In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we sit down with adventurer Mitch Hutchcraft, whose journey started with a bold promise at just six years old, to climb Mount Everest. That childhood dream eventually turned into something truly extraordinary: the longest climb in history. Mitch travelled an incredible 13,157 km under his own power, swimming, cycling, hiking and mountaineering all the way from England to the summit of Everest.

The journey wasn’t easy. Along the way, Mitch battled injuries, exhaustion, and huge mental and physical challenges, but stayed driven by resilience, positivity and a strong sense of purpose. Host Ben Sheppard digs into how Mitch kept himself motivated through months of relentless effort, and what runners and endurance athletes can take from an expedition that pushed the limits of what’s possible.

Mitch has since been nominated as one of just three people worldwide for the 21st Century Adventurer Awards 2026 — and he’s the only British nominee. Voting closes in one month, and if Mitch wins, £5,000 will be donated to the charity SAVSIM. To support Mitch, please share this episode and cast your vote via the official link: https://fr.eoft.eu/en/win/adventurer-award/voting#voting

Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

Mitch Hutchcraft - https://www.instagram.com/_mitchhutch/?hl=en

On this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Ange Everington, a full-time firefighter and content creator, shares her journey from dreaming of joining the fire service to actually living it. After facing plenty of rejections, Ange finally made it and started sharing her story online to inspire and educate others.

The conversation with host Ben Sheppard dives into the importance of mental health for first responders and her initiative, the Blue Light Health Club, which focuses on supporting their wellbeing. Ange also opens up about handling social media, dealing with trolls, and why being vulnerable and building community matters so much in her work.

Alongside all of this, she’s training for a marathon. If you’ve ever doubted yourself, listening to Ange will make you believe in your own potential more than you ever thought possible.

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Ange Everington - https://www.instagram.com/angeeverington/

In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we are joined by George Rickwood, an ultra runner whose journey started just six years ago with training for a half marathon and has since taken him all the way to winning his first Backyard Ultra with 31 laps.

George talks about how running has become a huge part of his life, why the mental side of ultra running is often tougher than the physical, and how ultra training is more about time on feet than speed. He shares some of his standout challenges, including one he's in RIGHT NOW, starting the year by running an extra kilometre every day for 66 days, racking up a massive 2,266 km, with the ARC 100 miler thrown into the mix.

Hosted by Ben Sheppard, we also discuss the importance of the running community, the vulnerability of sharing the journey on social media, and why George believes most people are capable of pushing far beyond what they think is possible. Looking ahead, his focus is on continuing to improve while still enjoying the challenge that ultra running brings.

Perfect listening if you are ultra-curious, into endurance mindset, or just love hearing how everyday runners end up doing big things.

Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

George Rickwood - https://www.instagram.com/georgerickwood_/