At the Checkpoint: Recent Episodes
Huw Williams
‘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 of Endurance Running and Ultra Organising experience ‘At The Checkpoint’ Podcast Is hosted by the blister giving Huw Williams and his unique interview style which guarantee a very entertaining and funny show. Click Subscribe and let your ears do the rest.
The first ever all women Cancer Charity Fundraiser SheUltra™️ was last weekend and wow 🤩 was it the best! 💃 Racheal was on route from start to finish and Sophie Power was there from SheRaces. 700 women have signed up since Saturday so if you want a place sign up quick: https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/SHE-Ultra it’s also raised over £18,300 so far for womens cancer charities 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 here’s the link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/She-Ultra1?utm_term=83xDaVqnx this episode was brought to you by Beautifully Brutal Events the home of Ultra and Marathon events on the North Wales Coast. Come and say Hi 👋
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rhinoboychrisgreen Chris Green chats with Huw about his incredible fundraising for the Save The Rhinos 🦏 https://www.waterstones.com/book/matumaini-the-rhinos-hope/chris-green/9781838750091 www.savetherhino.org
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
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 & 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 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 joined Huw for all the news about Red January and beyond 🌅 the really encouraging thing is everyone can take part in this challenge and join the ‘Redders’ community. Focusing on movement it really does mean everyone from active to those who may be unable to be active as you can do stretches,yoga and all types of movement to be involved, her story is inspiring and to find out more and how easy it is to join in is here :- https://join.redjanuary.com/ todays show was brought to you by the fantastic Oladance Wearable Stereo, we’ve been ear driving (test driving for ears..is that a thing) and we love them, incredible sound whilst the full range of hearing when your out and about or typing up podcast notes when the electricians are drilling holes ready for a starlink! Here’s the link to purchase a pair and keep your ears peeled for a new years competition where you can win a pair. https://www.oladanceshop.com/
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: Brisk Walk for 5 Mins. Jogging for 25 Mins. You can do this
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 ‼️‼️‼️‼️
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 🥰 if your having a hard time there are numbers such as the Samaritans 116 123 and Mind 0300 123 3393. Allie practices her Welsh on Huw and shares some incredible stories. Her book ‘There is no Wall’ is out in February and you can pre order it here :- https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/there-is-no-wall-allie-bailey?_pos=1&_psq=there+is+no+wall&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=41895201341645&utm_source=AllieBailey&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=ThereisNoWall&fbclid=PAAaagfjICFeVquINXhXu5rvfodHT92jUs-GmG6j1KaMV0z7J7p-jtTmC1HOw_aem_ATkk4irN_aUtakLA_Vz58Iduldi03p87cmu5ZZiHKXp6jQ8kMd2-5zFRZv8OPWeTWOY 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 ‼️‼️‼️‼️
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 ‼️‼️‼️‼️
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
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
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.
Presenters Huw & Racheal break the PB for a Podcast talking about choices and the new Adidas. Enjoy! On your MARKS, GET SET! GOOOO
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
Huw caught up with winner Joe and the lads at the finish line of the MaesGwm Detour British Champs.
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 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 🎙️ 🏃♂️💪
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 🇮🇪 🇦🇹 🏃♂️💪
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.
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
Huw heads over to the press conference for the World Mountain Trail Running Championships. 🇦🇹⛰️🌎🏃🏿♂️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏼♂️🏃🏿♂️⛰️🏃🏿♀️🇦🇹🌎🌅
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
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
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
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 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 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
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! ✨⛰️🏴
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 🐪. Dilys will be fundraising for cancer research when she heads out there in October and here’s the link to donate https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DilysandJulie?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=email_social&utm_campaign=LFCFRUK_Badge50_MI&fbclid=IwAR3xnNu8W5STcJI2Hbtg37dGrvJQ7q1asB9LStXdYF2-TanC5VkIqXLt0Ms and her and Julie have a Facebook group sharing there journey towards October https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0U7poFxeBvsnKzz43AAck4BMF2bRT53GAEbP62LgsDqBUzZNAeBsktXiBTvQ2jwzyl&id=100089636644849 For those of you looking for more information on the outdoor swimming and how to get started here’s a link https://thebluetits.co/pages/join-our-social-swim-community and that’s it, I could share links about the couch 2 5k,my DNF guy Tik Tok account but my teas ready and you’ll have to ask an adult. Enjoy 🏃🏼♂️🏃♀️⏰⏰🎙️🎙️ This episode was sponsored by www.penllynultra.co.uk The home of ‘Sandy Blisters’ Get Up!!!
