Podcasts about ultra trail cape town

Stuart Secker's return to the Choose to Endure podcast brings a remarkable story of resilience that transcends the typical ultrarunning narrative. Just eight months ago, Stuart received a prostate cancer diagnosis that would change everything. Four months ago, he underwent surgery to remove his prostate. And incredibly, just ten weeks after resuming training, he completed his 21st 100-mile race at the Daufuskie Island 100 in South Carolina.The conversation takes us through Stuart's entire journey, beginning with that pivotal moment of diagnosis. Rather than being paralyzed by fear, Stuart immediately shifted into problem-solving mode, asking "what's next?" With characteristic British pragmatism, he made a decision that might seem unthinkable to most – to run the brutally challenging Ultra Trail Cape Town 100-mile race just two weeks before his scheduled surgery. Why? Because it might be his last opportunity to experience the profound joy and challenge of ultrarunning.Stuart doesn't sugarcoat the recovery process. From the physical limitations of having his core muscles cut through during surgery to the psychological challenges of rebuilding his running capacity from scratch, he shares the raw truth of his comeback. His methodical approach to training – starting with short walks, progressing to gentle runs with his wife, and carefully implementing run-walk strategies – offers a masterclass in patient persistence that runners of all abilities can learn from.What makes this story so compelling isn't just the physical achievement, but Stuart's transformation into an advocate for men's health. With staggering statistics (1 in 8 men in will develop prostate cancer, rising to 1 in 4 for Black men - UK statistics), he emphasizes the critical importance of early detection through regular PSA testing. His message is clear: cancer isn't something that "happens to other people" – it can happen to anyone, and early detection saves lives.Subscribe now to hear this powerful conversation about what it truly means to endure, both on the trail and in life. Whether you're a back-of-the-pack hero or simply someone facing your own challenges, Stuart's journey will inspire you to keep moving forward with gratitude and determination.Choose to Endure:Email:info@choosetoendure.comWebsite:https://www.choosetoendure.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ChoosetoEndureInstagram:https://instagram.com/choose_to_endure?utm_source=qr Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552757049526

Send us a textPrepare to be inspired by the remarkable journey of Cole Campbell, 2024's 50K National Title Holder, as he shares his path to success in the world of competitive running. Gain insights into his triumphant 2023 and 2024 seasons, and discover his ambitious plans for 2025, including the Black Canyon 100K and a potential venture into sub-ultra races. Cole's story of hard work, dedication, and his recent professional deal with Adidas Terrex is sure to captivate anyone passionate about the sport.Our episode also shines a spotlight on an intriguing Nevada native who has found his calling in the challenging world of wildland firefighting. With a background in wrestling and shaped by supportive parents and a competitive sibling dynamic, this segment offers a unique perspective on resilience and determination. We explore college years spent at Western Colorado University, balancing sports and music, and the lifelong connections formed within a community dedicated to trail running.Join us as we explore future aspirations, from representing the United States in the World Championships to competing in iconic European races like CCC and Ultra Trail Cape Town. We emphasize the significance of resilience and supportive relationships in both personal and professional growth. From self-coaching revelations to the potential existence of Bigfoot, this episode combines athletic ambition with an adventurous spirit, making it a must-listen for those passionate about running and life's unexpected journeys.Thank you for the support of this episode from Ultimate Direction USA, use code steepstuffpod at checkout for 25% off your order at https://ultimatedirection.com/Cole Campbell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ccampbell_01/

Pippa Hudson speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director at The Balance Group, about the recent Ultra Trail Cape Town and the related injuries and niggles one can pick up from participating in such a gruelling event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily was born in Zimbabwe in South Africa.She start the sport when she was young. Running came out fast in her life.She enter in ultra trail running with the classic Ultra Trail Cape Town.We talk about her progression, how she progress for hitting podium and consistency top 10 in such major event like Utmb and Western States.She tell me that now she is living full times in USA, the Western States is everyday trail for her. Of course, we talk about her trip in Canada for Uthc, she win the 125km edition in 2019.Amazing and true inspiration. She is very passion about her sport.Good listening!Emily est née au Zimbabwe en Afrique du Sud.Elle a commencé le sport quand elle était jeune. La course à pied est rapidement devenue une priorité dans sa vie.Elle s'est lancée dans l'ultra trail avec le classique Ultra Trail Cape Town.Nous parlons de sa progression, de la façon dont elle a progressé pour atteindre le podium et la régularité dans le top 10 dans des événements majeurs comme l'Utmb et les Western States.Elle me dit qu'elle vit maintenant à plein temps aux États-Unis, les Western States sont pour elle un trail quotidien.Bien sûr, nous parlons de son voyage au Canada pour l'Uthc, elle a remporté l'édition 125 km en 2019.Une inspiration incroyable et véritable. Elle est très passionnée par son sport.Bonne écoute !

