This week we speak to none other than the SBF obstacle course and ultrarunning legend Sandie Pow.

Sandie is not your average ultrarunner - as she doesn't 'just run'.

We talked about her love for obstacle course racing and how that works when running an ultramarathon along with:

• Focusing on doing what you enjoy
• Trying to listen to what your body is telling you
• Being an overall athlete (though Sandie reluctantly calls herself one)
• How she worked in her training with family responsibilities

If you want to up your running game and take the guesswork out of your training then why not hire a coach (like me)? I have arranged a special discount for podcast listeners. All you need to do is put WCUpodcast in at the payment stage. Don't worry, we'll set up a call before you have to pay to go over what you specifically need. Here's the link to the coaching page: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-irvine-scotland-running-coach/

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We are going international this week, and we welcome Paul Paterson, a native of Stewarton who is now a resident of Abu Dhabi.

After 'that chat' with 'that friend' hear how Paul:

• Went bold in his entry into the ultra-world
• His search for the 'next thing' that would challenge him
• His approach to strength and how it supports what he does
• Looking for efficiency in training
• Challenges of extreme heat and acclimatisation

If you want to up your running game and take the guesswork out of your training then why not hire a coach (like me)? I have arranged a special discount for podcast listeners. All you need to do is put WCUpodcast in at the payment stage. Don't worry, we'll set up a call before you have to pay to go over what you specifically need. Here's the link to the coaching page: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-irvine-scotland-running-coach/

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Previous guest of the show, Levi Charlton returns this week to share his EPIC adventure on the Southern Upland Way.

After failing to finish the event last year due to a knee injury he regrouped and finished the 220-mile race in 96 hours and 50 minutes.

As we talk about his journey we discuss:

• What his training was like for the event and in the month leading up to the race itself
• What the atmosphere was like and how he was able to get his head round such a distance
• What his plans were for nutrition, hydration and sleep, given he started on the Saturday and finished on the Wednesday morning
• How he planned with his crew and prepared for the unexpected
• As always - we need to talk about kit, what worked for him and what didn't
• How his recovery is going and what plans he has for the future

More information on the Race Across Scotland can be found here: https://www.gbultras.com/ultra-great-britain/

And if you are already connected to Levi on Facebook, you can find loads of pictures of the race on his page, including the map reading in the dark video.

If you want to up your running game and take the guesswork out of your training then why not hire a coach (like me)? I have arranged a special discount for podcast listeners. All you need to do is put WCUpodcast in at the payment stage. Don't worry, we'll set up a call before you have to pay to go over what you specifically need. Here's the link to the coaching page: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-irvine-scotland-running-coach/

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