Centurion Running Podcast
The Centurion Running Podcast covers all aspects of Centurion Running, including ultra marathon events, training tips, race reports, and interviews with runners and organizers.
Episodes
SDW100 and 50km 2026 Race Previews: Who will take the crowns this weekend!
The final podcast before the 2026 SDW100 and 50km weekend. James, Julia and Robbie go through each of the mens and womens fields for the two races and make their predictions!
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SDW50km 2026 Pre-Race Interviews: Nicole Funnell
The final of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100 & 50km. Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Nicole Funnell. Third at the SDW100 last year in 16:58. The fourth fastest all time performance. Later that summer, Nicole went on to finish fourth at Lakeland 50. In April, Nicole finished second at the British 100km Champs representing England.
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Weekly News Ep. 40 & Race Review: Comrades
In this episode our RD James Elson updates on all things Centurion including the coverage we will be sharing over the coming week in the lead up to the South Downs Way 50km and 100 mile over 13-14 June.
The main part of this episode is a race review of the Comrades Marathon. Perhaps the most special race on earth. What it's like to take part and a potted history of the race.
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SDW100 2026 Pre-Race Interviews: Hugh Tibbs. Two time second place SDW100. Arc of Attrition & Autumn 100 Champion.
Co-hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Hugh Tibbs to the pod. Hugh has finished second here in both of the last two editions, posting a 14:13 in 2025. Won the Arc of Attrition in January in a just off course record time before finishing fourth at the ACP/ British 100km Champs in 6:37. In October he set a new 100 mile trail record on British soil of 13:03 at the Autumn 100. And he is our
SDW100 Pre-Race Interviews: Robyn Cassidy. Lakeland 100 and Dragons Back Champion.
As part of our Pre-Race interview series for the upcoming South Downs Way 100, Centurion coaches Julia Davis and Robbie Britton chat to Robyn Cassidy. Fourth at TransGranCanaria in March, this is the second stop on the World Trail Majors circuit for Robyn. She was the 2024 Lakeland 100 Champion, following on from a landmark win at the 2023 Dragons Back Race. The Montane athlete has also secured s
SDW50km 2026 Pre-Race Interviews: Antonio Martinez - 2023 SkyRunning World Champ. 2026 TGC Marathon Winner.
The third of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100 & 50km. Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Antonio Martinez. Hailing from Spain, the Asics athlete was crowned SkyRunning World Champion in 2023. Alongside three podium finishes at OCC and a win at Lavaredo 50km in recent years - he has already won the TransGranCanaria Marathon in 2026, part of
SDW100 2026 Pre-Race Interviews: Henry Hart - 2025 British 100km Champion.
The second of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100. Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Henry Hart. Henry won the British 100km Championships in 6:37 in 2025. In 2026 he represented Team GB in the 50km World Champs and finished fifth. And he is a 2:18 marathoner to boot.
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SDW100 2026 Pre-Race Interviews: Sarah Webster. World 24hr Record Holder.
The first of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100. Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Sarah Webster. World 24hr Champion, World 24hr Record holder, European 100km Record Holder..... amongst many other things.
Weekly News Ep.39: SDW100&50km 'Pre'-Preview | GUCR | Other News
This week our RD James Elson gives a quick preview of the leading contenders for this years SDW100 and 50km before our extended pre-race interviews are released. He also discusses GUCR, the sad passing or legendary ultra runner Pete Johnson and all the latest Centurion news.
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Final entries
Centurion Coaching Podcast: Athletes and Menopause - Practical Discussions and Advice
Centurion coaches Sophie Grant and Robbie Britton talk to Menopause in the Workplace expert Julie Dennis to help us understand something that impacts all women and what can be done in training, nutrition and racing as athletes to help you keep improving year on year.
Weekly News Ep.38: North Downs Way 50 Recap | UTS |
This weeks' episode features a recap of the North Downs Way 50, results and report from front to back.
Weekly News Ep.37: North Downs Way 50 Preview
This weeks podcast features a full preview of the 2026 North Downs Way 50.
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Interview: Martin Stone - Mountain, Fell and Ultrarunning Records
This weeks interview guest is a true pioneer of British fell and mountain running — Martin Stone. From becoming the first to complete a solo, unsupported winter Bob Graham Round in 1987, to winning the legendary 1992 Dragon’s Back Race alongside Helene Diamantides and dozens of other records alongside, Martin has spent decades pushing the limits of endurance in the mountains. As the v
Centurion Coaching Podcast: Imo Boddy
Centurion coach Imo Boddy talks through her training, preparation and racing at the Speed Project from LA to Las Vegas, breaking the course record for the 350 mile race.