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we sit down with Shafeeqah Gordon, a passionate trail runner from Cape Town, South Africa. Shafeeqah shares her journey, from playing netball as a child to discovering the freedom and challenge of running through her university cross-country club. Over the years, running has become an integral part of her life, and she hasn't looked back since. As a leader for Tuesday Trails, a group dedicated to the joy of trail running, Shafeeqah is all about building community and encouraging people to get outside. Her work as a mountain guide and sports scientist has equipped her with invaluable skills for tackling challenging terrains and pushing the limits in her races. From competing in prestigious races like the Ultra Trail Drakensberg 65km and the Ultra Trail Cape Town 55km, to conquering technical trails with a focus on strength and conditioning, Shafeeqah gives us insight into her training, race strategies, and the mindset needed to overcome physical and mental battles during ultra races. In this episode, Shafeeqah opens up about inclusion in the trail running community, the power of running to clear the mind, and her personal battles with self-doubt during tough moments in races. She also talks about her involvement in outdoor education through her Outdoor Education Hub, which will be relaunched in 2025 after a brief hiatus. Tune in to hear Shafeeqah's thoughts on trail running, the lessons she's learned along the way, and her final advice for anyone looking to take on their own running challenges! *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement.  Thank you for your invaluable support!   Show notes Who is Shafeeqah Gordon Group Leader for  Tuesday Trails IG @tuesdaytrails  Being sports and playing netball from a young age Getting into running via the cross-country club at university  How running became apart of her life Never regretting a run The difference between cross-country and trail running Mountain guide, outdoor educator and sports scientist Studying sports science at university.  Specialising in strength and conditioning for running and netball players The outdoor education hub Working a full time job in retail Getting qualified as a mountain guide Why the marathon distance is the sweet spot. 42km The Cape Town Skyrace - The Sky Running Series  Training for technical trails Bullet proof ankles Working with a strength and conditioning coach and a run coach Running mojo Calling a friend to schedule a run together Running the Ultra Trail Drakensberg (UTD) 65km Ultra Trail Cape Town 55k (UTCT)  The challenges of running further  Figuring out nutrition and fuelling for the longer runs Fitting in training around life  Recovery? Trying not to take running too seriously  Race strategy and wanting to get a better time than last year Future dreams and races Running at night  BNAC 50k night race Running thoughts - thinking about everything and nothing Being at war with herself during a tough race  Inclusion in trail running Outdoor Education Hub (on hiatus for the rest of 2024) but coming back in 2025 How you can connect with Shaf Final words of advice  Don't listen to the demons Why it's just important to get out there   Social Media Personal Instagram: @shafgordon Outdoor Education Hub - We're an initiative focused on equipping people with knowledge & educational tools for the outdoors - making it a fun & safe space for all to enjoy  Instagram: @outdooreducation_hub  

Meu convidado nasceu e cresceu em Copacabana e desde cedo foi fascinado pela natureza. Perdeu a mãe quando tinha apenas 6 anos de idade e isso despertou nele o seu lado mais espiritualizado. Foi campeão carioca de vôlei mirim e infanto-juvenil. Em 1975, conquistou o campeonato brasileiro de vôlei infanto-juvenil na mesma equipe do famoso Bernardinho. Chegou a pensar em ser músico, mas por influência do pai, o senhor Isaac, ingressou no curso de Engenharia Química mas logo entendeu que gostava mesmo de física, matemática e cálculo. Transferiu-se para o curso de Física da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro. Bacharelou-se em 1981, mesmo ano em que representou o voleibol brasileiro nos jogos Macabíadas em Israel, conquistando a medalha de prata. No ano seguinte fez seu mestrado na Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro e um doutorado no King's College de Londres. Em 1983 foi Campeão Universitário de voleibol do Reino Unido. Fez um estágio de pós-doutorado no Instituto de Física Teórica da Universidade da Califórnia e no Fermilab, um dos mais importantes laboratórios de física de partículas do mundo. Em 1991 foi nomeado professor assistente de física e astronomia no Dartmouth College em New Hampshire e sete anos depois assumiu como professor titular do posto. Publicou cerca de 100 artigos científicos – seu principal objeto de estudo é a cosmologia. Foi colunista do jornal Folha de S.Paulo e apresentou duas séries sobre cosmologia no programa Fantástico, da TV Globo. Após muitos anos focado na vida acadêmica e profissional, em 2011, aos 52 anos de idade, correu sua primeira meia-maratona. Depois pegou gosto pelas corridas de obstáculos Spartan e chegou a ficar entre os 5 primeiros melhores do mundo na sua faixa etária nos anos 2014 e 2015. Depois começou a correr ultra maratonas em montanhas e trilhas pelo mundo inteiro. Entre as 18 provas de até 100k que correu até hoje, estão algumas edições da UTMB, a Lavaredo Ultra Trail, a Vermont 50, a Ultra Trail Cape Town, Conosco aqui o físico agnóstico, astrônomo, Ph.D em filosofia, professor, escritor, pesquisador e palestrante sobre tópicos relacionados à inovação, tecnologia, ciência, liderança e mais amplamente, sobre o futuro coletivo da humanidade em um planeta com recursos limitados. Autor de 15 livros traduzidos em 18 idiomas e vencedor, entre outros, do Prêmio Templeton em 2019, uma espécie de Nobel da espiritualidade que anualmente é destinado a profissionais com contribuições excepcionais para a afirmação da dimensão espiritual da vida, seja por meio de insights, descobertas ou obras práticas. Um corredor de montanha vegetariano para quem o ato de correr é uma experiência completamente religiosa, o carioca Marcelo Gleiser. Inspire-se! SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se. Um oferecimento de @BOVEN_ENERGIA. Quer reduzir até 30% dos gastos de energia de sua empresa? Fale com a Boven! Há mais de 10 anos no mercado, é líder na migração de empresas para o mercado livre de energia.   Com uma equipe especializada e tecnologia de ponta, a Boven oferece as melhores soluções energéticas para o seu negócio, reduzindo custos sem necessidade de investir em equipamentos.   Não deixe sua empresa ficar para trás, descubra as vantagens de ser livre com a Boven.   De energia, a Boven entende! boven.com.br Um oferecimento da @pinkcheeksbrasil Um oferecimento da @pinkcheeksbrasil Idealizada e desenvolvida por mulheres apaixonadas por esportes, a Pink Cheeks é uma marca brasileira que está há 10 anos no mercado. Pioneira no segmento de dermocosméticos de alta performance e inovando com o conceito do sportcare. Reconhecida pela grande expertise em proteção solar devido aos altos fatores de proteção UVA e UVB, a Pink Cheeks conta com linha completa para proteção facial, corporal e até capilar, com produtos de alta qualidade e alta resistência à água e ao suor. A linha também possui produtos que minimizam os atritos causados pelos movimentos repetitivos durante a prática esportiva, desenvolvidos especialmente para atletas, por atletas. Além da inovação com o conceito de sportcare, o diferencial da Pink está na união da proteção de alta performance, beleza e multifuncionalidade, e conta com uma linha completa de maquiagem com proteção solar resistente à água e ao suor. Os produtos são altamente indicados para qualquer tipo de atividade, possuem fórmulas veganas, sem parabenos, são fáceis de utilizar e muito agradáveis no contato com a pele. Os produtos da Pink Cheeks podem ser utilizados a partir dos dois anos de idade. www.pinkcheeks.com.br/endorfina Utilize o cupom ENDORFINAPINK e ganhe um desconto. @pinkcheeksbrasil

