SDW RD James Elson and Robbie Britton recap the 2025 SDW100 & 50km results.By James Elson

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.By James Elson

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.By James Elson

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.…

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.By James Elson

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.By James Elson

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.…

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.By James Elson

A recap of the 2025 SDW50 with RD James Elson covering off the race from the front to the back and everyone in between.By James Elson

James Elson and Allie Bailey Catch up on a whole raft of issues from Allie's recent mental health struggles and she talks all about how people can reach out to help them overcome similar battles. The chat then ranges from race qualification criteria, upcoming race plans, safety pin sustainability and South West Coast Path Record Attempts. Plus ever…

In this episode James Elson chats to Tim Landy, one of two British runners to attempt the Barkley Marathons in 2025. They cover his Barkley Fall Classic win guaranteeing his entry into the 2025 real deal. His preparation for the race and of course the experience itself. Tim made it further than any other ‘virgin’, a significant outcome in one of th…

A quick recap of the 2025 Hundred Hills 50km which took place on Saturday 15th March under glorious conditions.By James Elson

Dan and James are joined by Ferg and Jane, the Founders and co-RDs at Mudcrew, perhaps best known for the Arc of Attrition – recently of course bought out by UTMB. The four discuss the history of Mudcrew, the purchase of the Arc by UTMB, how it happened and why they chose that path for the race. The changes UTMB have implemented, what is coming in …

In this episode of the Centurion Coaching Podcast, Robbie Britton and Dr. Jamie Pugh discuss how an athlete can get the most out of run coaching and what to look for in finding the right coach.By James Elson

The fifteenth Episode in our race review series focuses on TransGranCanaria. From 5km to 125km races and the most competitive racing to happen on the ultrarunning scene each February, James Elson takes you through what this World Trail Majors event is all about.By James Elson

James Elson chats to UK born, US based Ultrarunner Ian Sharman ahead of his upcoming visit to race in the UK for the first time since 2009 – at this years Centurion Running South Downs Way 100. Ian is a four time winner of the Leadville Trail 100, ten time Western States 100 finisher with nine consecutive top ten finishes to his name. And previous …

Our new Centurion Running Coach Anna Buckingham, talks to our Head of Endurance Robbie Britton about her journey in ultrarunning from back of the pack to completing and being competitive at some of Europe's most iconic races as well as improving on road PBs after 10 years of being coached herself.By James Elson

Robbie and Jamie take a more practical approach to "what is coaching" and break down Jamie's training for his debut 7:20 100k in Vaxjo, Sweden last year that gained him selection for Wales for the Anglo-Celtic Plate this year. They talk about sessions, volume and how life and work need to be taken into account alongside the "perfect training plan".…

Centurion coaches Robbie Britton and Dr. Jamie Pugh discuss common misconceptions on what coaching is and what it means to them, as both coaches and athletes.By James Elson

In this episode in the Centurion Coaching series, Robbie Britton asks James Elson about lessons learned from the 2025 Spine Race.By James Elson

James Elson and Tom Rainey chat through their 2025 Winter Spine Race experiences, from the week prior.By James Elson

Roles reversed this time as our Head of Endurance Robbie Britton asks our RD James Elson about his final race prep for the imminent 2025 Winter Spine Race.By James Elson

James Elson and Allie Bailey welcome runners to Day 2 of One Slam (also known as Boxing Day) and discuss Allie's race at the Winter Downs 200 plus how things worked from an organisational stand point!By James Elson

Our RD James Elson welcome all of our One Slam runners on day 1 of this years 10 week virtual challenge. Plus a brief recap of the 2024 Winter Downs 100 and 200 mile events from a fortnight ago.By James Elson

This episode features an initial preview of the upcoming 2024 Winter Downs eventes, before taking a look at the Bob Graham Round and a host of other Lakeland Rounds.By James Elson

James and Allie chat to our latest Centurion Ultra Team member, Hannah Rickman. Hannah was 2021 NDW100 champion and is fresh off of the back of a 16:46 winning time at the 2024 Autumn 100. Hannah fills is in her background as her runner and what's led to an astounding 2024 in terms of performances.By James Elson

James and Robbie discuss preparing for the Winter Downs 100 and 200 milers this December with sleep deprivation, sections to recce and whether it’s too late to enter some of the hot topics.By James Elson

Gain an insight into the background of Centurion coach Dr. Jamie Pugh. We speak about his introduction to ultrarunning 10 years ago, his growing love for the sport in recent years and his academic study into runner's guts and how it has led to him working with some of the world's top distance runners.…

This podcast with Centurion Running coach, Julia Davis, is an insight into the GB&NI international's journey into running, her experiences of REDS, returning to running post pregnancy and how everything has helped shape her coaching philosophy and allows her to run happy on roads and trails.By James Elson

