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This week on Run Till You're Done, we turn our attention to the Backyard Ultra World Team Championships. With teams from around the globe set to compete simultaneously in one of endurance sport's most unique and demanding formats, we take a closer look at how the event works, how Team UK has been assembled, and what it will take to challenge for the world title. Joining us is Eric Keeler, UK Team Manager and Race Director, to discuss the competition, the athletes, and why every single yard matters when the world's best backyard runners go head-to-head.

At Hardwick Hall Backyard Ultra an epic contest unfold. After countless miles and hours of relentless running, only three women remained, all refusing to give in. Standing tallest at the end was today's guest, a runner whose determination seems to know no limits.Not only did she take the win at Hardwick Hall, but earlier this year she also claimed the Cambrian Way Fastest Known Time, conquering one of Britain's toughest and most iconic trails.We're honoured to have her with us today. Please give a warm Run Till You're Done welcome to Becky Atkinson!Catch the show on...

With more than 100 marathons to her name, often run in costume, Lisa has become one of running's most authentic voices. We talk about her bestselling books Your Pace or Mine? and Running After All These Tears, exploring how running can help us navigate joy, grief, resilience, and recovery.From start lines to life's toughest challenges, Lisa shares powerful lessons on community, courage, and why running is about so much more than pace and finish times.A conversation full of honesty, heart, laughter, and hope.
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Fresh off smashing the Speyside Way 100 km and taking the overall win at the Moray way 100 miler. She’s been quietly taking over the Scottish ultra scene, and we figured it’s time to find out what makes her tick. Theis wime we welcome Maisie Baptist, welcome to Run Till You’re Done.”Catch the show on Youtube (video) @runtillyouredone

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Nikki gives a debrief on what happened at the Highland Fling Race 2026

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Fresh off an incredible win of the v40 female category at lakeland 100 with an impressive comeback since the last one! She’s also a busy working family lady so I’m looking forward to finding out the secret to juggling life to become a champion! We chat about her running life, what the drive is and what this Lakeland finish means to her. We welcome to the show - Mariam Kilpatrick!
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Brian has a story to tell, not just about being the only person to complete the By The Way of The Glen race this year but his full backstory. **Trigger warning*** Brian is honest with his details about upbringing and drug addiction. The full story but warning some may find it hard to listen.Catch the show on Youtube (video) @runtillyouredone https://youtu.be/Ik2OyBXLWEQSpotify (Video and/or sound)Apple (sound only) plus any other podcast providersor chat to us on instagram ⁨@runtillyouredone⁩

Nikki and Mike have a catch up with what happened at Highlander backyard Ultra 2026.Catch the show on Youtube (video) @runtillyouredone Spotify (Video and/or sound)Apple (sound only) plus any other podcast providersor chat to us on instagram ⁨@runtillyouredone⁩#huighlander #backyardultra

This week we’re joined by a true legend of Scottish ultra running — someone who’s quietly built a record that’s nothing short of extraordinary. He completed his 200th ultra lining it up with finishing the West Highland Way Race for the twentieth time. He’s part of the backbone of the Scottish endurance community — a runner, a volunteer, and a medic who’s seen the sport from every angle. He’s tough, humble, and deeply respected by anyone who’s ever stood on a start line with him. Welcome to the show, Neil MacRitchie. For Neil we are coining the word "Gobl...

In this week's episode we have another guest that has been on the wanted guest list for a long time. A self-described late starter, he came into running later in life after years spent climbing with a “never too late” mindset. Through both his blogs he has documented over a decade of adventures and returns to adventures saying what a lot strive for “failure is likely, but success still just possible”. He has just collected his 12th goblet as he became the oldest ever finisher of the west highland way, We welcome Andy Cole to the show.Find both of Andys...

In this episode we talk to "A Runner", more than just "A Runner", a mum, wife, an event director, a national 50k champion. Find out what she means by a runner as we welcome to the show, Jennifer Wetton!

