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The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodYou Don’t Need More Time. You Need a Different Season.“I just don’t have enough time.” It’s something I hear constantly from runners. From parents. From professionals. From people trying to hold a lot together. But what if time isn’t the real problem? In this solo episode, I explore a pattern I see again and again in the athletes I coach. The tension that builds when ambition doesn’t match the season of life you’re in. The stress of trying to run a professional-level training schedule inside a very non-professional reality. This isn’t an episode about waking up...
2026-02-1912 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodWhy Do We Feel Guilty When Training Feels Easy?Easy training is meant to feel restorative. So why does it so often leave us feeling uneasy? In this solo episode, I explore a feeling many runners carry quietly: guilt when training feels easy. The sense that if a run doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t quite count. That we haven’t earned it. We unpack where that belief comes from, how endurance culture and comparison shape our relationship with effort, and why ease can feel undeserved even when we know it’s essential. I also share personal reflections from my time training...
2026-02-0511 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodWhat 200 Miles Teaches You About Yourself - Rebecca HormannEpisode Description In this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, Paul sits down with Rebecca Hormann for a conversation that goes beyond results and race reports. Rebecca had a remarkable year in 2025. A win at the West Highland Way Race. A recent victory over 200 miles in Portugal. But this conversation isn’t about splits, podiums, or outcomes. Instead, it explores what happens underneath performance. Rebecca talks openly about uncertainty, patience, learning to trust the work, and how her relationship with running has evolved as the distances have grown longer. We discuss decision-making under fa...
2026-01-221h 21The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPeople Make Pyllon: Identity, Community and the Confidence to Keep Going (Final Part)In this final part of our series with James Stewart, we return to the deeper questions that sit beneath every long run, every hard session, and every season of training: how do we stay connected to what matters, and how do we keep going when things get tough? This episode picks up where the last one left off - covering points six to ten from our list of ideas that influence long-term performance. From self-efficacy to community, identity to joy, we explore how these concepts shape how we train, how we lead, and how we show up...
2026-01-0853 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra Pod52 ChancesThere are only 52 weeks in a year. In this quiet, reflective solo episode, I explore what that really means. Not in terms of productivity, discipline, or becoming a better version of yourself, but in how we live inside our weeks. How many pass unnoticed. How many blur together. How often we tell ourselves we will get to the things that matter later. This episode is an invitation to pause at the edge of a new year and ask a gentler, more honest question: What will you choose to remember? ...
2025-12-2405 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPeople Make Pyllon: Patience, Purpose and the Long Game with Douglas EmslieIn this episode of People Make Pyllon, Paul speaks with Douglas Emslie,  a runner, entrepreneur and long-time coaching client who spent over 25 years building a global events business before selling it for over $1 billion. But this conversation is about more than business. It's about what it takes to build something that lasts, and how running can reflect that process. Douglas shares the lessons he's learned from a career lived at scale, the importance of consistency during turbulent times, and why people and purpose matter more than pace. They also explore Douglas’s personal path through gri...
2025-12-191h 07The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPeople Make Pyllon: Running Through Deep Time with Geologist Alex CopleyIn this episode of People Make Pyllon, Paul speaks with Alex Copley - a passionate runner and geologist who helps us see the ground beneath our feet in an entirely new way. From tectonic collisions to ancient mountain belts, Alex explains how the UK was shaped over hundreds of millions of years, and why understanding that history can change the way we run through the land today. They also talk about Greenland, recovery from toe surgery, and what it means to move through wild places with curiosity and care. Whether you love the science or...
2025-12-111h 02The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodIf You Had Another LifeWhat if the life you imagine - the one with more freedom, more courage, more meaning isn’t somewhere else, but just waiting beneath the surface of the one you already live? This short reflection invites you to pause, breathe, and consider what your “second life” might look like… and how much of it you could begin living now. It’s not a story about running, but it carries the same heartbeat - small steps, quiet change, and the courage to begin. A meditation for anyone standing at the edge of what’s next. Listen...
