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Beyond Potential: Alan Hewitt and the Summer Spine Race

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In this special bonus episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, Paul speaks with Pyllon athlete Alan Hewitt, fresh from completing the gruelling Summer Spine Race — a 268-mile journey up the Pennine Way. But this isn’t just a race recap.

Together, they explore what it means to commit fully, to endure the dark miles, and to discover a version of yourself you didn’t know existed. Alan opens up about foot pain, hallucinations, and emotional highs, but also the magic of watching the sunrise on Hadrian’s Wall — and what it truly means to go beyond potential.

Whether you're deep in your own training or just curious what happens inside a challenge this big, this episode is about more than racing — it’s about becoming.

Topics covered:

  • Why the Summer Spine drew Alan in

  • Training with purpose — and a pack

  • Managing pain, panic, and perseverance

  • The joy of sunrise on Hadrian’s Wall

  • What personal growth really looks like

  • Reflections on identity, commitment, and future goals

Mentioned:

  • The Pennine Way

  • West Highland Way Race

  • Cocodona 250 (future goal?)

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow Pyllon:

🔗 @pyllon | @pyllonultra
🎥 YouTube.com/pyllon
🌐 pyllonultra.com

  continue reading

81 episodes

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In this special bonus episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, Paul speaks with Pyllon athlete Alan Hewitt, fresh from completing the gruelling Summer Spine Race — a 268-mile journey up the Pennine Way. But this isn’t just a race recap.

Together, they explore what it means to commit fully, to endure the dark miles, and to discover a version of yourself you didn’t know existed. Alan opens up about foot pain, hallucinations, and emotional highs, but also the magic of watching the sunrise on Hadrian’s Wall — and what it truly means to go beyond potential.

Whether you're deep in your own training or just curious what happens inside a challenge this big, this episode is about more than racing — it’s about becoming.

Topics covered:

  • Why the Summer Spine drew Alan in

  • Training with purpose — and a pack

  • Managing pain, panic, and perseverance

  • The joy of sunrise on Hadrian’s Wall

  • What personal growth really looks like

  • Reflections on identity, commitment, and future goals

Mentioned:

  • The Pennine Way

  • West Highland Way Race

  • Cocodona 250 (future goal?)

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow Pyllon:

🔗 @pyllon | @pyllonultra
🎥 YouTube.com/pyllon
🌐 pyllonultra.com

  continue reading

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