Talking to Head of Endurance Robbie Britton they talk through the importance of a strong crew, cooling + fuelling techniques and why sometimes you just need to go for a run in your pants.
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Thames Path 100 2026 Results and Recap
RD for the 2026 Thames Path 100, James Elson, takes you on a recap of this years event - our 100 mile season opener from Richmond Upon Thames to Oxford, all in under 30 hours. From all time records being set, amazing racing, to the depths of race organisers despair, this race usually brings it all and it did not disappoint!
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Mt Fuji 100 Report with Robbie Britton | MIUT | Canyons |
In this episode, James chats to Robbie Britton about his recent 11th place finish at Mt. Fuji 100. The two also discuss the other international results from the weekend, MIUT and Canyons.
Weekly News Ep. 35: TP100 Preview | Fellsman | London Marathon | 3 Peaks | DOTH |
This weekly episode gives a full preview of the 2026 Thames Path 100 which kicks off on 2nd May at 0900, as well as a look back at the weekends results from London Marathon, Fellsman, Three Peaks Fell Race and Devil O' The Highlands.
Follow the TP100 via the live tracking link here: https://live.opentracking.co.uk/TP100-2026/
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Weekly News Ep. 34: Northern Traverse | Dragons Back | Mt Fuji 100 | MIUT | So Many Races |
So many races covered on this weeks pod. Centurion founder James gives the latest from Centurion Running. Recaps four events from last week. Talks about the announcement today that Ultra X have purchased the Northern Traverse and the Dragons Back from the administrators of the Ourea Events closure. And previews Mt Fuji 100, Fellsman, MIUT and Canyons all happening this weekend.
Weekly Ep. 33: British Trail Champs | MDS | Lake Sonoma |
This weeks news episode features the usual update on all things Centurion before looking at last weeks racing at the Marathon Des Sables, Lake Sonoma 100km and the British Middle Distance Trail Championships. Photo c/o Adrian Stott.
South Downs Way 50 2026 Results & Recap
RD James Elson gives the results, report and stories from front to back of this years South Downs Way 50 which took place on April 11th.
Full race report, results and photos can be found here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/reports/2026/south-downs-way-50-2026-race-report
Weekly Ep. 32: SDW50 Preview | MDS | British Trail Champs |
This weeks episode focuses first on the latest from the Marathon Des Sables, the British Trail Runniing Championships - Middle Distance and Istria by UTMB - all happening over the next 48 hours. Before an in depth preview of the likely leading contenders at this years South Downs Way 50 which kicks off tomorrow Saturday 11th April at 0830.
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Weekly Ep.31: Sea to Sea 300km Recap
In this episode of the weekly news, our founder James Elson covers off the latest from Centurion Running before recapping last weekends Sea to Sea 300km in full detail. From the genesis of the event until the final cut off - the entire life cycle of this one off race took place inside the space of 2 weeks.
Weekly Ep.30 : ACP100km | Sea to Sea 300km | Community Traverse |
This weekly news episode covers all the latest news from Centurion Running inluding a look ahead to Sea to Sea 300k this weekend. Takes a peak behind the reality curtain of some of the upsides and downsides to the Community Traverse being organised separately to but over the same time frame. As well as a look back to last weekends ACP British 100km Championships results.
Weekly Ep.29: Sea to Sea 300km | ACP100km | World 50km Champs |
This weeks episode features an in depth look from Robbie Britton, on the incredible performances for Team GB at the World 50km Championships last week, a look ahead to the ACP100km this weekend - the British Championships - and James Elson talks through the upcoming Sea to Sea 300km, an impromptu race for us here!
Weekly Ep. 28: Hundred Hills 50km Recap
A full recap of the 2026 Hundred Hills 50km - our season opener - from front to back and lots of other stories from the day.
Ourea Events No More. How, Why and What does it mean for our sport.
A bombshell just dropped in that one of our major UK ultra distance race organisers has today announced it has gone into administration. We try to unpick why and what this means and the message as always - we have to keep supporting our local organisers.
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Weekly Ep. 27: Hundred Hills 50km Preview
This weeks episode features an in-depth look at the Hundred Hills 50km which kicks off this Saturday at 0900. Our RD James Elson reviews the course, the history of the race and looks at all the likely leading contenders from the stacked womens and mens race fields.
Find the full preview post here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/news/2026/03/10/hundred-hills-50km-2026-preview
Centurion Coaching Podcast: Jack Chamberlain
New Centurion Running coach Jack Chamberlain talks to our Head of Endurance Robbie Britton about the importance of having a good, honest relationship with your coach and his journey into the sport of trail running and winning races like the Mozart 100 in Austria.
