Elizabeth Hattam’s running story is about more than distance—it’s about what movement can do when you’ve lived through trauma. In this episode, we talk about how running has helped her process and cope, and how it’s taken her to some wild places: from running a marathon on the Great Wall of China to completing 200-mile races like Wildhorse.But the heart of this conversation is connection. Elizabeth shares why connecting with other people is one of the biggest ways we can help ourselves—especially when things get heavy—and how community can keep you grounded when your goals get extreme. We also talk about something most endurance conversations avoid: how you know when it’s time to stop, what “enough” can look like, and why listening to the signs is part of strength too.

Ceri Williams is the kind of runner who reminds you what this is meant to be: not a constant chase for results, but a way to find adventure, community, and a bit more life in the week. In this episode, we talk about how he got into running, what pulled him towards bigger challenges, and why Wildhorse became part of the journey.We also get into a mindset that a lot of runners need to hear: it’s not about finishing first. It’s about showing up, staying curious, and learning to enjoy the process—especially when things get hard. A proper feel-good conversation about running for the experience, the stories, and the joy of going long.

Chris Silvester planned a 300km run—Nyth y Ddraig—off his own back after his main event, the Northern Traverse, got cancelled. Instead of shelving the idea, he built something even bigger: a proper adventure with a purpose behind it.In this episode, Chris shares why he does these challenges—running for his ill mum, and for the stories he can bring back to her. We talk about how he stays so positive, what keeps him moving when things get hard, and the quiet power of doing something brutal for someone you love.And because it wouldn’t be a real long-run conversation without it… we also get into the important stuff: the best place he’s ever taken a wild poo.

Alex Knowles shares a powerful story of rebuilding after being attacked and having to relearn basic everyday tasks—before going on to run ultras. In this episode, we talk about recovery, resilience, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life has completely changed.We also get into coaching, running, mental health, and why Andy’s Man Club is such an important space for men who need support, honesty, and community. This is a conversation about starting again, opening up, and finding strength through the people, habits, and challenges that help put you back together.

Gareth De La Torre shares a brutally honest story of what happened after a head injury led to epilepsy, severe depression, and a point where life felt unbearable. In this episode, we talk about that darkness, the reality of reaching a crisis point, and what it took to start finding a way back.For Gareth, that way back began outdoors. From wild camping to rucking, being outside gave him something solid to hold onto when everything else felt unstable. We talk about how the outdoors has improved his mental health, why challenge can become part of healing, and what recovery can look like when it’s not neat, linear, or quick. A powerful conversation about survival, honesty, and rebuilding a life one step at a time.

Lee Nicholson shares a story that puts running into perspective: while out on a run, he ended up saving someone’s life. It’s a moment that sparked a bigger conversation about the culture around running—how easily it can become a selfish pursuit, and why that mindset can come at a cost.In this episode, we talk about awareness, responsibility, and why runners need to do a better job of looking beyond their own splits, sessions, and goals. Lee makes the case that running might often be a solo endeavour, but it shouldn’t make us less switched on to the people around us. A powerful conversation about safety, perspective, and making the miles better—for ourselves and for everyone else.

Ed Burnham doesn’t do things by halves. In this episode, we talk about his jump from running a marathon straight into WildHorse 200—a leap most people wouldn’t even consider—and what that says about the way he approaches challenge, discomfort, and the unknown.We also get into one of the more ridiculous endurance efforts you’ll hear about: holding a world record for pushing a lawnmower for 24 hours around a rugby pitch. It’s a conversation about ultras, big decisions, and the kind of mindset that makes someone look at an absurd idea and think, yeah, let’s give that a go. Honest, funny, and full of the energy that comes with people who are wired to test themselves.

Paul Evans is back on the podcast—and since the last time we spoke, he’s added two 100-mile races to the list, along with plenty more ultra experience. In this episode, we catch up on what’s changed, what those races taught him, and how his thinking has evolved as the distances keep getting bigger.We talk planning, logistics, training, and the kind of nonsense that somehow always comes with ultra running. We also get into the build towards Wildhorse 200—what goes into preparing for something that big, how to stay practical when the challenge is anything but, and why experience only helps if you actually learn from it.