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Welcome to VOOM Performance – the podcast exploring the people, stories, and ideas shaping endurance sport and outdoor adventure.


From nutrition, health, and performance to diversity on the trails, race director insights, and inspiring athlete journeys, we speak to experts, athletes, and industry leaders to uncover what it takes to perform at your best.


Whether you're training for your next event, seeking new challenges, or simply passionate about the outdoors, VOOM Performance delivers practical advice, fresh perspectives, and inspiring conversations to fuel your next adventure.

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  • The Fastest Human Ever Across the Alps: Sophie Grant on 28 Days, No Sleep, and Beating Both Records

    The Fastest Human Ever Across the Alps: Sophie Grant on 28 Days, No Sleep, and Beating Both Records
    2026/08/24
    Share with us your thoughtsWhat happens when you stop putting a limit on yourself?Four hours' sleep a night, 40 degree heat, wildfires closing the trail in front of her. And somewhere in the middle of it all, the fastest human being, man or woman, ever to cross the Alps on foot.In this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, record-breaking ultrarunner and coach Sophie Grant joins Mel Berry to talk through her extraordinary Via Alpina Fastest Known Time: 2,000km, eight countries, and the equivalent of climbing Everest from sea level twelve times, completed in 28 days 17 hours, smashing both the women's and men's previous records.This is a raw, honest conversation about what it actually takes to hold together body and mind over 28 days of near-permanent movement: fuelling on 6-7,000 calories a day, running on three to four hours' sleep, navigating storms, wildfires and a genuinely terrifying lightning strike above the treeline. Sophie talks openly about how she fell back in love with her body after IVF and the grief of infertility, why consistency (not any single big session) is what actually makes an athlete, and why she doesn't want women's achievements measured only against men's.Sophie is a UK Athletics Coach with Centurion Coaching, a GB international trail and mountain runner, and a former hairdresser turned two-decade veteran of ultra running, with results across everything from 5km to the 330km Tor des Géants and the Winter Spine Race. She also stars alongside fellow ultrarunner Stephanie Case in the documentary Off Course, which follows their parallel journeys through infertility and elite sport.Whether you're training for your first ultramarathon, thinking about fuelling and foot care for long days in the mountains, or just want to hear what it really takes to break a record most people wouldn't attempt, this episode has something for you.In this episode you'll learnHow Sophie went from a reluctant PE-dodging schoolkid and hairdresser to the fastest person ever across the Alps. Why consistency, not any single big session, is what actually builds a stronger runner. How she and her husband George planned and crewed a 2,000km, 28-day self-supported FKT. The realities of fuelling 6-7,000 calories a day and managing feet, sleep and decision-making on almost no rest. How going through IVF and infertility changed her relationship with her body. Why she resists the narrative that women's performances should be measured against men's records.Why you should listenIt's easy to focus on the headline number, fastest ever across the Alps, and miss everything underneath it: the years of consistency, the planning with her husband and crew, the fuelling strategy built through a decade of trial and error, and the very human moments of fear, grief and doubt along the way. Sophie's honesty about IVF, about needing her parents to only say "good things," about nearly being struck by lightning, makes this a conversation about far more than running.If you're interested in ultra running, fastest known times, women in endurance sport, fuelling and foot care for multi-day efforts, or building a training approach that actually lasts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.If you enjoy this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, please subscribe, leave us a review and share it with someone who would benefit from hearing Sophie's insights.Resources & LinksLearn More About VOOM NutritionVOOM Nutrition creates science-backed sports nutrition products designed for endurance athletes, helping support energy, hydration, recovery, and performance across training and racing.Explore the full range of products at: https://www.voomnutrition.co.uk/Whether you're training for your next ultra, marathon, sportive or open water swim, Voom Nutrition helps you fuel smarter so you can perform at your best.About Sophie Grant https://www.instagram.com/sophieamygrant/Sophie Grant is a New Zealand-born, GB international ultra and mountain runner who set the fastest known time, men's or women's, for the 2,000km Via Alpina route across eight countries, completing it in 28 days 17 hours from Trieste to Monaco. She is a UK Athletics Coach with Centurion Coaching, working with athletes of all abilities, and has raced everything from 5km to the 330km Tor des Géants and the Winter Spine Race, with top-ten finishes at UTMB.A former hairdresser who took up running after moving from New Zealand to London, Sophie has since built a career around endurance, coaching and advocacy for women in the sport, drawing on her own experience of infertility and IVF to push for better support for female athletes.Watch Off Course https://kendalmountainplayer.com/programs/off-courseSophie's documentary with fellow ultrarunner Stephanie Case, following their parallel journeys through infertility, loss and elite ultra running.Coaching with Sophie https://centurioncoaching.co.uk/coaches/sophie-grant/If you're getting into, or already established in, ultra running ...
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    57 分
  • Run Forever: Damian Hall on Building a Training Philosophy That Lasts