For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ. The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world.    In #4, we're joined by Tom Evans from Great Britain and Toni McCann from South Africa.   Tom's highlights: 2nd place at Black Canyon 100k 1st place at Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB 50k 1st place at Western States 100 Toni's Highlights: 1st place at Transvulcania 48k 1st place at OCC 1st place at Ultra Trail Cape Town 55k Check back in tomorrow for #3!    GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30

For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ. The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world.    In #9, we're joined by Tyler Green from Portland, OR and Ruth Croft from New Zealand.   Tyler's highlights: 3rd place at Transgrancanaria 2nd place at Western States 100 7th place at UTMB   Ruth's Highlights: 6 races, with 4 victories 1st place at Zugspitz Ultra Trail 1st place at Ultra Trail Cape Town   Check back in tomorrow for #8!    GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ

Caleb Olson is a trail runner from Draper, Utah who balances life as a Software Developer, husband, and an elite trail runner. In this episode we discuss his background, being from the Pacific Northwest, how he met his wife and moved to Utah. We also discuss his recent 2nd place finish at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100k in South Africa and his preparation for Western States next summer after getting a Golden Ticket at the Grindstone 100k last fall. Episode Cover Photo Credit: Mike Mcmonagle @shitinthewoods Follow Caleb! Caleb's Instagram Caleb's Strava Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠Nate's Instagram⁠

Stuart McConnachie is the Race Director of RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town and he joins Mike to bring the highlights of what listeners can look forward to as the event kicks off.: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsey McDonald is a trail runner for the Aravaipa Racing Team based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2023 Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K.Sponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Links:Follow Lindsey on Instagram, StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Marianne Hogan is a pro trail runner for Salomon based in Montreal, Quebec preparing for the 2023 Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K.Sponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Links:Follow Marianne on Instagram, StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Today it was announced that a consortium of independent races has come together as an alliance known as the World Trail Majors. It includes the Hong Kong 100, Black Canyon 100k, Transgrancanaria, Madeira Island Ultra Trail, Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji, Swiss Canyon Trail, South Downs Way, Quebec Mega Trail, & Ultra Trail Cape Town.   From the founding press release:   "World Trail Majors was not born with the intention of confrontation or of solving all the problems of this fast-developing sport, but rather to provide a new, alternative path of development which aims to be inspirational to all runners and organisers." On the podcast, we're joined by some of the Race Directors from the founding races of WTM -- Jamil Coury, Stu McConnachie, Janet Ng, & Steve Brammar. We discuss the founding vision, the values, the structure, and the future of the organization.   Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava   ________________________   Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:   Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal   Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game   Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion   Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Stuart McConnachie is The Race Director of the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town and he joins John to celebrate joining forces with the organizers of some of the best ultra-trail running races across the globe to form World Trail Majors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La nouvelle est tombée : certains des plus importants événements de trail au monde joignent leur force et créent la World Trail Majors, une nouvelle série internationale de courses qui s'allient autour de valeurs communes fortes. Jean Fortier, fondateur et directeur de course du Québec Mega Trail a fait partie des premières discussions qui ont mené à la création de cette toute nouvelle série qui débutera dès 2024. Impossible de ne pas y voir une « réponse » à l'UTMB World Series, qui fait couler beaucoup d'encres depuis quelques temps. La World Trail Majors peut compter sur la notoriété immense d'événements tels que le Madeira Island Ultra-Trail (MIUT), la Transgrancanaria, l'Ultra-Trail Cape-Town, la Hong Kong 100 et l'Ultra-trail Mont-Fuji. Je questionne Jean sur le fonctionnement de la World Trail Majors, de ses avantages pour les athlètes élites et de ses bénéfices pour le midpacker moyen. Jean nous annonce que l'épreuve de 100 miles du Québec Mega Trail fera partie de cette série internationale, mais dévoile également des légères modifications de parcours à son épreuve reine. CréditsDesign graphique : David HébertThème musical : Frédérick DesrochesIdée originale, production, recherche et animation : Yannick Vézina© Pas sorti du bois 2023

Emily Hawgood is a professional athlete for Adidas Terrex. She grew up in Zimbabwe, from the age of 5 she attended boarding school 2 and half hours from home and attended college in Idaho. She is currently living and training in California. She has had some impressive ultra-running finishes. 1st women at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100k in 2018 and 2nd place in 2019; 1st women at Idaho Mountain Trail Ultra in 2020; 7th place women at Western States in 2021; 6th woman at UTMB in 2022, just to name a few. Emily is one of the sweetest guests we have had on our podcast. Her openness and smile pull you in. Emily tells us about growing up in Zimbabwe and how her experiences there have shaped her. We talk about attending college in Idaho, meeting her running coach, Paul Lind, and her love of the mountains. Emily also talks about her journey to Western States. Emily embraces the phrase be kind and give people time. This one will leave you feeling happy. IG- @emilyhawgood

Dioni Gorla, die Adidas Terrex Athletin ist dreimalige Gewinnerin des Marathon beim IATF, Top 25 beim UMTB OCC, sowie Platz 3 beim Ultra Trail Cape Town. Was einen von Griechenland nach Innsbruck zieht, wie man aus versehen gesponserte Athletin wird und warum Social Media vielleicht nicht so böse ist wie viele sagen, verrät Sie uns in dieser Ausgabe von Run.Cook.Eat.Repeat.

