Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon: Recent Episodes
Trevor Lee
If you are thinking about a first ultra marathon this is the podcast for you. Running 44@60 began as a motivational and educational tool to help host Trevor Lee celebrate in 2021 a landmark birthday by running his first ultra marathon - the 44 mile Classic Quarter on the Cornish coastal path from Lizard Village to Lands End. The run was completed and the podcast has evolved and features runners and running specialists offering tips and advice from training to nutrition via race planning, kit, etc…Most episodes are around 25 minutes of fast paced, energising and inspiring tips, advice and ideas. Check out Trevor’s running/business book - ’12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon’ - available now on Amazon
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One of the things I'm always trying to do on this podcast is have people on it who have completed running challenges that we've not covered before and indeed many of the listeners might not have heard of.
I first met Martin Elcoate at the Cornwall Running Show in 2023 when he was one of the volunteers on The Green Runners stand.
And then earlier this year Martin appeared in a whole page article in Runners World featuring the amazing challenge he had undertaken starting at the beginning of 2024 involving a bespoke Ordinance Survey map and the 400 km² that surrounded where he lived.
Essentially Martin's plan was to run through every one of the 400 squares all of which are 1km x 1km.
Martin's dairy can be found on Instagram @martinelcoate
Martin shares details of the challenge and also gives us an update on what's happening with The Green Runners including a crowdfunding campaign they have launched to enable them to employ a couple of people to help them massively expand their work.
You can access and download the previous 156 episodes of this show via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.
This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
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The Woods is an event organised Bys Vyken Events and I took part in it on September 14th 2024 tackling the 12 hour version of the four and a bit mile loop in Tehidy Woods in the middle of Cornwall.
It was a great day and an event that I would definitely recommend.
I didn't record on the way around with the exception of a few snippets on my phone on my last lap which I share at the end of a few minutes of introducing the event and mentioning a few people who I met on the day.
A couple of events I mentioned on the episode that depending on when you read these notes you might still be able to enter:
Run Mawnan
Tywarnhayle 10k
To celebrate reaching the 5 year marker of the podcast I'm giving away a few copies of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Simple leave a rating / review for the show and then use the 'send us a text message' link at the top of these notes to say you've left a review, that you would like a copy of the book and where you want it sending.
You can access and download the previous 155 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.
This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.
My big running goal remains the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
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Annie Vernon is the daughter of a Cornish farmer who became a double world champion and an Olympic Silver medalist in that toughest of all sports - rowing.
Annie then wrote an award winning book Mind Games - subtitled determination, doubt and lucky socks: an inside his guide to the psychology of elite athletes. You can buy Mind Games from your local independent bookshop or via Bookshop which is an online shop supporting independent book shops if you want to buy the book online.
During the episode Annie shares those mindset insights which the club runners and elite runners who listen to this podcast can apply when they are running, including the traits of determination, confidence, resilience and competitiveness.
It is a fascinating episode as we get a peek into the world of the elite athlete and all that entails in terms of mindset and how that alone can often make the difference between being great and being good.
This is episode 155 of the Running 44@60 podcast and it is also the fifth anniversary of the podcast since we first launched on August 21st 2019
To celebrate reaching the 5 year marker I'm giving away 3 copies of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Simply leave a rating / review for the show and then use the 'send us a text message' link at the top of these notes to say you've left a review, that you would like a copy of the book and where you want it sending.
You can access and download the previous 154 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.
This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.
My big running goal remains the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Send us a Text Message.
I’ve recently, along with 11 others, passed the England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness Course
This involved an initial weekend in Taunton followed by a couple of Zoom lead sessions before returning to Taunton almost 3 months later for a final assessment.
In between the first and last session we had to work with an athlete on an eight week programme (known as a mesocycle) to help them reach a particular running goal.
So I've handed over this episode to six newly qualified coaches who were on the same course as me to share with you their top tips to help you with your running.
You're going to hear from Drew, Lorna, Tom, Ryan, Anita and Brendan
A big thanks to them for their contribution not just to this episode but to helping you with your running and being great colleagues on the course.
If you enjoy the episode then please do share it with your Running colleagues and it would be great if you left a review
This is episode 154 of the Running 44@60 podcast and to celebrate reaching the 150 episode marker I'm offering listeners the chance to win one of six copies of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Simple leave a rating / review for the show and then use the 'send us a text message' link at the top of these notes to say you've left a review, that you would like a copy of the book and where you want it sending.
You can access and download the previous 153 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.
This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.
My big running goal remains the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Send us a Text Message.
Regular contributor to this podcast, Andy Williams had a fantastic run at the Roseland August Trails (RAT) completing the extraordinarily tough 100 km /64 mile event known as the Plague in 17:31:52
The Plague starts at the Porthpean near St Austell race HQ at 12:05am on the Saturday morning and takes the runners 32 miles down the Cornish coast path to St Anthony's Head where they turn around and run back
Andy had a terrific run and when I saw him afterwards was feeling still full of energy - a complete contrast to me and I'd only run a third of the distance!
So I was keen to know why he was still feeling energised
What had he done with regard to nutrition and hydration?
Andy shares how he completely changed his view of nutrition within the last two months before he successfully completed the Plague.
He talks about Precision Hydration gels and electrolyte tablets and Cliff Blocs
Andy’s nutrition plan clearly worked for him
There is a mention for Andy as the Race Director for the fabulous Truro Half Marathon which is on Sunday, September 15th
This is episode 153 of the Running 44@60 podcast.
To celebrate reaching 150 episodes I'm offering listers the chance to win one of six copies of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Simple leave a rating / review for the show and then use the 'send us a text message' link at the top of these notes to say you've left a review, that you would like a copy of the book and where you want it sending.
You can access and download the previous 152 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.
This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.
My big running goal remains the
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Send us a Text Message.
Saturday August 3rd - The Black RAT (Roseland August Trail) - 32 miles from St Anthonys Head to Porthpean.
I pulled at the 21 mile checkpoint at Gorran Haven. Not injured. Just not able to go on.
What happened?
Nutrition - did I eat enough and of the right things at the right time? - maybe not.
Hydration - did I get that wrong? I thought it was ok but I almost certainly didn't drink enough water
Training - did I do enough and of the right sort? Definitely not. I just didn't do the mileage and I did no training on the course.
Lessons learnt? - Plenty.
Will I still do the Arc 50? - As I was nearing Gorran Haven it was a definitely not but now maybe it's a possibility. I need to focus and create a proper training plan starting at the beginning of September.
Big thanks to everyone at Mudcrew for putting on a great event and to all the marshals and supporters out on the course.
This is episode 152 of the Running 44@60 podcast.
To celebrate reaching 150 episodes I'm offering listers the chance to win one of six copies of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.Simple leave a rating / review for the show and then use the 'send us a text message' link at the top of these notes to say you've left a review, that you would like a copy of the book and where you want it sending.
You can access and download the previous 150 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Send us a Text Message.
Shane Benzie is a Running Coach and Movement Specialist described by his client Damien Hall as 'the Indiana Jones of the Running World'
Shane has travelled the globe working with, filming and analysing the movements of not just runners but indigenous people and tribes who still move in the way that humans were ultimately designed to do so.
Shane has used all of this knowledge and experience and observation to help all types of runners from beginners to elite think about their running and improve it as a result.
We met when Shayn came to Truro and delivered a 2 1/2 hour workshop three times for athletes in groups of eight with lots of video analysis and focus on foot landing, pushing off, the inner tripod of the foot, running with the whole body and whipping through the legs from the hip to complete the ideal running action.
Shane describes his work as helping runners run more effortlessly, more efficiently and more enjoyably.
As runners Shane suggests we need to think more about our form and our movement.
One of his top tips for club runners is to focus on their head position as the natural thing for runners to do is to look down rather than keeping their head up with their eyeline looking ahead.
For the likes of me and my new coaching friends he suggests we apply the mind of the beginner so every time we do something we learn something.
You can find out more about Shane at RunReBorn
Shane's book is 'The Lost Art of Running'
This is episode 151 of the Running 44@60 podcast.
To celebrate reaching 150 episodes I'm offering listers the chance to win one of six copies of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Simple leave a rating / review for the show and then use the 'send us a text message' link at the top of these notes to say you've left a review, that you would like a copy of the book and where you want it sending.
You can access and download the previous 150 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrit
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Send us a Text Message.
On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Colin Bathe returns to tell us how he got on in the 2024 West Highland Way Race
On episode 148 we heard all about Colin's preparation - and Colin is a meticulous race planner.
During the event Colin and Becca, who was one of his crew and his second half pacer, recorded snippets. For this episode we play the snippets and then Colin talks us through each snippet. It's the first time we've done something like this so I hope you like it!
The West Highland Way Race got underway at 1am on Sunday June 22nd 2024 starting from Milngavie which is about 10 miles north of Glasgow.
The 95 mile route with 15,000 feet of elevation makes it way to Fort William
300 runners entered and 217 made the start line.
Throughout you will hear Colin giving himself a score out of 5 in terms of how he was feeling.
You will hear first hand how Colin's race unfolded. And not all races end as you hope they might.
What happened? Listen in to find out!
This is episode 150 of the Running 44@60 podcast.
To celebrate that I'm offering listers the chance to win one of six copies of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Simple leave a rating / review for the show and then use the 'send us a text message' link at the top of these notes to say you've left a review, that you would like a copy of the book and where you want it sending.
You can access and download the previous 149 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Send us a Text Message.
As an athletics correspondent for Running Magazine (the forerunner of Runners World), the Daily Telegraph and as a freelance Tom Knight covered 7 Summer Olympics and several World Athletic Championships
In that time Tom witnessed some amazing athletic feats that were controversial, inspirational, unbelievable
For this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I asked Tom to share the top 5 Memorable Athletics Moments he covered during his career
Its a fascinating insight into what it was like to be on the ground reporting on these amazing moments
Tom recalls Lewis v Johnson in Seoul, Kelly Holmes in Athens, Kathy Freeman in Sydney, Jonathan Edwards in Gothenburg and London 2012
Tom and I met on the England Athletics running coaches course we are on
Tom works with athletes from the Bourton Road Runners
I also talk about the Smugglers Scuttle race from Bus Vyken events and the Trelissick Parkrun
If you want to interact with the show you can send a message via the link at the top of these show notes
This is episode 149 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 148 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Send us a Text Message.
On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I'm talking to Colin Bathe as he is busy preparing for the West Highland Way Race
The West Highland Way Race gets underway at 1am on Sunday June 22nd starting from Milngavie which his about 10 miles north of Glasgow.
The 95 mile route with 15,000 feet of elevation makes it way to Fort William
The 300 runners, which the race is restricted to, have 35 hours in which to complete the route.
There are a few rules not always seen on other ultras
All runners must have 2 crew members and a crew vehicle. One of those crew must be capable of running the second half with them as a support runner if needed.
If you on schedule for 24 hours or less you are mot allowed a support runner
Poles aren’t allowed but iPods and mp3 players are
You are advised not be noisy on your way to the first checkpoint when passing through the village called DryMen
Checkpoints don’t offer food only water
Crews and the runner have to carry all the food and drink required
And they weigh you at registration but not anymore out on the course
Colin’s crew will record snippets with him during the race and we’ll have him back on post-race to tell us all about it.
This is episode 148 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 146 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I'm talking to Wez Swain
In 2023 Wez had an idea that became the Scilly60
A 60km race that takes in the five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly
75 places were available and 65 runners started with 24 finishing. If you missed the cut out you missed the boat to the next start line! The average pace needed to make the cut offs is 7.30 mins / km
For 2024 Wes has doubled the number of places and added the Scilly60% 'fun run' which is a 40 km event taking in four of the islands - with an average pace needed of 8.30 mins / km
These events take place on Friday, June 14th for the Scilly60% and Sunday, June 16th for the Scilly60
Places have largely sold out but there may be the odd place that comes available so if you are interested the best thing to do is email Wes via hello@scilly60.co.uk
The Tide Race which will happen on 22nd August. It sounds like an amazing almost one-off opportunity because it’s the only day of the year essentially where this could occur given you have to run from Tresco to Merrick Island and back in calf/knee deep water, then its a lap of Tresco before running across the sands to Bryher and back hence the need to run on the day when the tide is lowest. There is currently no limit on the number of competitors for what will be a half marathon in total distance.
And then at the end of August Wes is putting on a series of Swim Run events as part of the first Ocean Scilly Festival
You can find out all the details of all the fantastic events that Wes is putting on via the website https://scilly60.co.uk
This is episode 147 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 146 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I'm talking to Fergy - who is now the Event Director of Arc of Attrition by UTMB - about the Arc of Attrition, how it started and how it’s going to look as part of the UTMB World Series.
There has been a tremendous amount of chatter on social media since the announcement that UTMB is taking over the ARC and Ferg explains some of the differences but also reassures those who don’t like change that much of what runners have become used to over the last few years will continue, including the involvement of the Arc Angels.
Whilst we cover off some of the changes we don’t get bogged down in the detail because all the various rules and regulations are available on the website: https://arcofattrition.utmb.world
Fundamentally some of the changes include no deferrals, no waiting list and no support crew for the 50 race
But there will be more aid stations, there will be potentially staggered starts with two waves for each race and there is a new 25 event starting in St Ives
It is amazing to think that here in Cornwall we will be hosting one of Europe’s most iconic winter trail running events and with the addition of the new 25 mile event there will be more runners taking part than ever before, certainly more than the 53 hardy souls who shared the dream back in 2015 when they took part in the first ARC 100.
If you are planning or have done something interesting in the ultra or marathon running world, ideally that we haven’t covered in previous episodes, and would like to be a guest on the show please drop me a line to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This is episode 146 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 145 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I'm talking to Mark Roby about how he went from struggling to walk because of a back injury to a sub 3 hour marathon in less than 3 years.
Mark ran his first London Marathon when he was 23 years old back in 1999 in a time of 4:18
He didn't really run then until he discovered parkrun in 2017 but his running was scuppered in 2021 with a significant back problem which he gradually recovered from and in 2022 he joined a running club for the first time and did his first race in July that year.
That was the start of a journey that less than two years later took him across the line at Brighton in 2:55:51, a time which in 2021 would have felt completely impossible.
So how did he make such a massive improvement at the age of 48?
Mark shares in the podcast episode the way he changed his diet, the way he stuck to a training plan which included regular course sessions some built around yoga and how he used parkrun to measure his speedwork progress.
