Best Project Salt Run Podcasts (2025)

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5 Weeks to Go: Kenton Cool on Everest 1:09:35

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Send us a text We sit down with mountaineer and guide Kenton Cool, a man with 19 Everest summits and a lifetime of stories. From a dirt-bag first trip to Pakistan for £500 to shattering both heels and rebuilding purpose, Kenton talks community, identity, and the head game that gets you through the hard bits. We get into the Everest “Triple Crown,” …

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Conversation with Hannah Cox: Project Salt Run 54:38

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Kenton's guest on this episode of Cool Conversations is Hannah Cox who is about to launch herself into a 4,200km run, having only started running last year. Why? You will learn that Hannah is obsessed with a hedge that formed an inland customs line across India about 150 years ago. It was used to enforce a salt tax and resulted in a widespread fami…

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6 Weeks to Go: Plan Z - Funding the Impossible Run 51:07

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Send us a text This week we dive headfirst into the toughest part of the Project Salt Run journey so far... finances. With less than 60 days to go, Hannah and Joel pull back the curtain on what it really takes to fund an expedition like this. From dirtbag backup plans of buying a van in India, to the reality of paying for flights, permits, wages, a…

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7 Weeks to Go: Running Through Pregnancy: Dr. Erica Patel's Journey to Ultras 1:03:00

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Send us a text This week we sit down with the incredible Dr. Erica Patel. A gynecologist, mother, and record-breaking ultra runner who somehow balances medicine at the top level with running marathons across India (and even the legendary Comrades in South Africa... Twice). We talk about what it’s really like to run in India, the growth of women’s r…

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Sevan Garo: Starting the Conversation 1:10:29

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We have another outdoor special for you this week, recorded near Chamonix in Servos. Kenton chats to Sev Garo, an artist and sculptor who is inspired by glaciers. Sev explains how he aims to capture the energy of glaciers through his art and how he hopes his work helps to start conversations about climate change and glacial melt. Sev tells Kenton h…

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8 Weeks to Go: 20/20/20 Challenge: Lessons, Burnout, and Bouncing Back 30:58

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Send us a text The 20/20/20 Challenge. That’s 20 days, 20K runs on weekdays, and 20 minutes of strength work on weekends… all while working 60–70 hour weeks. In this episode we talk through how it went, what nearly broke her (spoiler: hospital visits were involved), and what she learned from taking on a challenge that turned out to be tougher than …

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9 Weeks to Go: Marathon by Jump Roap with Krish Patel 1:03:12

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Send us a text From doing a full marathon with a jump rope to transforming young lives around the UK, Krish Patel isn’t your average runner, or storyteller. He’s the founder of Tales to Inspire, a platform that’s helped over 1.5 million people share their powerful storyies. In this episode, Krish opens up about finding purpose after a rough start, …

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TFTT: The Eiger 36:11

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Tales from the Trails (TFTT) is back and this time Kenton is on the Eiger in the Swiss Alps. Kenton talks us through his ascent of the 3,967m Eiger, with his client Marco. They ascend via the Mittellegi ridge and descend via the South Ridge on an absolutely beautiful summer's day with views for miles. Having not done this particular climb since 200…

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10 Weeks to Go: 135 Miles Through Hell: David Bone and the Badwater Challenge 1:35:53

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Send us a text David Bone has run some of the toughest races in the world, including Badwater 135, a 135-mile ultramarathon across Death Valley in 47°C heat. In this episode, we chat about how he got into running, what it takes to train for a race like Badwater, and how crew, mindset, and even a sense of humor can make or break you. He also shares …

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11 Weeks to Go: Hope, Hustle, and Holding It Together: A Mid-Journey PSR Check-In 40:20

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Send us a text We’re back with a raw and honest update from the PSR team. No guests, just Joel and Hannah catching up on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes and let’s just say, it’s a lot. From Hannah’s wild 2020 Challenge (that’s 20k a day for 20 days!) to losing key team members, this episode dives deep into the physical, emotional…