Dioni Gorla, die Adidas Terrex Athletin ist dreimalige Gewinnerin des Marathon beim IATF, Top 25 beim UTMB OCC, sowie Platz 3 beim Ultra Trail Cape Town. Was einen von Griechenland nach Innsbruck zieht, wie man aus versehen gesponserte Athletin wird und warum Social Media vielleicht nicht so böse ist wie viele sagen, verrät Sie uns in dieser Ausgabe von Run.Cook.Eat.Repeat. Drucken Bulgur-Bowl Portionen 1 Zutaten50 g Bulgur100 g Feta0,5 Avocado1 Handvoll Nüsse nach Wahl100 g gekochte Kidneybohnen (der andere Dosenbohnen)50 g gekochte Linsen100 g Brokkoli1 EL Kürbiskernöl2 EL Tahin AnleitungenDen Bulgur nach Packungsanleitung kochenBrokkoli in kleine Röschen schneiden oder reissen und entweder anbraten, blanchieren oder dampfgaren. Je nach Laune und Geschmack.Linsen und Bohnen abgießen und waschen.Nüsse ohne Fett ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Joy is...The Process.In the last decade, Hillary 'Hilly Goat' Allen has earned a name as one of our most celebrated Sky and Ultra Runners of our times. Her energy, passion and success are undeniable; however, it is the manner in which her unstoppable spirit has emerged from a life-changing, near-death accident, whilst inspiring thousands of others, that has made her accomplishments all the more impressive. In 2017, she was ranked number one in the 2017 Skyrunning World Series when she fell 150ft from an exposed ridge-line during the Tromsø Skyrace in Norway. By the time fellow racer Manu Par had scrambled down to her, she had broken 14 bones, including both wrists, five ribs, both feet and vertebrae L4 and L5 in her back. Hillary survived but she was told that she would never run again. The journey of enduring multiple surgeries was in fact just the beginning of her battle for survival, as she recounts in her book, Out And Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds. What doctors could not anticipate is that Hillary would not only run again but would, after two years of dedicated rehab and recovery, return to smashing races, even setting several new course records. She also discovered cycling as part of her recovery and her gravel riding resume now includes the notorious Unbound Gravel. Hillary has been adamant in her aversion to the idea of making a ‘come back'; nevertheless, her resilience and single-minded belief is something that all of us, who have metaphorically fallen and had to put ourselves back together again, can learn from.I chatted to Hillary off the back of her impressive win at the challenging Ultra Trail Cape Town 100-mile race and was delighted to discover, having failed in my resolve to 'not be goofy in front of Hillary Allen', that she is refreshingly down-to-earth, with an awesome sense of humour and own unique, charming goofiness herself. We discussed: growing up with curiosity 'in the dirt'; balancing life, work, study and running; the importance of curiosity and love when starting out competing; what Disney and European racing have in common; thoughts on fear vs skill; not being defined so much by what happens to us but how we respond to it; being alive versus truly living; how to hold space for others; the catharsis of writing and the power of belief; respecting your 'why' and owning your experience; having the humility to practise; trusting in your body and avoiding comparison culture; making new memories and the power of community; the importance of patience, and what chemistry and rainbow nail varnish have in common.Follow: @hillygoat_climbsRead: hillaryallen.com Image: @marz_merwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about Brett's new Youtube channel, the first place tie at Ultra Trail Cape Town, UTMB Thailand, the timing of the 2023 World Trail Championships, the idea of no pacers at Western States, and contract season for pro runners.Sponsors:Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(1:04) - introducing Brett's new Youtube channel(11:49) - whether Ultra Trail Cape Town has become the premier end of season ultra (22:58) - golden tickets up for grabs at UTMB Thailand(29:48) - discussing the tie at Ultra Trail Cape Town (44:04) - trying to make sense of the newly announced “ITRA National League”(52:39) - next year's World Mountain Running Championships (63:50) - talking about contract negotiation season for professional ultrarunners(72:35) - impressive  free agents that could be signed by brands for 2023(73:48) - Strava find of the week (77:15) - debating pacers at Western StatesLinks:Check out Conversational Pace on YoutubeCheck out Conversational Pace on InstagramFollow Brett on InstagramFollow Finn on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#140 - Long Run Archives #7 | Olympic Ultra Running, UTMB World Series, Race Coverage Ideas, Agents#104 - Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet#94 - Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel#72 - Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds#62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas#53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If#43 - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time UltrarunningSupport the show

Hillary and Corrine talk through their experiences at Ultra Trail Cape Town. Corrine provided the commentary for the entire weekend of races and Hillary won the 100 miler.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Oura Ring: Track your sleep, recovery, and menstrual cycle (for those who get one) and buy your ring here: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q

Mimmi Kotka och Elov Olsson kom på pallen i Ultra-Trail Cape Town i Sydafrika. Mia Thomsen gav sig själv etapploppet Namib Desert Run som 50-årspresent. Dessutom snackar vi om favoriterna inför PRT - Personliga Rekordens Tävling. Stöd bevakningen av svensk ultralöpning: ultramarathon.se/patreon

Dopo esser stati spostati per un numero compreso tra le 2 e le 45 volte, si sono finalmente svolti i mondiali di trail in Tailandia e sapete cosa? Ci sono piaciuti. Quindi ne parliamo nel blocco principale di questa nuova puntata di The Long Run. Nella sezione dedicata alle gare parliamo di Ultra Trail Cape Town, Golden Gate 100, Tunnel Hill e di una delle nostre preferite, JFK50. Per quanto riguarda le gare storiche (che ormai si stanno trasformando in un "non iscrivetevi a Western States, andate piuttosto a...") presentiamo Rio del Lago 100 e Dipsea Quad. In chiusura all'episodio: news (gare by utmb, criteri di selezione per i prossimi mondiali, Hayden Hawks fa cose, ITRA league, golden tickets, lotteries, you name it), il libro del mese (!!), vincitori e birra del mese. Buon ascolto! -- cover photo: Marco Gulberti / FIDAL -- Buckled: www | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Patreon | Shop Alessandro: Instagram | Facebook | Strava | www Marcello: Instagram

In der aktuellen Folge berichten wir über den Ultra Trail Cape Town, welcher am kommenden Wochenende ansteht. Unsere Athlet*innen Dioni und Hannes sind schon vor Ort und berichten von ihren Eindrücken vor Ort. Außerdem diskutieren wir über die Absage des Chiemgau 100 und dem Einfluss des UTMB auf diese kleinen Veranstaltungen. Im Trainingsblock erklären wir warum ein Feldtest meistens einer Leistungsdiagnostik vorzuziehen ist um seine individuellen Trainingszonen zu ermitteln. Abschließend erklären wir noch unser persönliches Gadget des Jahres. Viel Spaß beim Anhören Lob, Kritik und Ideen gerne an podcast@twopeaksendurance.de