He also talks how we did a lot of easy 45 to 60 minute runs, essentially because they were not too difficult to fit into his daily working schedule.
Mark also talks about Man Down Cornwall and how they helped him when he wasn't able to run.
Mark offers two tips two be would be Marathon runners:
- Commit properly to a plan and avoid the temptation to skip some sessions
- Work at different paces during your training
If you are planning or have done something interesting, ideally that we haven’t covered in previous episodes, and would like to be a guest on the show please drop me a line to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This is episode 145 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 144 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Landmark Birthday Run Challenges for St Petrocs with Rachel Thomson
On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I'm talking to Rachel Thomson about four running challenges she has set herself to celebrate a landmark birthday and raise money for St Petrocs, the homeless charity based in Cornwall.
You can support Rachel through her Local Giving page.
The four challenges Rachel is undertaking:
April 21st - London Marathon - Rachel will be wearing a bright yellow St Petrocs top and if you want track her its bib number 31523
June 14th - Scilly 60% - 38 km over four of the Isles of Scilly: St Martins, Tresco, Bryher, St Agnes - if you miss the cut off on any stage you literally miss the boat to the next stage.
Aug 2nd 7pm start - The BOYD (Bring Out Your Dead) - 24 hours of running a 5 mile loop which includes 500 steps. If you stop at any point for more than 10 minutes you're out! Only 9 runners completed in 2023.
Sept 14th - The Woods - 12 hours of a 4 mile loop in Tehidy Woods. Also available in 3,6 and 9 hour options.
If you are planning or have done something interesting, ideally that we haven’t covered in previous episodes, and would like to be a guest on the show please drop me a line to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This is episode 144 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 143 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
For this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast host Trevor Lee recorded on the run at the 2024 Brighton Marathon on Sunday April 7th
Trevor used the same Jeff Galloway method that he used in the 2023 Brighton half marathon when he was several minutes under his predicted time
The method is to run four minutes then walk for one minute throughout the whole of the event, even though in those first few walks you get overtaken by seemingly hundreds of runners!
Trevor’s target was to be under five hours, with a secondary target of being under 4:50 and a top target of sub 4:45
As you will hear the Jeffing method worked really well and Trevor came home in 4:42
The podcast episode will give you a real flavour for the fantastic atmosphere created by the thousands of spectators who lined the course
The noise was absolutely immense in places and you will also hear that there was several groups of musicians and singers out on the course
This will take some beating for being Trevor’s number one run of 2024 when he looks back on the year in December
Here is the link to the results: Brighton Marathon Results 2024
And here is the link to the Brighton Marathon page if by listening to this you are persuaded to go for it in 2025 - its on Sunday April 6th
I mentioned Rob Deering who we saw at the Komedia Comedy Club in Brighton - Rob co-hosts a great running podcast - Running Commentary - with fellow comedian Paul Tonkinson. Paul is planning to run this year's Marathon des Sables.
If you’ve done something interesting, ideally that we haven’t covered in previous episodes, and would like to be a guest on the show please drop me a line to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This is episode 143 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 141 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to Christine Anthony about her adventures at the 2024 European Masters Indoor Championships in Torun in Poland in March 2024.
Christine won Silver in the 400m, came 4th in the 800m, 5th in the 1500m and won Bronze in the 4 x 200m mixed relay - during which she recorded a best ever 200m time.
We talk about running tactics, how to cope with so many finals within a short space of time, warming up, the Cool Room and just been involved in Masters Athletics Championships and indeed how to become involved in them.
Christine mentioned to be part of the International Masters events you need to be a member of the British Masters Athletics Federation and that coming up between August 13th and 25th 2024 are the World Outdoor Masters Championships in Gothenburg and the next World Indoors Masters Championships in Florida March 2rd to 30th 2025.
During the episode we mention the Vienna Marathon on April 21st, the Manchester Marathon on April 14th and the Brighton Marathon
If you’ve done something interesting, ideally that we haven’t covered in previous episodes, and would like to be a guest on the show please drop me a line to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This is episode 142 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 141 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Mike Samuels - combining Powerlifting and Ultra Running
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to Mike Samuels about how he combines Powerlifting with Ultra Running
We talk about how he got into both sports and how he combines them to get the benefits of one for the other.
In Powerlifting Mike focuses on Back Squats, BenchPress and Dead Lift.
For Ultra Running Mike has run six 100 mile races including the 2024 Arc Of Attrition 100 which he completed in 23:00:24 thus gaining the much sought after sub-24 hours black buckle and taking a remarkable three and a half hours off his time from 2023
Mike suggests that any runner seriously considers doing some strength work but advises on starting off small so that they achieve good form before hiking up the weights
During the episode Mike mentioned two challenges he’s going to undertake in 2024:
The South Downs Way in June
And the Race Across Scotland in August
I also mention the West Highland Way Race which listener and previous guest Colin Bathe is running in June.
And Richard Asquith's great book The Race Against Time
If you’ve done something interesting, ideally that we haven’t covered in previous episodes, and would like to be a guest on the show please drop me a line to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This is episode 141 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 140 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to Nicky Chrascina
Nicky is the co-founder of Flanci as well as a passionate runner who has completed over 130 marathons and ultra marathons.
Flanci make brightly coloured running clothing and started when Nicky struggled to find anything but largely black running clothing.
Flanci is an anagram of the first 3 letters of Nicky and husband Alf.
Nicky’s interest in running started when she was watching the Comrades Marathon with her Dad and her bet her £1 she couldn't run a marathon. The challenge was accepted and Nicky's first marathon was London which she loves and has run nine times.
Nicky'e epic running exploits include some of the most challenging multi-day events across the globe including Marathon des Sables, the Atacama Crossing in the Chile desert and the Mustang Trail in Nepal.
The Mustang Trail is one of Nicky's favourites - it involves 170km and 8 stages.
For 2024 Nicky is doing the Ultra Race Romania which is 250km of self supported running over 6 stages. It takes place between Aug 5th and 13th with the last two days spent celebrating finishing the run with a tour of local castles including Dracula's! Nicky is listed as Bib number 001.
For 2025 Nicky's adventure will be the Everest Marathon which starts at base camp and is largely downhill! It also is usually held on May 29th to celebrate the first ascent of Everest on May 29th 1953.
Nicky also mentioned Grand 2 Grand Ultra, White Star Running, Pegasus Running and Active Root
Nicky's top tips:
Have a go and when you do go and enjoy it!
If you’ve run something interesting, ideally that we haven’t covered in previous episodes, and would like to be a guest on the show please drop me a line to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to Andy Williams about being the valet manager at St Ives for the 2024 Arc of Attrition.
Andy talks about what a valet does - they essentially pick up runners on the course just before the checkpoint and guide them in.
The valet’s were in action from 3am to 6pm on the Saturday in various shifts
Andy talks about his plan to run the 64 mile plague at the Roseland August Trails (RAT) Festival
If you’ve done something interesting, ideally an event that we haven’t covered in previous episodes, and would like to be a guest on the show please drop me a line to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This is episode 139 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 138 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to Pete Sowerby about his amazing 100 mile debut run in the famous Arc of Attrition.
He finished in 23:42 thus taking home the coveted Black Buckle and winning his age category, not that the Arc has age categories, by over four hours.
Indeed his time would have won him the whole event in 2018.
So during the episode we talk how he started running when he was around 40 and his journey through the local runs to sub 3hr marathons, marathon running for England, and onto the Classic Quarter, Snowdonia 50k, the Arc 50 and then the Arc 100.
And during that buildup time how with the help of the experts at The Run Lab he changed his running technique and as a result not only got faster but found that his injury rate reduced significantly.
Pete shares details of his Arc training plans including 25 mile back to backs, his nutrition plan and ultimately how it went on the day including one or two low moments the first of which arrived at only 12 miles.
At the conclusion of the episode I ask Pete for two top tips for would-be long-distance runners and they are:
Firstly try out your nutrition plan during your training, get used to eating proper food during training and find out what works for you
Secondly go out there and enjoy the event
After we finished recording he also add practicing hill walking because in the event you are going to be walking up and indeed down some of the hills so you need to practice that.
This is episode 138 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 137 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m reviewing the Arc of Attrition 2024, in particular giving a shout out to known listeners who took part in the 100 or the 50.
And as I like a good stat here are some:
Arc 100 - Starters 363 Finishers 217 - Finish rate 60%
Winner Mark Darbyshire in a new record time of 18:51:54 beating his record from 2022 of 19:12:48 when he became the first person to run under 20 hours.
Runner Up was 2023 winner Gavin Dale in 20.06.12
Rob Forbes was third in 20:30:15 which I read would have won him 6 of the previous 8 races
Sabrina Verjee was first female in 23:03:40 - just over two hours ahead of Jenny Crouch in 2nd with first timer Stacey French 3rd - the record is 21:22 by Emma Stuart in 2023
Arc 50 - Starters 291 Finishers 222 - Finish rate 76%
The 50 was won by Lewis Ryan in 8:09:58 - the record is Mark Darbyshire 7:39:31 in 2023.
First female was Poppy Collingwood in 9:23 - the record from 2023 is 8:18 by Fiona Pascall
This is episode 137 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 136 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
I had a great time at the Cornwall Running Show recording 10 little sections for this episode with visitors to the show.
Here are the links to all the events that they refer to along with some of them the businesses that they run:
Arc of Attrition 50
Steaming to the Coast
Portreath to Devoran
Bristol Running Show
The Tunnel
Lakeland 100
Tracy Waite
Run Lab
Outlaw Triathlon
Flanci
Saints & Smugglers Challenge
This is episode 136 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 135 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast photographer, videographer, trail, fell and ultra runner Toby Lowe shares some great insights and advice into the world of self navigation fell and trail running as well as the film he has made about Allie Bailey and her Arc of Attrition 100 in 2023.
The film - entitled ‘Allie’ is to be premiered at the The Cornwall Running Show 2024 at 3pm on Sunday January 14th at the Heartlands event centre in Cornwall.
In the first part of the episode we talk about the OMM, the Original Mountain Marathon which started in 1968 and in 2023 was held in the Snowdonia area.
Toby explains how the event works including self-navigation, self-sufficiency (you have to carry everything you need for two days including camping and cooking gear) and how you have no idea about the course until you are handed a map on the start line.
Toby’s top tips are to do its of strength work as part of your training, including running in a fully laden pack and during the event don’t follow others (they may not be going in the right direction) instead focus on your own navigation skills.
OMM is teams of two with certain time allowances between starting and arriving at the overnight campsite.
Find out more about the 2024 OM here: https://theomm.com/original-mountain-marathon/events/
Toby also talks about the fell running series on Dartmoor, encouraging listeners to take part in some of the 12 race series which in 2024 starts on April 20th.
Find out more via the South West Fell Runners website: https://swfellrunners.uk
Toby’s running plans for 2024 include the The FellsMan 100 https://fellsman.org.uk
Don’t forget The Cornwall Running Show 2024 will be held on Sunday January 14th at the Heartlands event centre – I will be there encouraging visitors to the show to come and do a two minute recording with me about their running plans for 2024
This is episode 135 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 134 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Performance Psychologist, Certified Running Coach and Ultra Runner Dr Kaz Williams shares some great insights and advice into how to plan and deal with the mental side of running.
Kaz also refers to some of her running adventures Including the Tahoe 200, the Moab 240 and the 400 mile+ 6 day event known as ‘Across the Years’
We have a fascinating conversation that covers all aspects of the mental side of the long run including how to deal with approaching an aid station with your number one thought being ‘this is the place I’m going to stop’ through to being aware of your strengths prior to your big run by conducting your own strengths audit as well as having a mantra for the race, something you can refer to via self talk when things get tough.
Kaz recommends that you write a ‘what if plan’ so if something does go wrong it is not a major surprise and you have a way of dealing with it
And that includes welcoming when the mental side of the run gets really tough, on the basis you knew this moment would arrive so now it has you are pleased to see it
Kaz suggests that keeping a training diary enables us during our taper to go back through the training diary as a reminder to ourselves of all the hard work we have put in to get to this position
And as a bonus here is a link to a blog from Kaz about Tips for UTMB Aid Station Success, which also includes a section on Crew (section 4).
https://www.mettlerunning.com/blog/tips-for-utmb-aid-station-success/
Race Reflections Worksheets are available free to download via this link:
https://www.mettlerunning.com/post-race-analysis/
You can find out more about Kaz and the coaching programmes she offers for runners of all ages, all distances and all over the world at:
https://www.mettlerunning.com and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mettlerunning/
Don’t forget The Cornwall Running Show 2024 will be held on Sunday January 14th at the Heartlands event centre – I will be there encouraging visitors to the show to come and do a two minute recording with me about their running plans for 2024.
Trevor Lee ran his first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter . Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m sharing my favourite 6 races of 2023
I mention separately the three favourite park runs I did which were Babbs Mill on the morning of the national running show and it was also the coldest ever Park run I’ve ever taken part in, Trelissick on June 10th when I celebrated my 100th park run at that venue by donning complete cricket gear and my favourite was the Hove Promenade the day before the Brighton half which my son and I took part in and we decided that we will have a gentle run out on the park run which then got super competitive and in the end he beat me by nine seconds but it was still my fastest of the year.
So the top six are:
In sixth place Cousin Jack – an 18 mile race on the toughest bit of the Cornish coastal path
In fifth place the KVK solo
In fourth place the Brighton Half where I ran sub two hours using the Jeff Galloway walk run method
In third place Hope 24 – my first venture into a festival running event
In second place Exe to Axe - 22 pretty brutal miles and it was on my birthday!
And this year’s winner is St Piran’s Revenge – the toughest yet most spectacular five and a bit miles race I’ve ever done and I love the way it was done in a minimalist way
Don’t forget The Cornwall Running Show 2024 will be held on Sunday January 14th at the Heartlands event centre – I will be there encouraging visitors to the show to come and do a two minute recording with me about their running plans for 2024
This is episode 133 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 132 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Tracy Waite tells us all about the Cornwall Running Show 2024
The Cornwall Running Show 2024 will be held on Sunday January 14th at the Heartlands event centre which is juts off the A30 between Redruth and Camborne.
The Cornwall Running Show 2024 will feature things you take part in including guided runs, yoga, pilates, and general exercise sessions.
They will be numerous exhibitors including wellness, injury prevention, massage, clothing, coaching, run lab analysis, soft tissue therapy, local running clubs and event organisers.
