Simon Pocock: The art of story telling and human connection

Join us this week as we chat to a local talent & friend of the trail community, Simon Pocock. A wizard with the camera, this guy has a gift for storytelling and connecting with people. We explore that as well as his entry in the sports media space & some of his creative experiences over the years.

🎥 Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Welcome to 2025: Season 2 continues

01:34 - Raised outdoors: Falling in love with sport

05:49 - Entry to film: Finding filmmaking

13:15 - Team Terrex: The event space and the teams season

21:47 - International Events: Sport media in different cultures

26:24 - Event media: Where it all began

38:16 - The future of the sport: Simons take on the growth of sport media and what’s next

45:30 - Personal projects: Skill development and working on passion projects

51:23 - Human connection: Empathy in the work place

56:42 - Running goals: Balancing work and training

1:09:00 - Outro

🌄 Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or simply love incredible stories of human connection and creativity, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and captivating storiess. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring extraordinary guests like Simon Pocock. 🙌

🔗 Links & Resources:

- Trail Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailcultureza/

- Trail Culture Coaching: https://www.trailculture.co.za/

- Simon Pocock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/si_pocock/

- The Creative Act: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717356/the-creative-act-by-rick-rubin/

Join us on this epic episode of Chill Culture as we kick off 2025 with a legendary guest: Ryan Sandes! 🏃‍♂️🌍 A trailblazer in ultrarunning, Ryan has conquered terrains across the globe, from the icy stretches of Antarctica to the dunes of the Gobi Desert. This conversation dives into his inspiring journey, his love for adventure, and his relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries. 💪✨

What you’ll gain from this episode:

🔥 Motivation to conquer your own goals, whether you're a runner or not.

🌟 Insights into the mental and physical preparation behind ultramarathons and multi-day challenges. 📖

Behind-the-scenes stories from Ryan’s latest book Run Risk Reward—including brushes with danger and profound personal reflections.

💡 Tips on balancing high-performance sports with giving back to the community.

🏞️ Inspiration to explore the great outdoors and embrace new challenges in life.

🎥 Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Welcome to 2025 Season 2 kicks off with Ryan Sandes

02:00 - Lockdown Memories: Running 100 miles indoors

06:00 - Hometown Trails: Why Cape Town remains special

11:30 - The Early Years: From rugby dreams to trail running

18:40 - 100-Mile Races: Ryan’s journey to Leadville and Western States

28:00 - Mental Toughness: Strategies for overcoming the "pain cave"

36:00 - Visualizing Success: How Ryan prepares for ultramarathons

44:00 - Cocodona 250: Goals for 2025

52:00 - Danger and Adventure: Stories from the Himalayas and Skeleton Coast

1:05:00 - Giving Back: 13 Peaks Challenge and community impact

1:10:00 - Words of Encouragement: Advice for chasing your dreams

1:16:00 - Outro: What’s next for Ryan in 2025

🌄 Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or simply love incredible stories of human endurance, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and captivating adventures. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring extraordinary guests like Ryan Sandes. 🙌

🔗 Links & Resources:

- Trail Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailcultureza/

- Trail Culture Coaching: https://www.trailculture.co.za/

- Ryan Sandes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryansandes/

- Ryan Sandes website: https://ryansandes.com/

- Carbon Endurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbon_endurance/

- Carbon Endurance: https://www.carbonendurance.co

🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring trail stories, running tips, and epic adventures!

Todays episode is going to round off an incredible year of trail running and outdoor adventure.

This week I'm stoked to welcome a legend in the trail running community. A familair voice, a friendly face and honestly one of the greatest humans around, it's a joy to welcome Sean Robson to the podcast today.

An experienced journalist, a runner, TT group leader, an epic MC, a Dad and a friend. This episode we'll be doing our best to share some highlights from the trail space in 2024 & to speculate on what's to come for next year.

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