Andrew Jenkins opens up about a brain injury, the depression he lived with for years afterwards, and what it took to finally make a change.We talk about:

• the aftermath of a brain injury (the part people don’t see)
• depression, identity, and the slow road back
• the moment he decided he couldn’t keep living the same way
• choosing to live more authentically
• and the adventures he’s been on since making that shift

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a chapter you didn’t choose, this episode is a reminder that change can start small — and still change everything.

James Thie is a Welsh middle-distance runner specialising in the 1500m, and he finished 4th at the 2004 World Indoor Championships. In this episode we go deep on what it takes to reach that level — not just the training, but the sacrifices behind the scenes.We talk about:

• elite 1500m training and how confidence is built
• self-belief when you’re not the favourite
• the sacrifices James made to chase performance
• and why, as a coach, he wouldn’t let his athletes make the same sacrifices

If you’re chasing big goals, this is a powerful reminder that “more” isn’t always better — and that ambition needs boundaries.

Dafydd Morgan is a BBC news journalist who’s also completed an Ironman (and plenty of other endurance events). In this episode we talk triathlon, discipline, and the “side quest” mentality — doing hard things alongside a busy life and still showing up.We get into:

• what triathlon training really demands (time, structure, consistency)
• discipline vs motivation (and what actually works)
• side quests, perspective, and why chasing challenges matters
• and yes… pickles (you’ll see)

If you’re into triathlon, endurance sport, or just building consistency, you’ll enjoy this one.

Steve Morris is a Paralympian who competed at the London and Rio Paralympic Games in the 800m and 1500m. In this episode we go behind the medals and into the real story: what it takes to reach that level, the pressure of performing on the biggest stage, and the mindset required to keep showing up year after year.We talk training, racing, preparation, and what elite sport teaches you about resilience and identity.

Harry Gripper joins me to talk all things backyard ultras — why they’re so addictive, why they mess with your head, and what makes them such a different game compared to “normal” ultras.We get into:

• Last Soul Backyard and what it’s really like on the yard
• the mind games (with yourself and everyone else)
• strategy: pacing, sleep, fuelling, and staying calm when it gets weird
• how to make running feel exciting again
• and a whole lot more on ultras

If you’ve ever thought about entering a backyard ultra (or you’ve done one and it broke you), you’ll relate.

Ella Jofryer recently became the youngest female to run from John O’Groats to Land’s End — the full length of the UK. This episode is her story: what made her commit, what the hardest days looked like, and what it took to keep going when the body and head both start pushing back.We talk about:the moment she decided to do JOGLEthe physical and mental battles across the runlogistics, pacing, and what surprised her mostwhat she learned about herself along the wayIf you love big endurance stories with real lessons, you’ll enjoy this one.

Emmelia Potts is the owner of Venture Endurance Coaching with a background in competitive OCR, Ironman, and ultras — but this episode is really centred around one of the wildest endurance experiences out there: the Mongol Derby.We talk about:

• what the Mongol Derby is actually like (the fear, the fatigue, the unknown)
• the mindset you need when you can’t control the conditions
• how endurance sport can strengthen you… and also test your mental health
• why self-awareness matters as much as toughness
• how her background in OCR/Ironman/ultras shaped her approach

If you like real endurance stories with a bit of depth (not just highlights), you’ll love this one.

Ross Jones is a barber from Cardiff who’s become a real pillar of his community. This episode is about more than haircuts: it’s about mental health, connection, and building a space where people feel seen.We talk about:

• mental health and why community matters
• connection, belonging, and being a “safe place” for people
• ADHD (and being different without shrinking yourself)
• what it means to be a pillar of the community
• and how running fits into all of it

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mould, you’ll get a lot from this one.