This week on Run Till You’re Done, we’re joined by one of Scotland’s finest mountain runners, Robbie Simpson. One of the most underappreciated running assets the UK has. From representing Great Britain on the world stage to racing shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of Kilian Jornet, Robbie has built an incredible career in the hills and mountains. We chat about his journey from the Highlands to the international podium, the highs and lows of elite competition, and even the story behind being nicknamed "Fat Simpson" despite being one of the fittest athletes on the planet. It's a conver...

This week on Run Till You’re Done Podcast, we’re joined by Lynsey McLaughlin — a runner with 30 years in the sport who’s gone from the streets of Glasgow to many races in Scotland and beyond.We chat about the mindset behind chasing big goals and PBs after all this time, and what it takes to keep improving. Lynsey also shares stories from her record-breaking performances, including twice the female course record at the Formartine & Buchan Way Ultra.A conversation about resilience, racing, longevity, and learning to embrace the hard miles in the world of ultra running.Catch the show...

This week on Run Till You’re Done Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Catriona Bruce — not only a passionate runner, but also the founder of Blast Running Events and one of the most supportive people in the running community.Catriona talks us through the journey of Blast events, from 1 mile races all the way up to 90km ultras, and everything in between. She also opens up about her recent bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment, sharing her experience with honesty, strength, and positivity.An inspiring and powerful conversation you won’t want to miss.Catch the show on Youtube...

This week's guest we host Sophie Littlefair. From an epic FKT to multi day events, we discuss all of those as well as winning the 2026 winter spine south sprint on a comeback from injury!Catch the show on Youtube (video) https://www.youtube.com/@runtillyouredoneSpotify (Video and/or sound) Apple (sound only) plus any other podcast providers

This week's guest is Caiden Thom. Hailing from Aberdeenshire, an up and coming champion. We are not convinced he know the potential he has, but has Runs Till You're Done's full backing. Lace up and enjoy!Project Remember Why You Started

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Mike has been racing in Rasselbock Sherwood pines Backyard ultra but things didn't go to plan.... just the two of us catching up with what happened.

Scottish ultra‑runner Jenni Rees‑Jenkins brings grit, heart, and an infectious love for the long run. Known across the Scottish ultra community for her podium finishes and uplifting spirit, Jenni shares how running became her anchor—supporting her mental health and shaping lifelong connections. Her story includes running over 5,000 km in 2016 to raise funds for MND Scotland, all while balancing teaching, family life, and her work with mental‑health charities.With big challenges like the Bob Graham Round and Lakeland 100 on her horizon, Jenni reminds us that the journey—not the PB—is what truly matters

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Rob “Boab” Turner — an elite Scottish ultra runner known for balancing high level performance with family life, coaching, and developing the next generation of runners. His story covers early racing success, setbacks, reinvention, and ultimately becoming part of Scotland’s top ultra running talent pool.

Returning guest Iain Bethune joins us fresh from tackling the 2026 Barkley Marathons, one of the most notorious races on the planet. Iain recently published his full race report following the event, sharing insights into the brutal conditions, navigation challenges, and the mental game required to survive even a single loop of Barkley. [milestogether.co.uk]This year’s Barkley proved especially savage — 2026 ended with zero finishers, making it the 26th year in race history where the course defeated every runner. Fog, freezing creek crossings, storms, and a newly adjusted course layout added to the mayhem. Iain walks us through his...

Todays guest is thoughtful, articulate, funny, and he has that mix of big mileage experience and real life perspective! Well that’s what AI says but we will find out. We know that he is well into AI when he’s studying this in depth. One of the original characters in the Pyllon community becoming a coach not long after joining. He’s ran for Great Britain several times for the 24 hour european and world championships,, he’s won the West Highland Way race, rocky racoon 100 and holds FKT’s on the Fife coastal path and John Muir Way. He occasio...