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Anna McNuff: Adventurous Commitment 1:08:43

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Welcome to a previously untested podcast format (for us!) - a walk and talk. Kenton recorded this episode with adventurer, writer and super-mum, Anna McNuff, whilst walking on Leckhampton Hill in Gloucestershire, and it really is a cool conversation! Anna and her husband, Jamie McDonald (another adventurer), have recently decided to sell their hous…

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12 Weeks to Go: Running, Raving & Real Talk: Our Love Trails Festival Recap 30:56

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Send us a text This week, we're diving into Hannah’s first-ever trip to Love Trails a trail running and music festival that turned out to be more powerful than expected. From dancing in the woods to running through heatwaves, from emotional on-stage moments to reconnecting with the wider running community, it was all kinds of wild and wonderful. We…

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13 Weeks to Go: Why Esther Newman Loves Treadmills (And Other Running Confessions) 52:54

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Send us a text This week on the Project Salt Run podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Esther Newman, editor-in-chief of Women’s Running, co-host of their hit podcast, and all-around running legend (even if she says otherwise). We talk about everything from imposter syndrome in sport to the joys of Marmite sandwiches mid-run, plus how Esther’s jou…

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Richard Pyne: Custodian of Páramo 1:11:42

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This week's Cool Conversation is between Kenton and Richard Pyne, CEO of British clothing brand Páramo. Right from the offset, we understand that Páramo is unique: Richard describes himself as the Custodian of the brand, rather than the CEO; he tells us that the company is employee-owned; he tells us they have been repairing garments for customers …

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14 Weeks to Go: Natalie Smith, Training, Challenges, and the Road to India 48:38

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Send us a text In this episode, we finally sit down with Natalie, a core team member of Project Salt Run who's been with us since the early days. We dive deep into her role as a pacer and logistics mastermind for Hannah's epic 100 marathons across India. We dive into everything from ultra running, including an unforgettable race in Morocco, to the …

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15 Weeks to Go: Blue Earth Summit, Live from London 29:57

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Send us a text This one's a first for us, a live recording from the Blue Earth Summit in London! Hannah and Joel take the stage with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, to talk about purpose, endurance, and why storytelling matters now more than ever. We get into how the idea of running across India was sparked by a colonial hedge, and how Kat…

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Professor Duncan Quincey: Losing Their Cool 1:06:55

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Recorded at 6,400m on Everest, is this the highest altitude podcast recording ever? We don’t know but we do know that you’re going to love it! Kenton speaks to University of Leeds based Professor of Glaciology, Duncan Quincey, about his current research project on the Khumbu glacier. Whilst Kenton was climbing Everest, Duncan and his team were inst…

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16 Weeks to Go: Pinky Toes Down, Hannah’s Coast to Coast Debrief 34:57

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Send us a text Hannah’s back from the run, toes shredded, confidence boosted and in this episode, Joel flips the mic around to hear how it really went. We talk physical pain, emotional headspace, what surprised her the most, and what the team learned ahead of India. This one’s the final piece in our three-part Coast to Coast series and a real windo…

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17 Weeks to Go: The Finish line of the Coast 2 Coast 25:28

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Send us a text In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our final days on the Coast to Coast trail 7 marathons, 7 days, and one last big push to the finish line. You’ll hear from the team out in the field, sleep-deprived, sunburnt, slightly broken, and doing whatever it takes to get Hannah across the country. It’s hot, the water’s low, the…

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Dr Sarah Ruggins: Focus, Discipline, Gratitude 1:06:15

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This week Kenton welcomes Dr Sarah Ruggins back to the pod to unpick the details of her incredible bike ride from John O'Groats to Lands End and back again. Sarah blended her love of the discipline of unsupported ultra-endurance cycling with supported time-trialling to take on her most recent endurance challenge. Sarah tells Kenton all about her ap…

