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Ep4: You could have been running Guernsey Ultra #GU36. Keith did!: In this episode I talk to Keith about his experiences on the Guernsey Ultra that was due to take place mid-May. It's a 36 mile mixed terrain race around the island of Guernsey in the Channel islands. Although not as well known as some of the big events, ... by Here's What You Could Have Run

36 min listen

Ep2: You could have been running the Milton Keynes Marathon. Neil did!: This weekend should have been the ninth edition of the Milton Keynes Marathon Weekend. From it's inaugural event in a rain soaked 2012, the team behind the event has made subtle changes every year to improve on the great format and deliver one of the bes... by Here's What You Could Have Run

34 min listen

Ep15: You could have been running the Lakeland 100. Dan did!: The Lakeland 100 is one of the most challenging single stage races in the UK. The DNF rate of 50% shows it’s a real step beyond your standard 100 and tests runners up to and beyond their breaking point. With a combination of terrain and the always unpred... by Here's What You Could Have Run

54 min listen

Ep3: You could have been running Thames Path 100. Spencer did!: This weekend hundreds of runners should have been setting off from Richmond to run a daunting 100 miles along the Thames to Oxford as part of the Thames Path 100 by Centurion Running. Sadly for 2020 it's had to be postponed to September so instead relive... by Here's What You Could Have Run

56 min listen

Ep5: Meet the RD - David "Foxy" Bayley of Enigma Running: Meet the man behind Enigma Running and learn how an accidental marathon for David started him on the road to running 100s of marathons all over the world and setting up his own Milton Keynes based running events company. https://www.facebook.com/enigmaru... by Here's What You Could Have Run

32 min listen

Ep1: You could have been running the London Marathon. Eoin did!: This weekend 40,000 people would be running the streets of London for the Virgin Money London Marathon. Sadly it's not to be so instead relive the race through an interview with Eoin who completed the event in 2019 and live vicariously. This was his firs... by Here's What You Could Have Run

64 min listen

Ep12: You could have been running South Downs Way 100. Kerry did!: Now in the 9th year, another ultra from Centurion Running - the South Downs Way 100 runs from Winchester to Eastbourne, finishing on the running track for an amazing sprint finish! It boasts a beautiful course, a couple of significant hills and a total c... by Here's What You Could Have Run

48 min listen

Ep27: You could have been running the Ecotrail Madeira. Steve did!: In this episode I talk to experienced ultrarunner Steve Morris. After a catalogue of finishes he was cruelly timed out at the 85km mountainous ultra at Madeira last year. He decided to return this year to settle the score, and escape the British weather.... by Here's What You Could Have Run

50 min listen

Ep14: You could have been running the Snowdonia Trail Marathon. Paul did!: “The Snowdonia Trail Marathon is a challenge in every sense of the word. Ascending 1,685 metres over 26 miles of iconic and spectacular trails, this epic race will circumnavigate and eventually climb Wales' highest peak - Snowdon.” Hear how Paul got on l... by Here's What You Could Have Run

49 min listen

Ep7: You could have been running Shires & Spires. Katie did!: Shires & Spires is a 35 mile trail Ultra around the Northampton countryside, organised by the excellent Go Beyond Ultra. Hear Katie recount how she got on last year when running it as her first ultra and advice for anyone considering getting a personal ... by Here's What You Could Have Run

53 min listen

Ep16: You could have been running the North Downs Way 100. Andy did, in a heatwave!: The Norths Downs Way 100 is a challenging race at the best of times. Add in a heatwave, erratic training and a pandemic and you get a race with a 54% DNF rate. Hear how Andy got on with his third attempt at the NDW100 and his experiences at the first pos... by Here's What You Could Have Run

58 min listen

Ep6: You could have been running North Downs Way 50. Matt did!: Now in the 10th year, another ultra from Centurion Running - the North Downs Way 50 runs from Farnham to Knockholt Pound. It boasts some amazing scenic sections, a couple of significant hills and a total climb of 5,600ft. Sadly for 2020 it's had to be po... by Here's What You Could Have Run

27 min listen

Ep11: You could have been running The Accumulator. I did!: The Accumulator is a virtual event set up by Mark Cockbain of Cockbain Events. Run 1 mile on 1st May. Run 2 miles on 2nd May. Run 3 miles on 3rd May. Complete the whole month and it’s a minimum 496 miles for the month, or 798 km. Find out why I joined a... by Here's What You Could Have Run

32 min listen

Ep8: You could have been running Grand Union Canal Race 145. Baz did with help of Rachel!: The Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR145) is a 145 mile continuous race from Gas Street Basin in Birmingham, to Little Venice in London, entirely on the canal towpath. Hear Baz recount how he got on last year and the view of his support crew Rachel who tende... by Here's What You Could Have Run

58 min listen

Ep18: You could have been running The Thames Path 100 – C19 edition. Lauren did!: In the second of their post Covid 19 hundred mile races, Centurion held the Thames Path 100 last weekend. Lauren set off from Richmond to run a daunting 100 miles along the Thames to Oxford. Hear how she got on, her tips for training for a flat 100 mile ... by Here's What You Could Have Run

