West Coast Ultra Podcast
1) The Winter Arc
In this episode, I dive into the concept of the winter arc—a crucial phase in ultrarunning training that sets the stage for spring race success. We explore what the winter arc is, how to structure you...Show More
2) Fatigue, Excellence and the Back Yard Ultra
In this episode, I explore the science of fatigue and how it impacts ultra running—drawing from the Excellence, Actually podcast and key theories like the Central Governor Theory and Psychobiological ...Show More
3) 13 Valleys Ultra: Behind the Mic with David Taylor
Episode Summary:Season 4 kicks off with a twist—the mic has been turned round again and I take to the hot seat to share my epic journey through the 13 Valleys Ultra, one of the toughest trail races in...Show More
4) The do-over: Training Through Uncertainty (and Going Dark)
This is a bit of a do-over - last episode I managed to muck up the audio - doh.In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own training in the lead-up to my next race, the 13 Valleys ultr...Show More
5) Running Smart: Neurodiversity, Gear, Recovery & Cadence
🎙️ West Coast Ultra – Episode: ADHD, Fueling, Gear, Recovery & Cadence in Trail RunningI asked a number of athletes that I coach what they would like to hear more about and here are th...Show More
6) Andy Berry returns to the pod
🎙️ West Coast Ultra Podcast – Episode Title: Mindset, Mountains & UTMB with Andy BerryHost: David TaylorGuest: Andy Berry – ultrarunner, fell running standout, and Bob Graham Round challenger🧭 Episo...Show More
7) Scott Brown and the Double West Highland Way
🎙️ West Coast Ultra Podcast – S3 E17Breaking Limits with Scott Brown: The Double West Highland Way RecordIn this episode of the West Coast Ultra Podcast, I sit down with returning guest and friend of...Show More
8) Doing Hard Things the Right Way
🏃♂️ Episode SummaryIn this solo episode, I dive into one of the most important but overlooked aspects of ultramarathon training: the difference between meaningful challenge and pointless suffer...Show More
9) 🔥 Running Hot & Running Fast: Why Heat Training and Speed Work Matter for Ultras
Going solo again and in this double-header episode of the West Coast Ultra Podcast, I dive into two hot (pun intended) topics iwhere i look at two of the most misunderstood—and underused—tools in...Show More
10) What happens when the motivation dies?
🧭 Episode SummaryIn this solo episode, I delve into the quieter, often unspoken side of ultrarunning: what happens when motivation fades? No injuries. No illness. Just a deep, unsettling disinterest ...Show More