Cat Bradley sits down with accomplished ultrarunner Anton Krupicka for a conversation about the world of ultrarunning and how both of their lives have been shaped by the sport. With back-to-back wins at Leadville in 2006 and 2007 at the beginning of his ultrarunning career and many competitive wins and podium finishes since then, Anton Krupicka's running career is nothing short of amazing. He is not only a fast runner, though. “known for his long hair and beard as well as his minimalist approach to life,”-(the internet) Anton shares what makes him strive to accomplish great things and the story of his long career as an all-around mountain athlete, from injury to triumphs, and everything in between! Check out Anton's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonkrupicka/?hl=en Check out Anton's website: http://antonkrupicka.com/ Follow Anton, who will compete at the Ultra-Trail Cape Town, November 25th-27th 2022! https://www.ultratrailcapetown.com/ Return to Leadville - The Evolution of Anton Krupicka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx-0SL25cZQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berad-podcast5/support

Whether you're a fitness spectator, athlete or a first time participant, there's the Ultra Trail Cape Town coming up, and our resident fitness enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen has all the details on when, where, and how you can go about finding your fitness bliss.  Tune in as she gives us all the details on how you can enjoy the race! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ragna Debats a professional trail and ultra runner for Merrell based in Spain preparing for her race at the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 miler this weekend.Timestamps:(0:23) - entry into trail and ultrarunning(3:18) - competing at an elite level in mid-40s(4:44) - keys to success at races like TGC, Istria, and Nice Cote D'Azure this year(6:16) - motivation to race Cape Town this year(9:33) - expectations, goals for the race(10:24) - working with Merrell, barefoot runningLinks:Follow Ragna on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#162 - Ragna Debats | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#161 - Olivia Amber | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Nicole Bitter is a professional trail and ultra runner for Altra based in Austin, TX preparing for her race at the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K this weekend.Timestamps:(0:26) - balancing two professional careers(2:00) - reflecting on barely missing golden ticket at Javelina(4:37) - handling a quick turnaround from Javelina to Cape Town(6:36) - international racing experience(7:40) - training for mountainous races in Austin(9:28) - goals for Cape Town(11:00) - whether she'll race for another golden ticket in the winter/spring(11:57) - race day gearLinks:Follow Nicole on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#161 - Olivia Amber | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Elov Olsson is a professional trail and ultra runner for Hoka based in Sweden preparing for his race at the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 miler this weekend.Timestamps:(0:23) - entry into trail and ultra running(1:40) - lifestyle in Sweden(3:22) - friendship with the Coconino Cowboys(4:43) - training since the 100K World Championships (6:29) - returning to Cape Town after a podium finish a few years ago in the 100K(7:46) - goals, expectations for the race(8:53) - race day gearLinks:Follow Elov on InstagramFollow Elov on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#162 - Robbie Simpson | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#159 - Jared Hazen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#158 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers this year.Timestamps:(0:30) - catching up with Leah and Brett on their recent performances at the 80K World Championships and Javelina Jundred (4:44) - initial impressions about Ultra Trail Cape Town before we did our research, got to know the course/people/scene(7:49) - thoughts on why Cape Town has stayed relevant despite the growth of UTMB World Series, etc(16:16) - schedule, live coverage, race features, etc(24:37) - course analysis(36:52) - women's field contenders, storylines, predictions(52:48) - men's field contenders, storylines, predictions(72:46) - 100 mile and 55K race contenders, storylines(79:35) - final thoughtsLinks:Follow Brett Hornig on InstagramFollow Leah Yingling on InstagramUltra Trail Cape Town live race coverageAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#165 - Elov Olsson | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#164 - Ragna Debats | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#163 - Nicole Bitter | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#162 - Robbie Simpson | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#161 - Olivia Amber | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#159 - Jared Hazen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#158 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#157 - Anton Krupicka | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Hillary Allen is a professional trail and ultra runner for Brooks based in Boulder, Colorado preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 Miler.Timestamps:(0:37) - thinking in terms of season-long goals(3:17) - investing more in the 100 mile distance(4:32) - inspiration to race Cape Town (7:07) - research, knowledge of the race(8:48) - training heading into the race(12:09) - goals, expectations for the race(15:01) - race day gearLinks:Follow Hillary on InstagramFollow Hillary on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#39 - Hillary Allen | Brooks Running, Out And Back, Recovery Process Mindset, 2022 UTMBSupport the show

Olivia Amber is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in San Francisco, CA preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K in a few days.Timestamps:(0:38) - making the switch from Nordic skiing to trail running (3:17) - how the San Francisco trail running community has influenced her growth in the sport(5:55) - on sabbatical, running full-time right now(7:54) - training for Cape Town(10:04) - motivations for racing Cape Town(11:35) - knowledge of the race, the course, etc(12:46) - expectations for the race(14:13) - race day gear Links:Follow Olivia on InstagramFollow Olivia on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Robbie Simpson is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Banchory, Scotland preparing for the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town 55K.Timestamps:(0:41) - training opportunities in northeast Scotland(1:45) - thoughts on pro athlete lifestyle(2:27) - whether there's a training and racing formula for the Golden Trail Series(4:02) - toughest competitors he's ever faced(6:01) - whether you can race these distances purely off fitness or whether mental toughness is needed(7:24) - interests in Ultra Trail Cape Town(8:42) - thoughts on race series(9:39) - preparation for Cape Town(12:54) - if and when he'll move up in distance in the sportLinks:Follow Robbie on InstagramFollow Robbie on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#159 - Jared Hazen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview#158 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Drew Holmen is a professional trail runner for Nike, based in Boulder, Colorado who is preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town event series in a few days.Timestamps:(0:56) - revisiting Drew's ability to consistently go to the well in his races(3:42) - reflecting on whether there's more to give and accomplish at Western States(6:12) - motivation, inspiration for choosing Cape Town as first international race(8:37) - training for Cape Town(9:53) - goals for the race(11:09) - race day gearLinks:Follow Drew on InstagramFollow Drew on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#83 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Jared Hazen is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town event series in a few days.Timestamps:(0:46) - reflecting on performance at the 2022 Western States 100(3:41) - mindset, motivation post-Western States(5:36) - Why Cape Town(6:48) - talking about the race with past winners like Jim Walmsley and Cody Reed(8:06) - goals, expectations for the race(9:32) - race day gearLinks:Follow Jared on InstagramFollow Jared on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#71 - Jared Hazen | Canyons 100K Analysis, Western States Vision, Coaching and Sponsor ChangesSupport the show