By the power of grey skull we actually manage to record another show! Hurrah! 🕺🏻🏃♀️🏃🏼♂️🎙️. This week Mike Aisbitt try’s to get a word in edge ways. We find out about his favoured kit,some really clever sunglasses https://www.moonshineeyewear.com/ he chats about ultras https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=9242 and how he was almost a tv star of the original Snowdonia Ultra Marathon, along with awkward silences, rock-paper-scissors we’d give this episode a 7 and a well worth listen! 👌🥳🎙️. Fill your boots and ears 🎙️🏃♀️🏃🏼♂️🎙️. GET UP
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! 🎙️
Having a make over of words, this short episode gives you a quick insight why and what’s in store with future episodes
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 🏃♂️🏃♀️
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.
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 🎉🎉🎉
Podcast host Huw Williams talks you through week 5 Run 1 Enjoy and well done. Week 5. Week 5
There are 3 different runs this week:
Run 1: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running.
For anyone looking to start a new fitness goal or in fact get started on beginning your good health journey then this is a cracking episode for you to listen to. I’m pleased to have on the show my good pal Dan Brook Sutton who is an experienced Personal Trainer,Professional Sports Therapist and available to help you. We chat about overcoming obstacles to get started and why using a personal trainer can really help. Here’s Dan’s details :- https://www.facebook.com/dbssportstherapy/ give him a bell today for a free consultation. Subscribing to the ‘At the Checkpoint’ Podcast, you get the chance to Listen to an international line up of guests talking about races from all over the world as well as what kit worked and what didn’t,training plans and time saving advice to give you that Life,Train,Work Balance,Plus the Race Organisers giving you a behind the scenes insight to routes and races,And not forgetting the Mavericks of the Ultra & Trail World doing there Thang!
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Podcast host Huw Williams talks you through week 4. Enjoy and well done. Week 4
For your 3 runs in week 4, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then 3 minutes of running, 1-and-a-half minutes of walking, 5 minutes of running, 2-and-a-half minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running, 1-and-a-half minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running.
Week 3. For your 3 runs in week 3, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then 2 repetitions of 1-and-a-half minutes of running, 1-and-a-half minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running and 3 minutes of walking. Check out the fb page :- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2956577547905109/?ref=share. YouTube channel:- https://youtube.com/channel/UCHOP7xJu3-rkl8lGLJ0DnXg
Host of At the Checkpoint talks you through Week 2 of COUCH TO 5K THE FUN WAY 🎙🎧🌞😃♥️ For your 3 runs in week 2, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk. After this, you will alternate 1-and-a-half minutes of running with 2 minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes. Huw talks you through this session,so you can enjoy it rather than checking your watch. With easy to follow prompts and count downs this makes simple and fun work of each session. Enjoy 😊
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Host of At the Checkpoint talks you through Week 1 of COUCH TO 5K THE FUN WAY 🎙🎧🌞😃♥️
For your 3 runs in week 1, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk. After this, you will alternate 1 minute of running and 1-and-a-half minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes.
Find out more about Rhys races at https://www.pegasusultrarunning.com/. Film of the Welsh Coastal Path FKT out in 2021. Enjoy 🏃♂️🏴🌍
Russell Bentley chats about his recent Paddy Buckley Round,Kenya,Training and then it all falls apart when we talk about the times we’ve ran in the same race 🤣
Russell ran the Paddy Buckley Round in memory or Chris Smith and here is the link to donate:-
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/chrissmith
Russell gives the full report of it here and it’s a cracking blog worth following
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Russell trains on https://www.noble-pro.com/ and as he says your heart and lungs won’t notice the difference and he’s even thrown in a cheeky 5% Discount RussellB
Thanks again Russell
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Here are the links as promised in the show for the Kendal Mountain Festival:-
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Massive thanks to this episodes sponsors @beautifullybrutal who organise excellent events along the Welsh Coastal Path and Snowdonia as well as a host of virtual challenges.
