Scottish ultra‑runner Jenni Rees‑Jenkins brings grit, heart, and an infectious love for the long run. Known across the Scottish ultra community for her podium finishes and uplifting spirit, Jenni shares how running became her anchor—supporting her mental health and shaping lifelong connections. Her story includes running over 5,000 km in 2016 to raise funds for MND Scotland, all while balancing teaching, family life, and her work with mental‑health charities.With big challenges like the Bob Graham Round and Lakeland 100 on her horizon, Jenni reminds us that the journey—not the PB—is what truly matters

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Rob “Boab” Turner — an elite Scottish ultra runner known for balancing high level performance with family life, coaching, and developing the next generation of runners. His story covers early racing success, setbacks, reinvention, and ultimately becoming part of Scotland’s top ultra running talent pool.

Returning guest Iain Bethune joins us fresh from tackling the 2026 Barkley Marathons, one of the most notorious races on the planet. Iain recently published his full race report following the event, sharing insights into the brutal conditions, navigation challenges, and the mental game required to survive even a single loop of Barkley. [milestogether.co.uk]This year’s Barkley proved especially savage — 2026 ended with zero finishers, making it the 26th year in race history where the course defeated every runner. Fog, freezing creek crossings, storms, and a newly adjusted course layout added to the mayhem. Iain walks us through his experience and reflects on what makes Barkley such a uniquely captivating challenge.