Runners On Trail

ROT #33 Fixing Thane

Please note that this episode contains descriptions of knee injuries and surgery Join Thane as he takes us through the keyhole (surgery) and pat-tell-as all about the kn

ROT #32 Dales High Way

In May 2022 Thane ran the beautiful Dales High Way. Little was he to know that it would be a defining race for him as he sought a way back from a long standing knee injur

ROT #31_8 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 8

There's no champagne at Sandwood Bay, but Day 8 of the Cape Wrath Ultra, 25km from Kinlochbervie to the famous lighthouse at Cape Wrath, does feel, in many ways, like the

ROT #31_7 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 7

The 7th day of the Cape Wrath Ultra is the last long day of the race, taking the runners from Inchnadamph to Kinlochbervie. In this episode, unofficially entitled "COME O

ROT #31_6 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 6

Guess what happened on Day 6 of the Cape Wrath Ultra 2022? If you didn't guess "rain" you clearly haven't been paying attention! On Day 6 the race went from Inverbroom

ROT #31_5 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 5

The adventure continues as Antony runs the 27 miles from Kinlochewe to Inverbroom through the Fisherfield's. It was once again a day of very changeable weather. And we ta

ROT #31_4 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 4

For the first 3 days of the Cape Wrath Ultra it had rained. Or so Antony thought. On day 4, as the runners went from Achnashellac to Kinlochewe, they found out what rain

ROT #31_3 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 3

Day 3 of the 2022 Cape Wrath Ultra, from Kinloch Hourn to Achnashellach, is purported by the organisers to be the toughest day of the race. It was to be another day of st

ROT #31_2 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 2

Day 2 of the 2022 Cape Wrath Ultra, from Glenfinnan to Kinloch Hourn, revealed the true, boggy reality that would face the runners for the remainder of the race. And it r

ROT #31_1 Cape Wrath Ultra Day 1

In May 2022 Antony took part in the 250 mile, 8 day Cape Wrath Ultra. In this episode we talk about the race in general, getting there and day one. If you want to know m

ROT #30 Race recommendations 2022

Looking for race recommendations for 2022 and beyond? We’ve got you covered 😊

ROT #29 Ring O‘ Fire

In this episode we talk about Antony’s running of the very excellent Ring O’ Fire 3 day stage race around the Isle of Anglesey. Having run the Green Man Ultra only 6 days

ROT #28 What we wish we'd known before our first ultras

In this episode we look at the things we wish we’d known before we ran our first ultras. Spoiler alert – ultras are not like chocolate.

ROT #27 Where to put the pain

If you run hard and / or long then ultimately it’s going to hurt. In this episode, while Antony makes Thane hurt, we talk about how to cope when the pain strikes.

ROT #26 Shoes

It's coming up on Spring and what better way to put a spring in your step than to get a new pair of shoes. Or several new pairs. But we know how baffling it can be trying

ROT #25 All I want for Christmas is GU

IT’S CHRISTMAS!!! Not sure what you or the runner in your life might want Santa to bring? Never fear, because we’ve got 10 ideas that cover most budgets. But only if you’

ROT #24 Run, eat, ROT, repeat

In this episode we explore the pros and cons of running a looped course as Antony takes on the Dartmoor Trail Running Challenge Ultra. It’s a bit loopy.

ROT #23 Becoming a better runner

With help from Green Man Ultra Winter 2020 women's winner Ellie Bates and the man, the beard, the legend that is Gary Robbins, we look at how a midpacker can become a bet

ROT #22 Crewing an ultra - The Arc of Attrition

In Jan 2020 we travelled to Cornwall for the Arc of Attrition. Thane was running, Antony was crewing and so we thought this was an opportunity to talk about an ultra from

ROT #21 Running 100 Miles - the Autumn 100

In this episode we talk about Antony’s running of the Autumn 100 and use it to examine what we think are some important things to consider when running a 100 mile race. D