Interviews

Deep dives into the runner's mindset.

Conversations with the runners behind the miles — their doubts, their breakthroughs, and the lessons learned on road and trail.

8 interviews

The Ultra-Distance Insights with "Running with Simon"
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Interview with: Simon Guérard October 6, 2026

The Ultra-Distance Insights with "Running with Simon"

An inspiring Q&A with Simon covering his transition from backpacking to the world's toughest 100 and 200-mile races (such as Tor des Géants and Bigfoot 200). Simon shares critical strategies on race-day sleep management, troubleshooting nutrition, and essential foot care, while offering an honest perspective on knowing the line between pushing through pain and taking a DNF to protect long-term health.

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Michael’s 3,000 km Journey to Break Mental Health Barrier
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Interview with: Michael Larter September 13, 2026

Michael’s 3,000 km Journey to Break Mental Health Barrier

After losing his girlfriend to suicide due to financial barriers to therapy, Michael Larter founded the Aimee Howard Foundation. From running 772 km to Namibia to pushing a gear-laden stroller 3,003 km across Japan, Mike shares how he leverages extreme endurance to raise funds, fuel his body on 6,000-calorie days, and show struggling youth they are never alone.

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Running Through the Pain: Sebastian’s 2,100 km Mission
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Interview with: Sebastian Osmanović September 1, 2026

Running Through the Pain: Sebastian’s 2,100 km Mission

In this raw interview, 26-year-old ultramarathoner Sebastian shares how David Goggins inspired him to tackle the 100 Miles of Istria. He also reveals his next big challenge: running 2,100 km from Barcelona to Agadir in 50 days to support cancer patients, inspired by his mother's battle with the disease.

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Ewan’s Journey to the London Marathon
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Interview with: Ewan Smith August 20, 2026

Ewan’s Journey to the London Marathon

Former depute head teacher Ewan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease shortly after retiring. Instead of letting a progressive diagnosis define his future, he signed up for the London Marathon to raise funds for Cure Parkinson’s.

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Beyond the Limit: Daniel’s 776 km Journey
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Interview with: Daniel Iga August 16, 2026

Beyond the Limit: Daniel’s 776 km Journey

Meet Daniel, an ultra-runner and hybrid athlete based in Hamburg who ran 776 km self-supported all the way to Munich. In this interview, he breaks down the mental grit, daily 45 km logistics, and the raw mindset required to push past physical limits.

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