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Thanks Huw that was great fun
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Beth Pascall finished the Bob Graham Round in 14 hours 34 minutes - taking 50 minutes off the previous best back in July this year. Seb catches up with her to chat about it as well as covering training and tips.
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Subscribing to the ‘At the Checkpoint’ Podcast, you get the chance to Listen to an international line up of guests talking about races from all over the world as well as what kit worked and what didn’t,training plans and time saving advice to give you that Life,Train,Work Balance,Plus the Race Organisers giving you a behind the scenes insight to routes and races,And not forgetting the Mavericks of the Ultra & Trail World doing there Thang!
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Hand on heart do you honestly know what and when to take your gels,salts? Note pad and pen episode with Andy from Precision Hydration. He talks in-depth about how what you are taking during a race or training could actually be detrimental to your performance. A fascinating episode and they have kindly given all listeners 15% off all first orders by putting :- ATTHECHECKPOINT In time of order! Thanks Andy. 3 levers' blog: https://www.precisionhydration.com/blogs/hydration_advice/nutrition-endurance-performance
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As I’m still recovering Seb chats away to his good pal and epic Salomon and Mountain Fuel Runner Rob Sinclair. This episode is a running geeks dream with 2 guys at the top of there came chatting away at different training methods and looking back on races. New for the show is the shoe review which I do at the end it’s all about the flash as well as the dash so be prepared!
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Huw catches up with the very humble Menna Evans and have a good old chat about the FKT of New Zealand. Listeners will hear the highs and the lows of the challenge. It’s also the last episode of Series 1 of ‘at the Checkpoint’ and a massive thank you to all the guests of the show and those that helped behind the scenes to get the exclusives. We will be back with new podcasts in March/April 2020. Keep an eye out on social media though for the normal banter. www.facebook.com/marathonmenna www.instagram.com/marathonmenna www.justgiving.com/fundraising/marathonmenna Subscribing to the ‘At the Checkpoint’ Podcast, you get the chance to Listen to an international line up of guests talking about races from all over the world as well as what kit worked and what didn’t,training plans and time saving advice to give you that Life,Train,Work Balance,Plus the Race Organisers giving you a behind the scenes insight to routes and races,And not forgetting the Mavericks of the Ultra & Trail World doing there Thang!
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Host of ‘At the Checkpoint’ chats with Andrei Gligor about multiday stage races he’s competed in,his brand new Ultra in Romania which will take the competitors along the untouched routes and forests of Romania and the charity its supporting. Andrei has such a passion for the sport it was a real pleasure speaking with him . : https://ultraraceromania.ro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ultraraceromania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultraraceromania Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ultraraceromania Video Trailers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhj9Afpq1vM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLohm1mvCVY Multi stage ultras background 1. Marathon des Sables 2015 - 250km / 341th place 2. Marathon des Sables 2016 - 250km / 401th place 3. Namib Race (Namibia) 2017 - 250km / 11th place 4. Gobi March (China) 2017 - 250km / 11th place 5. Grand to Grand Ultra (USA) 2017 - 273km / 7th place 6. Fire and Ice Ultra (Iceland) 2018 - 250km / 9th place 7. Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2018 - 250km / 9th place 8. The Last Desert (Antarctica) - 250km / 6th place 9. The Track (Australia) - 520km / 2nd place Subscribing to the ‘At the Checkpoint’ Podcast, you get the chance to Listen to an international line up of guests talking about races from all over the world as well as what kit worked and what didn’t,training plans and time saving advice to give you that Life,Train,Work Balance,Plus the Race Organisers giving you a behind the scenes insight to routes and races,And not forgetting the Mavericks of the Ultra & Trail World doing there Thang!
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I caught up with my good mate and inspiration for my own life journey for the last 6 years James Bingham earlier this year to talk about his work setting up the Marathon Afghanistan
https://www.marathonofafghanistan.com/
We also chat about the king of the Coastal multi-day in the UK The Ring o Fire and it’s day race the Firelighter.