Weekly Ep.26: TGC | One Slam | UTS |
This weekly episode hosted by James Elson covers the results from TransGrancanaria Classic, the UTMB-UTS course release debarcle, the latest from our Store and some other shorter bits of news from around our sport.
Photo: Transgrancanaria/Carlos Díaz-Recio
Weekly Ep. 25: New Records | TDG | Northern Traverse |
The weekly news episode for Friday 27th Feb 2026 from the world of trail, mountain and ultrarunning including: New womens European 100km and World 100 mile records. Latest around our virtual events and store. Upcoming events.
Weekly Ep.24: New Centurion Coaching Site | Black Canyon Ultras | Barkley | Tarawera |
This week, James Elson is joined by Head of Endurance Robbie Britton to discuss our brand new coaching website. The two go on to discuss the weekly news covering the results from Barkley Marathons, Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera.
Photo: Anne Flower ©Mark Griffith-Black Canyon Ultras – World Trail Majors
Interview: Damian Hall & the Barkley Marathons III
James Elson chats to Damian Hall fresh off of the back of his third attempt at the Barkley Marathons, this past weekend. Damo tells all about this years event, how it unfolded and speaks to lessons learned from 'Out There'. Photo c/o Allie Bailey.
Damian's new book is available soon via Vertebrate Publishing here.
Weekly Ep. 23: Black Canyon | One Slam | Tarawera |
This weeks episode focuses on all things Centurion Running with an update on our virtual challenges, upcoming races a new store brands/ products. There is a look back at Rocky Raccoon 100 and the Pilgrims Challenge Results from last week. Plus a look ahead to our World Trail Majors Partner Race - Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera happening this weekend.
Centurion Coaching Podcast: Pierre Meslet
Centurion Coach and trained osteopath and physiotherapist Pierre Meslet talks about his own journey into the sport and what it brings him as a coach. On top of that we get some top advice for multi-day racing and hear how Pierre’s approaching the Marathon des Sables with a different plan this year, after being in the top ten twice before.
Weekly Ep.22: Rocky Raccoon 100 | Opinion vs Fact | Centurion Update |
In this shorter than usual weekly episode, Centurion founder James Elson talks about Rocky Raccoon 100, Opinion vs Fact in discussing our sport, the National Run Show and a few corrections to the previous episode.
Centurion Coaching Podcast: Hayden Hawks
Hayden Hawks is well known for his exploits on the trails, but within this podcast we delve more into his coaching background and the reasons behind working with a full range of athletes trying to achieve their own trail and ultra running goals.
Robbie and Hayden talk about the importance of connections within the sport and feeling the need for a positive impact on the community we all gain
Centurion Coaching Podcast: Peter Van Der Zon
Centurion coach Peter van der Zon is currently studying a Master’s Degree in Sports Physical Therapy and serves as the physical therapist for the Swiss national trail running team.
In this podcast Robbie Britton chats to the Dutch international about his journey into coaching and the sport, the value of having a strong reason to dig deep as an ultra-runner, and also not ignoring how th
Weekly Ep.21: Centurion latest | Arc of Attrition Recap | Hong Kong 100km |
This episode of the weekly news touches upon the latest from Centurion Running, a frank and honest look at the changes UTMB have made to the Arc Of Attrition, all the results from that event and the shorter associated distances. As well as a quick look at Hong Kong 100km results.
Interview: Finn Melanson - Host of Singletrack
James Elson speaks to Finn Melanson, host of the Singletrack Podcast about a range of subjects ranging as wide as the current state of running in the US and the UK, building a brand and a community in ultrarunning, what the future holds and a whole lot more.
Photo c/o Scott Hickenlooper
Robbie and Sophie Go Long: Spine Race & Terra De Gigantes
Our Head of Endurance, Robbie Britton chats to Sophie Grant, one of our Centurion Coaches, about two recent races: Sophie's run at the Winter Spine Race and Robbie's race at Terra De Gigantes.
Spine Race 2026 Recap: Allie Bailey | Matt Neale | Kevin Munt |
A special in depth Full Winter Spine 2026 recap pod featuring an interview with 7 time finish Matt Neale, a full race debrief from the one and only Allie Bailey and an in-depth conversation with Kevin Munt, who brought one of the real stories of this years' race. Warning - some strong language for obvious reasons!