50 min listen

Ep13: You could have been running The Spine Challenger. Chris did!: The Spine Challenger is the sister race to the full Spine. At ‘only’ 108 miles you could be forgiven it’s just another 100 miler but it’s anything but, as proven by the 60 hour cut off and even then less than 50% of competitors finish it. Chris is a very... by Here's What You Could Have Run

78 min listen

Ep29: Merry Christmas! 2020 Recap with Stuart, Kerry, Spencer, Ellie and Lauren: 2020 has been a difficult year for all. In this episode I catch up with previous interviewees Stuart, Kerry, Spencer, Ellie and Lauren to see how their year went. Everyone had big plans, and then Covid came and ruined the party. We also talk motivation d... by Here's What You Could Have Run

85 min listen

Ep9: Meet the RD - Paul Albon of Big Bear Events: Meet the man behind Big Bear Events. Paul started running to lose weight before University and after a brief affair with triathlons returned to running and set up his Rugby based events company specialising in mid-week six hour timed events. http://www.... by Here's What You Could Have Run

47 min listen

Ep19: You could have been running The Fox 60k Ultra. Ellie did!: In this episode I talk to Ellie about her recent experience at the Fox 60k Ultra, held in Surrey. It’s a relatively unknown race so good to hear about it and add another event to your wish list. Ellie is a relatively new runner and in a few years has gon... by Here's What You Could Have Run

51 min listen

Ep21: You could have been running The Chicago Marathon. Stephen & Kathryn did!: It’s marathon majors time! October would normally see 45,000 runners take on the 26.2 mile course around the windy city. For 2020 it’s yet another race casualty of Covid-19 so instead get the low down from husband and wife racing team Stephen and Kathryn... by Here's What You Could Have Run

57 min listen

Ep17: You could have been running The Great North Run. Anji did!: The Great North Run is an iconic event. The 40th Event was due to take place this year with an estimated 57,000 runners taking on the 13.1 mile route from the centre of Newcastle to the coastline of South Shields. It’s often cited as the largest half mar... by Here's What You Could Have Run

36 min listen

Ep45: Final Advice for London Marathon: Some final advice for anyone running their first London Marathon this weekend. Normal, more regular service will return! Reminder that my second book “Ducking Long Way” is out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ducking-Long-Way-Ultra-Running/dp/19132075... by Here's What You Could Have Run

20 min listen

Ep24: You could have been running The Track 100. I did. A bit. DNF ahoy!: In a special (and short episode), it’s just me! I entered the 25 Hour Track 100 by Mark Cockbain Events - a 100 mile track race on the day the clocks go back, giving you that extra hour. Being fast and flat it it’s ideal for a 100 mile PB, to qualify f... by Here's What You Could Have Run

13 min listen

Ep30: The comedy duo are back – Spencer and Stuart talk about the Arc of Attrition 50 and 100 miler: January is a great time to stay in the warm. Running is a summer sport surely? If you feel compelled to get out, you could run around the coast of Cornwall, mostly in the dark, risking exposure and falling down mine shafts. Arc of Attrition comes in 50 a... by Here's What You Could Have Run

39 min listen

Ep22: Do you remember your first time? Maff definitely does. Shires & Spires Ultra & Dorney Lake Marathon DOUBLE BILL!: Many of us run marathons but taking the step up to an ultra can be intimidating. On this episode I talk to good mate Maff about his first time at the recent Shires & Spires. Hear first hand what happens when you step outside the comfortable world of 26.2... by Here's What You Could Have Run

47 min listen

Ep28: You could have been running the Dragon’s Back Race. Olly did!: In this episode I talk to Olly who decided that some fast marathons were ideal prep for a race described as “The World’s Toughest Mountain Race” and entered the Dragon’s Back Race, a mere jog down the length of Wales, over 5 days. It covers 195 miles wit... by Here's What You Could Have Run

81 min listen

Ep26: You could have been running The Run Of 6 by Cockbain Events. I did!: The Run of 6 is a virtual event set up by Mark Cockbain of Cockbain Events. It sounds simple – You can only start at 6 am or 6 pm. You must run 6x6 miles (36 miles) Each 6 miles must be done within the hour, and you can only start the next 6 miles upon t... by Here's What You Could Have Run

16 min listen

Ep23: You could have been running The Autumn 100. Sonny did! Also an introduction to Black Trail Runners: In the third of their post Covid 19 hundred mile races, Centurion held the Autumn 100 this month. For Grand Slammers like Sonny Peart it meant a very compressed few months to get three 100 mile races complete, and not leave himself too broken for the fin... by Here's What You Could Have Run

78 min listen

Ep32: You could have been running the Rose Of The Shires. Us three idiots did.: In the words of Ross “We were on a break”. You might have noticed a gap in podcasts but racing is back and so is the podcast! This episode features a newer addition to the ultra running calendar, The Rose Of The Shires 54 miler. It’s a single loop of the... by Here's What You Could Have Run

45 min listen

Ep33: The Ultra Women – Kerry and Helen talk SDW50 and TP100 and benefits of having a coach!: A bumper episode with two ultra runners who have just smashed their goals this year already. Kerry has recently beat her goals at the SDW50 as part one of the Centurion 50 mile slam, and Helen galloped around the Thames Path 100 for a 5th place finish. W... by Here's What You Could Have Run

68 min listen

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