In this episode, Max Naughton talks us through the unlikely year he ended up getting into both UTMB and Western States (with just one ballot ticket..!). While Western States turned out to be surprisingly runnable, UTMB became a 44-hour grind through storms, snow, and a rolled ankle he picked up two miles in. Max shares how he used a 50/50 run–bike training split to build mountain fitness from the flat Midlands, what gear actually helped (and what didn’t), and how he kept going when thi...
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In this episode, Max Naughton talks us through the unlikely year he ended up getting into both UTMB and Western States (with just one ballot ticket..!). While Western States turned out to be surprisingly runnable, UTMB became a 44-hour grind through storms, snow, and a rolled ankle he picked up two miles in. Max shares how he used a 50/50 run–bike training split to build mountain fitness from the flat Midlands, what gear actually helped (and what didn’t), and how he kept going when thi...
Into the OMM – Jon’s First Mountain Marathon Experience ⛺
Here for the Long Run
1 hour 3 minutes
3 weeks ago
Into the OMM – Jon’s First Mountain Marathon Experience ⛺
In this episode, Jon shares his first experience of the Original Mountain Marathon (OMM), joined by friends Tim and Sarah. Together, they offer an honest look at tackling one of the UK’s toughest navigational running events. Featuring an audio diary recorded across the weekend, the episode drops you right into the mud, mist, and mindset of the challenge. Jon, Tim, and Sarah reflect on the highs, lows, teamwork, and the unique demands of orienteering in unpredictable mountain terrain. Whethe...
Here for the Long Run
In this episode, Max Naughton talks us through the unlikely year he ended up getting into both UTMB and Western States (with just one ballot ticket..!). While Western States turned out to be surprisingly runnable, UTMB became a 44-hour grind through storms, snow, and a rolled ankle he picked up two miles in. Max shares how he used a 50/50 run–bike training split to build mountain fitness from the flat Midlands, what gear actually helped (and what didn’t), and how he kept going when thi...