At midday there will be a stage speaking event designed to help you prepare better for longer runs so covering everything from nutrition and hydration to using rock tape and other injury prevention steps
Visitors can just turn up - no ticket needed and can take part in the interactive events again without having to pre-book
The show will appear to seasoned runners as well as though staring running - maybe via a new year’s resolution - so if you are a runner bring some non-runners with you
For those starting out ‘SwapBox’ will be at the show. Swap Box gathers in running clothing and shoes runners no longer need and finds them a good home - often with those new to running who can then give it a go without investing in lots of kit.
This is episode 132 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 131 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m sharing my experience of running the first ever Lighthouse Marathon.
Pendeen to Godrevy on the North Cornwall Coast with a bit on at the start and finish to make it the full marathon distance.
For me it was an ARC 50 test. With 3 months to go where am I fitness wise was the key question to be answered.
Sadly a recent achilles injury I had recovered from re-occured when I slipped / stumbled at 7 miles.
I hobbled on to the 14 mile aid station at St Ives where I had already decided enough was enough. My first ever DNF (Did Not Finish)
It also means my Arc adventure for January 2024 is over. I’ve deferred to January 2025.
I mention the Ford Sen Mighal - its a great Bys Vyken event on December 2nd - North Cornwall Coast (Lelant) to South Cornwall Coast (Marazion)
This is episode 130 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 128 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to King Alfred's Way top 5 finisher Jim Spencer.
Jim successfully completed this one time event in mid-August 2023.
We recorded the episode whilst setting up the Trelissick Parkrun on Saturday October 14th.
King Alfred Way's went through 4 counties and the event, organised by Cockbain Events was billed as being 220 miles with 85 hours to complete it in. As you will hear Jim took the odd wrong turn and ended up doing 234 miles but well within the cut off time. Unbelievably one of his fastest miles was towards the event when he was looking to gain 5th place.
It was inspiring just talking to Jim about his adventure, how he managed nutrition and some sleep and the role his crew Katie and Roly played.
This is episode 130 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 129 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He completed his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, and his next long race is the Bys Vyken Lighthouse Marathon at the end of October. https://www.bysvykenevents.com/lighthouse
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to first time IronMan Tim Hill who successfully completed the Copenhagen Ironman in August 2023.
Tim worked for the LTA for many years as a high performance coach and spent seven years as a Tennis Coach in Australia which is where the idea for an Ironman first emerged.
We talk about Tim’s planning, how he hired an Ironman coach, his balance of training for the three disciplines
And then how it went on the day
Copenhagen seems to be a top choice for first time IronMan competitors as the swim is in a lagoon on the sea front, the biking is 2 loops and the running 4 loops so you can constantly enjoy the supporting encouragement of the crowds.
Tim top tips are to commit to the challenge and get help in the form of a coach. Tim's coach spent 30 minutes a week with him on the phone and every Sunday evening sent Tim a training schedule for the week ahead.
This is episode 129 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 128 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He completed his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, and his next long race is the Bys Vyken Lighthouse Marathon at the end of October. https://www.bysvykenevents.com/lighthouse
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast we hear about two of the UK's most epic ultra running challenges – the Lakeland 100 and the Bob Graham Round.
Stuart Musson undertook the Bob Graham Round challenge in June 2023. You have 24 hours in which to complete the 42 peaks, 66 miles and 27,000 feet of ascent and you have to have someone witness you achieving every single peak so a massive logistical piece of pre-run planning to make sure everything is in place. Stuart completed the task in 21 hours 49 minutes.
The Lakeland 100 is without doubt one of the most iconic hundred mile races in the UK. Colin Bathe had never run in the mountains before he set off in this year’s Lakeland 100. in the podcast Colin will talk about how he overcame about a third of the way in a feeling of wanting to give up, particularly after one of his poles broke. Colin set himself a goal of 34 hours and he came in in 33:53.
Stuart’s top tip for any would-be ultra runners is that the mental side of ultra running sometimes outweighs the physical side in terms of the effect it can have on your endeavours, so be prepared for those moments where you feel you just can’t go on, they will pass.
Colin’s top tips are to treat ultra running as an eating competition and to start slowly and then go slower.
I mention the Truro Half Marathon - to enter click here
This is episode 128 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 127 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He completed his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, and his next long race is the Bys Vyken Lighthouse Marathon at the end of October. https://www.bysvykenevents.com/lighthouse
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Imagine taking part in a run that’s called ‘Bring out your Dead’ or BOYD for short that starts with a rather macabre leading of the runners to the start line by a guy dressed in a plague type mask and with a drummer beating the death march and has a field of only 10 runners.
And then just to spice things up this race takes place over an out and back distance of 4.3 miles which includes some horrendous up and down steps and in 2023 just to round things off took place during a particularly gruesome August storm.
Oh and by the way did I mention that during the whole event you can only stop for a maximum 10 minutes at any one point in time, you are not allowed any sort of outside help whatsoever and your sanctuary area where you go at the end of each lap to maybe have something to eat or drink or change of clothes is open to the elements.
Yes by now you are thinking you’ve got a bit crazy to do this event. No actually a lot crazy.
Or very very focused and determined. And that is how I would describe my running friend Andy Brown who completed this years BOYD which you are going to hear about on this episode.
This is episode 127 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 126 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He completed his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, and his next long race is the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October followed by the Bys Vyken Lighthouse marathon at the end of October. https://www.bysvykenevents.com/lighthouse
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Hope 24 Running Festival
The Hope 24 Running Festival took place near Plymouth on the weekend of July 8th-10th.
The Hope 24 Running Festival consists of a choice of 12, 24 or 36 hour timed runs during which you complete as many or as few circuits of a 5 mile off-road course as you wish.
There are also various relays from a team of two right through to a team of eight.
This was my first ever venture into a 24-hour running event and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it.
A big thanks to the organisers GB Ultras and to the local Mountain Search and Rescue team who manned the only aid station on the course at the 2 mile point.
I stuck to my plan and completed eight laps and 40 miles
I did four laps between 12 noon on the Saturday and around 5:45 PM with a 20 minute or so break between each lap to go back to the tent and eat proper food and drink green tea
I then had a break until I started lap five at around 9:15 PM with a further break and then a final lap that day starting around 10:40 PM
Then up for a starting time of 5:15 AM and 7 AM for my last lap
I was very tempted to continue on two more laps to get to 50 miles but that wasn’t part of the plan so I didn’t do it
Next year’s event is scheduled for the same weekend
This is episode 126 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 125 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's doing his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October followed by the Bys Vyken Lighthouse marathon at the end of October. https://www.bysvykenevents.com/lighthouse
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
The Isle of Wight Ultra challenge took place at the end of April 2023 and in this episode of the Running 44 at 60 podcast one of our stalwart listeners Steve Perkins shares his adventure in taking on the 106 km challenge over two days – 52 km on day one and 54 km on day two.
To put this in context prior to taking on this challenge Steve, who is in his mid-50s, had only run competitive half marathon distances.
He also raised quite a lot of money for CALM
We talk about overnight stops in races, food & drink and Steve dealt with an injury on the second day.
Steve came a fantastic third overall in the men’s category and fifth overall in the entire two day challenge.
In 2024 the event takes place on the weekend of May 4th and 5th.
Find out more here: Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
Steve also mentioned the New Forest Marathon and Race to the King
I mentioned the Truro Half Marathon Festival which is taking place over the weekend of Sept 15-17th with the half marathon on Sunday 17th. Enter here: Truro Half Marathon
This is episode 125 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 124 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's doing his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October followed by the Bys Vyken Lighthouse Marathon at the end of October.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
James Skeplorn is a gig rower who had a go at triathlon and then joined a running club to improve his triathlon.
Now he's an ultra runner and a former rower and triathlete!
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast James shares his adventure of running 3 major events across a 10 week period from the beginning of March to the middle of May.
James started with the Green Man Ultra then ran legs 1 and 3 in a 3 leg relay of the South West Traverse and finished with the Scillies 60.
The Green Man Ultra is a 45 loop around Bristol. It's is run twice a year : March and August alternating in clockwise and anti-clockwise directions. It has pacers and if you complete you are known as a 'Woodwose' - a term associated with the wild men and wild women that haunted the imagery forests of medieval Europe.
The South West Traverse runs on the same route as the Classic Quarter.
The Scillies 60 is a new race for 2023. 60km spread over 6 legs on 5 of the islands of the Isles of Scilly - starting and finishing on Tresco and following the coast path to complete a lap of each island.
This is episode 124 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 123episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's doing his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October followed by the Bys Vyken lighthouse marathon at the end of October. He's planning to spend June doing more recce 's of the Arc 50 course.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
The Scillies 60 is a new race for 2023. 60km spread over 6 legs on 5 of the islands of the Isles of Scilly - starting and finishing on Tresco and following the coast path to complete a lap of each island.
So here how it works:
The first leg is around 10km on Tresco and runners have 63 minutes in which to complete it. If you make the cut off you’re on the boat to the next island. To ensure runners know that the timer is in synch with their own timings with 2 minutes to go the Claxon sounds. It then sounds again to indicate time’s up. You have to cross the leg finishing line before the second claxon or you’re out.
Then's its over to Bryher (8km) followed by St Martins 9.5km), St Marys (18km) and St Agnes (8.5km) before returning for a shorter 6km run on Tresco to the finish.
The female and male winner of each island leg received a special island winners shirt and the overall race leader gets to wear the race leader shirt.
The cut off times in terms of pace are the same throughout - 12 minutes per mile or 7.5 minutes per km. That sounds fine if you’re out running on the roads but this is largely on the ups and downs of the coastal path.
As you will hear Tracy missed the cut off at the end of leg 4 by just 21 seconds.
Stuart finished 8th overall in a total time of 6:18:13 - the winning time was 4:50:25
There is a great video on the Scillies 60 website documenting the event.
The race limit was 75 and 24 runners finished.
This is episode 123 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 122 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's doing his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October followed by the Bys Vyken lighthouse marathon at the end of October. He's planning to spend June doing more recce 's of the Arc 50 course.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
I met Jan Davies at the beginning of April at the Cornwall Running Show. I was recording 2-3 minute snippets with show visitors. When I asked Jan about her plans she said she was running at the end of April the Thames Ring.
How far is that I casually asked. 250 miles Jan casually replied! With 100 hours (that's 4 days and 4 hours) to complete it in.
Even regular guest and huge distance runner Jim Spencer hasn't, as far as I know, tackled a 250 miler.
In this episode Jan will tell us how it went and how after taking a wrong turn in the night which added 5 miles she made a decision she later regretted to withdraw. But she's planning to have another go in 2024 and as a 'warm up' Jan is tackling in September the Thames Barrier event. A mere 184 miles.
In both events you can only receive outside help at a checkpoint / aid station. You can't use poles but you are allowed to buy food in shops - providing you buy it and not someone else. Sleeping tents are provided at certain points.
This is episode 122 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 121 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal currently is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's doing his first 24 hour race on July 8th Hope 24, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October followed by the Bys Vyken lighthouse marathon at the end of October. He's planning to spend June doing more recce 's of the Arc 50 course.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Having recently taken part in the Cornwall County Athletics Championship and reading Richard Asquith's book 'Race against Time' I was keen to find out more about Masters Athletics.
And what better person to share what it's like to be involved than my friend Christine Anthony who recently took part in the World Indoor Masters Athletic Championships in Torun in Poland.
Christine took part in the 400m, the 800m, the 1500m and the 4 x 200m mixed relay.
If you are 35+ you are a Masters athlete so I'm hoping this episode will inspire some of you who focus on long-distance running to think about occasionally having a great day out and taking part in a Masters track and field athletics event.
Christine will tell us about her experience including the difference between running indoor and outdoor, tactics when running on a 200 meter track and the importance as you get older of cross training as well as strength and conditioning work.
Although I am building up to the ARC 50 in January 2024 I had a great time at the Cornwall Athletics Championships winning in the O40s Vets in both the triple jump and javelin, events until a week before the competition I had not taken part in for 40 years, not that I was doing competitions back then but they were part of the degree curriculum I was following.
Here are some useful links for Masters Athletics:
British Masters Athletics
World Masters Athletics
This is episode 121 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 120 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's also planning to run the KVK on April 15th, Hope 24 in July, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode David and Martin from The Green Runners talk about The Green Runners, how they started, who's involved and how runners can join and show their support for just £2.50 per year.
David and Martin share the four pillars that The Green Runners action:
How you Move - particularly transport to train and races
How you Kit Up - why not repair your shoes or ignore it when Strava tells you they need replacing and of course all those t-shirts races give us
How you Eat - you don't have to go Vegan
How you Speak out - sharing the messages with other runners
Here are the links to the repair sites that David mentions when talking about the Kit pillar:
Repair what you wear
Pairups
And the relay across the UK - Running Out Of Time 2023
Don't forget I'm offering a copy of my book - 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon to the listener who is wearing for training or racing or both the oldest pair of running shoes. Drop me an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk with details of your running shoes and how old they are - add a pic if you wish
This is episode 120 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 119 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's also planning to run the KVK on April 15th, Hope 24 in July, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
The organisers describe the KVK - Kernow Vertical Kilometre as 'a unique challenge; a Kilometre of Vert in Kernow!'
Starting at Perranporth Airfield the route takes you up to the top of St Agnes Beacon - you then drop left for a lop of around 1.3 miles before returning to the top of the Beacon and then via several more climbs make your way back to the airfield and the Start /Finish area.
At this point you either hand over your ankle timing device to your team mate who runs the second lap or like me you crack on and run the second lap.
It's a tough run and it's nearly 16 miles in total. I understand now why people rave about it and its toughness. I think though for me doing the Exe to Axe 13 days earlier prepared me for anything and I don't think any parts of the KVK were tougher than some of those climbs in the second half of the Exe to Axe.
The scenery is stunning, the event really well organised and there was lots of support out on the course. 180+ signed up but only 120+ turned up. There were 5 signed up in my age cat. I should have noted there numbers pre-race so I could check where I finished as there were no age cat results which was a bit of shame as I was chasing an age cat podium.
Overal though a top event and one you should do. Here's the link to the KVK on the Freedom Racing website.