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18 Weeks to Go: On the Trail, Teamwork, Ticks and Tough Miles on the C2C 30:11

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Send us a text This one’s straight from the field. We’re on location in the UK, following Hannah as she takes on the Coast to Coast trail, a brutal seven day back-to-back run with one rest day in the middle. This is more than just a test of endurance. It’s a full-team trial run ahead of her 100-marathon mission across India and Pakistan. In this ep…

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19 Weeks to Go: Blisters, Bandages & Barefoot Truths with Alex Fowler 52:06

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Send us a text Feet take a beating, especially when you're running 100 marathons in 100 days. In this episode, Hannah and Joel chat with podiatrist and endurance-running ally Alex Fowler, who’s on a mission to keep Hannah moving safely and comfortably throughout Project Salt Run. From injury prevention to smart sock swaps, Alex shares how he’s prep…

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Mark and Erich: Unearthing History 54:54

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Whilst at Everest Basecamp this year, Kenton recorded this episode with Mark Fisher and Erich Roepke who made arguably the most exciting Everest discovery of recent years when they found Andrew Cormyn (“Sandy”) Irvine’s boot on the North Side of the mountain late last year. It was almost exactly 100 years since Irvine and Mallory went missing on th…

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20 Weeks to Go: 1% That Changes Everything with Kate Williams 1:21:20

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement helping businesses and individuals give back to the Earth. She’s smart, steady, and has found a way to turn ambition into action — leading a network that’s reimagining what giving back really looks like. We chat about how 1% for the Planet wo…

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21 Weeks to Go: The Man Filming the Madness, Michael Shaw 1:02:13

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Send us a text This week, we’re finally introducing the man behind the lens Michael Shaw. He’s the lead filmmaker capturing the chaos of Project Salt Run. From serendipitous meetings to joining the team just as everything kicked off, Michael shares how he got involved, why this story matters, and what it really means to shoot a 100-day adventure ac…

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Jay Whiting: Achieving the Remarkable 50:10

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This week, Kenton sits down to talk to Jay Whiting at Everest Base Camp. Jay is not a professional climber or a professional athlete - he is a full-time solicitor in London - yet when this episode was recorded, he was preparing to take on an enormous Himalayan challenge. Jay talks to Kenton about his dreams of achieving the Everest Triple Crown thi…

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22 Weeks to Go: Finding the Thread, Hannah’s Family Roots in India 31:52

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Send us a text This week, we’re going personal. Hannah dives into her family history and shares how her connection to India has shaped the vision behind Project Salt Run. From Anglo-Indian roots to uncovering relatives tied to the Taj Mahal, it’s a ride through ancestry, identity, and colonial legacy. If you’re nosy or just love a good story, this …

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23 Weeks to Go: Coast to Coast: Seven Marathons, One Team, and the Ultimate UK Test 45:24

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Send us a text What happens when you take on 7 marathons in 7 days with barely one under your belt? Join Hannah Cox and Joel as they run, stumble, and laugh their way across 300km of wild British terrain on the iconic Coast to Coast route. Van life, foot tape, team dynamics, and total exhaustion this so-called training run turned into something muc…

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Karl Egloff: The Speedy Mountaineer 36:51

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In this special episode, Kenton interviews Karl Egloff at Everest Base Camp as they both prepare for their Everest expeditions. Karl is an extreme mountaineer, mountain guide, runner and speed climber with a host of impressive Fastest Known Times (FKTs) to his name. Later this month, he is aiming to become the fastest person to move from Basecamp t…

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24 Weeks to Go: Blisters, Boulders & the Peak Divide 36:48

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Send us a text In this episode, Hannah and Joel look back on her recent training run along the Peak Divide. Two days of running, camping, and figuring things out on the move. They unpack what it taught her about pacing, pressure, and just enjoying the process! We’re currently raising money to make this expedition possible. EVERY Pound raised on Cro…