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Episode 20
Sebastian Batchelor. He’s a British international elite Sky,Mountain and Trail runner. Team Salomon athlete and we chatted about how he’s able to fit all of this in with his Veterinary studies!
We dive deep into his training,how he made the simple transition from professional cyclist and how he obtained a 3rd place in the Scafell Skyrace in the blistering hot summer of 2018. Who was first and second? Jon Albon and Tom Evans!!!
Get your note pad and pen out for this episode as we have some excellent take home golden tips to help with your running capacity and training time management.
We also talk about the exciting news of the Salomon Golden Trail World Series has now launched the Golden Trail National Series for the 2020 Calender!!!!! The list of the UK Destinations and Dates are in the notes and a special feature on the At the Checkpoint YouTube Channel.
Thank you Seb!
The 4 races in the series of the "Golden Trail National Series" UK in 2020 consist of: * Trail Marathon Wales - 20 June (42km, 1,150m +) * The Serpent Trail – 11 July (50km, 700m +) * Scafell Pike Marathon - 16 August (43km, 1800m +) The GTNS UK Final will be on 19th September 2020 at the Ring of Steall (29km, 2382m+).
Salomon Trail Marathon Wales | runcoedybrenin.com
The Serpent Trail
Scafell Pike Marathon | highterrainevents
Azores Trail Run Whalers Great Route
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Episode 18
At the Checkpoints Huw Williams has a good old natter with the brilliant Lisa Wright about her incredible 2020 MONTANE SPINE RACE.
With the Inspiration from her great pal Sharron Sullivan, Coaching plan from Jonathan Kettle and 2 Pairs of Marks shoes Lisa Wright has only gone and bloody done it!
MONTANE SPINE RACE Spine Race
The Kit Lisa Mentions:-
Gurney Goo Gurney Goo
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HOKA HOKA ONE ONE Running Shoes for Men & Women | Official HOKA ONE ONE Ireland Store
OEX oexoutdoors - Google Search
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Episode 17
At the Checkpoint host Huw Williams catches up with La Sportiva Athlete Petter Restorp. Petter chats about his 6th place at the Hong Kong 100 earlier this month. We talk about his race plan,kit and running to heart rate.
The Hong Kong 100 Celebrated its 10th Birthday this year and Petter explains what the race has to offer.
Petter a keen Skier and climber mixes family life,his day job as a firefighter and his training in a fun way,Averaging 12 hours a week it’s very reassuring for listeners to hear that if you train correctly you free up valuable time.
We explore running to heart rate and feel and find out whats in store for him in 2020. Thanks Petter and best of luck for 2020 from us all here on ‘At the Checkpoint’
Hong Kong 100 Ultra-Trail® World Tour | Hong Kong 100 - Ultra-Trail World Tour
La Sportiva La Sportiva Helios Sr - Male | La Sportiva®
Ultra Trail World Tour Ultra-Trail® World Tour | Ultra-Trail® World Tour | International trail running
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Host of ‘At the Checkpoint’ Huw Williams chats with the Mighty John Hammond about his attempt at this years MONTANE SPINE RACE. John also chats about the fact that he couldn’t swim when he signed up for his first Ironman! His matter of fact approach is great to listen and he also chats training and Kit (he was actually warm for all of the race,link to Buffalo Systems below) Thanks John from us all here ‘At the Checkpoint’. https://www.montane.co.uk/ John was fundraising for uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Hammo7 His Toasty kit is http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/. SUBSCRIBE TO AT THE CHECKPOINT PODCAST HERE TO MAKE SURE YOU CATCH ALL EPISODES
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The Butterfly that Roared 🏴. Huw chats with his good pal Menna Evans as she attempts the FKT of the length of New Zealand. It’s a roadside interview and the sound is a bit bumpy in bits(Just like her World Record Attempt!) this incredible woman is raising funds for MIND and talks about how everything has gone so far. The full backstory of Menna is here as well as here justgiving page:- Story
In January 2020, I will be starting my Guinness World Record attempt to be the fastest lady to run the full length of New Zealand. That's top to bottom of both islands! The total distance is approximately 1,400 miles. I will be running 35-40 miles a day for 42 consecutive days to complete this challenge.