This is episode 119 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 118 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's also planning to run the KVK on April 15th, Hope 24 in July, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Thanks to Tracy Waite for organising the 2023 Cornwall Running Show. This episode features eight show visitors who shared in a couple of minutes details of events they are running or what they offer runners:
Martin from Bys Vyken Events
Jan who is running the Thames Ring
Dave and Tom who are running the KVK
Dave Bettens who competed the South West Traverse
Carrie who is running the Bridge 100
Ceri from Wild Running
Jessie from Oso Sportswear
Martin and David from The Green Runners
This is episode 118 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 117 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's also planning to run the KVK on April 15th, Hope 24 in July, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
It was my birthday on Sunday April 2nd so what better way to celebrate than running the 22 miles of Exe to Axe which starts on the Exmouth seafront and finishes on the Seaton seafront.
Organised by Sidmouth Road Runners this is a tough coastal path run which is particularly hard in the second half from Sidmouth.
A great sense of achievement when I crossed the finish line. Distance wise this was my 8th longest ever run whilst time wise at 5:18 it was my 3rd longest time after the Classic Quarter, the Classic Quarter relay and tying with the 2021 Red RAT.
It was a great event - you should do it in 2024!
This is episode 117 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 116 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2024. He's also planning to run the KVK on April 15th, Hope 24 in July, the Black Rat in August and the Endurance Life Suffolk 32 miler in October.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
The Cornwall Running Show is on Saturday April 8th at Heartlands from 9am to 4pm so why not take part in the Heartlands Parkrun first as it is on the same site.
There are lost of things for you to see and do including guest speakers, yoga, pilates, guided runs, and their will be an array of exhibitors including the Cornwall Run Lab offering physio, Absolute 360 with their clothing range, Wild Running, the Green Runners, Mad Hatter Sports, Truro Running Club and many more.
Speakers include Elsey Davis talking about her mid-winter record for the Bob Graham Round whilst laughter man Pete Cann will be running one of the many workshops.
It's free to attend and free to take part in any of the workshops or guided runs.
This is episode 116 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 115 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
I recently got an email from lady called Andrea who I didn’t know who told me she had come across the podcast whilst returning to the UK on a flight from Mallorca after taking part in the 23k version of the Galatzo Trail Mountain Race.
I'd never heard of the Galatzo Trail Mountain Race and to add to my intrigue Andrea said it was part of an Alphabet sequence she was running with her daughter and this after achieving her previous goal of running 50 races before turning 50.
Andrea also mentioned that at the end of the podcast she was listening to I was suggesting that people who had never been on a podcast before should get in touch and share their running story.
So in this 115th episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Andrea talks about her mountain adventure which is the letter G in her alphabet challenge and she talks about her 50 before 50 which started with a Santa Run and finished with the Canadian Rocky Mountains Trail Race.
Along the way her favourite was her first half marathon the Southampton Half Marathon was well as running the Copenhagen Half.
Next up in Andrea’s A to Z is the Hampton Court Half Marathon on Sunday March 26th
I mention the Cornwall Running Show at Heartlands in mid-Cornwall on Easter Saturday April 8th. Come and along and say hello and perhaps record a podcast snippet and you can be on this show. The next episode will be a piracy review of the Cornwall Running Show with organiser Tracy Waite.
Before then I'm planning to record on the run at the Exe to Axe and the weekend after the Running Show I'm tackling the massive ups and step downs of the KVK.
This is episode 115 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 114 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
For 7 years Dave and Sally ran Bys Vyken events. In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast they share their adventure - how it started - where the name came from - some high points and low ones as well as those pointless hills.
And of course we do mention Arsenal.
As well as talking about one of their new projects - the Highbury House Pet Food Bank based in Hayle.
Here’s how you can donate to that via the facebook page : Highbury House Pet Food Bank or you can go to the Highbury House Pet Food Bank Amazon Wishlist
And Dave is now a podcaster. Here’s the link to his podcast on Spotify: Invincible Optimism and the World's most Boring Barkeep
Buys Vyken has new owners - Martin and Sarah - and a new website : Bys Vyken Website
This is episode 114 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 113 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Cousin Jack - the last event organised by Bys Vyken Events. After 7 years David and Sally are moving onto new ventures so a fitting end to their tenure with this most brutal yet spectacular of runs which takes in 18 miles from St Just to St Ives.
It is a breathtaking route weaving its way through lots of old tin mining setups but it is tough particularly the section from Zennor to just before St Ives.
I started recording just before we left the Miners Chapel in St Just which was race HQ and whilst the quality of the recording was good my micro SD card did run out of space after 13 miles. Nevertheless I'm sure you'll get a feel for this event which may well be back next year as Bys Vyken Events have new owners in the form of the fabulous Martin and Sarah from Whythra Running Tours.
A big shout out at the beginning to all the listeners that I'm aware of who took part – apologies if you are listening and I missed you off the shout out list – let me know you are a listener and I will make up for it next time!
My next big event is Exe to Axe on April 2nd - my birthday! I'll be planning to record on the run for that.
And then the following weekend, which is Easter weekend, on Saturday, April 8th I'll be at The Cornwall Running Show hosting some of the guest speakers and with a stand for this podcast. I will be looking out for show visitors to come on the stand and do a two or three minute chat to talk about their 2023 running adventures which will then form an episode of this podcast. My running club - Truro Running Club - will also have a stand there.
This is episode 113 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 112 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Until a couple of weeks ago I had never heard of 'Jeffing' – named after Jeff Galloway who I understand introduced the running world to the concept of running and walking and still achieving great times.
I heard about it on the Bad Boy running podcast when a guy described how he had used Jeffing to run a sub- three hour marathon and qualify for Boston. He ran for two minutes and then walked for 30 seconds.
I was intrigued and decided I would give it a go during my next road race which was the Brighton half marathon on February 26th. I decided to double up on the schedule and therefore run four minutes and walk one minute from the get go.
I recorded on the run and this podcast contains a 15 minute summary of how I got on.
I don't want to give too much away but needless to say I was surprised and delighted with what happened.
If you like this podcast please do leave a review and a rating that would be much appreciated.
This is episode 112 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 111 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
This is the third of my trilogy of podcasts about the 2023 Arc of Attrition. On this episode Vassos Alexander shares his experience of this increasingly iconic event.
Vassos compares the brutality of the course with the overwhelming friendliness of those who organise it and support it. A big shout out to Jane and Ferg of Mudcrew
We met when Vassos came into the Penzance aid station at 39 miles and knowing he was in the race I took along a copy of his Running up that Hill book and asked him to sign it which he duly did. In return after the race I sent him a signed copy of my own book and asked whether he would be interested in coming on this podcast, the upshot of which is this episode.
We talk about the comparison with the Spartathlon which he ran in 2017 and his love of ultra running - even though he doesn't like the word ultra.
And his top tip for would be Ultra Runners? - just go and do it!
Vassos suggests his next challenge is a Bob Graham Round.
If you want to enter Mudcrew's Roseland August Trail Festival - known affectionately as the RAT series don't delay as places are being snapped up quickly - 2023 RAT
This is episode 111 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 110 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Holly Holmes smashed her target of 30 hours for the 2023 Arc of Attrition 100 finishing in 27:24:16
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Holly talks about her run and shares how it went as well as tips on eating, shoes, planning and crewing.
This will be a great episode for anyone who is thinking about taking on the Arc 100 in 2024.
This is episode 110 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 109 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
This podcast is as you know called running 44@60, however regular listener Nick Pope from Looe Pioneers decided to up the game and go for 50@60.
And not just any 50, but the Arc of Attrition 50 – one of the toughest ultra events in the UK. Nick successfully completed the run on Saturday January 28th 2023.
In this episode Nick shares his adventure including his preparation, his crew plan, his nutrition and how it went on the day including taking a nasty fall around halfway around and how he dealt with that as well as when he got to the final checkpoint well ahead of time but for a moment wasn't feeling up for carrying on even though he knew he could walk in from there.
Nick's run was meticulously planned from a support point of view and he created a comprehensive crew document for his wife Mags and himself to use on the day.
This will be a great episode that anyone who is thinking about taking on the Arc 50 in 2024
One of those people is me. I learnt a tremendous amount from Nick that will be so useful for me when I undertake the same challenge – and I’ll be 60+2 at that point!
This is episode 109 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 108 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
One of the UK's most prominent ultra running events, the Arc of Attrition, is happening in Cornwall on January 27-28th. There are two versions the 100 mile which starts in Coverack and then shares the same last 50 miles with 50 mile version which starts at the Minack Theatre.
The sand dunes at Hayle come into play with around 14 miles to go in both events and at the end of the dunes in the final checkpoint at Godrevy.
My plan is to run the Arc 50 in 2024 so now is a good time of year to practice running the dunes section in the dark, which it inevitably will be when I get there.
So in this episode the Running 44@60 podcast you will hear an edited version of my run in the dark through the dunes with local personal trainer and dunes navigation expert Tracy Waite.
I hope it might be useful for those of you taking part this year who may not have had a chance to practice the section through the dunes.
This is episode 108 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 107 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Laughter yoga and running – what’s the connection? – what is laughter yoga? and why can it be good for your running?
This is a great fun episode of the Running 44@60 podcast where I discuss with Pete Cann how he got into laughter yoga and specifically how runners can benefit from it
Pete runs local laughter yoga sessions in Truro on the second Thursday of every month - details here as well as running laughter yoga sessions or groups of individuals and businesses online
He will also be a star turn at the Cornwall Running Show at Heartlands on Saturday April 8th, 2023
This is episode 107 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 106 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
This is the last episode of 2022 and features my Top 10 runs of 2022.
I've done 17 runs plus several Parkruns this year so my Top 10 runs of 2022 is chosen from those. As I was the compere/commentator for the three fabulous runs organised by my own club - Truro Running Club - they don't make the list because I didn't run them!
We've had 28 episodes this year and lots of fabulous guests so a big thank you to all of the guests and all of the listeners, especially those who have left a review or rating so if you haven't done that so far that would be much appreciated.
Also a big shout out to the organisers of the two running shows that I attended where we did some podcast recordings – the Cornwall Running Show and the Bristol Running Show.
And thanks also to those people who bought a copy of '12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon' - all royalties - about £5 per book - go to the Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on the show in 2023 and tell listeners about your running challenges drop me an email to : podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
So as I wish you all a Happy Christmas here's my ask for 2023:
Say 'Hello' when out running and you meet someone who is on their own, walking or running - you don't need to stop for a chat just say 'hello' or good morning' or 'what a lovely day' as you meet them. It might make their day.
So here are my Top 10 runs of 2022:
- Fordh Sen Mighal
- Rosemullion 10k
- National Trails Relay
- Bude Pirate Run
- Smugglers Scuttle
- Loch Ness Marathon
- Looe 10
- Bedgebury Parkrun
- Cleethorpes Parkrun
- Trevornick 10k & Turkey Trot
This is episode 106 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 105 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sales generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
This episode was recorded live at the Bristol Running Show at the Ashton Court Mansion on Saturday November 26th 2022 – it features short 2 to 3 minute clips from eight people who have a great running story to share whether they are taking on a challenge or running a business that gets people running.
The clips feature in order:
- John and Kelly from the Single Malt Marathoners which is a podcast that follows their marathon trying activity and the occasional, or maybe more than occasional tot to help them along!
- Another John who is planning his first 12 hour race in 2023 and aiming to complete at least 40 miles - this is part of the Hope Trail Festival to be held in Newnham Park Plymouth July 7th to 9th 2023.
- Next up was Phil who came third in the East Devon Round in 2022 and is now targeting his first 100 mile event at the Cotswold Way Century in September 2023
- Then we had Graham McKenna from Start Running Stay Running. Graham is an ultra running coach and is planning to take on and beat the record for the fastest known time for the Welsh coast path in May/June 2023.
- Lucy and Laura did the first day (37 miles) of the Jurassic Coast Ultra in 2022 their first ultramarathon and Lucy is targeting the Hadrian's Wall 50 in 2024.
- Nairn Robertson launched Active Teams to help companies encourage their employees to be more active and to ultimately enjoy the mutual benefits of that.
- Edward Chapman is Trail Running Man and the record holder for the most completions of the 7 day Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM)
- And finally we hear from Chris from the Bristol Running School helping people become better runners.
A big thanks to Tracy Waite from the Waite Room and Abichal Sherrington from UltraRunning World for organising the show.
This is episode 105 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 102 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
The Bristol Running Show taking place at Ashton Court Mansion on Saturday, November 26th
It is free entry and runs from 9am to 6pm so chance to do the Ashton Court parkrun before coming along to the show
There will be a series of free guided runs as well as yoga and meditation classes and throughout the day there will be fireside chats and inspiring speakers
This podcast will have a stand so come along and we will do a three or four minute recording snippet where you can tell the world about your running plans for 2023
I will also be offering signed copies of my book '12 Business Lessons from running an Ultra Marathon' for just £5 with all proceeds going to the Children's Hospice South West
It promises to be a great day at the Bristol Running Show – see you there!
This is episode 104 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 103 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast we talk to John Yelland from Mad Hatter Sports Events who put on a series of events that feature running and swimming including swim runs, swim, stand-up paddle board and run and the hourglass which is a running event.
You can find out all about Mad Hatter Sports Events here
And check put their Facebook page for details of the social swims John mentions in the recording.
Here are details of the Bristol Running Show
This is episode 103 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 102 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
I first met Carrie at the Cornwall Running show in April 2022. Carrie was persuaded to do a short podcast recording during which she explained that she had returned to running in 2021 after several years absence and had decided in 2022 to take on four challenges. And not just any old challenges but four far from easy ones.
The Bodmin Beast marathon – a new event that would combine road and trail and in itself be a significant challenge
The South-West Traverse – 45 miles on the south-west coastal path following the same route as the Classic Quarter – and this year run on one of the hottest days of the year
The Black Rat – part of the Rosaland August Trails (RAT) event – 32 miles again all on the coastal path
The London Marathon – the big finale of Carrie's four challenges and the one where she also had to raise a significant amount of money for the Royal Cornwall Hospital
Carrie successfully completed all four challenges and in this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast she talks about each challenge and how it went, and let's not forget that several years ago Carrie donated a kidney, so part of her challenge was to prove that you can do these things with one kidney and to raise awareness of kidney donation.
This is episode 102 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 101 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021
It now has over 100 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West
Throughout the summer of 2022 my club colleague Andrew Blizzard was training in readiness for the pursuit of a sub three hour marathon in October.
Towards the end of August during a speed session Andrew crossed a back road leading to an industrial estate and having manoeuvred around a car simply failed to notice a motorbike.
The upshot was a very smashed up leg.
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Andrew recalls the accident and shares the rehabilitation programme he has undertaken and the goals he has set to get back running.
Andrew's accident happened in a split second.
