Simon Ford is an adventurer who rebuilt his life after losing his fiancée—choosing big, uncomfortable challenges as a way to keep moving forward. From the Arctic to the Sahara, Simon’s story isn’t just about extremes; it’s about what happens when grief changes your direction, and you decide to see what you’re still capable of.In this episode, we talk about loss, resilience, and the moments that pushed Simon to take on bigger and bigger challenges—and how he now uses what he’s learned to help others discover what’s possible for them too. Honest, grounding, and full of perspective, this one will make you rethink your limits.

Madison Haddick is a phenomenal triathlete—and in 2025 she won Ironman Wales in her age group. But this conversation isn’t just about splits, watts, or race-day tactics. It’s about what it takes to compete when it matters, and how doing the inner work can change the way you show up on the start line.In this episode, Madison opens up about therapy, the role competition plays in her life, and why Ironman became the arena she keeps choosing—again and again. We talk mindset, identity, pressure, and what winning actually feels like when you’ve built the person behind the performance.

Liam Kavanagh is taking on a challenge that’s meant to be felt. To raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, he’s hiking in a 15kg weight vest—1kg for every suicide in England and Wales each day—and walking one mile at a time as a group until they reach 5,475 miles, representing the total number of suicides in England and Wales each year.
In this episode, we talk about why he chose to make the message physical, what the miles are teaching him, and how community, conversation, and visibility can help save lives. It’s a powerful reminder that behind every number is a person—and none of us should carry it alone.

Martin Rutherford is an ultra runner with deep experience in the mountains—through races, personal challenges, and the kind of days that test more than your legs. In this episode, we go beyond training plans and finish times and into the real stuff: mental health, depression, and what it looks like to keep moving when your mind is trying to pull you under. Martin shares how trauma shaped him, how he’s learned to carry it, and how ultra running became both an outlet and a proving ground. Honest, heavy at times, and ultimately hopeful—this is a conversation about pain, purpose, and finding your way back one step at a time.

From South Wales to the world’s highest mountain, Callum Hughes is building a plan—one climb at a time—to become the youngest Welsh person to summit Everest. We dig into the moments that shaped him, what he learned on La Bouche, and how he’s preparing for Manaslu next year. Expect honest talk about fear, ambition, discipline, and what “ready” really means in the mountains.

Courtney Jacquemai joins the podcast for a raw, powerful conversation on mental resilience and the way running can become a turning point in someone’s life. We talk about how trauma led her into trail running (trigger warning: domestic abuse), what it took to build belief when everything felt stacked against her, and how she started making a name for herself in the sport.

We also dig into the power of chosen suffering—why voluntarily doing hard things can be healing, grounding, and identity-building. Courtney shares the story of her first 200-miler, what it demanded from her mentally, and what’s changed as she’s started stepping onto podiums.

Trigger warning: discussion of domestic abuse.

In this episode, Will is joined by South Wales ultra runner Nick Lyons—a true adventurer who’s as dedicated to the athlete’s lifestyle as he is to chasing the unexpected. Nick brings a treasure trove of ultra stories: from accidentally pooing in front of a packed train, to getting serenaded by pickles, and even taking directions from a squirrel. But beyond the laughs and mishaps, Nick shares how he uses his dyslexia as a superpower, fueling creativity, resilience, and a unique approach to both running and life. This conversation is a celebration of embracing the unknown, building habits that last, and finding adventure (and a good story) around every corner. If you love running tales that are as inspiring as they are hilarious, you won’t want to miss this one.

In this episode, Will is joined by Loz and Linda—better known as Two Drunk 2 Ultra—who prove that ultra running isn’t just for the fast or the serious. These two bring laughter, pizza, and pints to every race, showing women of all ages that anyone can take on an ultra and have a blast doing it. They share stories from the back of the pack, talk about making the most of every event, and break down the barriers that keep people from starting. Expect honest chats about body image, community, and why the real win is crossing the finish line with a smile (and maybe a slice of pizza in hand). If you’ve ever thought ultras were out of reach, this episode will have you lacing up—and laughing—all the way to the start line.