Race Interviews
Honest conversations with athletes who have stood on the start line of the world's toughest endurance races — finishers and DNFs alike. Hear what training really looks like, what goes wrong on race day, and what it feels like to cross the finish line.
Book it first, then train for it
How long have you been running?
On and off for most of my life. I've never had any professional coaching or guidance, and there have been periods where I haven't run for weeks at a time. Running has always been something I've come back to rather than something I've followed with a strict structure.
What do you enjoy most about running?
For me, it's the mindset that running creates. It's never about competing with anyone else; it's about challenging yourself. Everyone is different, so comparing yourself to others doesn't achieve much. I also enjoy the peace and clarity that running brings. No matter what's going on in life, a run usually helps put things into perspective.
Jurassic Coast 100km Ultra
How long have you been running?
First half marathon in 2019 (Southampton half) while I was at uni, was in and out of running until my first full marathon back in Southampton in Sept 2021, and then I would say I started running more consistently around 2022/2023 until now - Ive always been into sport/movement so grew up most my childhood life doing martial arts, kickboxing and boxing (some cardio and running here), gymnastics and calisthenics and I feel like I’ve transitioned those now all to ultra running which is my main goal at the moment
What do you enjoy most about running?
I have a corporate 9-5 office based job so running provides me with a way to either get away from the screen outdoors or indoors on the treadmill, I think since childhood I’ve always needed some form of movement / exercise for my mental wellbeing but the biggest thing is just giving myself that time and space to self-reflect and I think it helps build resilience
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Every finish line — and every hard mile before it — holds lessons that only you can share. When you tell your story, you help other athletes prepare smarter, train better, and know what to expect when it matters most.
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