Anton Krupicka is a professional trail runner for La Sportiva based in Boulder, CO preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 55K event.Timestamps:(0:49) - 2022 highlights(5:26) - international racing legacy(10:03) - whether he has same competitive mindset that he had 10 years ago(13:42) - whether personal growth would have happened without the injuries(15:48) - reflecting on the months he spent living and training in Ashland, OR(20:38) - how Cape Town got on his radar, what inspired him to enter(22:19) - racing the 55K instead of the 100K(24:42) - course knowledge, what's possible on race day(27:39) - website, blog status, podcast/book recommendations(37:22) - talking about the state of ultrarunningLinks:Follow Anton on InstagramFollow Anton on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#51 - Anton Krupicka | Trail Running Culture, Pro Athlete Lifestyle, Influence, Self-ReflectionSupport the show

Cat Bradley sat down with long-time friend Hillary Allen days before she embarked on the 2022 Ultra Trail Du Mount Blanc. She finished in the top twenty on a rough day in twenty-nine hours. Tune in to hear where Hillary's mind was pre-race, how we met, and our mutual love affair for our sponsor, Brooks Running. Follow Hillary Allen here and cheer her on at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 miler on November 24th! Check out Hillary's Website here: https://hillaryallen.com/ And her book, Out And Back: https://hillaryallen.com/out-and-back-a-runners-story-of-survival-and-recovery-against-all-odds/ Caldera 6: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/caldera-6-womens-distance-trail-running-shoe/120366.html Chaser 5:https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/womens-5inch-chaser-running-shorts/221465.html Brooks T-Shirt: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/womens-distance-short-sleeve-running-shirt/221472.html Ultra Spire Vest: https://ultraspire.com/products/alpha-5-0-race-vest/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/berad-podcast5/support

Mike Obery from South Africa was introduced to running by his brother a few years back and since then, he has been on a tear checking off his Western States  100 qualifiers. We met Mike at the Cappadocia Ultra Trail in Turkey and was instantly drawn to his warmth and passion for life.  He tells us how Western States 100 has motivated him and is his ultimate ultra goal. Along the way, he has completed some pretty epic races including Ultra Trail Cape Town and Karkloof 100 Miler in South Africa. We have no doubt he will be toeing the line in Olympic Valley, California in the near future! Here is Mike Obery...   You can follow Mike on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/mikeobery/   Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel here - https://youtube.com/@GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gottarunracing/ Check out GRR Twitter here: https://twitter.com/gottarun_racing Check out GRR Pinterest here: https://www.pinterest.ca/gottarunracing/ Support us on Patreon here : https://www.patreon.com/gottarunracing  

This episode is the first in a series we are calling “Golden Ticket Talks” where we interview the first and second place male and female finishers at each of the 2022 Golden Ticket races.In this episode we talk with the winner of the Bandera 100k, Marianne Hogan. Marianne is based in Montreal, Canada and runs for Salomon.In addition to the recap of her race at Bandera and her initial thoughts on Western States, we talk about the trail running scene in Quebec, her work as a guide for a paralympic athlete at the Tokyo games, her history in the sport including a 4 year stretch of injuries that led to a triumphant return this past fall at Ultra Trail Cape Town, and more.I love seeing East Coast athletes like Marianne shine. Expect her to be a top competitor at Western States in June. 

In episode 13 of the PRP, Adam gets international and connects with seasoned runner and veteran trail trotter Mez Kennedy who has been preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K [UTCT] on November 27th, 2021. Mez shares the tale of his innate relationship with running that he has spent years cultivating one small incremental step at a time. From running because his body (and belly) began to change in his early 30's to running ultra marathons, he hasn't put any pressure on himself to go big or go home. He simply gets out the door as often as he can and has let his love for the sport grow organically. Although he is now and avid ultra marathoner, that is not how Mez's story began, nor is it how he ever imagined it unfolding. Before his love affair with the sport began, he can remember thinking to himself how insane he thought people who ran marathons were. Funny how life unfolds, isn't it? Mez also shares his keen outlook on what it means to be an ultra runner, sacrificing some of his pace related goals for a more holistic and endurance-based approach to the sport. Mez then provides some key insight into why his career as a property consultant enables him to have an ideal work/life balance which is an important factor is his overall wellness as a human being. Because he has the ability to work when he wants, he can fit his training runs in whenever they are most convenient for his schedule which has really allowed him to blossom as a runner over the past few years. Dana Daniels, fellow runner, active yogi and one of Mez's most loyal training partners joins the show as guest host and offers up her story of how she fell in love with running. From quitting smoking, to an occasional walk around the block turned jog around the block, to local recreational races, to the Comrades Marathon (which is actually 87K) she has come to full heartedly embrace the empowerment that endurance-based movement provides her with. Dana shares the story of how the two first connected and gives the PRP listenership the inside scoop on Mez's post race fueling routine. What does Mez like to sip of after a long, hard, steep training run?! Mez gets vulnerable and shares some of the struggles he has been forced to juggle over the past year. From catching and recovering from COVID in June of '21, to a frustratingly perpetual injury that he has had to seek alternative support on, to working to solve his seemingly ceaseless race nutrition issues, Mez is an ideal example of how working to improve yourself as an endurance athlete is a never ending and constantly revolving process. In classic PRP form, the three take a deep dive into the world of Strava and Mez shares his mantra for the app, "If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen." How many times will the Zoom call drop on this international assembly of like minded runners? What is the Comrades Marathon and why is it so important to the culture and people of South Africa? Why should YOU consider signing up for the UTCT at some point in your life? Answers to all of these questions and oh so much more on this ultra-international episode of the PRP. Recorded November 22nd @ 11:00AM EST --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/preracepodcast/support

