Joe Lydon completed the Unstable Slam—six ultras in six months, ontop of a 200-miler and two 100-milers—and he’ll be the first to tell you he’s not physically special. What he does have is a mindset that refuses to quit.In this episode, we break down what it takes to keep showing up when you’re tired, sore, and doubting yourself—how Joe thinks about pain, progress, and commitment, and why consistency beats talent when the miles get serious. If you’ve ever looked at a huge challenge and thought “that’s not for people like me,” this conversation will change your perspective.

Matt Roberts is the kind of person who doesn’t just take on a challenge—he stacks them. In this episode, we talk about his mission to climb the tallest mountains across the British Isles and cycle between them, what it takes to keep moving when the novelty wears off, and why he’s drawn to projects that are equal parts adventure and suffering.We also get into the stranger side of endurance—like staying in a sauna for hours—plus the grind of the Lochaber 4000s, and what these experiences teach him about mindset, resilience, and what’s possible when you commit fully. If you love big days in the mountains and the psychology behind pushing limits, you’ll love this one.

Jimmy Watkins is the founder of The Running Punks—and his story is as much about identity as it is about pace. In this episode, we talk sobriety and what it’s given him, how running became an anchor (and an outlet), and why music and community sit at the heart of what he’s built.Jimmy also shares the shift from rugby to track, what it took to commit to competing, and the journey that led him to represent Great Britain. Expect honest reflections, a few hard truths, and a lot of energy—about rebuilding your life, finding your people, and chasing something that actually means something.

Simon Ford is an adventurer who rebuilt his life after losing his fiancée—choosing big, uncomfortable challenges as a way to keep moving forward. From the Arctic to the Sahara, Simon’s story isn’t just about extremes; it’s about what happens when grief changes your direction, and you decide to see what you’re still capable of.In this episode, we talk about loss, resilience, and the moments that pushed Simon to take on bigger and bigger challenges—and how he now uses what he’s learned to help others discover what’s possible for them too. Honest, grounding, and full of perspective, this one will make you rethink your limits.

Madison Haddick is a phenomenal triathlete—and in 2025 she won Ironman Wales in her age group. But this conversation isn’t just about splits, watts, or race-day tactics. It’s about what it takes to compete when it matters, and how doing the inner work can change the way you show up on the start line.In this episode, Madison opens up about therapy, the role competition plays in her life, and why Ironman became the arena she keeps choosing—again and again. We talk mindset, identity, pressure, and what winning actually feels like when you’ve built the person behind the performance.

Liam Kavanagh is taking on a challenge that’s meant to be felt. To raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, he’s hiking in a 15kg weight vest—1kg for every suicide in England and Wales each day—and walking one mile at a time as a group until they reach 5,475 miles, representing the total number of suicides in England and Wales each year.
In this episode, we talk about why he chose to make the message physical, what the miles are teaching him, and how community, conversation, and visibility can help save lives. It’s a powerful reminder that behind every number is a person—and none of us should carry it alone.

Martin Rutherford is an ultra runner with deep experience in the mountains—through races, personal challenges, and the kind of days that test more than your legs. In this episode, we go beyond training plans and finish times and into the real stuff: mental health, depression, and what it looks like to keep moving when your mind is trying to pull you under. Martin shares how trauma shaped him, how he’s learned to carry it, and how ultra running became both an outlet and a proving ground. Honest, heavy at times, and ultimately hopeful—this is a conversation about pain, purpose, and finding your way back one step at a time.

From South Wales to the world’s highest mountain, Callum Hughes is building a plan—one climb at a time—to become the youngest Welsh person to summit Everest. We dig into the moments that shaped him, what he learned on La Bouche, and how he’s preparing for Manaslu next year. Expect honest talk about fear, ambition, discipline, and what “ready” really means in the mountains.