This week’s guest has spent a lifetime in the hills and onthe long trails — from Seven UTMB starts to eleven West Highland Way races (10of which have been sub 24 hours!), fifteen Ben Nevis Races, and even completingall the Munros. He’s navigated huge physical challenges along the way,including multiple cardiac procedures and a pacemaker, yet he keeps showing upwith the same quiet determination. We welcome to the show Bob Allison.

Tonight’s show is a little different than normal as our guest is not here to talk about themself but more the work they are doing for charity. Her chosen charity this time round is Prostate Cancer UK and we are about to talk the entertaining twist on money raising she is doing along with some strava art. We welcome to the podcast Lizzie Gatherer

This week’s guest is an incredible one and what a treat we are all in for! She’s a runner (hence coming to chat with us!), an author of a brilliant book which is honest, open & I was hooked. She’s host of the podcast ‘resilience rising’, a mountain leader, a yoga teacher and a keynote speaker. Where is she getting the time to speak to us?! We are very privileged to introduce - Jen Scotney!

We had the pleasure of being joined by Marcus Scotney, one of the UK’s leading endurance runners with a multi-decade career that’s taken him from domestic ultras to the very top of the sport.Marcus chats openly about his journey through running, including a surprising appearance in Peaky Blinders (yes, really), and speaks with real honesty about his experiences with addiction and how that shaped both his life and his relationship with running.We dig into his coaching philosophy, what actually matters when developing long-term athletes, and rest is the key. It’s thoughtful, grounded, and honest.And fi...

Fresh from the Winter Spine Race, this episode is as raw as it gets.Ross Beveridge joins us straight off the trail—body battered, mind still somewhere between checkpoints. No polished reflections. No Instagram gloss. Just an honest, unfiltered look at what it really takes to finish one of the toughest races on the planet.We talk frozen lows, mental dark spots, problem-solving when everything hurts, and what happens in those long hours when quitting feels logical. Ross breaks down how he kept moving forward when the race stopped being about running and became about survival.If you want th...

Today on Run Till You’re Done, we’re joined by an ultra‑runner known not just for chasing his own limits, but for helping others push past theirs. He is well known for assisting on many an FKT, a coach and has massive passion for the hills! Today on the show we welcome Howard Dracup!

In this episode of Run Till You’re Done, we sit down with Ian Morgan — an ultra-runner who didn’t lace up his first pair of running shoes until his 40s. Since then, Ian has tackled some of the toughest races on the planet, from the legendary UTMB series to the rugged terrains of Chile and Spain, where he now splits his time.Ian has built a global following by being brutally honest about the highs, lows, and sheer madness of ultra-running. He’s not just an athlete — he’s a coach, storyteller, and adventurer who proves that it’s never too la...

Feeling like you don’t belong? Think you’re not “good enough” to call yourself a runner? In Part 3 of our conversation with Alice Beveridge — applied positive psychologist, mindset coach, and all-around powerhouse — we tackle one of the most common mental hurdles: Imposter Syndrome. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your tenth marathon, those nagging doubts can creep in and sabotage your confidence. Alice breaks down why this happens, how it impacts performance, and most importantly, what you can do to overcome it. With science-backed strategies and practical tools, she’ll help you flip the script and own your ide...

Many will know today’s guest as being the social media face of The West Highland Way race. Although over the years she has ran and volunteered at most of the ultra-races in Scotland. Once an all-weather hurricane runner she admits she is by choice a bit of a fair-weather runner now. Welcome to the Podcast Sandra Beatie!!!

Today we are joined by Ned Phillips a competitor at the recent Bigs backyard ultra, For those that dont know Bigs is the world championship for backyard running. He qualified by winning The Singapore Team championship in 2024. He soon became a fan favourite with us not only for being a really nice guy but more so when I heard on the live stream that he grew up in Scotland. Now living in Singapore he tells us all about how he ended up there and ultimately his adventure at bigs.