Today I sit down with arguably the best female ultra runner in the world, Courtney Dauwalter. You may recognize her name from her most recent dominant performance at Ultra-Trail Cape Town, finishing in first place with a time of 11:20:04, and for those who don't know, that's a 100K (62+ -mile!) trail race. Superwoman is an understatement here. She has a slew of other medals under her belt, which we talk about in this episode, but we also dig into so much more. From the ins and outs of all things trail running, to Courtney's journey into the sport, to how it's never too late to pivot and follow your passion. (Courtney's professional running career started at 32-years-old.) Plus: Her advice for anyone going through a tough hurdle of their own and her go-to pre- and post-run eats (hint: pancakes are involved). SOCIAL @courtneydauwelter @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast OFFERS Goodr | Go to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use code “HURDLE15” to get 15% off your purchase. Green Chef | Check out GREENCHEF.com/hurdle10 and use HURDLE10 at checkout for 10 free meals plus free shipping. AG1 from Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase SIGN UP! 2022 Goal Setting Workshop JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

Il mese di novembre è ci ha abbandonato e noi siamo qui per tirare le fila di quello che è successo negli ultimi 30 giorni. Apriamo con l'unica vera notizia fresca della giornata ovvero l'addio di Kilian Jornet a Salomon, per poi passare al secondo argomento principale (ormai un'evento fisso, purtroppo): l'annuncio delle nuove acquisizioni by UTMB (20:30). Abbiamo fatto il solito recap gare (49:10) con MIUT, Tunnel Hill, JFK50, Moab Marathon, Ultra Trail Cape Town e un accenno a Brazos Bend. Chiudiamo la puntata con le poche -ma buone- news (01:19:00), la primissima edizione delle review di Tommaso Bassa con la recensione che avete richiesto delle Hoka Mafate Speed 3 (1:29:05) il video del mese (lo trovate qui: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRczAy3UKD0) e le ormai classiche sezioni di vincitori del mese e birra del mese. Buon ascolto! Host: Alessandro Locatelli e Marcello Marcadella Guest: Tommaso Bassa Buckled: www | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Patreon | Shop Alessandro: Instagram | Facebook | Strava | www Marcello: Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buckled/message

Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 CapeTalk If you ever wondered what else people do on Table Mountain besides sunset drives, hiking, and selfies, our resident fitness enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Wasanga Mahena to discuss the Ultra-Trail Cape Town or UTCT, and just how you can catch the action that's bringing athletes from all over the world, to our Peninsula. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up in Germany, John Harrison Pockler’s introduction to running occurred at the age of 18 when his dad received an entry to the Berlin Marathon. John would end up participating in the race, finishing 13th in his age group! The experience made John realize how much he enjoyed running and running long and far was what gave him the greatest satisfaction. John would eventually make the switch from road to trail running where he competed as an ultramarathoner. His running resume includes the Ultra-Trail Cape Town 125 km and placing 1st at the Schinder-Trail Grauer Kopf 125 km. 5 years ago, John moved to Canada for work and set his sights on several great Canadian races including the Canadian Death Race 125 km in Alberta and the North Face Endurance Challenge - Ontario - 50K and Niagara Ultra 50 km in Ontario. John set his sights on a big goal for 2020 and with races being canceled, he decided he wanted to create his own race. John heard about the Bruce Trail from friends in the trail running community, so after consulting Christian Flugel, a friend from Germany, the decision was made to attempt the Fastest Known Time running the 890-km Bruce Trail from end to end. We’ll discuss everything from start to finish, including the approach he took to select a crew to support him, some of the challenges he faced, and why he chose to fundraise for The Bruce Trail Conservancy! We hope you’re as inspired as we were chatting with John! To learn more about John, you can follow his on Instagram at: @jpultra To learn more about John’s extraordinary accomplishment and support The Bruce Trail Conservancy, you can visit: http://brucetrailultra.com/

Cody Reed (@codyreeeed) is an amazing ultra runner and part of the professional runner's group called Coconino Cowboys. He placed first in several ultra-endurance events like the Ultra-Trail Cape Town, Miwok 100K, Ultra Race of Champions, and many more. Cody is also a coach and helped already more than 40+ to achieve their goals. For more information check out the show notes. Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes. Graphics by Tanja Notschaele Music by Temple Haze Have a wonderful rest of the day and I'll see you next week, Elisa

On this episode I chat with Olga Stignii, a personal trainer and ultra-runner. Olga shares how she became a personal trainer, her experience of finishing as 10th female at Ultra Trail Cape Town in 2019 and tips for individuals beginning their running journeys. 

Meryl Cooper has quickly become a successful ultra runner representing Great Britain at the Trail World Championships, 13th CCC 100K and 6th Ultra Trail Cape Town 100km Meryl talks open and honestly about her 12 month sabbatical and passion for learning which is evident from her obvious commitment to being a better runner while also a positive role model @meryl_runsultras Sign up for my free coaching emails here > https://linktr.ee/garyhouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyhouse_/

Lucy Bartholomew – The People’s ChampionJoin us as we chat with one of Australia’s brightest young trail running superstars. At the tender age of 23 Lucy has tasted an enormous amount of success across the globe. Among a vast array of wins and course records she placed 3rd at the ultra prestigious Western States 100 in 2018. A very brief highlights list:1st UTA 1001st Ultra Trail Cape Town 1st Buffalo Stampede1st Tarawera Ultramarathon2nd Marathon du Mont Blanc3rd Western States 100milerLucy is joined by her father Ash and we discuss everything from encouraging adventure in kids to the pressure of being a pro athlete in a digital world. We also chat about the emergence of the plant based diet and the boom in the global trail running scene. Lucy is a wonderfully humble and knowledgeable young lady and I’m sure you’ll harvest a few pearls of wisdom from this open and informative chat.Stay tuned afterwards for a wrap up of the Surf Coast Century 100km race.Plenty of laughs throughout thanks to the team at Sydney Brewery.Feel free to use the discount codes below:•Runnulla (10%): Mention Running Matters in store.•Surf Coast Century entry (10%): RunningMattersSCC2019•GU Energy Australia (15%): RUNNINGMATTERS•Fractel Performance Running Caps (15%): runningmattersIf you enjoyed the Podcast, please subscribe or follow Running Matters to be notified when each episode is released.Thanks.

