So here we are recording on Monday January 27th - 2 days after the Arc 50

So what happened to our group - Richard, Anya, Himani, Tom, Nicky and Matt?

Each has a story to tell

Some made it

Some didn’t

What would they all do differently?

And what are they doing next?

It has been fantastic being part of this group - behind the scenes the What’s app group the 7 of us are part of has been virtually every day for the past 2.5 months full of encouragement, support, advice and help.

And most of us met in person for the first time at either Friday registration or at 5am on the Saturday in the barn at HQ waiting for the coaches to the Minack

You can access and download the previous 171 episodes of this show via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

I ran my first, and so far only completed, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.

This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

It now has 160 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.

Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

Just 3 days to go to the Arc of Attrition 50 - I've been planning all the sections - estimating times for each one, making notes of landmarks to take with me, getting all the kit ready for registration check on Friday.

And with no running for four weeks I've been eating, sleeping, watching Arc of Attrition You Tube videos and listening to previous episodes of this podcast which featured the Arc 50.

My plan is to be on the start line and see how we go from there.

I want to have a grand day out and I'll be recording for this podcast as part of that.

Looking at my timing estimates ensuring I get to St Ives in time to change shoes etc and leave by 5.15pm could be very tight.

Good luck to all of you taking part.

Run with a smile on your face and enjoy your day!

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

It now has 160 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.

Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

So here we are recording on January 16th - just 9 days to go the Arc 50

Richard, Anya, Himani, Tom, Nicky and Matt kindly agreed towards the end of October to come on the show and talk about their build up to the Arc 50

We previously recorded on November 7th - hard to believe that was two months ago - and then again on December 12th

I try and avoid during asking them how they are feeling!

Instead we focus on sharing anything that might easily be overlooked such as :

You have to wear your race bib on your front but not on your shorts

Cut off times at aid stations are when you leave not when you arrive

Leaving the Minack start will be very slow - don’t panic!

Registration - remember to take all mandatory kit including your pack and trail shoes

As well as tips for eating, setting timers, drinking plenty etc...

We've had great fun recording these episodes and the 7 of us have an Arc 50 What's App group which has been super helpful and motivating

Our plan is to meet up on the Monday after the Arc to see how we all got on

You can access and download the previous 169 episodes of this show via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

There are plenty of previous episodes which feature the Arc 50 and 100 - to find them simply scroll through the episode titles or tun into episode 169 which details those episodes

I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.

This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.

Send us a text

The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

It now has 160 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.

Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West