Talk Ultra

Talk Ultra is an ultra running podcast by Ian Corless

Episode 253 - Lydia Oldham 08/22/2025

Episode 253 - Lydia Oldham From Lockdown Laps to FKT’s Lydia started running during lockdown whist living in the UK. From very slow 2km runs, Lydia soon progressed to creating her own approach to running and ultra. She did road marathons, but did them different, failed at her first ultra, but then something clicked... • The Speed Project solo in the USA – 500km in 5 days. • Oman Desert Marathon – done. •FKT across 650km of the Camino de Santiago in Portugal – done. Now she lines up at OCC during UTMB week and follows up with her own fundraising project in the UK. 2026? she’s coming to Costa Rica to face heat, jungle, mountains, and coastline of The Coastal Challenge /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/37919180

Episode 252 - Abelone Lyng DNT Massiv Trail (FKT) 'Funnest Known Time' 08/14/2025

Episode 252 - Abelone Lyng DNT Massiv Trail (FKT) 'Funnest Known Time' You may assume it’s all about speed and pressure. Not this time. Norwegian runner, Abelone Lyng, put her own spin on the legend that is the DNT MASSIV TRAIL: 364 km, and just under 13,000 m vertical gain across four national parks in Norway: Breheimen, Jotunheimen, Skarvheimen, and Hardangervidda. In just 10-days, Abelone moved fast and light, unbroken, solo, yet utterly connected. She didn’t chase a formal FKT. She chased what she coined a “Funnest Known Time.” /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/37814495

Episode 251 - Elisabet Barnes and MDS The Legendary 2025 05/16/2025

Episode 251 - Elisabet Barnes and MDS The Legendary 2025 Elisabet Barnes is a 5x participant at MDS The Legendary and a 2x champion. In 2025, Elisabet returned to the Legendary with different goals, different perspectives and to experience the race without the pressure of the podium. Her last MDS participation was 2017. A great deal has happened in the last 8-years, Covid for one and of course, a change of organisation at The Legendary. With extensive experience of MDS as a participant and coach, Elisabet provides and in-depth insight of the 'new' Legendary. "...very friendly, cheerful, supportive, it was a very positive experience to come to a checkpoint or the finish line. There was always people on the course wether in buggies or a medic running the opposite way; I saw so many people on the course, it was good for moral but it also felt safe... but I never felt there was less people on the course, actually I think there was more and they could access everywhere." Evolution not revolution. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/36589665

Episode 250 - Cyril Gauthier MDS 03/04/2025

Episode 250 - Cyril Gauthier MDS Episode 250 of Talk Ultra is a discussion with Cyril Gauthier abou the MDS brand in 2025. We discuss many things: Handi, Trek, Namibia, the weather, planning, strategy and the future of MDS. Importantly, we also discuss Legendary. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/35526785

Episode 249 - Kilian Jornet ALPINE CONNECTIONS Special 09/10/2024

Episode 249 - Kilian Jornet ALPINE CONNECTIONS Special Kilian Jornet recently connected 82 4000m peaks in the Alps in an amazing 19-days. He covered a total of 1207km's and climbed a total of 75,334m+ On episode 249 of Talk Ultra, we discuss this amazing project! /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/32989082

Episode 248 - Liz Ward, MDS Cappadocia 08/09/2024

Episode 248 - Liz Ward, MDS Cappadocia The first edition of MDS Cappadocia took place in June 2024. A unique race in a unique landscape. We speak with 71-year old Liz Ward who achieved her first MDS bling after multiple attempts. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/32510272

Episode 247 - MDS The Legendary Feedback 06/06/2024

Episode 247 - MDS The Legendary Feedback Episode 247 of Talk Ultra and we catch up with competitors from the 2024 MDS The Legendary for thoughts and feedback with Cecilie Lehmann Gianneri, Natalya Platanova and Nicki Marsh. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/31633897

Episode 246 : Nicki Marsh - MDS The Legendary 04/02/2024

Episode 246 : Nicki Marsh - MDS The Legendary Episode 246 of Talk Ultra is with Nicki Marsh as we countdown to Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. With a 50th birthday looming in 2024 Nicki had been toying with lots of ideas of how to celebrate... The only thing that truly excited me (and could fit around work!) was MDS. Her husband had done it in 2017 and said never again. However, it took him all of 30 seconds to agree to do it again, with Nicki! /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/30642828