A link to Kev's charity can be found here: https://freetobekids.enthuse.com/pf
Weekly Ep.20: Latest Ultrarunning News | Arc of Attrition Preview & Kit | One Slam Update |
This week's episode discusses final stories from this years Spine Race. Takes a quick look at other events last week including Terra Gigantes and HURT100. Before diving into a preview of likely Arc of Attrition conditions and a look at all of the mandatory kit. Finally a bit of a One Slam virtual event update for all of those in that challenge.
Weekly Ep.19: Latest News | Spine Race Update | TRA |
All the latest news plus a quick update on the Spine Race and thoughts/ lessons from watching this years event unfold.
Weekly News Ep.18: Spine Update | 2025 Centurion Year Recap - All Events |
This weekly episode begins with a very brief update on all things Centurion Running, before a run down of the latest Spine standing as of Monday afternoon - 30 hours into the main event. The rest of the episode features a full recap of the 2025 Centurion Running season, looking at each of the 12 races one by one. From course records to the stories at the back and everything in between.
Spine Race Final Preparation & Advice
In this episode, our RD and 2 x Winter Spine Finisher James Elson discusses final preparations and thoughts for this years Spine Race. That is followed by a conversation with our logistics manager Magda Strycharska who toes the line at the Spine Sprint North for the first time, next week. Good luck to all!
Weekly News Ep 17: One Slam | Spine Race | Winter Round Records | Ann Trason |
This weekly episode covers all the latest from Centurion Running, Ann Trason at Across The Years 6 Day, Recent British Long Distance Mid-Winter Records, One Slam results, Spine Race look ahead and much more.
Race Briefing: 2026 One Slam
The Race Briefing for the 2026 One Slam Virtual Event which gets underway tomorrow - December 25th.
Entries still live via the website here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/races/one-virtual-slam-2026
Weekly News Ep.16: WUROY | Desert Solstice | One Slam |
This weeks episode takes a dive into the World Ultrarunner of the Year Awards, a brief look at Desert Solstice which took place over the weekend as well as all the latest news from Centurion Running.
Winter Downs 200 Final Finish/ Recap
A recap of the end of this years event and a summary of the final finishers.
Winter Downs 200 & 100 Day 4/2
An update from Day 4 of the Winter Downs 200 / Day 2 of the Winter Downs 100. All the results from the front of the mens and womens 100 miler, as well as the womens 200 miler. With 16 hours of the race still left to run!
Winter Downs 100 & 200 2025 Day 1/3
An update of all the action from Day 3 of the Winter Downs 200 including the results from the front of the Mens race. As well as a look at the action from the first few hours of the Winter Downs 100.
Winter Downs 200 2025 Day 2
An update from Day 2 of the Winter Downs 200 2025, 31 hours into the race.
Winter Downs 200 2025 Day 1
A quick update on the progress of the 2025 Winter Downs 200 towards the end of Day 1.
Weekly News Ep.15: Winter Downs 200 | Western States Lottery | ITRA/ UTMB Rankings |
This weeks episode starts a run of podcasts around the Winter Downs 200 & 100 which happen this week. Also covered, the Western States lottery and the scoring systems in our sport.
Weekly News Ep 14. Race Preview Winter Downs 100 and 200 2025
This weeks episode features a deep dive into the starting fields and likely outcomes for the 2025 Winter Downs 100 and 200 mile races which kick off next week.
Weekly News Ep13. UTCT, World Trail Majors, JFK50, Consistency
This weeks episode focuses on some ideas to stay consistent over the winter and an update on all things Centurion before a look at last weekends races at JFK50, Ultra Trail Cape Town and the finale of the World Trail Majors Series.
Weekly News 12. WW50 2025 Race Report, UTCT, Black Friday, KMF
This week episode features a in-depth recap of the 2025 Wendover Woods 50. Other topics covered in the news section include a brief look at Ultra Trail Cape Town, Kendal Mountain Festival and some Black Friday deals.
Weekly News 11. WW50 Preview, GPT100, Tunnel Hill, Age Group Records
This weeks podcast features a preview of this weekends ninth Wendover Woods 50. Our RD James Elson also covers off the latest news including World Records at Tunnel Hill, the results from the World Trail Majors - Grampian Peaks Trail 100 and 50km and some incredible masters age group performances.
Weekly News 10: Half Marathons, GPT100, World Trail Majors, UTMB
This weeks news includes all the latest from Centurion Running, a look at the latest races including GPT100, new UTMB buy outs, XNRG Druids Challenge, SDW100 elite athlete news and how horrendous and brilliant a half marathon can really be.
