Pursuit of the Impossible
Month: November 2025
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For a long time, the 100-mile ultra has been the gold standard of ultra running. It was the distance. The pinnacle of ultras. The mythical, brutal, “you’re either crazy or committed” race. But lately? It feels like that crown is shifting, and the 200 mile ultra is quietly becoming the new summit of endurance obsession.…
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This week on Ultra Insights, I sit down with one of the UK’s most accomplished ultra runners, Damian Hall. With a win at the 2023 Spine Race, two appearances at the legendary Barkley Marathons, and multiple Fastest Known Time records to his name, Damian Hall is not only a fierce competitor but also a coach…
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There’s something weirdly intimate about an ultra runners pack. But it’s full of ultra essentials. It’s like a survival kit, a comfort blanket, a mini kitchen, a pharmacy, and sometimes… a crime scene of crushed snacks, sticky gel packs and damp layers. People always ask, “What do you actually carry for these distances?” So here…
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People love to talk about big mileage, the latest flashy running gear, heroic long runs… but the truth is, the unbreakable runner who goes the distance isn’t just built out on the trails. They’re built in the quiet, repetitive, slightly boring little bits of everyday life. The unbreakable runner doesn’t rely on talent or hype.…