This challenge will be dedicated to my late cousin, Ian Davies. He struggled with mental health issues and sadly took his own life last November. I am not afraid to admit, that I also suffered with depression and anxiety, it can be so debilitating. Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling.
I therefore couldn’t think of a more poignant charity to be raising money for than - MIND.
MIND believes that no-one should have to face a mental health problem alone. It’s a fantastic charity that offers support and advice to anyone who reaches out. LET’S RAISE EVEN MORE MONEY THAN BEFORE https://www.justgiving.com/MarathonMenna. SUBSCRIBE TO AT THE CHECKPOINT PODCAST HERE TO MAKE SURE YOU CATCH ALL EPISODES
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Host Huw chats with the inspirational and possibly the muddiest man in Britain! Ben Robertson on how overcoming his own experiences have now given him a platform to help others. He’s over at the National Running Show this weekend. Here is his story:- For people who know me see and fun sociable, active outdoor obsessed with Trail and obstacle running, walking and generally found running in the hills, forests, moors dipping in rivers and jumping in every puddle, those who really know me know that I have had a lot of personal struggles over the past years which have affected both my mental and physical health. But, even the closest of friends and family were not aware to the full extent to how much I was suffering. After years of personal family/relationship struggles, separation/divorce and resulting life situation began to take its toll and the masking of the mental health effects resulted in physical illness resulting in being hospitalised on multiple occasions due to exhaustion and stress. Then at the end of one normal working day I returned and crumbled into break point, however at this stage my judgement was severely clouded with negativity and exhaustion ….that was the night it went past the point of just negative thoughts and I made the regrettable act of attempt to end my life. Now I don’t believe in miracles or religious in the slightest, but there were 2 very lucky factors that saved my life. Immediately from the awful and regrettable event I received the best help I needed to help me to the road to recovery. The recovery process has showed me how much support is out there if only I had only been able to talk, if not to my friends, family or colleagues. The support I received from my family friends and colleagues/employer was beyond any expectations and for which I and my two adorable children are eternally grateful. Whilst I'm back at work and progressing I appreciate it’s a long road to full recovery if at all but would urge anyone suffering no matter what it may be to talk to someone….anyone!
Ben is an associate of @moorlandrunner www.moorlandrunner.com, charties he’s raised for https://www.mind.org.uk/ Barnsley hospice https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/ And The layla milly foundation http://lailamillyfoundation.org.uk/.
At The Checkpoint Host Huw Williams catches up with Huw Davies 16th overall and 1st Brit home at the MONTANE SPINE RACE 2020. We talk about his prep,the race, kit and what’s in store for 2020. Find out more about Huw Davies here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdavies09 Instagram: @ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdavies09
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Stay with us!! The start of the show has a few technical hitches due to a challenge mid show to get this Episode of At the Checkpoint in record time! Before 10pm after finishing the recording it just after 8:15pm! Gary chats about his background and what’s in store at the Awesome BAD BOY Running - ULTRA ZONE at the National Running Show. https://www.google.com/search?q=national+running+show+2020&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&prmd=nisv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjC_svFhpjnAhWKTBUIHXHhDPQQ_AUoAnoECBYQAg&biw=414&bih=719&dpr=2#imgrc=r1NBrk-LMfaRgM To find out more about Gary on Facebook Gary House and more on his coaching here http://linktr.ee/garyhouse. @lightupU https://lightupu.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO AT THE CHECKPOINT PODCAST HERE TO MAKE SURE YOU CATCH ALL EPISODES