Today on Run Till You’re Done, we’re joined by a manwho has taken the ultra-running world by storm, one muddy mile at a time.Damian Hall is a record-breaking endurance athlete, journalist, coach, and theeco-warrior of the trail scene. From setting fastest known times acrossBritain’s most brutal routes, to going toe-to-toe with the world’s best atraces like UTMB, Damian has built a career out of grit, humour, and a veryBritish refusal to quit while drinking tea.

He’s sharp, he’s sustainable, he’s stubborn in all the rightways — and today, he’s here to talk miles...

Today’s guest Lauren Jobson is a powerhouse sprinter from Blyth Harriers, a multiple-time Masters champion over 200 m and 400 m, and someone who’s still setting personal bests well into her V35 career.Tearing down the track, Lauren brings energy, determination, and a love of running that’s contagious.We’ll dive into how she keeps pushing her limits, balancing training with life, and what keeps her motivated to keep racing — fast.From a side of running that feel like a mile away from what we are used to, we welcome Lauren Jobson to Run Till You’re Done.

Today on Run Till You’re Done, we’re joined by a man who’s pretty much seen it all — and probably organised half of it too. Conveniently times just before the ballot opens for 2026 race entries.Adrian Stott is a lifelong runner, coach, event organiser, and all-round legend of the UK ultra scene. He’s been part of the sport since before GPS watches, gels, and social media miles were a thing — back when running was mostly about mud, miles.These days, Adrian’s still at the heart of it all — helping races happen, supporting athletes, and reminding everyone that ru...

Today we are joined by Emma Coffey, a runner originally fromthe beautiful Orkney Islands. Emma brings that island grit and good humour toevery run she does — whether it’s on the trails, (but mostly road) the roads,or wherever her next adventure takes her.

We’re talking about what got her into running, her daily adventuresthough parenthood, and what keeps her lacing up when things get tough.

So grab a gel and head out for a run — and enjoy this chatwith Emma Coffey.

Continuing from the previous episode, (recommend going back and grabbing that one first), Today’s guest is Alice Beveridge, an applied positive psychologist and mindset coach with a passion for unlocking human potential. Through Heads Pace Coaching, Alice helps runners build strength, confidence, and the mental resilience to thrive — not just on race day, but every step of the journey. Alice brings years of experience supporting leaders, educators, and athletes, combining science-backed strategies with playful, practical tools. She’s a former competitive gymnast and trampolinist, now a gymnastics and strength & conditioning coach — and yes, she’s even tackled a marathon h...

Today’s guest is Alice Beveridge, an applied positive psychologist and mindset coach with a passion for unlocking human potential. Through Heads Pace Coaching, Alice helps runners build strength, confidence, and the mental resilience to thrive — not just on race day, but every step of the journey. Alice brings years of experience supporting leaders, educators, and athletes, combining science-backed strategies with playful, practical tools. She’s a former competitive gymnast and trampolinist, now a gymnastics and strength & conditioning coach — and yes, she’s even tackled a marathon herself. With her unique blend of high-energy coaching and deep psychological insight, Alice show...

Today, we’re joined by one of Scotland’s finest ultra-runners — Rowan Boswood. A member of Carnethy Hill Running Club, Rowan has racked up some seriously impressive results on the trails. He’s a multiple-time winner of The West Highland Way Race. We chat with Rowan about what drives him to keep pushing, how he juggles work and lower than you might expect training miles, and what’s next on the horizon.So lace up, settle in, and let’s dive into Rowan’s story here on Run Till You’re Done.

On this episode we chat to Serena Broadway. As well as discussing her own running adventures we chat about her ambassadorship for Salomon!#runtillyouredone #ultrarunner #salomon #traverseseries #spine #utmb #ccc

This week it’s just your hosts, Mike and Nikki, behind the mics. Nikki’s gearing up for the iconic Highland Fling, sharing her thoughts and plans as race day approaches. Meanwhile, Mike dives into his experience at the Hardwick Hall Backyard Ultra, giving us an inside look at the highs, lows, and lessons learned when the whistle keeps blowing.