Lucy Bartholomew – The People’s ChampionJoin us as we chat with one of Australia’s brightest young trail running superstars. At the tender age of 23 Lucy has tasted an enormous amount of success across the globe. Among a vast array of wins and course records she placed 3rd at the ultra prestigious Western States 100 in 2018. A very brief highlights list:1st UTA 1001st Ultra Trail Cape Town 1st Buffalo Stampede1st Tarawera Ultramarathon2nd Marathon du Mont Blanc3rd Western States 100milerLucy is joined by her father Ash and we discuss everything from encouraging adventure in kids to the pressure of being a pro athlete in a digital world. We also chat about the emergence of the plant based diet and the boom in the global trail running scene. Lucy is a wonderfully humble and knowledgeable young lady and I’m sure you’ll harvest a few pearls of wisdom from this open and informative chat.Stay tuned afterwards for a wrap up of the Surf Coast Century 100km race.Plenty of laughs throughout thanks to the team at Sydney Brewery.Feel free to use the discount codes below:•Runnulla (10%): Mention Running Matters in store.•Surf Coast Century entry (10%): RunningMattersSCC2019•GU Energy Australia (15%): RUNNINGMATTERS•Fractel Performance Running Caps (15%): runningmattersIf you enjoyed the Podcast, please subscribe or follow Running Matters to be notified when each episode is released.Thanks.

Kia Ora Whanau. At the end of 2017, Vibram trail athlete and Christchurch boy Scotty Hawker had every right to expect that with continued hard work and focus 2018 would be a year of stellar results. Having come 11th at UTMB and taken the victory at Ultra Trail Cape Town, Scotty was prepped and ready to go. Sometimes though, even the most well thought-out plans do not go exactly how we want and that has certainly been the case for Scotty in 2018. A string of injuries and stomach issues put a serious dent in his racing this year, including having to drop at UTMB with 20 miles to go whilst sitting in 5th place. Scotty and his family are back in his hometown of Christchurch for the next couple of months and we jumped at the opportunity to talk to him about his year and so much more. This is certainly an episode that running heads (and non running heads for that matter) will love as we were stoked as all get out to “go deep” with Scotty on a number of topics including as ever his Greatest Run Ever. Enjoy!!

Lucy Bartholomew was just 16 when she completed her first 100km race, after only taking up the sport the year before. By 18, she was the Sky Running Junior World Champion. Then in 2017, on her 21st birthday Lucy won the Ultra Trail Australia 100km race and again proved she was a force to be reckoned with on the international trail running scene with her victory at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100km in December, 2017. And while Lucy’s rise in the sport of trail running has been rapid, it hasn’t been easy. She has been the subject of much criticism for her decision to take up ultra running at such a young age. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Lucy on Instagram: instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew

Listen in to episode #88 of The Physical Performance Show where Brad Beer sits down with Lucy Bartholomew in a fun and refreshing episode of The Physical Performance Show. At 21 years old Lucy's accomplishments in trail running are inspiring including her recent wins in the Ultra Trail Australia Championships (100km) race and Ultra Trail Cape Town in South Africa. Lucy shares around how she started trail running with her dad, her first trail run and the backlash she received for competing in a 100km race at the tender age of 16, how running became more important then school, her breakthrough race, funny training moments, her worst injuries and what she has learnt from the spot. Lucy has an infectious passion for trail running which you can hear throughout the interview that will make you want to explore the trail running world. Listen in as we delve into the following: Origins in the sport Lucy's inspiration to start trail running Lucy's unique training philosophy Funny training stories with Kilian Jornet Lucy's best advice Lucy's mantra Performance Round If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia

This week on the podcast I chat with Brad Brown about his most recent Ironman Finish. He just finished Ironman South Africa which was his 5th Ironman finish. Brad Brown like myself is a host of a podcast. His podcast is called The Kona Edge. He is a sports journalist in the beautiful country of South Africa. He started his journey to endurance sports with an attempt at the very famous Comrades Marathon in 2010. But before he could give that a go he had to lose some weight. He tells the story of his journey losing 1/3 of his body weight and the trip to the start and the finish of Comrades Marathon and then also Ironman South Africa.   Brad talks about how he found his way to triathlon by adding cross training to his run training. We chat about how he got from racing Ironman and running to podcasting. The only way to get onto the Kona Edge is to make it to the world championships in Kona. Which has got to be one of the most stringent criteria for being a podcast guest out there. This is Brad's 5th Ironman but like many people he battled an injury during training and he did not have the training build up he had hoped for. We talk all about the Ironman South Africa course and the weather conditions in Port Elizabeth. Brad tells the story of his race at Ironman South Africa 2016. We talk about walking an Ironman marathon. We talk about racing with family. He's raced with both his brother and his father. I learned that in South Africa they call jelly fish blue bottles which is a much prettier name than Portuguese Man o' War like we call them in the States. We talk about battling through dark spots during the race and the amazing energy of an Ironman Finish Line. We talk about his favorite part of the Ironman South Africa course. We talk about the event that may or may not have happened with pro Triathlete Jodi Swallow and a television helicopter that may have knocked her off her bike. Brad and I speak about how to stay motivated when training for Ironman year after year. He gives some good advice and it's worth  a listen. We do some chatting about the dream of going to the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Brad is going to be running the Cape Town Marathon. And the Ultra Trail Cape Town.  He's also got 2 Oceans and Ironman South Africa, JoBerg to Sea and Comrades marathon again. He is also putting together an online summit about all things Ironman. Check it out at www.theimsummit.com ( I've already signed up).

TalkFEED — Welcome to the next edition of Trail Talk SA, Brad Brown with you and we’re talking a race that just looks absolutely spectacular today. It’s a great pleasure to welcome from Cape Town, ultra trail, onto the show today, Stuart McConnachie. Stu, I popped onto the website quickly just before we got you on line and those pictures are absolutely magnificent. You don’t even need to tell us about the race, you can just show us some of the pictures and say, you need to run. Read more