Episode 245 - Ferdinand Charriau : Marathon des Sable - The Legendary 03/26/2024

Episode 245 - Ferdinand Charriau : Marathon des Sable - The Legendary Episode 245 of Talk Ultra is with Ferdinand Charriau, head of communications for Marathon des Sable - The Legendary. In this podcast we discuss the final details as the 2024 edition is just weeks away. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/30544778

Episode 244 - Alexander Welch MDS - The Legendary 03/18/2024

Episode 244 - Alexander Welch MDS - The Legendary Episode 244 of Talk Ultra and we talk with Alexander Welch who will toe the line of the 2024, Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/30426498

Episode 243 - Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan, MDS Legendary 03/11/2024

Episode 243 - Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan, MDS Legendary On episode 243 of Talk Ultra we talk to Marie-Christine Barnett-Lonergan, MC for short, on her inspiring story to the startline of the 2025 Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/30317178

Episode 242 - El Kott Twins and The Coastal Challenge, Costa Rica. 02/29/2024

Episode 242 - El Kott Twins and The Coastal Challenge, Costa Rica. Episode 242 of Talk Ultra and we talk in depth with Lina and Sanna El Kott, the El Kott twins, about the highs and lows of The Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica which celebrated 20-years! /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/30170133

Episode 241 - Natalya Platonova 02/06/2024

Episode 241 - Natalya Platonova Corporal Natalya Platonova joins forces with elite Army professionals in support of the Army Benevolent Fund under the title, Rinder's Run with Barrister, author and brodcaster, Rob Rinder as they take on the 2024 Marathon des Sables - The Legendary. The team will consist of Natalya, Rob, Olympic champion Heather Stanning OBE, Army Sergeant Major Paul Carney and Infantry Colonel Mark Nooney MC. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/29828238

Episode 240 - Eoin Keith and 360 The Challenge 12/04/2023

Episode 240 - Eoin Keith and 360 The Challenge Episode 240 of Talk Ultra and we talk with Eoin Keith who took on the 269.3km counter-clockwise journey of 360 The Challenge in Gran Canaria organised by Arista Eventos. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/28914453

Episode 239 - Andy Blow 11/09/2023

Episode 239 - Andy Blow Episode 239 of Talk Ultra is with Andy Blow from Precision Fuel and Hydration. Staying hydrated with fluids, maintaining healthy levels of minerals (electrolytes) is all part of the process of being a distance runner, particularly when sweating excessively for long periods of time. It's easy to get this wrong and in this podcast, Andy discusses this in-depth providing key points of information that should be followed up and tailored for the individual. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/28569993

Episode 238 - MDS Special with CYRIL GAUTHIER 10/03/2023

Episode 238 - MDS Special with CYRIL GAUTHIER After 37-years, the iconic Martahon des Sables will move ahead with new owners, the legacy of Patrick Bauer is there for all of us to see. With new owners comes change and in this episode of Talk Ultra, we discuss these changes with co-owner and CEO Cyril Gauthier. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/28214114

Episode 237 - Corina Sommer 07/20/2023

Episode 237 - Corina Sommer Episode 237 of Talk Ultra has an interview with Corina Sommer who won Oman Desert Marathon early in 2023 and went on to place 4th at Marathon des Sables. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/27518220

Episode 236 - Sabrina Stanley 06/29/2023

Episode 236 - Sabrina Stanley Episode 236 of Talk Ultra is with adidas Terrex athlete, Sabrina Stanley who placed 2nd at Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/27322125

Episode 235 - Katy Young 06/15/2023

Episode 235 - Katy Young Episode 235 of Talk Ultra and we speak with Katy (Catherine) Young who placed 6th lady and 1st Brit at the 2023 Marathon des Sables in 34h 21m 18s. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/27157659

Episode 234 - Jasmin Paris #BM100 03/23/2023

Episode 234 - Jasmin Paris #BM100 Episode 234 of Talk Ultra is a #BM100 Barkely Marathons Special with an in-depth interview with Jasmin Paris. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/26315541