2025-11-2106 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPeople Make Pyllon: Joy, Identity and Why Fun Still MattersIn the third instalment of our People Make Pyllon series with James Stewart, we explore the deeper forces that drive motivation, consistency and performance - and why fun, identity, and agency are often overlooked in training and coaching. We talk about joy as a performance enhancer, the neuroscience of fun, and how ownership and self-identity play a crucial role in how we train, recover and stick with it over time. This is a reflective and practical conversation for anyone rethinking how they show up in sport, life and work - and how to bring more meaning to...
2025-11-1352 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPeople Make Pyllon: James Stewart on Discipline, AI and Doing the Work That MattersShow Notes: In this follow-up episode of People Make Pyllon, Paul reconnects with long-time athlete and coach James Stewart for another rich and honest conversation. From managing global travel and family life to balancing doctoral study, work, training and writing, James brings his usual clarity and candor to the table. They dive into how he structures his day, why routine matters more than motivation, and how AI might reshape the future of coaching, work, and even creativity. There’s a bigger conversation about what it means to stay engaged with the process  in running, in wor...
2025-10-2958 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodJames Stewart – People Make Pyllon, Ep.1: Running, Identity and BalanceIn this episode, Paul reconnects with long-time Pyllon athlete, coach and former podcast co-host James Stewart for the first conversation in a new series, People Make Pyllon - where we explore the lives, work and wider stories of runners in the Pyllon community. James has represented Great Britain, broken records, and worked at the sharp end of competitive ultrarunning, but this conversation is less about racing and more about life. They discuss what happens when running takes a step back, and how it still supports James's full-time leadership role, family life, and creative interests. They...
2025-08-221h 02The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodWhat Endurance Reveals: A Meditation on Effort, Emotion, and the Human SpiritIn this solo episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, Paul takes a slow, reflective journey into the deeper layers of endurance — not as sport, but as a human experience. Building on recent conversations with Jeev, Gus, and Alan, and echoing themes from his latest Substack essay “When the Race Strips Us Back,” this episode explores the emotional costs of going all in, the relationship between mind and body, and the quiet revelations that emerge through long efforts. Drawing on his own experiences; from winning the West Highland Way Race to breaking down in the New Zealan...
2025-07-1817 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBeyond Potential: Alan Hewitt and the Summer Spine RaceIn this special bonus episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, Paul speaks with Pyllon athlete Alan Hewitt, fresh from completing the gruelling Summer Spine Race — a 268-mile journey up the Pennine Way. But this isn’t just a race recap. Together, they explore what it means to commit fully, to endure the dark miles, and to discover a version of yourself you didn’t know existed. Alan opens up about foot pain, hallucinations, and emotional highs, but also the magic of watching the sunrise on Hadrian’s Wall — and what it truly means to go beyond potential. Whet...
2025-07-111h 21The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodNot Just Talent: The Quiet Work Behind a WHW Win — with Gus IrvineShow Notes: In this bonus episode, we sit down with Pyllon athlete Gus Irvine, who just won the 2025 West Highland Way Race — one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the UK. But this conversation isn’t just about race day. It’s about what led there. Gus opens up about the years of quiet, committed training that made this win possible. We talk about his emotional relationship with running, the structure and belief that coaching has brought him, and how consistency, community, and sacrifice shaped his path to victory. He shares post-race reflections, includ...
2025-06-271h 40The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodRunning Beyond the Soul: Jeev on the Emotional Side of EnduranceWelcome back to the Pyllon Ultra Pod — and to a new direction for the show. In this episode, we explore the emotional side of endurance. Why do ultra races move us to tears? What do they unlock deep inside that other pursuits can’t reach? And how does that emotional depth become part of why we keep coming back? Our guest is Jeevendra, an ultra runner, thinker, and long-time Pyllon athlete with a deeply spiritual approach to running. He opens up about the emotional layers of training and racing — from mantras and meditation to moments of sur...