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep. 9 & Race Review: Caesars Camp
All the latest news from Centurion Running plus a race review of Caesars Camp Endurance Run/ 100 miler which no longer exists but was in many ways a forerunner to other ultra events around the UK today.
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep.8: Autumn 100 Recap
This week James Elson recaps the 2025 Autumn 100 where a new fastest all time British 100 Mile Trail time of 13:03 was run, alongside an amazingly tight and competitive womens race. Other topics include the VK world record going down, Grand Raid Reunion, World 24hr Champs and Bigs Backyard.
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep. 7: Autumn 100 Preview and Review
This weeks episode covers the latest news before focusing in on the Autumn 100 which kicks off this weekend. There is an in depth preview of this years field, some of the background and detail around the race and of course then a comparitive difficulty rating to finish with!
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep. 6 & Race Review: 24hr Races
Weekly news from the world of Ultrarunning and a Race Review of the 24hr format in general, including the history of 24hr racing and a look ahead at the 24hr World Champs at Albi upcoming. Plus a relative difficulty review of the format against more traditional races.
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep. 5
This week as usual covers all the latest news from us here at Centurion as well as a look at recent news from the sport including Dave Phillips' North Downs Way FKT, the World Trail Champs, Spartathlon and more.
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep. 4
This weeks topics include a recap of the 2025 Chiltern Wonderland 50 race and results. Course cutting at TDG. Vietnam Mountain Marathon and a look ahead to World Champs weekend and Spartathlon.
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep. 3
This weeks news features a Tor Des Geants recap and a look ahead at the upcoming Chiltern Wonderland 50 including the likely contenders for the top spots.
Centurion Coaching Podcast: 200 Milers and the Tor Des Geants
Head of Endurance Robbie Britton chats to James Elson about the upcoming Tor Des Geants, covering training, preparation and planning for the 200 mile mountain epic.
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep. 2
This week our founder James Elson chats about the recent races, catches up on Centurion Running news and looks ahead to upcoming events.
Centurion Running Weekly News Ep.1
RD James Elson covers the latest news and all things Centurion. A run down of our new deferral, refund, wait list policy. An insight into UTMB Index and why most of our races are going back on. And a look back at the Grand Raid Pyrenees from this past weekend.
NDW100 2025 Race Recap Pod
RD James Elson recaps the record breaking 2025 North Downs Way 100, with the story of both the womens and mens races from the front, tales from the trail and all the other news from the day.
Race Review: Lavaredo Ultra Trail
Our race review series takes us to Lavaredo Ultra Trail. RD James Elson recaps this years' event and reviews the how, where and why of this event in the heart of the Dolomites.
Race Review: Western States 100
The latest in our Race Review series, RD James Elson takes you through Western States 100 - how, where, why and what is it like to run this classic race.
SDW100 & 50km 2025 Recap Pod
SDW RD James Elson and Robbie Britton recap the 2025 SDW100 & 50km results.
South Downs Way 100 & 50km 2025 Preview Pod
An in-depth look at all the likely leading contenders for the overall positions at this years South Downs Way 100 and South Downs Way 50km - with James Elson and Robbie Britton. Both races are part of the World Trail Majors.
Race Review: Old Dominion 100
RD James Elson talks through the Old Dominion 100 in this latest of our race review pods - giving a runners eye view into the what, why, where and how of specific races and ultras from near and far.
SDW100 2025 Pre-Race: Mark Darbyshire
The second of our pre-race South Downs Way 100 & 50km elite athlete interviews features a conversation with Mark Darbyshire. Part of our Centurion Ultra Team, Mark recently won the SDW50 and is the course record holder at the Arc of Attrition, UTS100, Lakeland 100, NDW100 and many more. He is running the SDW100 this time out.
SDW100 2025 Pre-Race: Julia Davis
The first of our pre-race South Downs Way 100 & 50km elite athlete interviews features a conversation with Julia Davis - part of the Centurion Coaching Team, Team GB athlete on the trails and on the road over 100km. Running in her first 100 mile race at this years SDW100.
North Downs Way 50 2025 Race Recap
James Elson recaps the 2025 North Downs Way 50 including a bit about the history of the race and how this years event unfolded from front to back.
Thames Path 100 2025 Race Recap
RD James Elson recaps this years Thames Path 100, leading to an interview with new 1000 mile buckle winner Tremayne Cowdry - who walked every step of this years race due to a new long-term injury. Hear about his background, the diagnosis, what led him to try and how he suceeded for the tenth and final time.
Race Review: London Marathon
The latest in the Race Review Series - RD James Elson covers the London Marathon - what it is like to run it and why it is such a special race.
