Something a little bit different for your Christmas episode.

I take you with me this week on the Stewarton Ultrarunners 100k run on the 14th of December 2024 with some heavy breathing, plodding steps and interviews with the guys along the way.

We'll return to normal service next week but why waste an opportunity to tray something different :)

Heres some of the key learning points:

1. Big days out with friends are ace
2. Doing the hard things teaches you about yourself - it's why I do ultras
3. Summary of my hydration and fuelling
4. Running tall

Let's connect:

• If you are not already, follow me @davidultrarunner on Instagram for running-related content, chat, and discussion about the pod.
• Why don't you give someone the gift of this podcast and share it with friends Wanna give me a gift? A review would be ace :)

Are you looking for a running coach?

Give yourself or someone you know the gift of coaching - get in touch to see how I can help you wth your training: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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Kayleigh Webster is another legend who made it to the snowy edition of the Wildheart Runners birthday bash. What a story she has to tell, including her first ultramarathon win in the Back Yard Ultra format.

What we talked about:

• Lockdown running and Couch to 5K
• Learning lessons on the way to going long
• The impact of moving to a plant-based and alcohol-free lifestyle and how 'The Happy Diet' was born
• Working up through the distances, finding backyard ultras and other challenges
• Coaching and finding her own way
• Her next big challenge

Key Takeaways:

• Be bold in what you challenge yourself with and tell others about - then do the work to make it happen
• Think about what you are eating and drinking - is it working for you? Good time of year to check
• Coaching has its place, but then again so does going it alone if you listen to what your body (and mind) tells you.

Resources Mentioned:

• @injinji and hunners of bananas

Connect with Us:

• Kayleigh has come off Instagram but there's still some great content @the_happydiet but check out her website: thehappydiet.co.uk
• The Golspie BYU article we spoke about: https://thehappydiet.co.uk/golspie-backyard-ultra/
• If you are not already, follow me @davidultrarunner on Instagram for running-related content, chat, and discussion about the pod.
• Why don't you give someone the gift of this podcast and share it with friends Wanna give me a gift, a review would be ace :)

Are you looking for a running coach?

Then why not get in touch and see if I can help you - fill in the contact form here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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This week I chatted to Gemma Holloway. I met Gemma on the very snowy and cold Wildheart Runners anniversary meet. When she told me about her couch to 50k journey AND that she was a Sports and Performance Dietitian I couldn't not invite her on the podcast - food and running - that what it's all about isn't it.

What we talked about:

• Early beginnings and meeting strange people in car parks
• Pushing the boundaries to see hat might happen
• Challenges and working on her relationship with food
• Trying ultras (and getting hooked)
• Plans on going that little bit further
• We also started down the rabbit hole with nutrition

Key Takeaways:

• Dont restrict your fuelling, especially for longer runs where you need it more
• Finding your tribe (or tribes) that will be there and support you in your running journey
• Listen to your body and be OK with changing your plans for the right reasons - focus on the longer terms goals that you have

Resources Mentioned:

• @ronhill for the twin skin shorts

Connect with Us:

• You can catch Gemma on Instagram @this_dietitian_runs where she has some great advice posts on nutrition and where you can reach out for advice.
• If you are not already, follow me @davidultrarunner on Instagram for running-related content, chat, and discussion about the pod.
• Also, a little plea from me: if you enjoy the pod, please leave a review wherever you are listening as it helps others find it and spread the word.

Are you looking for a running coach?

While I now have a few athletes on board, there is always room for a few more, so if you want to know how I can help, get in touch here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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