    Run Forever: Damian Hall on Building a Training Philosophy That Lasts
    2026/08/20
    Share with us your thoughtsCan you run forever?For record-breaking ultrarunner, coach and author Damian Hall, the answer is yes, if you train smart, respect your body and think long-term.In this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, Damian shares his approach to coaching and training philosophy, drawing on more than two decades of competing at the highest level of ultra-distance running, including the notoriously brutal Barkley Marathons, and years spent coaching runners of all abilities toward their own goals.This is a practical, thoughtful conversation about how to build a training approach that lasts, one built on consistency, self-awareness and sustainable progress rather than short-term intensity. Damian explains why longevity in the sport matters more than any single race result, how his own coaching philosophy has evolved over the years, and why the best training plans are the ones built around the individual, not a generic formula.Today, Damian is a UK Athletics Coach, Mountain Leader and Level 2 Gym Instructor who has represented Great Britain at the age of 40 and continues to post competitive results in some of the world's toughest races. He's also a bestselling author, journalist and co-founder of The Green Runners, bringing a rare combination of elite performance experience and coaching insight to every athlete he works with.Whether you're training for your first ultramarathon, chasing a competitive edge, or simply want a smarter, more sustainable approach to your running, this episode offers lessons that apply at every level.In this episode you'll learn:How Damian's coaching philosophy has developed after decades in ultra running. Why longevity and sustainability matter more than short-term intensity. The principles behind building a training plan that lasts a lifetime. How to coach and train for the individual, not a generic formula. Lessons from competing at elite level, including the Barkley Marathons. Practical takeaways every runner can apply, whatever their level. Why you should listenToo often, training advice focuses on quick fixes and short-term gains. This conversation is a reminder that the runners who go the distance, literally and figuratively, are the ones who build habits and training approaches designed to last.Damian's insight comes from a rare mix of elite competitive experience and years of coaching others, making this an episode packed with practical wisdom for runners at every stage of their journey.If you're interested in ultra running, training philosophy, coaching, longevity in sport or elite performance, this is an episode you won't want to miss.If you enjoy this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, please subscribe, leave us a review and share it with someone who would benefit from hearing Damian's insights.Resources & LinksLearn More About VOOM NutritionVOOM Nutrition creates science-backed sports nutrition products designed for endurance athletes, helping support energy, hydration, recovery, and performance across training and racing.Explore the full range of products at: https://www.voomnutrition.co.uk/Whether you're training for your next ultra, marathon, sportive or open water swim, Voom Nutrition helps you fuel smarter so you can perform at your best.About Damian Hall https://www.ultradamo.com/Damian Hall is a record-breaking ultramarathon runner who represented Great Britain aged 40 and continues to record competitive results in the world's toughest races, including the Barkley Marathons. He is a UK Athletics Coach, Mountain Leader and Level 2 Gym Instructor who has worked with runners around the world to help them achieve their goals, from record-breaking race wins to first ultramarathon finishes.A recovering journalist with 25-plus years' experience writing for newspapers, magazines and websites, Damian is also a co-founder of the BBC award-nominated The Green Runners and Into Ultra, and an outspoken advocate for a more sustainable approach to the sport.Order Run Forever https://www.adventurebooks.com/collections/our-latest-books-to-inspire-your-adventures/products/run-forever-damian-hallListen & SubscribeIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to:⭐ Follow the VOOM Performance Podcast⭐ Leave us a review⭐ Share this episode with a training partner or teammateEvery review helps us bring more expert conversations to the endurance community.Connect with VOOMWebsite: https://www.voomnutrition.co.uk/Instagram: @voomnutritionFacebook: VOOM Nutrition
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    52 分
  • Running, Sobriety & Mental Health: Allie Bailey's Journey from Addiction to Ultra Running