He talks about having to adapt to not only not running but also not working and the mental as well as physical challenges this is brought, as well as the upsides and in particular the time spent with his young family which ordinarily he wouldn't have done.
This is episode 101 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 100 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This episode, which is episode number 100 of the Running 44@60 Podcast, was largely recorded on the run at the Loch Ness Marathon 2022.
After some very severe editing I hope the recording chronicles my run and indeed how difficult I found it in the last 8 miles or so, not because of the terrain or undulations but for reasons I have yet to properly identify I did find myself walking a bit and then predominantly shuffling those last few miles which seemed to take forever.
Maybe I simply hadn't trained enough, maybe I was eating and drinking the wrong things but they were the ones I had used in training, maybe my energy levels just weren't right on the day, or as I mentioned during the run may be I missed the crowds, which clearly on a course like this I knew in advance weren't going to be there.
But I made it over the finish line and really glad that I took part in this very well organised event. After my post run recorded intro there is a short clip with Scottish marathon legend Fraser Clyne who I met by chance during the Saturday Expo. I used a handheld recording device and the quality of the short clip from Fraser isn't very good but I wanted to keep it in because he was highly interesting person with a very impressive marathon pedigree.
So please bear with that bit of the recording.
This is episode 100 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 99 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
A short episode to give a shout out to listeners and club running colleagues who are taking part in the London Marathon 2022.
If you want to share a brief recording of your experience running London or indeed any other marathon this weekend then record up to about a minute on your phone and then What's App it to me or email it via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk and I will compile all the clips into a future episode.
Episode 28 of this podcast was a quiz about marathons so I picked up one or two the questions that specifically refer to London and include them in this episode
If you took part in the quiz and you want to know the answers here they are:
It you haven't yet done the quiz and don't want to see the answers look away now!
- 1981
- Which two men crossed the finish line together as joint winners? Dick Beardsley (USA) and Inge Simonsen (Norway) 2:11:48
- The London women’s race in 1981 was won by which UK runner - who would also win in 1982? Joyce Smith
- Paula won London 3 times
- At which Olympics was the marathon distance of 26 miles 385 yards run for the first time ? London 1908
- Why did it end up being that exact distance? The course was set so the race finished in front of the Royal Box
This is episode 99 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 98 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. All proceeds from the book go to Children's Hospice South West.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
As this goes live there is just over three weeks to my adventure to the Loch Ness Marathon and of course it is on the same day – October 2nd – as the London Marathon so shout out to regular listeners Carrie Gleinster, Andy Williams and Craig Beale who are taking part in London.
Shout out also to regular guest Tracy Waite who is putting together an amazing project called Paddy's Mill Wellness Centre which is going to help a lot of people in West Cornwall get active. Tracy has been running a crowdfunding page but that closes on September 9th which is the day after this episode comes out but if you want to get involved then you can contact Tracy through her Facebook page.
I also mentioned in the episode the Bristol Running Show which is on November 26th at the Ashton Court Estate. I will be there with the podcast recording snippets from visitors for future episodes as well as offering my book '12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon' the proceeds of which will be going to the Children's Hospice South-West.
So what are your running goals for 2023?
In episode 95 we heard from Jacob Prothero who despite having had Crohn's disease for 17 years is tackling the Manchester to Liverpool ultra in early April and I also mentioned Steve Perkins who is taking on the Isle of Wight ultra at the end of April.
For both Jacob and Steve these are big challenges as both of them have never tackled anything like this before so if you want to support them here are links to their just giving pages with Jacob raising money for Crohn's disease and Steve for CALM which is the Campaign Against Living Miserably.
And if you need a bit of a boost to your confidence to enable you to put yourself in the mix for undertaking a similar big challenge then have a listen to my other podcast – Better Presentations More Sales - episode 233, the latest one, with entrepreneur Kaye Reeves.
At the beginning of January 2023 I will be running an episode featuring listeners running goals for 2023 so I will let you know nearer the time all you need to do is record a couple of minutes on your voice memo on your phone and send it to me to be included.
This is episode 98 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 97 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Have you ever you ever thought about what it's like to pace a big marathon?
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Gary Dixon shares his story of becoming a marathon pacer. He's done 62 so far including London, New York, Chicago and the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. Alongside that he's just run his 250th Marathon so Gary also shares tips and advice for those setting out on their marathon running journey.
If you are keen to know more about marathon pacing and how you might get involved then please feel free to email Gary via: garydixonuk@hotmail.com
For those starting out on their marathon journey Gary offers three key tips:
- Be flexible with your training plan. If you are injured or fatigued be ready to adjust your plan.
- Make sure you get the right shoes so have a proper running shoe fitting at your local running shop
- Target a city marathon for your first marathon because there will be loads of support on the route which you will find really helpful.
Gary mentioned the Chester Marathon and the Manchester Marathon (which he organises the pacers for) for a first-time marathon runner and for seasoned marathon runners looking for that unique experience he suggests the world's oldest ultra marathon - the Comrades Marathon.
Here is a link to Gary finishing his pacing of the Comrades Marathon
You can also check out episode 65 of this podcast which featured Trevor Nel who ran Comrades 10 successive times to earn the highly sought after 'Green Number'
This is episode 97 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 96 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Running the Serpent Trail 50k and then two weeks later the Black Rat 50k whilst recovering from a shinty injury.
On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast avid listener Rob Thompson shares his experience of running not just his first ultramarathon but his second as well because having waited a number of years to do that first ultra Rob did 2 in 2 weeks.
First up he did the Serpent Trail a 50km / 32 mile event that takes in the South Downs National Park and in 2022, of the Golden Trail National Series – that was on July 2nd and then on July 16th Rob successfully completed the Black RAT – a 50km / 32 mile event which was part of the Roseland August Trails running festival.
Rob is going to share his experiences and offer tips and ideas to those listeners thinking of tackling their first ultra in the next year or so.
I also mention in the podcast episode Fordh Sen Mighal and the Cousin Jack Classic
This is episode 96 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 95 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Jacob is a listener of the Running 44@60 podcast and he got in touch to say he was planning on Friday (Good Friday) April 7th 2023 to run the Manchester to Liverpool 50 mile ultra which follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey.
Jacob has had Crohns disease for the last 17 years and as this podcast goes live in July 2022 he's up to 10km in training.
On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Jacob explains the challenges of running with Crohns Disease and how he's planning to run the ultra and ensure he gets sufficient nutrition along the way.
If anyone listening to this has experience of running long distances with Crohns Jacob would be keen for your advice. You can find him through the links below.
Jacob is raising money for 2 charities - BAYSAR which is the Morecombe Bay Search & Rescue of which he has been an active member for the last 3 years and for Crohns and Colitis UK
Here are the links to the two Just Giving pages Jacob has set up:
BAYSAR
Crohns and Colitis
You can follow Jacob's progress and get in touch with him via his Instagram page
This is episode 95 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 94 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Smugglers Scuttle has to be one of the most entertaining whilst still tough runs certainly that I've ever done.
From most of the marshals and many of the runners being dressed as pirates to the fact that halfway you were obliged to pick up a small bottle of rum, to pirate coins, to gemstones and a teabag and placed them in a special small little bag and then carry them back with you to the finish.
Apparently teabags back in the day where one of the most smuggled items.
And then in typically glorious Bys Vyken fashion course planner Dave had included what he lovingly describes as pointless hills.
The first pointless hill was merely 30 yards or so but it became less pointless when it gave you the opportunity to see in the bay the wreck of the ship. The RMS Mulheim a German cargo ship wrecked in 2003.
The next pointless hill was much, much longer. A series of never ending steps climbing to the aid station at the top of Gwynver.
And you had to do both pointless hills both on the way out and on the way back.
If you want to take part in a Bys Vyken event before they close time on it then there are two options Ford Sen Mighal in December and Cousin Jack in March.
Dave and Sal put so much into each event so lets get these two sold out for them.
This is episode 94 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 93 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The South West Traverse Extreme is a 90 mile run from Lands End to Lizard Point and back. 2022 was the first time it had been run.
Jim Spencer successfully completed the run and shares his adventure in this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast.
We recorded the episode on June 25th whilst setting up that day's Trelissick parkrun.
Jim shares tips on eating - beans on toast - how to cope with leading a race (he did that for the first 10 miles) and training. He also talks about some of the other running adventures he has lined up in 2022.
This is episode 93 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 92 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
I was lucky enough to take part in the South West Coast Path Relay over the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday. It was part of the National Trails Relay events organised by Endurancelife.
There were four other relay events but the South West Coast Path one at 627 miles and 68 legs was by far the biggest. I applied to take part back in April and had asked particularly for leg 35 which started at the end of Helford Village, where the foot ferry docks, and finished in Porthoustock. We were asked to recce our leg and I'm glad I did that even though I was relatively familiar with that route having run it when I lived in the area several years ago because there was an inland diversion.
This was a great event to take part in and it began at 8 PM on Tuesday, May 31st at the start of the south-west coastal path in Swanage and would finish in the early hours of Monday, June 6th.
In this episode you will hear clips from a couple of the runners who took part and are summarised version of my recording which I did throughout my leg. I can highly recommend getting involved in this if it happens again. It did become a bit obsessive following the What's App group to see where everybody was and how we were doing against the predicted times.
This is episode 92 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 91 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
A few years ago Carrie Glenister donated one of her kidneys. Then in March 2021 Carrie started Couch to 5k but got fed up with the pace of the programme.
So instead she went from Couch to Ultra Marathon in six months.
The Ultra was the Saints Way a 28 mile self navigated challenge from Padstow on the north coast of Cornwall to Fowey on the south coast.
But that wasn't enough. So Carrie set herself a new challenge for 2022 - to run 4 major events - 2 marathons and 2 ultras and raise at least £2500 for the Royal Cornwall Hospital Charity whilst raising awareness of kidney donation.
The 4 challenges:
- The Bodmin Beast Marathon - completed
- The South West Traverse - 44 miles - completed
- The Black RAT - 32 miles - July 16th
- The London Marathon - October 2nd
Carrie shares her experiences of the first two events, talks about running with one kidney, the benefits of Jamaican Ginger Bread, counting benches and her training plans for the final two. It's a great episode that will inspire anyone thinking that kidney donation and long distance running don't go together - they can and do!
If you would like to help Carrie hit her fund-raising target please follow this link
Carrie's fund-raising includes running on a treadmill outside Tesco in Redruth on Sunday August 7th - if you're in the area please do along and support her and chuck a couple of quid in the pot.
Carrie's two top tips:
- Learn from others
- Believe in yourself
This is episode 91 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 90 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Tracy Waite is a personal trainer based in Cornwall.
Tracy has individual personal training clients as well as running a Community Interest Company - the Waite Room - which helps people get active - from a Wednesday walking group to an outdoor training group called PAC 4 Men.
Tracy has recently also launched as part of the CIC 'Soul Runners' which she explains in the recording.
When Tracy came on the podcast a few weeks ago she kindly offered to take me out on a run through the Hayle sand dunes party because I've got this plan to run the Arc of Attrition 50 in early 2024. Between 36 and 40 miles there is a section between Hayle and Godrevy which goes through the sand dunes. When I get there it will be dark.
We decided to record a podcast episode on the run.
I've done solo on the run recordings but this was the first one with someone else with both of us wearing recording kit.
We had a blast on a gorgeous day and I hope you enjoy the episode which reduces our 90 minute run into around 35 minutes.
This is episode 90 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 89 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
In February 2019 Susannah Gill not only competed in and completed the World Marathon Challenge but broke the women’s record of running the seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Susannah shares her World Marathon Challenge story from running the London Marathon for the first time to progressing to some ultras before taking on the challenge. Susannah talks about the buildup to the World Marathon Challenge and gives listeners a real feel for what it was like to be running in the cold of Antarctica one day and the heat of Cape Town the next day before finding yourself in Perth for a night run.
Susannah’s average time for all seven marathons was three hours 28 minutes with the previous record being three hours 55 minutes.
Susannah shares her training plans including doing 20 reps of 90 second sprints on a treadmill as well as progressing to back-to-back marathons and then in the December before the event running six marathons in nine days.
The training plans were put together by Mike Antoniades from The Running School
All of which are recorded in Susannah’s book ‘Running Around the World’ which can be found on her website wecanbeamazing.com
Susannah also mentioned a couple of books during the podcast which you can find here:
- Grit by Angela Duckworth
- The Art of Mental Training by DC Gonzalez
Susannah’s top three pieces of advice for would-be multi-marathon runners are:
- Firstly make sure you get decent trainers
- Secondly get support where you can especially from the rowing community
- And thirdly remember that running is such a privilege
This is episode 89 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 88 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Absolute 360 started in 2013 when Umberto Bergonzini, a sports enthusiast, resolved to follow his passion and create a multifunctional line of clothing which could be worn for a variety of sporting activities, from running, yoga, gym to extreme sports like skiing or snowboarding.
I first met Umberto at the Cornwall Running Show in April and then again at the National Running Show South in early May.
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Umberto talks about the technical side of running clothing and how his infrared range of clothing can be of help to runners during events but particularly during recovery.
All of the Absolute 360 range is developed, designed and finished in Italy with all the yarns, materials and technologies chosen and tested with the greatest of care.
At Absolute 360 the mission is simple and clear: to create products that offer everyone an improved physical and physiological state of well-being. So whatever your chosen activity may be – a stroll by the sea, cycling to work or the demands of competitive sport – Absolute 360 aim to have a product for you.
Absolute 360 clothing can be worn during any physical activity for more power and endurance, as a recovery aid after exercise, when recovering from injury, or every day for improved well-being and as part of a healthy life style.
You can discover the full range on the Absolute 360 website
Here is the link I mentioned in the episode to the Classic Quarter Pasta Party on May 20th.
This is episode 88 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 87 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Tracy Waite is a Cornwall-based personal trainer who works with clients 1:1, online and via a start up programme. Tracy also runs two Community Interest Companies aimed at physical and mental health well-being - Physical Activity Community (PAC) for Men which is a socially prescribed service and a Wednesday Walking Group. Find out about these groups via Tracy's web page the waite room c.i.c
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Tracy talks about personal training, her story to becoming a PT and shares some great thoughts and advice including:
- Why you should invest in self-care
- That nothing is too small when it comes to being active - so don't think 'I only run/walked a parkrun'
- And likewise nothing is too big - everything is achievable with the right mindset, belief and action
- Everybody knows the answers they just need to say it out loud to someone who believes in them
- Start everyday with a smile
Here is a link to Tracy's website so you can find out more about what Tracy has to offer and here is a link to get in touch with Tracy
Here is the link to the Classic Quarter Pasta Party which I am speaking at on May 20th.
