In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Damien Hall joins host Ben Sheppard for a brilliant and honest conversation about ultra running, ageing well, adventure and what it really means to keep going.

Damien reflects on his ongoing career in the sport, from lining up at his first half marathon to representing GB, finishing fifth at UTMB and taking on some of the toughest races in the world, including the Barkley Marathons. He shares how curiosity around distance turned into a deep passion, and why chasing adventure has always been just as important as chasing results.

They dive into the realities of DNFs, the lessons that come from failure and how those moments have shaped him as both an athlete and a coach. Damien also opens up about getting older in the sport, the small changes he has noticed in performance, and why experience, patience and perspective can actually become powerful advantages over time.

The conversation also explores his record attempts and FKTs, the mental challenge of racing versus solo adventure, and why breaking things down into smaller moments is key when facing huge distances.

They also chat about his new book Run Forever, what the title really means, and how runners can stay consistent, healthy and motivated for years to come.

A thoughtful and inspiring episode packed with insight, honesty and a real love for the process of running.

Get A Copy of Damien's New Book 'Run Forever' here.

Damien Hall - https://www.instagram.com/ultra_damo/

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

What happens when life feels too overwhelming to keep up with?

Mindset and behavioural change speaker and author Lily Silverton joins Ben Sheppard on the RunThrough Podcast for a powerful conversation about stress, burnout, priorities, movement, and navigating modern life.

Lily shares her journey from the fashion and magazine industry into coaching and wellbeing, opening up about mental health, identity shifts, and the experiences that shaped her work. Together, Ben and Lily explore why so many of us feel constantly overwhelmed, how social media and modern working life affect our attention and wellbeing, and why prioritising the things that truly matter has never been more important.

They also discuss the connection between movement and mindset, the role running and yoga can play in mental health, and why the habits we often drop first are usually the ones that help keep us grounded.

The conversation also dives into Lily’s new book, 'Prioritise This', a practical guide for thriving in a world that won’t slow down.

Lily Silverton - https://www.instagram.com/lily_silverton/

Website & Link To Purchase 'Prioritise This' - https://www.lilysilverton.com/

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

On this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Iain Ward, better known as The King of Chemo, joins host Ben Sheppard for a proper, open conversation that goes way beyond running.

At 31, Iain was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, but instead of letting that define him, he flipped it on its head. He is now on a mission to break a charity world record by building a huge social media following and turning that into sponsorship money for good causes, rather than asking the public to donate.

Ben and Iain chat through everything from marathons in carrying 20KG of weight in wild costumes, to the reality of hearing that diagnosis and how it changes your outlook. They get into mindset, pressure, relationships, social media, and what it actually takes to keep going when things feel overwhelming.

There are serious moments, plenty of honest reflections, and also a lot of humour along the way. Iain’s perspective on life, and the way he approaches it, makes this one really stand out. A genuinely powerful watch, you will be thinking about long after it ends.

The King of Chemo - https://www.instagram.com/thekingofchemo/

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