This week, we chat with Oli Burton-Taylor about his path to winning Runway Running's Ridgeway Challenge, an 86-mile ultra event spanning the entire national trail. We discuss his approach to training, the benefits of coaching, dialing in nutrition - and the joy of volunteering at events along the way. We loved this conversation; Oli is a driven, humble athlete who has loads of insight to share, wherever you are in the pack or your running journey.

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On this week's episode we talk to friends Neil and Hannah about their experience racing and crewing at the Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra - Neil's first attempt at this kind of event.

We chat about the road to the event, the unique nature of a Backyard format, the mental hurdles it presents, Hannah's experience crewing the event and how Neil dealt with some tough race day conditions.

This is a lively and warm discussion, which we hope will leave you inspired to explore different types of events!

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This week Jon and Amie talk all things trainers... the pros and cons of their toolbox of shoes, how to find the right ones, what they've found has worked and why. They discuss the benefits of barefoot shoes, trying new shoes, and tips to save money on your next pair. They also chat about their latest investment...which they hope will be a secret weapon in recovery and heat adaptation.

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In this week’s episode, Jon and Amie talk to friend and fellow running club member, Kevin Sinclair, about coming to running late in life, not having a plan, building habit through repetition and how hanging around with the ‘wrong people’ can result in running marathons.

Kevin’s approach to running is refreshingly different and brings out the joy of running. We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of Here for the Long Run, Jon and Amie dive into the 2025 Marlborough Downs Challenge, a scenic 50K trail race through the heart of Wiltshire. Jon shares why this race has become a recurring fixture on his calendar—from its rolling hills and stunning views to the charm of a self-navigated course. We recap Jon’s race day experience, including the highs, the hiccups ...and the jaffa cakes!

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In this week's episode Amie and Jon welcome back Kevin to discuss his reflections on the 2025 London Marathon. Jon and Amie talk to Kevin about his highs and lows, lessons learned and what he is planning to do next.

Always a great conversationalist, Kevin captures the energy of London and talks about how he overcame the heat this year. And most importantly, we did not talk about his time once...just whether he had a good time! 🏅

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In this week's episode of Here For the Long Run, Jon and Amie chat through their experience running 'The Lap' in May 2024 - a full clockwise circumnavigation of Lake Windermere.

The race is 75k and has ~3000m of elevation, as well as some of the most stunning scenery the Southern Lake District has to offer (and some of the best snacks to boot!).

They discuss the race weekend, kit, the route, as well as their highlights and learnings.

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In this episode, Jon and Amie re-live Jon's second 100 mile race: Centurion's Autumn 100 2024.

Jon and Amie discuss the ins and outs of his race day and reflect on what turned out to be a challenging day on the trails for Jon. We draw comparisons with Amie's experience of the South Downs Way 100, and the pros and cons of these different races.

An honest, sometimes raw reflection of the challenges of running 100 miles, and how to move through and problem solve along the way.

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