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Episode 37 – Rob Krar, Holly Rush, Ellie Greenwood, Nick Clark

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Episode 37 of Talk Ultra: Rob Krar talks to us about his running history, hiw incredible Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim run and what his expectations are for Western States. Holly Rush talks marathon running and Comrades. Ellie Greenwood makes a guest appearance for Talk Training and provides an insight into running injuries. Nick Clark joins us for a reguar slot as he attempts the ‘Grand Slam’ of ultra running. We have the news, a year in the life of, and we find out: You know you are an ultra runner when… ?

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00:00:45 Start
00:17:40 A year in the life of with Amanda Hyatt. Amanda has been injured but she is back on the road to recovery and some consistent running.
00:31:20 News from the ultra running world
00:52:20 Holly Rush is an incredible marathon runner, however, she has recently ventured into ultra running. At her first attempt at the iconic Comrades Ultra Marathon she placed 2nd Brit and 7th overall. She tells us about her story.
Profile from : HERE

I started running as a fun runner when I was at University but didn’t start formally training until 2005 when I met my coach and now husband martin rush. I had a break through run at London Marathon improving my time by 10 minutes.  Since then I have run over 20 marathons all over the world and been lucky enough to represent Great Britain and England 6 times, something that I never dreamt I would do as a non-exercising beer swilling student.  I wouldn’t say i am the most talented or natural runner but I think I have plenty of endurance and just love the feeling that running and training gives me.  In between training I work full time doing sports massage and working in my local deli.  I have been struggling with a painful hamstring for over 2 years now and after 2 failed injections I am now backing off my training to receive intensive treatment for 2 months so that I might be able to run pain free again.  Fingers crossed!.As well as talking about all things running I will most probably ramble on about my two other passions – food and my training partner Mr Mole (the dog).

01:31:18 Back to News
01:34:06 Blogs – No blog this week… we have some great answers to our FB post: ‘You know you are an ultra runner when… ?” Link to post HERE
01:36:40 Talk Training with Ellie Greenwood. Ellie is currently injured and has missed Comrades and will now miss Western States. She provides a great insight and provides some lessons that we can all learn from in regard to injury rehabilitation and assessment.
Ellie Greenwood’s blog: HERE
02:10:10 Interview with Rob Krar. Rob has spent some considerable time away from the sport but has returned in style. His recent Rin-to-Rim-to-Rim run has turned heads… in a few weeks he will line up at Western States. Post on iRunFar here
02:46:12 Meltzer Moment with Speedgaot – Good, Bad & Ugly of ultra running
02:54:40 Clarky’s Corner – US based Brit Nick Clark provides a regular slot as he builds up th the Grand Slam of ultra running. In this weeks show we talk Western States.
Nick Clark’s blog HERE
03:07:55 Races – Up and coming races for the next two weeks.
03:10:50 Close
Finish
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You know you are having a bad ultra when… ?

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Following on from the great success of ‘You know you are an ultra runner when… ?’ we have part deux!

‘You know you are having a bad ultra when… ?’

Again, some really funny comments. Thank you all so much for the input and feedback.

Richard Hurdle Whats a bad ultra???

David Reese You did get a good-night’s sleep the previous night before and you don’t get in the pre-race bowel movement.

Carl Wibberley When every piece of kit you have on is irritating you at 10k.
Holly Rush You hope you trip on a curb and knock yourself out so you dont have to keep feeling the pain…
Tripp Furman You forgot sport glide.
Andy Ellis The medic tells you your shoe is bleeding…
Seamus Foy The RD tells you he was about to send out a search party. Remember that Josh Josh Katzman? Good thing it was 10k loops!
Richard Lendon When you vomit up everything you’ve ingested over the last 2 hours.
Talk Ultra My fave of all time is from an Ironman (one of the very early ones) when a participant post race said, “You know you are having a bad day when the morning papers have the results of a race that you are still running in!”
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Lorna Downes There’s a bad ultra?

Carter Swampy When you walk into the aid station and the volunteers say “oh shit, you’d better sit down”

Steve Blythe The pain stops.

Tim Steele The volunteers are packing up the aid station as you are limping towards it.

Malcolm Cox You fill in the entry form!

Jim Tinnion or you decide not to look at your feet because there are some things it’s better not to know.

Ewan Dunlop You visit the same aid station twice.

John Hitchen When you DNS.

Jeremy Spainhour When your trekking pole becomes your crutch (screw you, ITBS!).

Terence Lim Abrasion starts at 10k mark.

John Fitz You DNF.

Larry Roberts When you think if I walk a little slower I will get forcibly pulled from the race and can say you didnt quit.

Jim Tinnion when your stomach contents keep overtaking you.

Brent Colwell When you throw up 5 miles into a 100 mile run because you’ve been sick all week.

Dave West You abort at 125K, it’s only just past 1/2 way and you’re frightened to sit down because you don’t know where your support team will stop but you do know you won’t be able to get back up to find them.

Francis Pardo You think about retiring but the only way out you know is through the race course.

Shelb Snod When you break both of your handhelds, twice.

Ultrarunner Moorsman You think your in hospital with an IV Drip attached to your arm……..then realise its not an hallucination.

Jeremy Clark When you are stung on the heel in the first mile.

Steven Stewart You forget what day it is.

Endurance Fitnessuk Your laces in your huaraches snap within the first 10 paces, after you had a conversation with yourself stating “Yep, these are good for another 50 easy.”

Alan Johnson Half way through, The pizza arrives 30 mins late at pick up point and they added extra spicy peppers free of charge!

Henry Bickerstaff When the battery on your gamin dies before the first aid station.

Rob Bateman you cant find a secluded wall to go behind.

Russell Webster You wish you were just doing a marathon.

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