    Running, Sobriety & Mental Health: Allie Bailey's Journey from Addiction to Ultra Running
    2026/07/16

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    Can running change your life?

    For ultra runner, coach and author Allie Bailey, the answer is yes, but not in the way most people think.

    In this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, Allie shares the remarkable story of how running became the first step on her journey out of alcoholism, depression and addiction, and how sobriety transformed not only her life but also the way she approaches endurance sport and coaching.

    This is an open, honest and deeply moving conversation about resilience, recovery and the connection between mental health and performance. Ali explains why running alone couldn't fix the challenges she faced, how accepting her addiction became the turning point in her recovery, and why true performance begins with understanding yourself—not simply training harder.

    Today, Allie is an accomplished ultra runner, respected coach and bestselling author, helping athletes build confidence, resilience and balance both on and off the trails. Her coaching philosophy goes far beyond pace, mileage and finish times, placing equal importance on emotional wellbeing, self-awareness and sustainable performance.

    Whether you're training for your first marathon, tackling an ultra, navigating your own mental health journey or simply looking for inspiration, this episode offers powerful lessons that extend far beyond running.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • How running supported Allie through addiction and depression.
    • Why sobriety completely changed her relationship with running.
    • The role of acceptance in recovery and personal growth.
    • How mental health impacts endurance performance.
    • Why resilience is about more than pushing through pain.
    • Ali's unique coaching philosophy and why she coaches the whole person, not just the athlete.
    • Practical lessons every runner can apply to improve both performance and wellbeing.

    Why you should listen

    Too often, endurance sport focuses solely on physical performance. This conversation reminds us that the strongest athletes aren't always those who train the hardest, they're often the ones who understand themselves the best.

    Allie's story is one of courage, vulnerability and hope. It's a powerful reminder that recovery isn't linear, healing takes time, and running can become an incredible tool for self-discovery when combined with honesty, support and self-compassion.

    If you're interested in ultra running, mental health, addiction recovery, resilience, women's endurance sport or performance coaching, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

    If you enjoy this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, please subscribe, leave us a review and share it with someone who would benefit from hearing Ali's story.

    Resources & Links

    Learn More About Voom Nutrition

    VOOM Nutrition creates science-backed sports nutrition products designed for endurance athletes, helping support energy, hydration, recovery, and performance across training and racing.

    Explore the full range of products at:
    https://www.voomnutrition.co.uk/

    Whether you're training for your next ultra, marathon, sportive or open water swim, Voom Nutrition helps you fuel smarter so you can perform at your best.

    About Allie Bailey https://www.alliebailey.co.uk/

    Allie Bailey is an award-winning endurance coach, ultra runner, author and speaker. Named Coach of the Year at the 2024 National Running Awards, she is the founder of Ultra Awesome, where she helps runners build confidence, resilience and a healthy relationship with endurance sport.

    Drawing on her own journey through addiction, recovery and mental health, Allie's work focuses on coaching the whole person, combining mindset, wellbeing and performance to help athletes achieve sustainable success both on and off the trails.

    Order 31 Days https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/31-days-allie-bailey

    Listen & Subscribe

    If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to:

    ⭐ Follow the Voom Performance Podcast

    ⭐ Leave us a review

    ⭐ Share this episode with a training partner or teammate

    Every review helps us bring more expert conversations to the endurance community.

    Connect with VOOM

    Website: https://www.voomnutrition.co.uk/

    Instagram: @voomnutrition

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    55 分
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