The Barkley Marathons is widely regarded as being the world's toughest ultramarathon, completed by only 17 people in its 35-year history. Author and ultrarunner Michiel Panhuysen knows firsthand how difficult it is, having competed in it multiple times, and his new book In the Spell of the Barkley (Bloomsbury, £15.29) offers some hard-won wisdom on "the race ... Show More
Yesterday
Jenni Falconer talks about her love for running and why she'll never stop
Fresh from her RW cover shoot, Jenni Falconer joins Rick and Rachel to talk about her lifelong love of running. From chasing PBs, overcoming injuries, why she loves to train and how she wants to never stop doing it, we cover off all areas of her running and discover she's still g ... Show More
31m 51s
Aug 11
Sophie Woods on what it takes to run an FKT across The Alps
Fresh from her record breaking performance of setting a new FKT for the Via Alpina, ultrarunner Sophie Woods joins Rick and Ben to talk about this monumental run, what motivated her to do it, how it helped her fall back in love with trail running and much more. Learn more about y ... Show More
35m 11s
Apr 2023
Conquering One of the Hardest Ultramarathons in the World, The Barkley Marathons, with John Kelly
<p>On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by ultramarathoner and data scientist John Kelly. John is fresh off his completion of one of the most grueling endurance races in the world, the Barkley Marathons. He has won numerous endurance races, competed ... Show More
54m 35s
May 2025
119: Be Undeniable: Achieve Greatness and Sustain it with Cameron Hanes
Bowhunter, endurance athlete, and Keep Hammering Collective host Cameron Hanes is back on the show — and this time, he’s preparing for one of the hardest races in the world: Cocodona 250.We dive into the mindset, obsession, and sacrifice it takes to show up day after day for some ... Show More
1h 28m
Sep 2023
032: Last Man Standing Ultramarathon Recap
<p>Today I'm breaking down my most recent endurance effort, the Last Man Standing ultramarathon. A backyard format ultra consisting of a 4.2-mile loop every hour on the hour, until only one person remains. I'm sharing my nutrition and pacing strategies, revealing new pers ... Show More
55m 40s
Oct 2022
The bizarre twist in South Africa’s ultramarathon
At the 1999 Comrades ultramarathon, South Africa’s most gruelling road race, runner Nick Bester and his teammates notice something suspicious, as they run the 90km race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.Nick speaks to Craig Boardman about his experience in the race including winnin ... Show More
10m 20s
Jun 2025
124: Recapping the Go One More Ultra on Bare Ranch
In this episode, our last episode in our old HQ, we celebrate the monumental success of the Go One More Ultra marathon. This last-man-standing race, held at Bare Ranch, saw 120 runners from 35 states and 6 countries compete in grueling 4.2-mile loops for 56 hours, covering 235 mi ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2018
Born to Run with Vassos Alexander #31
“Try it, you will not regret it” Do you think running is just not for you? I think it will be hard not to want to give it a go after listening to this week’s podcast with BBC Radio 2 sports presenter, podcast host, author and self-confessed running addict, Vassos Alexander. Form ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2025
The Ultimate Guide To Surviving a Marathon From The Man Who Ran Across America FIVE TIMES
Endurance athlete Rob Pope takes us on an inspiring journey across 15,000 miles of American roads, driven by a promise to his late mother and a mission to make a difference. What kept him going through pain and setbacks? Rob opens up about the emotional fuel behind his run, the p ... Show More
59m 16s