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25 Weeks to Go: Privilege, and the Problem With Being “First” 34:40

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Send us a text This week, Hannah and Joel dive headfirst into the messy, often uncomfortable conversation about privilege, purpose, and what it really means to run across a country that’s not your own. They talk openly about the backlash other adventurers have faced, the complexity of Hannah’s family history in India, and how she's still figuring o…

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Hem Rana: From Park Run to Ultra 1:12:52

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If you like running, this week's episode is for you! Kenton sits down to talk to Hem Rana, a remarkable man who 'got the running bug' after going along to a park run six years ago and has since completed multiple ultras. Hem talks to Kenton about his childhood in Nepal and his application to join the Gurkhas. He remains a serving Gurkha today and h…

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26 Weeks to Go: Running, Recovery, & the Reality Check 45:44

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Send us a text In this episode of Project Salt Run, Joel and Hannah sit down with running coach Nina Davis to take a no-holds-barred look at what training for a 100-day ultra marathon really looks like. Together, they unpack how far Hannah’s come — from a self-described non-runner to someone clocking 30+ kilometer weekends — and what’s made that po…

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27 Weeks to Go: Donuts, Despair & Doing Our Bit for the Planet 47:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Hannah and Joel dig into the wild emotional rollercoaster of climate action, and chat about how their both just trying to figure it out as they go. Discussing doubt, donuts, sweaty run clubs, and what it means to be an eco warrior in a world that often feels like it’s working against you. Hannah shares how she went f…

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Mark Evans MBE: Seeking Solitude 1:12:58

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Mark Evans has been leading expeditions for over 40 years and he speaks to Kenton from Oman, where he has lived for 25 years. He has very recently completed a 30 day expedition through the Empty Quarter, travelling by foot and by camel, following in the footsteps of Bertram Thomas who first made this journey in 1931. Mark shares numerous stories wi…

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28 Weeks to Go: Cape Town to London: Deo Kato’s Epic Run for Justice and Migration 1:06:16

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Deo Kato, a trail runner, activist, and campaigner, who recently completed an awe-inspiring 8,230-mile run from Cape Town to London. Over 518 days, Deo crossed 20 countries, endured countless challenges from visa issues to physical exhaustion and even imprisonment in South Sudan. Hi…

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29 Weeks to Go: Hannahs Mental: Mental Fortitude & Running Through the Chaos 41:06

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Send us a text What does it take to push through the hardest days when your body and mind are screaming to quit? In this candid episode of Project Salt Run, Hannah Cox and Joel Chevaillier dive deep into the mental game of endurance running and life’s relentless challenges. From training for a run across India while juggling two businesses to navig…

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Belinda Kirk: Intentionally Wandering 1:07:25

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Belinda Kirk is a researcher, campaigner, and author who is a huge advocate for adventure. When you tune into this episode, you will quickly realise that Belinda is a force of nature who is deeply passionate about what she does. Belinda founded Explorers Connect, encouraging people to engage in life-changing outdoor challenges and she has written a…

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30 Weeks to Go: Running the World: An Epic Journey with Nick Butter 55:44

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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Nick Butter, the incredible athlete who has run a marathon in every country in the world. From his humble beginnings in Dorset to his record-breaking adventures, Nick shares his inspiring story of adventure, resilience, and the power of perseverance. Dive into the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned …

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31 Weeks to Go: The Women Who Took on an Empire (And Won!) 30:42

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Send us a text Did you know that one of the most powerful protests in history was led by women? This episode dives into the untold stories of the women behind Gandhi’s Salt March a 240-mile act of defiance against British rule that changed the course of history. From Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, who called out Gandhi himself, to the fearless women who…

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Jude Kriwald: Picking Up Dreams 1:04:26