Episode 13 in the race review series and this time the spotlight is on Spartathlon. Our RD James Elson takes you through what the 153 mile Greek epic is all about. Also covered in the first part of the pod, a brief recap of the 2024 Tor Des Geants and the Chiltern Wonderland 50.By James Elson

Our Head Of Endurance Robbie Britton chats to James Elson about his recent race at the Leadville 100 out in Colorado. His preparation, approach and overall race and trip experience. He shares so many nuggets of wisdom along the way as we have come to expect! Photo c/o Precision Fuel & Hydration.By James Elson

The latest in our race review series focuses on the grandest of all of the Alpine Races, the Tor Des Geants. At 330km+ and 25000m+ and with a 150 hour cut off, this race has it all. This years event starts in just a few days time, so we take a spin through the race, what it's all about and why it's one of the very best.…

The latest episode in our race review series and this week it's two for the price of one as James Elson takes you through Grand Raid Pyrenees and UTMB (and associated events). What are they like to run, how difficult are they and what are they all about.By James Elson

James talks to Matt Neale about his latest achievement – a solo unsupported Steve Parr Round of 116 miles and 45,000 feet. Recently finishing his 15th Lakeland 100 and 5th Spine Race, Matt is one of the most experienced Mountain Ultra Trail Runners around and shares his wisdom!By James Elson

In this ninth episode in the race review series, James Elson talk all about the upcoming Leadville Trail 100, the second oldest 100 Mile race in the US.By James Elson

Welcome to the, rapidly becoming ‘annual’ edition of the British Ultrarunning Podcast where James talks to Dan about his epic 3 Peaks Record setting run. Not for children due to potty mouths.By James Elson

Our RD James Elson covers the Lakeland 100 (and 50) in this Race Review episode. After a brief preview of this weekends North Downs Way 100, James talks about what Lakeland is all about and takes you through all the details of this classic British ultra.By James Elson

After a short unintended hiatus this Race Review episode looks at Badwater 135 - the iconic road race through Death Valley. James Elson talks about what it's really like to run this classic event.By James Elson

James & Allie recap the 2024 South Downs Way 100, a truly incredible race weekend with a record 349 finishers in its first year as a World Trail Major.By James Elson

This this sixth episode in our Race Review series looks at the Grand Union Canal Race. Following some latest news, James talks about what the GUCR is really like and why as a quintessentially classic British ultramarathon, it should be on everyones bucket list.By James Elson

James Elson and Allie Bailey recap the 2024 North Downs Way 50 including the results, stats and the fact that James actually ran the race himself SHOCK HORROR! As always comes with a minor bad language warning.By James Elson

TP100 RD James Elson and co-host Allie Bailey discuss the state of the union before recapping this years Thames Path 100.By James Elson

This this fifth episode in our Race Review series looks at the Marathon Des Sables. Following some latest news, James talks about what the MdS is really like and tries to remember what was his first big race back in 2006.By James Elson

SDW50 RD James Elson and Team Runner Allie Bailey discuss their recent races at the Lakes/ Northern Traverse, the acquisition of the Arc of Attrition by UTMB/ Ironman and the recent results at the South Downs Way 50.By James Elson

Episode 4 in the Race Review series and our RD James Elson talks through the ins and outs of the Barkley Marathons after the astonishing events of last week - focusing on what is it really like 'Out There'.By James Elson

James and Allie recap the 2024 Centurion season opener - the Hundred Hills 50km, covering off the day and the results. Also features some pre-amble about Allie's book tour, Barkley Marathons and some inconsistent training for upcoming races.By James Elson

Episode 3 in the Race Review series with the focus this time on Rocky Raccoon 100, a fast trail 100 miler in Texas which takes place in early Feb. Before that there is a catch up on the latest news and a quick rundown of the results and how the race unfolded at the 2024 Arc of Attrition which featured last time out. Photo c/o Tejas Trails Events.…

Latest Centurion News including a reflection on the Spine Race, followed by the second in a series of episodes focused on key events throughout the year where James Elson gives a look behind the scenes of key races in the ultra calendar. This time the focus race is the Arc of Attrition and Arc 50. What is it, what does it involve, what's the course…

James chats to 2023 Winter Downs 200 Mens Finisher Luke Carter. Luke won the hearts of all from arrival at registration to each check point where he was often last to leave, right through to his dramatic finish 12 minutes inside the cut off. He was just 10 minutes inside the cut off at the 50 mile point and overcame all obstacles to get it done!…

Latest Centurion News followed by the first in a series of episodes focused on key events throughout the year where James Elson gives a look behind the scenes of key races in the ultra calendar throughout the year. First up the Spine Race. What is it, what does it involve, what's the course really like and what's happend so far in this years event.…