Rhys Whiteman’s story is raw and properly inspiring. We talk about how his motivation to run started with something bigger than medals — fighting for custody of his daughter — and how that purpose turned into a complete life shift.From drugs and alcohol to running, Rhys kept levelling up: half marathon → ultra → FKT → 3x 100 milers in a year, and now he’s signed up for the Calon Lan 300 miler.If you’ve ever felt stuck, or you’re using running to rebuild your life, this episode will hit.

Rhys George is the founder of BearHug, and this episode is all about mindset — in fitness and in business.We talk about how a knee injury that stopped him playing rugby ended up being the catalyst for building a successful brand, what drives his approach to training and work, and his experience taking on PenTen (10 laps of Pen y Fan).This year also marks 10 years of BearHug, and Rhys is celebrating by taking on 10 challenges across the year — why he’s doing it, what he’s learning, and how he stays consistent when motivation dips.

Keith Penny is proof it’s never too late to change. He got into ultra running in his 60s and he’s still going strong into his 70s—including taking on 100 mile and 200 mile races.In this episode we talk about:

• what pushed him into ultras later in life
• the reality of 100s and 200s (and why he keeps coming back)
• why age doesn’t reduce your value or “importance” the way people think
• how to make a change when you feel like time’s passed you by

If you’ve ever thought “I’m too old to start,” this one’s for you.

Owen Goldsmith joins me to talk about the journey before ultras—what life looked like, what changed, and how he’s built himself into someone who can take on multiple 100 milers in a year.We also get into the next big target: hopefully completing his first 200 miler this year — Race Across Scotland — and what it takes physically and mentally to even attempt that step up.If you’re building toward your first 50/100/200, this is a great listen.

Richard Jones joins me to talk about his experience at Wildhorse 200 — and the stuff most people don’t say out loud.We get into:

• what Wildhorse was really like (the good and the ugly)
• how community can become pressure (even when it’s well-intentioned)
• getting carried away chasing “more” and “bigger”
• the potential physical and mental cost of stacking big events back-to-back

If you’ve ever felt pushed by the culture around you — or you’re questioning whether the next big challenge is actually a good idea — this one will hit.

Chris Raabianski is the kind of ultra-runner who always seems to end up with a story—usually the sort you can’t make up. In this episode, we talk about his experience running Wildhorse 200, what it’s really like out there when the miles get long and your brain gets weird, and the moments that stick with you long after the finish.We also get into the chaos away from the trails, including the time he almost got hit by a DPD driver, plus plenty of his other exploits in ultra-running, adventure, and general nonsense. Funny, honest, and properly relatable—this one’s for anyone who loves big days out and the ridiculous situations they seem to attract.

Chris Daniels—better known as Pen-Y-Fan Dan—is back on the podcast, and this time he’s done the thing. After a full year of relentless consistency, he’s completed his world record attempt for the most ascents of Pen-Y-Fan in a year, doubling the previous record.In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to commit to one mountain for that long: the routine, the mental battles, the boring days, the hard days, and the moments that made him question it. Chris shares what surprised him most, what the challenge cost, what it gave back, and what “normal life” looks like after living inside a record attempt for a year.

Cath Thompson is back on the podcast. Last time she came on, she’d just completed Wildhorse 200—a huge achievement and a massive moment in her running story. This year she returns with a lot more life in the mix, and a very different Wildhorse outcome: a DNF.In this episode, we talk about what’s happened over the last year, what changed, and what it’s like mentally when you go back to something that once went right… and it doesn’t this time. Cath shares the reality behind the training, the expectations, and the emotions—plus what she’s taking forward from the experience. Honest, reflective, and a proper reminder that the story isn’t just the finish line.