This is episode 87 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 86 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Tristan Stephenson is a UK-based ultra runner who finished first in 2021 in the Serpent Trail and South-West traverse. Tristan began 2022 by taking over 30 minutes of the course record of the 100 mile Arc of Attrition finishing in 20:01:43.
In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Tristan talks about his running journey as well as sharing advice and tips to current and prospective ultra runners including:
- See sleep as the best recovery tool
- Practice nutrition so establishing before your event what works for you
- Train in fasting condition so that your body gets used to burning fat
- Not running too far in a single go in training. For a 100 mile event Tristan rarely runs beyond 26 miles.
- Do strength training alongside your running training - once or twice a week
- Rotate your shoes
- Get out and run!
During training Tristan tends to run in heart rate zones with 80% of his training runs in zone one or occasionally in zone two with the remaining 20% of his training being speed/hill work.
At the peak of training for a ultra run Tristan will be doing 110 to 120 miles in a week but no more than marathon distance in one go but that could include back-to-back marathon distances on consecutive days.
Tristan thinks that coffee might be one of his secret weapons with the Origin brand meanwhile he turns to.
In terms of recovery Tristan advises that sleep is the best recovery tool.
On May 7th Tristan is taking part in the Thames Path 100 mile race.
Tristan and Jay Grady have their own running podcast – Trail and Error
This is episode 86 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 85 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Yesterday - Easter Sunday - I had a stand at the inaugural Cornwall Running Show organised by the fabulous duo of Bys Vyken Events and Tracy Waite Personal Training.
A big thanks to Dave, Sally and Tracy for fabulous organisation and a great day.
Big thanks also to everyone who bought a copy of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds to Children's Hospice South West including any sales via Amazon
And to a shout out to some of the stand holders I met, some of whom I hope will be coming on this podcast and sharing their expertise - so good to meet you Umberto from Absolute 360 who Edward Chapman told me makes the best Running socks which I now own, John from Mad Hatter Sports who specialise in swim run events, Martin and Sarah from Whythra Running tours who’s Arc 50 recce runs I’ll be joining in the autumn, James from Trench who’s foot cream I shall be trying out soon and Abichal who publishes the Ultra Marathon magazine.
I had my podcast recording kit there and I recorded eight short interviews with some amazing people from the running community. There is some background noise. So you’re going to hear from:
Carrie Glenister - 2022 - so running 2 marathons and 2 ultras with 1 kidney - Carrie's Just Giving Page and Facebook Blog
Tracy Waite - Personal Trainer but through the waite room CIC runs a walking group and a Physical Activity Community (PAC) group for men
Dave Bettens who is running his first ultra this year - MudCrew’s south west traverse
Sian Longthorpe who as a guest speaker was going to share a transgender running story and is part of the Asics Frontrunner team
Becky Harris who is the big hand marshal at the Heartlands Parkrun
Craig Beall who is running the London Marathon for Tommys the leading UK Charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and neonatal death.
Janssen - who casually revealed as he was buying a book that on Friday he ran the Manchester to Liverpool 50 mile Trans-Pennine Way Ultra - this might be a Good Friday run as next year it’s on Good Friday April 7th
Kathryn Marsh - who went for a run in November 1st 2016 and has run everyday since and will be looking for people to run walk or cycle collectively 2022 miles on May 15th which will be day 2022 of Kathryn's running streak.
This is episode 85 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 84 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
This episode was going to be an on the run recording during the KVK (Kernow Vertical Kilometre) which took place on April 3rd but Covid nabbed me and I wasn't able to run. Next year instead - (thanks Freedom Racing for the opportunity to defer)
So the recording for this episode took place on April 9th at the Heartlands parkrun. I had a great time in glorious weather. A big thanks to the organisers and all the volunteers. Cornwall has a whole host of great parkruns. This one is celebrating its 4th anniversary at its run on Saturday April 16th.
I was also at Heartlands so I could recce the event location for the Cornwall Running Show on April 17th at which I will have a stand with my podcast recording equipment giving visitors the opportunity to appear in a future episode for a couple of minutes talking about their running plans for 2022.
I also mention during the podcast the Endurancelife 2022 Classic Quarter on Saturday May 21st and the pasta party on Friday May 20th at which along with my running friend Edward Chapman I will be one of the speakers at the party.
I look forward to seeing listeners at both the Cornwall Running Show and the Classic Quarter Pasta Party.
This is episode 84 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 83 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This episode was going to be an on the run recording during the Falmouth Half Marathon which took place on March 13th using my super duper new on the run recording device called the F2 Field Recorder from Zoom - (no relation to Zoom online recordings).
However as a podcaster you live and learn especially when it comes to the technical side and somehow yesterday I managed to press the wrong button at the wrong time, the crucial time, and ultimately I recorded absolutely nothing even our spend a whole run chatting away to people and myself!
Two people I did meet on the run who I would like to try and potentially get on this podcast were Jane Stedman who has completed over 300 marathons and Steve Young who has over 150 under his belt. if anyone knows either of them please give them a prompt to get hold of me via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
I'm also via this episode giving away 10 or so copies of my book '12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultramarathon' – if you would like a copy all you need to do is leave a review for the podcast via your usual podcast app, then take a screenshot or something similar of the review and email it to me via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk and don't forget to include in your email your name and postal address and I will then send you an inscribed copy of the book.
As I mention in the podcast the books I'm giving away do contain a few occasional typos and misspellings but nevertheless if you are in business and you are a runner then you will find it really useful I think, especially in added to that you are planning your first ultramarathon this year and enormously especially in that is going to be the Classic Quarter.
I also mention the KVK (Kernow Vertical Kilometre) which I'm taking part in on April 3rd and the Cornwall Running Show at which I will have a stand with my podcast recording equipment give visitors the opportunity to appear in a future episode for a couple of minutes talking about their running plans for 2022.
This is episode 83 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 82 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Bys Vyken Events run by David Andrewartha is renowned for its imaginative, interesting, challenging and somewhat quirky running events in Cornwall. From the Cousin Jack to the St Eval Kart Circuit Marathon to the Smugglers Scuttler to the Fordh Sen Mighal and the United Downs Raceway Dave's events take in a huge variety of terrain and venues.
And each of them come with his almost legendary course and briefing notes and on the day safety briefings.
What might not be so well known is that to date Dave and his team have raised £11500 for local charities from the events they have run. An amazing amount. So if you are looking for some unique running events check out the Bys Vyken Events website.
In the podcast Dave shares how Bys Vyken began, we talk about the events offered for 2022 and the Cornwall Running Show which is taking place at Heartlands on Sunday April 17th. The expo will feature a number of stands and is open from 10.30am to 3pm - you don't need a ticket for the Expo just turn up.
In the episode Dave also mentions some of his favourite events including : Shepton Mallett Prison Marathon (last one in 2022) and the Southend Pier Marathon
This is episode 82 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 81 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Run4Adventure hosted by Loyd Purvis is one of the foremost running channels on You Tube covering everything from reviews of shoes, clothing and equipment to live recordings during and on races. With over 24,000 subscribers the channel has grown at a rapid rate so much so that Loyd is now working on it full-time and aiming to produce three new videos a week.
If you want to check out a race or a piece of equipment or clothing or shoes then the Run4Adventure channel is the go to place to start that journey.
In this episode Loyd talks about the journey of the Run4Adventure channel, an exciting first sponsorship of Freedom Racing's KVK race in conjunction with Danish clothing company Saysky as well as sharing information about some of the shoes he has recently reviewed on the channel.
Loyd also offers listeners, particularly those who are thinking about running, a couple of top tips including for new runners taking on the Couch to 5k challenge
Loyd’s main tip though is at whatever level you are running at to enjoy running.
Check out Run4Adventure on YouTube here
The Run4Adventure website here
And how to become a patron of Run4Adventure here
This is episode 81 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 80 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Arc of Attrition is one of the foremost ultra running events on the UK calendar. It offers two distances – 100 miles and 50 miles.
The 100 mile event starts at midday on Friday in the Cornish fishing village of Coverack and winds its way along the coastal path via Lands End to the finish at Porthtowan on the north coast. Competitors have to reach the finish by midnight on Saturday. There are cut off points along the way along with in the scene half of the race some of the most difficult terrain on the coastal path.
In this episode we meet Stuart & Rachel Thomson. Stuart ran the 100 collecting a converted gold buckle for completing in under 30 hours (28:33). Rachel was head of Crewing, organising a support team of 6-7 to assist Stuart with changes of shoes, clothing, as well as drinks and food including marmalade rolls.
They share their experiences with Rachel explain how the crew came together, the plans they had and how it went during the run. Stuart shares insights into being an ARC 100 competitor and tips from shoe changes to being flexible if things don't always go to plan.
Rachel's top crewing tips revolve around meticulous preparation and having a big torch on hand for the many night time meetings with your runner.
This is episode 80 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 79 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Arc of Attrition is one of the foremost ultra running events on the UK calendar. It offers two distances – 100 miles and 50 miles.
The 100 mile event starts at midday on Friday in the Cornish fishing village of Coverack and winds its way along the coastal path via Lands End to the finish at Porthtowan on the north coast. Competitors have to reach the finish by midnight on Saturday.
The 50 mile event starts at 8:30 AM on Saturday at the iconic Minack Theatre and follows the same route to Porthtowan with competitors again having to finish by midnight on Saturday.
In this episode we meet four runners from the 50 event who had the full range of ultra running experiences from did not finish through to a gender winner.
If you are thinking of doing an ultra run or indeed this particular one then between them Richard Chynoweth, Lucy Williams, James Skeplorn and Andy Williams offer their experiences as well as their tips and advice to help you have a successful run.
They also mention how important it is to have crew – people who will meet you on the route to ensure you have enough food and drink as well as changes of clothes and shoes if you need them.
This is episode 79 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 78 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Most people in the ultra running scene will know Ferg as a tenacious ultra runner and the founder of Mudcrew who put some of the UK's most iconic ultra running events from the Arc of Attrition to the Roseland August Trails (RAT) and the South West Traverse.
In this episode Ferg talks about the events plus his own ultra and trail running adventures.
You can find out more about Mudcrew here and you can gain updates on the events via various Facebook pages:
Mudcrew
Arc of Attrition
Roseland August Trails
This is episode 78 of the Running 44@60 podcast - to listen any of the previous 77 episodes download via your usual podcast app or follow this link
Previous guests include:
Jim Spencer on running the North Coast Challenge (episode 74) - only the third person to complete during the winter season
7 runners sharing their London Marathon experience (episode 72)
Edward Chapman and his record completions of and the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (episode 66)
Trevor Nel who holds a green number for the first ever 'ultra' the Comrades marathon in South Africa
If you would like to come on the podcast and share your running adventures or your running top tips simply drop me, Trevor Lee, and email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk and we'll fix up a Zoom recording.
It's the last episode of the Running 44@60 podcast for 2021 so time to reflect on my favourite top 10 runs of 2021.
Including my 100th Park Run, the Red RAT, Birthday Marathon and of course the Classic Quarter.
Hopefully you will be inspired by some of the top 10 and target them in 2022. When you've completed your big target event in 2022 why not come on the podcast and share your experience with the listeners - get in touch via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or use to book a recording slot via Zoom click here
Here's the full top 10:
Classic Quarter
Fordh Sen Mighal
Birthday Marathon
100th Park Run
Newport Marathon
5km Challenge
Penrose ParkRun
Eden Half Marathon
Red Rat
Market Rasen ParkRun
To listen to previous episodes of the podcast check them out via my website or check them out on your usual podcast app:
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Podcast Addict
And the book!
12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon
The ultimate guide to setting, planning and delivering business and running goals way beyond your comfort zone.
12 Business lessons from running an ultra marathon is a business book and a running book.
In May 2021 to celebrate his 60th birthday specialist business sales and presentation coach Trevor Lee tackled the Classic Quarter - a 44 mile ultra marathon on the Cornish Coastal path from Lizard Point to Lands End.
12 Business lessons from running an ultra marathon shares Trevor’s determined and persistent journey from making a gutsy announcement at a business event to crossing the finish line 815 days, 350 training runs, 2300 training miles and £7000 of fundraising later.
Trevor passionately shares the ultra running lessons he learnt and turns them into accomplished business advice and ideas, interspersed with highlights from his 2300 miles of persistent and disciplined training.
The 12 business lessons are easy to implement and will be invaluable, inspiring and helpful to small businesses and startups as well as established businesses looking to re-energise. The 12 lessons are also in 'running' format so ideal for anyone planning their own ultra running experience.
Running 44@60 podcast listeners share their running plans for 2022 - have a listen and be inspired to go for some of the races they talk about.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this episode:
Phil Begnett, Tom Larkin, Jim Spencer, Rob Thompson, Colin Bathe, Craig Lutton, Rachel & Stuart Thomson, Stewart Harding and Andy Williams - although sorry Andy but when I was doing the editing I dragged your clip onto the editing platform as I did with all the others only to be listening to a repeat of someone else's! No idea how that happened.
No doubt we'll hear about your plans at some point.
Thanks for listening to this episode.
If you like it please do share it, comment on social media and leave a review.
That would be awesome!
This is a reminder that if you want to feature in the December 5th episode sharing your plans for 2022 please send them to me via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk – simply send me a 60-90 second audio clip and I will include you in that episode – please try and get it to me before the end of Friday the 3rd.
Shout out in this episode to the Running is BS podcast who gave me a shout out on the episode when one of their cohosts Stewart Harding also ran the Newport Marathon.
Also shout out to Market Rasen Racecourse park run where I enjoyed my coldest ever Park run but also my highest ever finish – a big thank you to all the volunteers who made it happen on the worst weather day of the winter so far.
And I have entered the Loch Ness marathon
The North Coast Challenge is 145 miles from Masland Mouth which is the border between Cornwall and Devon to Lands End. It was first run by local legendary ultra runner Steve 'The Pirate' Wyatt in Dec 2013. Since then only Wendy Chapman in 2018 had completed it in the Winter season. Until now when Jim Spencer started at 10pm on Bonfire Night.
Jim talks yes through his 53 hour adventure which actually ended up being 151 miles as his navigation went astray a couple of times enroute.
