The Long Run Podcast

The Long Run Episode 9 – June 21, 2013 – Executing a perfect 100 Mile Race – South Downs Way 100; Ultra-touring, real “aCross-Country” Running – Hadrian’s Wall; and another LDWA event. We’re all Very long this week! Welcome to Episode 9 of the Long Run Podcast – here we are in June, the Longest day of the year, only 2 months after our start of this show. Who would have thought a couple nutters talking their training and running of long miles people would be interested in?  Well, we’re here to continue bringing you the best of UK long running, mostly our own personal experiences in fell running, trail running, ultramarathon running all around this great country. DNF Corner: Falling asleep in a portaloo and DNFing in a 100? That's one to never forget? Hadrian's Wall, the 7th stamp, is it a DNF?Snot Rocket Segment: Running across an interesting scene in the woods Video link to Israel's South Downs Way 100 Mile Run Race - http://www.y

The Long Run Episode 8 – June 7, 2013 - What's it like to run miles? LDWA 100 mile finisher Jim Tinnion tells us exactly what it's like. Hear audio from during his race and we interview Jim afterward about the experience. He also offers some sound advice and entertains us with some riviting tales going 100 miles from sea to sea. [audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/thelongrun/The_Long_Run_Episode_8.mp3] Episode 8 brings us audio Jim Tinnion recorded while attempting his first 100 mile run. We interview Jim afterwards and he takes us on quite the journey from the north Cornish coast to the South Devon coast and finishes the LDWA 100 mile.  He also gives advice for those of us about to run our first 100 mile, and we all get into a short discussion about the Vertical km challenge in Chamonix, France at the end of the month.[audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/thelongrun/The_Long_Run_Episode_8.mp3] 2013 LDWA 100 Mile event. http://www.ldwa.org.uk/2013Hundred 2013 LDWA 100 Map.The event rout

The Long Run Podcast Episode 7 – May 24, 2013 – GUCR, Unscheduled ultramarathons, duathalons, Bullet Proof Coffee, Intermittent Fasting, HITT, Kids shoes, Grand Union Canal 145 mi finisher James Dowdall Interview   Welcome to this special Episode 7, where we bring to you an interview with James Dowdall: Grand Union Canal145 mile Race 2012 finisher, and 2013 competitor. Hear the experience of James running along the canal from Birmingham to London in 34 hours non-stop. Hokas, Simple nutrition, rain, who falls into the canal.
http://www.gucr.co.uk                 [audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/thelongrun/The_Long_Run_Episode_7.mp3] But First, we discuss What’s Happening? Skyping. To Garmin or not to Garmin,Israel’s last minute ultramarathon, unknowing how far it would beEmily’s unscheduled duathalon, getting excited for Hadrian’s WallBullet Proof Coffee, bazinga hype, or good stuff?Intermittent Fastin

The Long Run Episode 6 - May 16, 2013 -  Multi-day stage racing / Extreme Energy / TransAlpine / Cross-fit interview with ultra-athlete Graham Carless May 16, 2013. Episode 6. Israel and Emily welcome you back to this discussion on multi-day stage racing and training. Highlighting Extreme Energy races in the UK, talk about the Trans Alpine run across 4 countries in the Alps, and Emily interviews ultra-athlete and Cross-fit instructor Graham Carless. Show Notes and Links Show Notes and Links Red Kite Challenge Weekend 4th & 5th May 2013 - http://www.redkite-barcudcoch.org.uk/ Extreme Energy http://www.xnrg.co.uk - The Pony Express 2013 - The Fan Dance 2013 - Round the Island 2013 - The Toad Challenge 2013 - The Druid Challenge 2013 - The Pilgrim Challenge 2014 TransAlpine Run Website  http://www.transalpine-run.com/alps_cross_start.htm Israel's TransAlpine You Tube Video - with stunning scenery of the Alps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3UCH3FQiYQ Graham Carless Dr Kelly Sta

The Long Run Episode 5 - May 3, 2013 - Interview with Sports Massage Therapist Jen Lovesey / More on Nutrition, Good fats - Diet / Races CCC - race experience - New UK 100km races & more.  May 3, 2013. Episode 5. In our best Long Run Podcast yet, Israel and Emily talk about Sports Massage, Foam Rollers, and then  have an interview with Sports Massage Therapist and Bedford Harriers Coach Jen Lovesey. Jen's discussion on how sports massage can help, having a balanced holistic approach to running & fitness, IT band injuries/issues, runners knee and isolating the causes of issues.     After the interview Israel and Emily briefly touch on breathing, cadence and weight loss, and lots on good fats like coconut oil, olives, nuts, flash point of cooking oil, typical diet for a week, & eat indulgences.   Emily's experience at the 2012 CCC 100km race from Cormayeur Italy to Chamonix France. Battling storms, snow, rain, language barriers, and she still finished strong!

April 25, 2013. In Episode 4 of The Long Run, Israel and Emily get into good discussion about Stretching Anatomy, running anatomy, plyometrics,  and what some authors are saying about the muscle tension. Emily interviews Jim Tinnion on the art of navigation and map reading during a race, courses available for those looking to increase map and compass skills. English junior Fell Running Championships in Church Stretton April 27. Snot Rocket Corner of life on the trail, what is a "two bottle run?" DNF Corner - carb loading with wine before attempting first marathon.  We have quite a few laughs and talk cheetahs and lions, hydration, almond butter sachets, and a whole lot more.

We send our deepest sympathies to everyone who experienced tragedy at the Boston Marathon, and wish all those taking part in the London Marathon this weekend the best run you can have, you will run strong.   In Episode 3 of The Long Run, Emily and Israel discuss strength training,  run streaking, listening to your body, nutrition, sugar, Paleo, favorite podcasts, non-conventional race strategy, dream races we wish we could do, Snot Rocket Segment, DNF Corner, learning things the hard way, some laughs and getting out to run. 

In Episode 2 of The Long Run Podcast, Israel and Emily discuss their recent training - an ultramarathon mountain training run and a track marathon? Emily's recent ultra win, using Maffetone training method, discuss a little of UltraStu's pacing strategy, Israel's preparation (or not) for Transvulcania. We talk about shoes - do they really matter? Is is ok to keep all your old dirty trainers? We hear about Endurance Life, their raving events and we always have our Snot Rocket Segment about life on the trail, DNF corner, and some entertainment for your next Long Run.  Links we have talked about: http://www.israeltherunner.com/pennien-way-31-miles-edale-marsden-3april2013/ www.endurancelife.com http://ultrastu.blogspot.co.uk http://philmaffetone.com/180formula.cfm  

Episode 1 introduces you to your hosts Israel and Emily, a unique set of runners in the UK who are just ordinary people with normal jobs, families, life, that try to fit in crazy long runs sometimes 1-5 miles, other times 30 or 100 mile races.  We talk experiences training, preparing for races, feature our Snot Rocket Segment, and DNF corner,  Life in the trail, and try to have a few laughs along the way.  Links we talk about or reference: Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset 100km http://ms2s.dk/ Israel's Monglia 100km video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vni0ys3yOAE The Spine Race: http://www.thespinerace.com/ Tor des Geants http://www.tordesgeants.it/en/content/home-page CCC Race - http://www.ultratrailmb.com/page/21/CCC%C2%AE.html TDS Race http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33wjDrO0NYc Strava - http://www.strava.com/