Ella Jofryer recently became the youngest female to run from John O’Groats to Land’s End — the full length of the UK. This episode is her story: what made her commit, what the hardest days looked like, and what it took to keep going when the body and head both start pushing back.We talk about:the moment she decided to do JOGLEthe physical and mental battles across the runlogistics, pacing, and what surprised her mostwhat she learned about herself along the wayIf you love big endurance stories with real lessons, you’ll enjoy this one.

Emmelia Potts is the owner of Venture Endurance Coaching with a background in competitive OCR, Ironman, and ultras — but this episode is really centred around one of the wildest endurance experiences out there: the Mongol Derby.We talk about:

• what the Mongol Derby is actually like (the fear, the fatigue, the unknown)
• the mindset you need when you can’t control the conditions
• how endurance sport can strengthen you… and also test your mental health
• why self-awareness matters as much as toughness
• how her background in OCR/Ironman/ultras shaped her approach

If you like real endurance stories with a bit of depth (not just highlights), you’ll love this one.

Ross Jones is a barber from Cardiff who’s become a real pillar of his community. This episode is about more than haircuts: it’s about mental health, connection, and building a space where people feel seen.We talk about:

• mental health and why community matters
• connection, belonging, and being a “safe place” for people
• ADHD (and being different without shrinking yourself)
• what it means to be a pillar of the community
• and how running fits into all of it

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mould, you’ll get a lot from this one.

Will Tait is a runner and musician, and this conversation is all about using running as a tool for your head — not just your fitness.We talk about:

• running long distances and what it teaches you
• using running for mental health (especially when things feel heavy)
• why consistency is the best thing you can do if you’re struggling
• perspective, zooming out, and seeing the bigger picture

If you’ve been in a rough patch or you’re trying to build a routine that actually supports you, this one’s for you.

Liam Hatch is an actor and a functional fitness athlete, and this episode is all about training with purpose — and believing you belong in the room before you’ve “earned” it.We talk about:

• how he trains (and what actually moves the needle)
• building self-belief and confidence through hard sessions
• coaching: what great coaches do differently
• the rise of HYROX and why it’s exploding right now
• making exercise more accessible without watering it down

If you’re trying to get consistent, improve performance, or just feel more capable in your body, you’ll get a lot from this one.

Chelsea Markow is a trail runner with the FKT for the Severn Way and she’s just completed the Summer Spine. This conversation goes beyond splits and miles — we talk about what these events really cost, mentally and emotionally, and how you keep showing up when motivation disappears.We get into:

• the Severn Way FKT and what it took to earn it
• her Summer Spine experience (the highs, lows, and the head game)
• the mental price of long events — and how to protect yourself
• finding gratitude in the long runs
• being kind to yourself when you’re deep in it
• and why she’s looking at Calon Lan next year

If you’ve ever felt the “why am I doing this?” moment mid-run, you’ll relate to this one.

Rhys Whiteman’s story is raw and properly inspiring. We talk about how his motivation to run started with something bigger than medals — fighting for custody of his daughter — and how that purpose turned into a complete life shift.From drugs and alcohol to running, Rhys kept levelling up: half marathon → ultra → FKT → 3x 100 milers in a year, and now he’s signed up for the Calon Lan 300 miler.If you’ve ever felt stuck, or you’re using running to rebuild your life, this episode will hit.

Rhys George is the founder of BearHug, and this episode is all about mindset — in fitness and in business.We talk about how a knee injury that stopped him playing rugby ended up being the catalyst for building a successful brand, what drives his approach to training and work, and his experience taking on PenTen (10 laps of Pen y Fan).This year also marks 10 years of BearHug, and Rhys is celebrating by taking on 10 challenges across the year — why he’s doing it, what he’s learning, and how he stays consistent when motivation dips.