Jim tops tips if you are thinking of tackling this:
- Learn how to navigate and do some pre-run route plotting
- Make sure you are in prime condition
Find out more about the challenge here: North Coast Challenge
This is episode 74 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 73 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Newport Marathon claims to be one of the flattest marathons around and offers great opportunities for PB's – well I can certain events for the flat bit and I did get within 15 minutes of a PB but there were also 16 years in between so that was quite a challenge!
Most of the recording of this podcast took place whilst I was actually running so you get a feel for not just the course but the atmosphere around it and I have to say the marshals and aid station volunteers were absolutely magnificent.
If you are tempted here is the link: Newport Marathon
And if you want to send me one or two minute voicemail clip describing your plans further 2022 then please do so before the middle of November so I can include them in a future episode. Simply email your voice memo to trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk
This is episode 73 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 72 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Big thanks to Helen, Claire, Jim, Katie, Ben, Lia and Matt sharing their experiences of running the 2021 London Marathon. For Helen this was a journey that began just over two years ago as a complete non-runner whilst for Claire it was a PB and another good for age time and a PB for Katie who knitted 250 hats in order to raise money to be on the start line.
This episode is all about inspiring you as a potential marathon runner to set yourself a target running a marathon in 2022 wherever that might be.
Tips include enjoying the day, not taking a week of work prior to the run and having your name displayed on your shirt.
This is episode 72 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 71 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Here in the South-west the famous Grizzly organised by Axe Valley Runners was effectively the last major event in 2020 to take place before the first lockdown arrived.
The event returns in 2022 on March 6th and in this episode 10 time finisher Colin Bathe share some tips and ideas for those thinking about running for the first time.
There are two versions of the Grizzly - the full 20 and the 9 mile version known as the Cub.
Even with 2000 places available entries due get snapped up very quickly.
The entries open on Saturday, October 23 at 12 noon
Good luck if you are trying to get in and secure a place which according to the website of the organisers is very much on a first-come first-served basis.
Here is a link to the website
Don't forget if you would like to be mentioned on the podcast do let me know what your plans are for 2022 – ideally send me a short audio clip which I can then incorporate in a future episode and if you do like the show please do share it and leave a review – that would be very much appreciated.
This is episode 71 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 70 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
In this episode Trevor shares his plans for the rest of the year and his thought for runs in 2022 and encourages listeners to send in details of what they are looking to do the 2022 either in text or audio format to this email: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
In the podcast Trevor mentioned a few runs that he is doing - here are the links to those as well as links to other events mentioned by previous guests:
Oct 10th 2021: Eden Half & Marathon
Oct 16th 2021: Centurion Autumn 100
Oct 24th 2021: Newport Marathon
Dec 4th 2021: Ford Sen Mighal
May 15th 2022: Spires and Shires
Aug 2022 : Roseland August Trails
2022: Race to the King
2022: Comrades Marathon
2022: Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon
Mudcrew's Roseland August Trail (RAT) Festival of running is one of the highlights of the UK running calendar. 5 events are on offer from the 11 White to the 24 hour 'Bring Out Your Dead' (BOYD).
In this episode Rachel Thomson re-lives completing the 2021 BOYD sharing her tips and advice on eating, drinking, being self-sufficient, not sleeping, keeping going and handling the 680 successive step section which forms part of each 5 mile out and back lap.
It is an inspiring story
Check out the Mudcrew website if this is of interest to you in 2022
Rachel is next running the Eden Marathon on October for the local homeless charity St Petrocs.
Here is a link to Rachel's fundraising page
This is episode 69 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 68 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
The Roseland August trials hosted by the excellent Mudcrew are without doubt one of the highlights of the running year but those looking for an off-road experience whether it be 11 miles right through to 64 miles or even 24-hours.
Trevor Lee did the 11 mile White Rat in 2019 and rated it via this podcast as his favourite run of that year, so with no event in 2020 he's back to live up to the Red Rat in 2021.
In this episode Trevor getting an overview of the whole festival as well as recording clips en route during the run itself.
Running is coming alive again - Club Night is back, Park Run is due on July 24th, The RAT series on August 7th, Bude Pirate Run on Sept 12th and Newport Marathon on October 24th - dare we suggest things are feeling a bit more 'normal' - let's hope that are!
If you want to contribute to the podcast here's how:
Send me an audio clip - could be your top running tip or details of an event or drop me an email - either way use podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Fancy coming on the show and sharing your running experiences? Again drop me an email of message me.
If you like the show please do leave a review - here's how on:
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The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon is an iconic staged self-sufficient 250km run known as the 'Big Daddy'. Starting in 2000 it attracts those seeking one of the ultimate tests of 7 day running.
Edward Chapman has completed the event a record 12 times - 5 more than anyone else. Edward shares his experiences, tips, and advice on how to prepare and plan and complete this gruelling event.
In October 2021 he's planning to take it number 13.
Find out more about the event here
Edward also mentions the 6 stage 250km self supported Ultra Race Romania taking place in August 2021 and which he is due to compete in. Details here.
You can connect with Edward in Linked In and on Twitter
The Comrades Marathon is described as 'The Ultimate Human Race'. It is 54 miles between Durban and Pietermaritzburg alternating each year with the Durban start known as the 'Up' version and Pietermaritzburg start known as the 'Down' version.
It is the world's oldest ultramarathon starting with the race won by Bill Rowan in 1921.
In this episode Trevor Nel, who ran Comrades 10 successive times to earn a much prized 'Green Number', talks about and shares the toughness of the race and his own adventures in it.
Trevor's article which appeared on Linked In illustrates how Comrades is a metaphor for life. Trevor also took part in the 120km Dusi Canoe Marathon - which like Comrades runs between Pietermaritzburg and Durban and is the biggest canoeing event on the African continent.
Phil Begnett returns to the podcast to share his experience of his first large-scale ultra run 'Race to the King' which was along the South Downs Way starting at Goodwood racecourse and finishing at Winchester Cathedral to meet the 'King' although it seems the King had another engagement to attend when Phil arrived.
Phil shares his tips and ideas for fellow first time ultra runners including the benefits of a shoe change and why he wouldn't recommend running 35 miles just 4 weeks before!
It is called 'Race to the King' because in 827 the first king of all England, Egbert, was crowned in Winchester. Phil did the full 53 miles in one go but there is an option with this event to split it over two days and a 23 on the first day and 30 on the second day.
To find out more click here: https://www.thresholdtrailseries.com/events/race-to-the-king/
In this episode Trevor aims at first time Ultra Runners sharing his tips from being a first time ultra runner. A summary of those tips is below:
- Find the ultramarathon you want to do, book it, and then tell everyone you’re doing it
- Study the course plan, if you can do some recces great if not use Google maps / earth watch videos, listen to podcasts etc...
- Have a training plan that works for you. My recommendation would be in the last 13 weeks do some back-to-back runs maybe 16 one day and 13 the next and build in some hill work (run up the hills in training)
- Practice eating and drinking in the last 3 to 4 months of training. You need to know what you’re going to be comfortable eating on the day . Practice eating even on short runs so if you’re doing 6 miles take something to eat after 3.
- Taper early - I did from three weeks out and the four short runs I did in those last three weeks were all at ultra pace
- Recruit a reliable crew if you need crew for your event.
- If it is going to be hilly then walk up all the hills and consider using running poles but of course if you do that then do practice with them prior.
And the bonus one - go and have a big day out, you know you’ve done the planning and the preparation so all you’ve got to do now is go and enjoy the day
Good luck
2 weeks on from the Classic Quarter so what has happened?
Legs felt good - far better than expected
Fund-raising for Childrens Hospice South West will come in at £6600 - £150 per mile
Next job - write the 44@60 book
If you want to come on the show get in touch via : trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Having run the 2020 Classic Quarter as a relay of two Andy Williams and Trevor Lee went the whole hog and did the full 44 miles in 2021.
This was the finale of Trevor’s 44@60 campaign which raised over £7000 for the Children’s Hospice South West Music Therapy programme. Trevor has also written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Proceeds from the book are also going to the hospice.
In this episode of the podcast Andy and Trevor reflect on their big day out sharing tips and ideas along the course which will be particularly useful for those running the full event for the first time.
We talk about eating, shoe changes, crew points, motivation, not going off course and our overall experience.
Note that towards the end of the podcast Andy makes reference to the Arc of Attrition 50 which as these show notes are updated he successfully went on to complete the end of January 2022.
This is episode 61 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download all episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.
Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is now available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.
Alternatively you can obtain a copy by leaving a review on your podcast app for this podcast and then sending a screenshot of the review, with your name and address to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
If you would like to come on this podcast and share your running experiences, tips, advice, plans, as well as specialist knowledge that will help runners then email Trevor via: podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk
May 22nd 2021 - the big day out - the epic adventure that was the Classic Quarter and I made it! Not that I ever doubted I wouldn't make it provided I didn't do something silly like twist my ankle or fall of the cliff!
The audio is wind affected - despite buying a wind resistant mic cover - in parts and my phone goes on the blink for the last 11 miles.
Nevertheless I hope this gives you a flavour of what it was like.
If you want to help me finish off my fundraising please click here
This podcast was recorded at 11am on Friday May 21st - the day before the Classic Quarter. At this point the fund-raising total has reached an amazing £6639 + around £470 in gift aid. Wow!
So here's a shout to all individuals and companies who have sponsored.
Still time to get involved - fundraising closes on June 10th and I'll do another shout then
Just Giving 44@60
Just 4 days to go to Trevor's 44@60 run - the Classic Quarter - but what's your challenge for 2021?
10K? Half Marathon? First Marathon? First Ultra?
Trevor challenges you to set your goal and then plan the route to achieving it.
A short episode going through all the various bits of kit, clothing, food, drink etc.. I will be wearing, using, eating, drinking on my first ultra - the Classic Quarter on May 22nd.
I'm raising money for the Children's Hospice South West Music Therapy Programme .
My target is £100/year now - so £6000
If you'd like to help please click here
You can watch a video version of this episode here
In this episode ultra runner Anna Pascoe makes a return to the podcast talk about the plans that she kindly put together for me for both the last few weeks of training and for nutrition.
If you want to know more about the plans that Anna and her team offer check it out here: Make Me A Plan
Colin was the inaugural winner in 2019 of an event called 'Bring out your dead' which was a 24-hour event part of the Roseland August Trails (RAT) involving running essentially for the full 24-hour is as you are only allowed to stop for a maximum of 20 minutes at any one point in time and you have to be totally self-sufficient so you couldn't even indulge in the aid station which was part of the 2 1/2 mile out and back route for this 24-hour run.
Colin also shares some final top tips of the classic water including notes on the route, pack weights, the mental state of mind etc
A big thank you to everyone who has supported my fundraising efforts for the Classic Quarter there is still time to make a donation so simply click on this link to do that:
Classic Quarter Donation
All the money is going to the music therapy programme for the Children's Hospice South West
This episode was recorded on May 5th 2021 - 17 days before the Classic Quarter and exactly 27 months and 820 days since I announced I was going to take part - that announcement was on Feb 5th 2019.
In this episode I reflect on the transition from completing the long run training to now focusing on my mindset for the day. I share how I'm breaking the course down into four very uneven quarters and also into 3 mile segments and what I'll be doing during each segment as well as talking about how I'm planning to simply have a big day out.
I also introduce a new idea when this is over called RB@50 which is running begins at 50 and is inspired a little bit by the lonely goats running community and also by the number of people that I've met my kind of age-group out running on their own during my training as well as targeting those people who have got to the stage in life where they words want to return to their youthful activity but without any motivation or inspiration could easily end up simply not doing that and instead buying a bigger TV a bigger sofa and a wider sky sports subscription.
If you think this podcast is a value and worth a tenner towards my fundraising campaign and please click here to make a donation and help me get to a new target of £6000 – and please do leave a review via your podcast app. Thanks very much.
This episode focuses on eating and drinking whilst running both in training and during an event. We hear from Nutrition Coach Daz Stephens, Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon record finisher Edward Chapman, 24 hour specialists Anna Pascoe and Colin Bathe, as well as seasoned long distance runners Andy Goundry and Rob Standing and 32 mile finisher Nik Bathe.
I recorded this on April 21st 2021 - my first venture onto what is widely regarded as the toughest part of the Classic Quarter course. Lots of short snippets of recording - some are a little bit wind affected and my poles are clanking bit in another but overall I hope it gives you a guide to what you can expect.
Follow my 44@60 campaign and if you like the podcast please leave a review via your podcast app and maybe go to my Just Giving page and donate a tenner to the fundraising I'm doing for the Children's Hospice South West Music Therapy programme.
Thanks very much.
Having run half each in 2020 both Andy and I are tackling the full 44 miles of the Classic Quarter on May 22nd 2021.
In this episode I catch up with Andy to check how his preparations are going.
Phil Begnett talks about his first ultra - Race to the King in June and the 'Bus Driver' - his way of getting out and training. Thanks to Phil for being a great supporter of the show.
Good Friday - April 2nd - was my 60th birthday and I had decided to do my own marathon starting at 8am. A chance to collect marathon number 3 after Amsterdam in 2005 and Eden in 2010. But having shouted so much about 44@60 I decided to keep this quiet. Only my daughter Beth and son Jim knew.
Little did I know that Beth had spent 6 weeks organising support runners all the way along the route - and of course that had only been allowed since March 29th.
This podcast episode summarises how the 'secret' marathon unfolded....
If you want to know about 44@60 please click here
You can make a donation or book on a business masterclass and all the funds are going to Children's Hospice South West.
In this episode I'm joined by Daz Stephens of Kinetic Energy
Daz is a well-being and nutrition coach and he shares with with you lots of tips and ideas on how to improve your nutrition but predominantly by making small changes
You can also enjoy a free 30 minute consultation with Daz
You can find Kinetic Energy on Facebook and Instagram and connect with Daz on Linked In
Daz works with individuals and organisations helping everyone improve their nutrition.
Recorded live as I'm putting in a first 20 mile road run since 2010!
Here is the link mentioned: https://www.trevorleemedia.co.uk/44-60/
To read the 44@60 story so far and support the fundraising for Music therapy at Children's Hospice South West either through an individual donation or joining one of the business masterclasses please click here
The big announcement is that I'm going to be raising money for Musical Therapy sessions delivered by Children's Hospice South West.
And I need your help to hit my £100 / mile target
Two fundraising ways:
1. Just Giving - we divided the 44 miles into 176 quarter mile segments and we're looking to have each segment sponsored for £10. As a incentive Trevor Lee Media is sponsoring a £75 eating out voucher for one lucky sponsor who will be decided by a random draw.