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An ‘At the Checkpoint’ WORLD EXCLUSIVE! Host Huw Williams catches up with WINNER of this years MONTANE SPINE John Kelly. We go into depth about his training,nutrition and Kit and some truly incredible moments out on the 268miles route and his sleep plan. He also chats about the races he competed in leading up to the race as well as a humongous challenge he’s going to revisit this year. Links to the various Apparel and Shoe John mentions are listed below as well as the Montane clothing website Thanks for listening. http://www.xoskin.us/email-signup-save.php https://https://www.montane.co.uk/ www.lasportiva.com/en https://ultimatedirection.com/subscribe.php https://www.montane.co.uk/ https://www.hammernutrition.eu/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0IbwobOT5wIVx7TtCh0nlQD5EAAYASAAEgJMtPD_BwE SUBCRIBE TO MAKE SURE YOU CATCH ALL EPISODES
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In this Episode Huw Williams catches up with good pal the mighty Craig Williams and the chat about the Marathon Des Sables,The Jungle Ultra, being surrounded by rangers with rifles after collapsing and his totally inspiring 43 Marathons in 20 days with a 20 pound rucksack on his back! All for such an incredible cause the Children's Heart Surgery Fund and find out in the show how by lacing up your trainers you can help. Join in the ‘At the Checkpoint’ Fun! Here’s the Podcast Trailer! The podcasts are bite sized and easy listening,with a range of guests from the running and endurance scene! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/at-the-checkpoint/id1492760898?i=1000460588348 Follow ‘At the Checkpoint’ on social media! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/109258380591639/posts/115970703253740/?d=n Instagram @atthecheckpoint Find host of the Show Huw Williams in a Spacesuit Directing Ultra Marathons here:- www.penllynultra.co.uk www.ultratrailwales.com AT THE CHECKPOINT PODCAST PRIZES PICKED AT RANDOM TO A LUCKY SUBSCRIBER EACH MONTH ☘️ https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjShcHgq4vnAhUZ4O0KHc9nCcwYABAAGgJkZw&ae=1&ohost=www.google.co.uk&cid=CAESQOD2u7w8PG61-BrSAyKNEm5ulb5m-bFh4COAyjJvH8Q7smo9PYcldC8d3xNs_tvOiq594CnLmLatbqne-BAMu0Y&sig=AOD64_03ORL4wfM-Qqp0gZABTMSKY-9McA&q&adurl=https://www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/trail-running-gel-fujitrabuco/c/as41804000/?gclid%3DCj0KCQiA04XxBRD5ARIsAGFygj_lixUm_38irRhoGuZkBO9T9T71d8X-vNIkvSFrYPGLXiVkqCARMc8aAnxnEALw_wcB&ved=2ahUKEwjcy7ngq4vnAhWJbsAKHVzcCcQQ0Qx6BAgQEAE https://www.chsf.org.uk/ https://beyondtheultimate.co.uk/ultra/for-rangers-ultra/ https://beyondtheultimate.co.uk/ultra/jungle-ultra/ https://marathondessables.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/2020marathon https://2020marathonchallenge.com https://www.instagram.com/2020marathonchallenge/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCP6gfo6JxY&list=PLQhJoAavBQnwaDL4YhQR9prFK4Tj4_Aau
Host of At the Checkpoint Huw Williams chats with Ella Corrick the 1st Lady home of the MONTANE SPINE MRT CHALLENGER. They talk about her life living on an island as a Doctor,Ultra Running and Kit! Kit! Kit! Note pads at the ready for what worked and what didn’t. The MRT MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM Race is open to all members of MREW but it is only made possible by the generosity and support of the Spine Race organisers and the MRT teams that assist, namely Glossop, Oldham, Holme Valley and Yorkshire Cave Rescue Organisation.
The benefits to Mountain Rescue are substantial, they can use the race as a great platform to fundraise for there teams and also enjoy the relationship with an event which is true a winter mountain challenge. Find out more about Ella Corrick and how to join or support the MRT. https://twitter.com/ella_corrick https://smallislandrunner.wordpress.com/ and https://www.hebmrt.org/ https://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/.
