Host James Maile returns to the UK for Episode 3, focusing on the Thames Trail Ultra, a 47–48 mile race along the River Thames from Oxford (Iffley/Church Lock) to Henley-on-Thames and James’s first ultramarathon in 2014. He interviews Simon Hollis, founder of Go Beyond Events, who shares how he got into race directing after buying an events company 10 years ago, outlines Go Beyond’s calendar (including Country’s Capital, Shires and Spires, Roses of the Shires, a Circle Line selfie race, and a Nepal multi-stage ultra), and explains the Thames Trail course, They discuss scenery, urban sections in Reading, common wrong turns, aid-station food, and race ratings for hills, support, snacks, merch, and medals.

00:00 47 Miles on the Thames

00:29 Personal Shout Outs

01:28 Episode Setup and Guest

02:44 Simon’s Founder Story

04:33 Go Beyond Race Calendar

08:05 Fun Formats and Ultra Mindset

10:49 How to Tackle an Ultra

12:34 Oxford Highlights and Start Line

14:39 Following the River to Henley

18:51 Checkpoints and Getting Lost

25:32 Event Growth and First Timers

29:06 Race Scorecard Ratings

35:23 Where to Enter and Wrap Up

36:22 Closing Thanks and Sign Off

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