACP100km this weekend - the British Championships - and James Elson talks through the upcoming Sea to Sea 300km, an impromptu race for us here!
A full recap of the 2026 Hundred Hills 50km - our season opener - from front to back and lots of other stories from the day.
A bombshell just dropped in that one of our major UK ultra distance race organisers has today announced it has gone into administration. We try to unpick why and what this means and the message as always - we have to keep supporting our local organisers. Photo c/o No Limits Photography
This weeks episode features an in-depth look at the Hundred Hills 50km which kicks off this Saturday at 0900. Our RD James Elson reviews the course, the history of the race and looks at all the likely leading contenders from the stacked womens and mens race fields. Find the full preview post here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/news/2026/03/10/hundred-hills-50km-2026-preview
New Centurion Running coach Jack Chamberlain talks to our Head of Endurance Robbie Britton about the importance of having a good, honest relationship with your coach and his journey into the sport of trail running and winning races like the Mozart 100 in Austria.
This weekly episode hosted by James Elson covers the results from TransGrancanaria Classic, the UTMB-UTS course release debarcle, the latest from our Store and some other shorter bits of news from around our sport. Photo: Transgrancanaria/Carlos DÃaz-Recio
The weekly news episode for Friday 27th Feb 2026 from the world of trail, mountain and ultrarunning including: New womens European 100km and World 100 mile records. Latest around our virtual events and store. Upcoming events.
This week, James Elson is joined by Head of Endurance Robbie Britton to discuss our brand new coaching website. The two go on to discuss the weekly news covering the results from Barkley Marathons, Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera. Photo: Anne Flower ©Mark Griffith-Black Canyon Ultras – World Trail Majors
James Elson chats to Damian Hall fresh off of the back of his third attempt at the Barkley Marathons, this past weekend. Damo tells all about this years event, how it unfolded and speaks to lessons learned from 'Out There'. Photo c/o Allie Bailey. Damian's new book is available soon via Vertebrate Publishing here.
This weeks episode focuses on all things Centurion Running with an update on our virtual challenges, upcoming races a new store brands/ products. There is a look back at Rocky Raccoon 100 and the Pilgrims Challenge Results from last week. Plus a look ahead to our World Trail Majors Partner Race - Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera happening this weekend.
Centurion Coach and trained osteopath and physiotherapist Pierre Meslet talks about his own journey into the sport and what it brings him as a coach. On top of that we get some top advice for multi-day racing and hear how Pierre’s approaching the Marathon des Sables with a different plan this year, after being in the top ten twice before.
In this shorter than usual weekly episode, Centurion founder James Elson talks about Rocky Raccoon 100, Opinion vs Fact in discussing our sport, the National Run Show and a few corrections to the previous episode.
Hayden Hawks is well known for his exploits on the trails, but within this podcast we delve more into his coaching background and the reasons behind working with a full range of athletes trying to achieve their own trail and ultra running goals. Robbie and Hayden talk about the importance of connections within the sport and feeling the need for a positive impact on the community we all gain so much from.
Centurion coach Peter van der Zon is currently studying a Master’s Degree in Sports Physical Therapy and serves as the physical therapist for the Swiss national trail running team. In this podcast Robbie Britton chats to the Dutch international about his journey into coaching and the sport, the value of having a strong reason to dig deep as an ultra-runner, and also not ignoring how the stress of life impacts us on race day.
This episode of the weekly news touches upon the latest from Centurion Running, a frank and honest look at the changes UTMB have made to the Arc Of Attrition, all the results from that event and the shorter associated distances. As well as a quick look at Hong Kong 100km results.
James Elson speaks to Finn Melanson, host of the Singletrack Podcast about a range of subjects ranging as wide as the current state of running in the US and the UK, building a brand and a community in ultrarunning, what the future holds and a whole lot more. Photo c/o Scott Hickenlooper
Our Head of Endurance, Robbie Britton chats to Sophie Grant, one of our Centurion Coaches, about two recent races: Sophie's run at the Winter Spine Race and Robbie's race at Terra De Gigantes.
A special in depth Full Winter Spine 2026 recap pod featuring an interview with 7 time finish Matt Neale, a full race debrief from the one and only Allie Bailey and an in-depth conversation with Kevin Munt, who brought one of the real stories of this years' race. Warning - some strong language for obvious reasons! A link to Kev's charity can be found here: https://freetobekids.enthuse.com/pf/kevin-munt-08157 Image: c/o The Spine Race
This week's episode discusses final stories from this years Spine Race. Takes a quick look at other events last week including Terra Gigantes and HURT100. Before diving into a preview of likely Arc of Attrition conditions and a look at all of the mandatory kit. Finally a bit of a One Slam virtual event update for all of those in that challenge.
All the latest news plus a quick update on the Spine Race and thoughts/ lessons from watching this years event unfold.
This weekly episode begins with a very brief update on all things Centurion Running, before a run down of the latest Spine standing as of Monday afternoon - 30 hours into the main event. The rest of the episode features a full recap of the 2025 Centurion Running season, looking at each of the 12 races one by one. From course records to the stories at the back and everything in between.
In this episode, our RD and 2 x Winter Spine Finisher James Elson discusses final preparations and thoughts for this years Spine Race. That is followed by a conversation with our logistics manager Magda Strycharska who toes the line at the Spine Sprint North for the first time, next week. Good luck to all!
This weekly episode covers all the latest from Centurion Running, Ann Trason at Across The Years 6 Day, Recent British Long Distance Mid-Winter Records, One Slam results, Spine Race look ahead and much more.
The Race Briefing for the 2026 One Slam Virtual Event which gets underway tomorrow - December 25th. Entries still live via the website here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/races/one-virtual-slam-2026
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