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Aged 19, Jude Kriwald cycled from England to India, a journey that he describes in vivid detail in this week's episode of Cool Conversations. From embracing Iranian hospitality to sneaking through Tibet, his first major adventure left him with many stories to tell, and a taste for more. Jude Kriwald is an adventurer and a volunteer. He founded adve…

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32 Weeks to Go: Running the Impossible, Nikki Love on Ultra-Endurance and the Power of Mindset 1:19:50

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Send us a text In this episode of Project Salt Run, we sit down with ultra-runner and endurance adventurer Nikki Love, whose extraordinary feats include running across Australia and tackling some of the world’s toughest multi-day endurance challenges. Nikki shares how she went from an everyday runner to pushing the limits of human endurance, the me…

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33 Weeks to Go: Dyslexia, Dinosaurs, and Driving Around the World: A Totally Unexpected Recipe for Success 50:49

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Send us a text Is there a secret formula for a life of adventure? Our guest, Becca, might have cracked the code. We explore how a passion for art, a love of natural history museums, and a life-changing diagnosis of dyslexia led her to drive around the world in a 75-pound car and become a travel writer and filmmaker. Get ready for a surprising conve…

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Andrew 'Basil' Heaney: Pushing the Envelope, Quietly 1:01:25

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For most people, running a 100 mile race is an enormous undertaking, that requires months of diligent training. This week's guest, Basil Heaney, takes a different approach. He enjoys racing more than training, which means that he runs multiple ultra-distance races every year. Most recently, he ran the Winter Downs 200, the Winter Spine race (268 mi…

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34 Weeks to Go: Great Hedge of India (Book) 45:35

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Send us a text Can one book change everything? For Hannah, it did! Join her and Joel as they uncover the bizarre story of the Great Hedge of India, a 4,000km barrier built for a salt tax! Now, they're retracing its steps, armed with a few old maps & alot of hope. Learn about the lost history, the challenges of mapping a forgotten route, and how you…

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35 Weeks to Go: An American who loves buses walks into a bar in Amsterdam. His life changed forever. 50:10

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Send us a text Today we deep dive into your Co-Host on the PSR podcast Joel Chevaillier (FRGS) as he explains just how he got here and his unhealthy obsession with buses. A whistle stop tour into how meeting a Portuguese guy in Amsterdam changed his life, he travelled around the world with Global Convoy, got a travel documentary on Amazon Prime, tr…

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Lorraine McCall: The Draw of Big Journeys 1:06:49

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In 2005, Lorraine McCall left her house to 'go for a walk' on her 40th birthday and didn't stop until she had walked up, and between, all 284 Munros in Scotland (2 Munros have since been downgraded, so there are now officially only 282!) This was a journey of 1,500 miles on foot. Ten years later, Lorraine tackled all 222 Corbetts to celebrate her 5…

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36 Weeks To Go: The Truth about how we’re funding Project Salt Run 41:28

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Send us a text Ever wondered how those epic adventure expeditions really get funded? Hannah and Joel pull back the curtain on Project Salt Run's financial journey, revealing the grit, the gambles, and the ramen-fueled determination it takes to chase a world-changing goal. Hannah reveals she is NOT a secret millionaire, won't be climbing Everest any…

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37 Weeks to Go: How NOT to quit! Meet Dan Beaumont: The Ultra Runner Driving Project Salt Run 38:34

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Send us a text In this episode of Project Salt Run, we sit down with Dan Beaumont, the man supporting this ambitious journey. Dan shares his ultra running story, what drives him to push beyond the limits, and his role in making Project Salt Run a reality. From endurance mindset to logistical challenges, get an inside look at what it takes to suppor…

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Ella Foote - Finding Endorphins in Water 1:01:35

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This week Kenton dives into (excuse the pun!) a fascinating conversation with wild swimmer, author and journalist, Ella Foote. Ella has been swimming outside since her childhood, when her parents used to take her to the seaside and they spent hours in the sea. These days she is editor of Outdoor Swimmer magazine, she is founder of Dip Advisor - a c…