- Business Masterclasses - I'm running a series of 3 sales and presenting masterclasses. They are all virtual and will be a fast paced, action packed one hour. Spots are £44 +vat with the entire £44 going into the fund-raising pot.
Any support and/or sharing of this much appreciated.
In this episode Running 44@60 I'm joined by Truro Running Club stalwart and founder member and head coach Adrian Tyas.
Adrian tells his story including his 364 days of running in 2020, Hash Running - check it out - and the Medoc Marathon
It has been an extraordinary year for running - but like many people I've actually found myself doing more running - here's an overview of my year plus my plans for the 44@60 including an aim to raise £100 per mile....
It has been an extraordinary year but there are lots of people who kept going for us runners this episode is really to say thank you and happy Christmas to all those people.
Leigh Cooper is an on-line health and nutrition coach helping all sorts of people improve their diet and wellness including runners.
With a background as a personal trainer Leigh brings a ton of experience to this really important aspect of our running.
Leigh suggests we increase our consumption of green vegetables, we switch to wholegrains and try her 3 'superfood' recommendations :
Wheatgrass Powder
Cacoa Powder (I can recommend this as its a key component in my award winning (almost) banana bread)
Goji Berries
Check out Leigh and her inspirational videos on her Facebook page and her website
email Leigh via info@leighannecooper.com
In this episode of Running 44@60 Stuart Thomson talks about his running adventures including his most recent run the 100 mile Centurion Autumn which took place in Oxfordshire in October 2020.
The Autumn 100 is a 100 mile continuous trail race based in the twinned villages of Goring and Streatley on the River Thames.
It comprises four out and back 25 mile sections of both the Ridgeway and Thames Path National Trail.
Next year's run is on October 16th 2021
It launches at 10am on December 5th
Here's the link to the website
Richard Moore talk's Park Run marshalling, congratulates Truro Running Club on the Captain's Challenges and his plans to run the London marathon forty years after he did the first one.
In November Richard is aiming to run 50 miles to raise money for Dementia UK
Here's the link to help Richard raise some money:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1487443544775903/
Loyd Purvis is a very familiar face around the Cornwall ultra running scene either taking part or filming for his Run for Adventure YouTube channel or as often is the case running and filming at the same time.
In this episode I catch up with Loyd as we talk about his new adventure with PB Running in Hayle, his advice on shoes, how to use poles and other Classic Quarter top tips.
Here are the various links to things discussed in the podcast:
Run4Adventure Website
Run4Adventure YouTube Channel
PB Running
Harrier Trail Running
Classic Quarter
Smugglers Way
On Sept 5th 2020 Andy Williams and I made our Classic Quarter debuts as a relay of 2 - I ran the first leg and Andy the 2nd to get us from Lizard Point to Lands End - 44.4 miles on the day - in 10hrs 30 mins.
We share our experiences and our tips for anyone thinking of doing this in 2021.
I've now gone past 100 runs for the year, helped my daughter do her first half marathon, took 12 days off to rest which broke my sequence of 'Not a Park Run', got some new shoes, and am told the Classic Quarter is still on for Sept 5th.
This podcast was recorded on June 6th the day I was due to run half of the Classic Quarter - instead I'm running my own 'ParkRun', 10k time trials and preparing for my daughters first half marathon.
What are you up to?
Come on the show and talk about your current or former running - individually or as a small group - email me via trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk
I also detail the latest top 10 downloads of this show:
1. All I want for Christmas
2. White Rat
3. Episode 1
4. Andy Goundry
5. Andy and Lorraine Brown
6. Idless Woods with Cornwall Running Guides
7. Colin and Nik Bathe
8= Anna Pascoe and Edward Chapman
10 Francis Clark runners
Andy and I were planning to run this year's Classic Quarter as a relay of 2. Andy though has been injured and the event is currently delayed until Sept 5th but realistically that is unlikely to happen.
Andy shares his injury frustrations, his comeback and his running plans.
Christine, Justine, Jack and Sebastian Anthony - a family of runners from Suffolk - although Jack was in lockdown in Spain when we recorded this talk about their running, their favourite races and share their top tips.
Davie Hall is an old college friend of mine who ran his first marathon at the age of 17 having lied about his age and went on to take part in the second, third and fourth running of UTMB - Ultra Trail Mont Blanc.
Dave talks about his running adventures, his new activity which is yomping in the Brecon Beacons and shares his top five running events which are detailed below - click on the name to visit the websites
UTMB
Snowdonia 50
Compton 20
Zermatt Marathon
Downland 30
Here are links to other races mentioned in the podcast:
Man v Horse
Woolacombe Half
And one Dave mentioned after we finished recording:
Three Forts Challenge
Some of you were I know planning to run a marathon in April - me included. So to offer some minor consolation here is the marathon quiz instead.
26.2 questions on your favourite topic.
To download the questions please click here and at the top of the dairy entries on the right hand side you will see whew to download the questions.
Good luck and thanks for listening.
Imogen Parnham from Truro Running Club shares her collection of running magazine cuttings, the new routes she is discovering around her home and her plans to run 100 miles in April.
I started running diary in November 2003, my late and great friend Neil Anthony told me it would be a great way to motivate myself as I began the buildup to my first marathon in October 2005 in Amsterdam alongside Neil and his wife Christine.
Since then in an old A4 Hardback notebook I've logged every outdoor run, whether that be race or training run and latterly park runs.
By the end of 2019 I was up to 971 and about three weeks ago I did run number 1000, it turned out to be among the lunchtime training run in the rain, and at the time I didn't realise it was run number 1000.
In this episode therefore I'm sharing with you some of the highlights and also encouraging you to keep a running diary.
It's Saturday so I've created by own 'ParkRun' - can I do a decent time running on my own? Will the strong wind make the recording tricky? Will I see any other runners? Tune in and all will be revealed.
Want to share your innovative running ideas during these difficult times? Get in touch and we'll fix up an online recording. Thanks for listening!
ParkRun is off, running clubs are no longer meeting so what are you doing to keep on running? I share my 6 tips to help you keep active.
If you would like to share yours drop me an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or contact me via Messenger or Facebook or Linked In
I recorded lost of on the run snippets but the wind savaged them! So instead here is my post-event (I won't call it a race) account of the Classic Jack which was very well organised by https://bysvykenevents.vpweb.co.uk
Thanks to my Truro Running Club team mates for their encouragement and support.
I hope this podcast leaves you feeling inspired to run this event in 2021.
Go for it!
The Arc of Attrition is billed as the toughest 100 mile ultra in the UK. Being part of the checkpoint 'Arc Angels' team at the 39 mile mark gave me a unique insight into the runners and how they coped with running for upwards of 36 hours on the coastal path daily in the dark, in the winter. Hats off to everyone who started and particularly those that finished.
Crazily its coming up fast to a year since I announced I'm going to run the Classic Quarter in 2021. This episode is a mid-January stock take. Where am I now, how am I feeling, what am I planning in the next few months.
In this episode I'm joined by Jason, Chris, Kim and Ben who are part of the Francis Clark ultra running group. They have all tackled the Classic Quarter in some way and on this podcast they share their experiences and top tips. This was a really great fun podcast to record so please do enjoy. Francis Clark are sponsoring the Mental Health Ultra event on March 21st. There are 100km, 50km, 20km, and a 5km fun run to choose from. The run will be on the North Cornwall Coastal path. Details here.
A social run organised by Stuart & Wendy at Cornwall Running Guides in Idless Woods near Truro. Thanks to everyone who contributed to some great on the run interviews.
In this episode I look back on 2019 which has been my most prolific running year ever and share my favourite 6 races of that 26 that I've taken part in.
Each of the six had a particular significance for my running and it was a very hard decision about which races to leave out of that top six because there have been some great races that I've had the privilege to take part in.
I also look forward to my race plans for 2020 as the 44 mile challenge in 2021 starts to appear over the horizon.
Finally a great big thank you to everyone who has taken part in the show this year. If you would like to share your experience or expertise in running next year then please drop me a line to trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Thanks for listening!
Running coach Kevin Harding shows his experience and advice the balance right between carbohydrates, proteins and body salts.
If you're an expert in the running environment and would like to come on the show and share your top tips please do get in touch via trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk
Christine Anthony was part of the GB women's team that recently set a new 4 x 400m world record in Venice at the European Masters Championships in the W55 category. I met up with Christine in Kent along with other old college buddies Diccon Gray and Paul Hanson as we reflected on how our degree in Human Movement Studies had helped us become finely tuned athletes - ok maybe just Christine is the finely tuned athlete amongst us. We did though have a competitive Bedgebury Forest ParkRun, Christine then won the ladies 10K in the same forest on the Sunday whilst I battled the mud and hills in the half marathon version.
To share your running experiences or expertise on this podcast please drop me a line to trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk
In 2019 Mark Picken did 44@44 running the Classic Quarter in full for the first time at the age of 44 having previously run it as part of a relay.
When I approached Mark about an interview he said he would tell me all the things not to do!
So here they are.
If you would like to come on the show and share your experiences, tips, ideas etc.. about ultra or indeed any type of running drop me an email to podcast @trevorleemedia.co.uk
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Thank you!
This episode recorded whilst taking part in the Mounts Bay Remembrance Run in Cornwall. A beautiful day running along the beach and in the sea whilst reflecting in the second half of the run what it must have been like to be involved in WW1 all those years ago.
Anna won the female 24 hours race at the Roseland August Trails (RAT) this year. It wasn't her first 24 hour victory. In fact she's never lost a 24 hour race. Anna shares her thoughts and passes on tips for ultra running.
Four eating and drinking experts share their top tips including avoiding fish 'n' chips with curry sauce just before a 24 hr race, whilst there favourites include tomatoes & twiglets, rhubarb & custard gels, flat coke, satsumas, egg & bacon sandwiches, soup and celebrating. Thanks to Claire Mensing, Adrian Tyas, Rob Standing and Colin Bathe.
A great off road run on a super sunny September day - around 8 miles condensed into 17 minutes - book in for next year you will enjoy this run on the spectacular North Cornwall clifftops.
Edward Chapman started running when he was 40. As this podcast is broadcast he will be looking to complete the Kalahari Desert 7 day Ultra Marathon for the 12th time - breaking his own record of 11 completions.
Edward shares some fascinating insights into his own running journey as well as top tips for ultra running including the Classic Quarter which has completed twice and marshalled at several times.
In this episode I'm joined by Lou from The Run Lab who analyses my 3D gait analysis and offers up really valuable tips and advice in helping me convert from a 'Power Racer' (which I was quite pleased to be tagged as) to a 'Quick Stepper'.
I tried the techniques at the Cubert 5 and recorded a lifetime 5 mile PB
The Run Lab also offers an anti-gravity treadmill - I didn't use that but it sounds amazing to run with a lot less weight!
Find put more about Lou, The Run Lab and Cornwall Physio here
In this episode I'm joined by Colin & Nik Bathe who share loads of top tips about running a variety of distances.
Colin talks about eating crisps before a run and mini cheddars on it while Nik has a secret flapjack recipe and enjoys mini malt loaves. There are tips on shoe management on the Classic Quarter, walking up hills, drinking including flat coke, and meticulous preparation.
In 2019 Colin won the 24 hour 'Bring Out Your Dead' at the Roseland August Trails (RAT) event and completed the 100 mile Arc of Attrition. Nik ran her longest ultra the 32 mile 'Black RAT' - they ran the Saints Way together and both took part in the Plymouth 'Hope 24'.
In the next episode top tips from Lou from Cornwall Physio and The Run Lab
The plan for 2019 is to run the Classic Quarter course in 6 or 7 sections. This was my first recce - the section from Mullion to Loe Bar - about 5.5 miles but then I had to run back so 11 miles in total.
The episode was recorded on a glorious Sunday at the end of August - the morning after being at a 50th birthday party. I started from Mullion Cricket Club in time to be back by 10.20am in readiness to pick up the commentary mic for the annual 6 a side tournament.
Some glorious views and a few interesting moments on the way round.
The recording was on the out route only. Thanks to Beth for turning 90 minutes into 30 minutes or so.
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If you would to share your running tips and experiences drop me an email to trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk
I had great fun interviewing Richard as he shares his running story which includes taking part in the very first London Marathon, running a 2:54 marathon and now being a stalwart volunteer as well as runner at his local ParkRun, and he reveals that he's put himself in the ballot for London 2020. Enjoy!
If you would like to come on the show and share your running tips, particularly in the areas of nutrition, hydration, managing injuries, motivation and race plan management then please get in touch via trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk or message me on Facebook or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Andy & Lorraine Brown only started running on a regular basis a few years ago. Despite missing the first ever one they have since run 127 of the 144 Trelissick Park Runs - and they have usually volunteered on the runs they have missed. They are trail runners by choice and completed all the runs in the 2018/2019 Cornwall Multi Terrain Series with Lorraine finishing 3rd in her category. In this episode they share their running story including their White RAT run in August and their plans to run the Grizzly and the Red RAT in 2020.
Andy Goundry has completed the Classic Quarter in three formats – as part of a relay of 4, a relay of 2 and as an individual runner. In this episode Andy shares his experiences of taking on the Classic Quarter and provides some really valuable insights into various parts of the course and how to tackle them as well as tips on eating, drinking, walking up the hilly bits etc...
If you would like to come on the podcast and share your Marathon and Ultra Marathon running experiences and expert tips including training plans, motivation and mindset, dealing with injuries, food and drink preparation etc please drop me an email to trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn or Facebook.
This was my first Roseland August Trail (RAT) event and what a fantastic day out we all had, especially those who travelled in the Brown team bus from Truro and took part in the white event – 11 miles.
These are the snippet audio recordings I made on the way round which are being turned into what I hope will be an entertaining and essentially you haven't run a RAT event before inspiring podcast to make you want to do it next year.
Big thanks to the MudCrew team for putting on a fantastic event.
Many thanks to my voice-over, design and production teams who have made this possible.
In 2021 Trevor Lee takes on his first ultramarathon challenge - Cornwall's 44 mile coastal path Classic Quarter. Trevor will by then have moved into a new decade of life – hence the title 44&60.
This podcast will follow Trevor's journey and include interviews with seasoned ultra runners who will provide top tips and ideas.
If you would like to be featured or interviewed for the podcast please contact Trevor via trevor@trevorleemedia.co.uk
You can follow the journey on Trevor's website via this link