Episode 233 - Courtney Dauwalter 03/10/2023

Episode 233 - Courtney Dauwalter Talk Ultra is back after an extended break... No better way to eturn with Speedgoat Karl as co-host and an in-depth interview with COURTNEY DAUWALTER! /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/26186406

Episode 232 - Petter Engdahl Special 10/30/2022

Episode 232 - Petter Engdahl Special Episode 232 of Talk Ultra is a Petter Engdahl Special. After making the podium of OCC in 2021, Petter focussed his attention on the 2022 CCC - He won in a course record time. And now he has followed up with a dream victory at Transvulcania by UTMB. We talk in-depth about his training and preparation for these two incredible performances. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/24843852

Episode 231 - Tom Evans and Shane Ohly 10/14/2022

Episode 231 - Tom Evans and Shane Ohly Episode 231 of Talk Ultra has a post UTMB chat with Tom Evans after placing 3rd. We speak with Shane Ohly about Classick Rock and Speedgoat co-hosts. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/24692076

Episode 230 – The Chamonix Tapes – Tom Evans 08/25/2022

Episode 230 – The Chamonix Tapes – Tom Evans Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 5, we speak with Tom Evans who battled a stressful injury and surgery... A process that started 12-months ago. " What can I do, how do I control the controllables... Western States is more like a 100km in comparison to UTMB... I can't begin to imagine how many nights I have spent without a head torch... I Can't wait for the night... The night is coming, like it or not!" #oneteam #unitedbysummits /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/24167688

Episode 229 – The Chamonix Tapes – Taylor Nowlin 08/24/2022

Episode 229 – The Chamonix Tapes – Taylor Nowlin Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 4, we speak with Taylor Nowlin who battled a stressful 2020 and 2021 working as a nurse and recovering from Covid to place top-10 at Western States. "I think the biggest theme in the last year has been scaling back on work so that I could focus on running... I needed to be more of a professional at running." #oneteam #unitedbysummits /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/24153909

Episode 228 – The Chamonix Tapes – Yngvild Kaspersen 08/23/2022

Episode 228 – The Chamonix Tapes – Yngvild Kaspersen Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 3, we speak with Yngvild Kaspersen who has just become a doctor after lengthy study and trying to balance a running career. "It took me longer than normal to finish Med school... I took longer years so that I could focus in study and running. I wanted to do my education properly but also not miss out on opportunities." #oneteam #unitedbysummits /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/24144171

Episode 227 – The Chamonix Tapes – Holly Page 08/22/2022

Episode 227 – The Chamonix Tapes – Holly Page Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 2, we speak with Holly Page who has been fighting against long term injury. "I started with an ankle injury in Feb 21... I had hoped to run TDS in 2021 and despite my best efforts, the injury has not gone away... Finally, I am on an upward slope!" #oneteam #unitedbysummits /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/24129297

Episode 226 – The Chamonix Tapes – Toni McCann 08/21/2022

Episode 226 – The Chamonix Tapes – Toni McCann Welcome to ‘The Chamonix Tapes’ an inside look at the adidas Terrex Team during the 2022 UTMB. Starting on Sunday August 21st and running through to UTMB 2022, there will be a series of podcast releases for your audio pleasure in 'The Chamonix Tapes.' In episode 1, we speak with South African and new member to the Terrex team, Toni McCann. #oneteam #unitedbysummits /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/24119898

Episode 225 - Michael Wardian and Michael Jones 07/20/2022

Episode 225 - Michael Wardian and Michael Jones Episode 225 of Talk Ultra has an in-depth interview with Michael Wardian after his epic run across America. We also speak with Ultra Trail Snowdia by UTMB race director, Michael Jones. Speedgoat co-hosts. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/23808305

Episode 224 - Shane Ohly (Ourea Events) 06/16/2022

Episode 224 - Shane Ohly (Ourea Events) Episode 224 of Talk Ultra brings you an in-depth chat with Shane Ohly from Ourea Events and Speedgoat Karl co-hosts. /episode/index/show/talkultra/id/23445281

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