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With still fresh dirt in his ears,Race Winner of the 106 Mile MONTANE SPINE CHALLENGER Dougie Zinis talks to host Huw about the race and Kit!Kit!Kit! For everyone looking to take on any of the mighty Montane Spine we talk toe to head about his prep,kit and nutrition. We also find out hints and tips about how being a barber helps with endurance training. Please Subscribe and write a review to make sure you don’t miss out. Full details on the Brutal MONTANE SPINE RACE here:- https://thespinerace.com/events/2018/1/14/montane-spine-race-5gsj5. More details on the Inov8 Rock here https://www.inov-8.com/eu/roclite-290-mens-trail-running-shoe. And to find out more about Calder Valley the Clubs details and brilliant race write ups are here:- https://www.cvfr.co.uk/tag/bob-graham/ more races here :- https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/ At the Checkpoint Facebook https://www.facebook.com/109258380591639/posts/117513166432827/?d=n YouTube https://youtu.be/k_Dg7DEzQoM Instagram https://instagram.com/p/B7PMZhhnVTK/ Monthly At The Checkpoint Truckers Hats to be won 🎙🏃♀️🏃🗺
Many Endurance competitors experience hallucinations so ‘At the Checkpoint’ Podcast asked Ultra Runners in the Ultra Running Community Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/259647654139161/?ref=share for there experiences. These have been pure gold and will now become part of a brand new ‘And Finally I’m off My Head’ End of the show. Please Subscribe and write a review on the Apple Podcast or we will come round to your house and give you feet blisters 🙃🎙✅
At the Checkpoint catches up with Inov-8 Ambassador Damian Hall. Chatting about Nutrition,Kit,Tea and his Summer 2019 Record Breaking Paddy Buckley Round of 17hours and 31minutes. for more details on the Paddy Buckley Record head to https://www.inov-8.com/blog/damian-hall-breaks-paddy-buckley-round-record/ and for more details on Damian check out his website http://www.damianhall.info/ . In the ‘Pitch it Bitch’ section of the show Damian shows how humble and down to Earth he really is.
MDS Finisher and Head Honcho at Challenge Your ‘Limitations’ Jonny Herbert chats about Marathon Des Sables hallucinations,Cookies and his 5 year plan to Badwater. Check out the Challenge Your ‘Limitations’ Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976169309099624/?ref=share
Mince pie sized episode of At the Checkpoint. Host Huw Williams makes his annual visit with family and friends to the Ty Coch. Landlord Stu and team at the Ty Coch always make everyone feel welcome. An exclusive also with a quick chat with the very talented Andy the Bagpipe Player. From us all at ‘At the Checkpoint’ we wish you all a happy and healthy 2020.
At the Checkpoints first Outdoor broadcast at the Abersoch San Silvestre!! 6K race for all and a race that’s history comes all the way from Brazil.Again a massive thank you to all those that entered and bought a raffle ticket! All proceeds are going to cystic fibrosis trust this year!!! Thanks John Wormald at totally Abersoch for the photos!!! Host Huw Williams speaks to Organiser Dan Brook Sutton and competitors back at the Abersoch Sailing Club.
In this Episode of ‘At The Checkpoint’ Host Huw Williams Chats to the King of fundurance Ted Jackson https://www.espn.co.uk/sports/endurance/story/_/id/13203195/endurance-sports-schaap-unusual-marathoner-ted-jackson-unique-journey about Marathon Des Sables in fancy dress,Shoe Science,the not yet Christmas Food and Pizza...oh and running around Earth. Having raised awareness and truck loads of cash for https://overcomingms.org/ this Episode is well worth a listen. So before you get to comfy, press Subscribe and listen to Ted and Huw chat as the background noise of Teds disruptive beard tries to take over the airways.
In this Episode Rhys Jenkins from www.pegasusultrarunning.com chats about his road to this years mighty Badwater 135,Heat training,Crew and running very far in between places that rhyme!As well as what he’s got coming up in 2020. A Runner and a Race Director you can follow him here:- Facebook Pegasus Ultra Running. Instagram rjenko11 (Epic photos at this years Badwater 135) Twitter Pegasus Ultra Run. Hit the Subscribe button to make sure you catch the next ‘At The Checkpoint’ Podcast,where host Huw Williams will be speaking to Ted Jackson who was supposed to be the guest warm up Episode but Ted stayed in bed then went for Pizza.
With it being the festive season and like all great pantomimes At The Checkpoint host Huw Williams has a mini dress rehearsal of the show and interviews himself! This helps listeners understand the format of the show as well as for Huw to open his big fat gob and talk about himself yet again! With a few sneak previews of just a few of the guests that will be on forthcoming episodes grab a coffee and take a listen and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss an Episode of At The Checkpoint