2025-06-1353 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThe Loop Within the Loop: Alice & Grant on 24-Hour Track RunningWelcome back to the Pyllon Ultra Pod. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most curious and compelling corners of ultra endurance: the 24-hour track race. Joining Paul today are two people with intimate knowledge of this format. Grant MacDonald, a former GB international and coach at Pyllon, was due to compete at Crawley this year before injury struck — instead, he stepped into the crew role. On the other side of the table is Alice, a Pyllon athlete who not only took on the challenge but hit the qualifying mark to represent Romania at th...
2025-06-061h 03The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThe Value of Experience vs. the Age of BrandingWelcome back to the Pyllon Ultra Pod. In this short episode, we explore a tension many athletes and coaches feel but rarely voice: why does branding and polished packaging often outshine hard-won experience in today’s coaching world? I reflect on what real coaching value looks like — not the spreadsheets or the slogans, but the deep, often unseen work of understanding athletes, recognising patterns, and building trust over years, not months. We also unpack how we’re wired for novelty — from chasing the latest training trends to jumping on shiny new advice, even when the wisdom we need has...
2025-05-3007 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodRunning Through It All: Pregnancy, Postpartum & the Athlete Identity — with Rachel NormandIn this deeply honest episode of the Pyllon Ultra podcast, we’re joined by Pyllon coach John Connolly and long-time athlete Rachel Normand — a fierce competitor, thoughtful human, and now, a mother expecting her second child. We talk openly about what it means to navigate training, identity, and life as a female athlete, especially during and after pregnancy. Topics include: What training looks like (and feels like) during pregnancy How Rachel’s mindset and body have changed the second time around Her plan to return to running after birth
2025-05-0941 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThe Art of Endurance: Why Creativity Matters in Ultra-Running✍️ Show Notes (Description): Most people don’t think of ultra-running as creative. It’s numbers. It’s structure. It’s repetition. But the best runners — the ones who stay in it for the long haul — often aren’t just tough. They’re imaginative. Flexible. Quietly inventive. In this episode, I explore why creativity is a powerful tool in training, racing, and staying in the game when things don’t go to plan. From reframing long runs to adapting goals mid-race, to how we coach and train when life gets messy — this is about the art of movemen...
2025-05-0209 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodA Run Through Darkness: The Story Behind the FilmIn this special episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, I sit down with Pyllon coach John Connolly and long-time creative collaborator (and pal) Gavin Bussey, just ahead of the release of A Run Through Darkness — the film documenting my 3,000km run across New Zealand. We talk about the discomfort of putting something so personal out into the world, the role of Alice’s energy in keeping the whole thing moving, and the quiet moments of vulnerability that came not just during the run, but in shaping the story afterward. There’s plenty of west coast banter...
2025-04-041h 10The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThe Space Between Effort and OutcomeWhat happens after the race is done, the film is released, or the effort is over? In this solo reflection, Paul explores the quiet space between doing the work and discovering what it meant. Drawing from his own experience at the Yukon Arctic Ultra — and a story from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert — this episode is about stillness, identity, and trusting the process, even when the result isn’t clear. In This Episode: The silence that follows big efforts Why we shouldn’t tie our identity to outcomes What runners and creatives have in common Jack Gil...
2025-03-2805 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPyllon Unfiltered – Frostbite, SOS, & Lessons from the ArcticThis episode is a little different from our usual structured approach. It’s a raw and honest conversation between two friends—Pyllon coach Paul Giblin and fellow coach John Connolly. Paul shares the repercussions of his Yukon Arctic Ultra experience, including the frostbite he suffered during the race and the long road to recovery. It’s not all serious, though—expect plenty of laughs, some swearing, and an inside look at what really happened when he hit the SOS button in the middle of one of the world’s toughest races. Hear about: ✅ How the frostbit...
2025-03-181h 19The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBuilding Your Race Calendar: Aligning Events with Your GoalsIn this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Podcast, Paul Giblin dives deep into the art of race planning. As you finalise your 2025 race schedule, it’s essential to choose events that align with your goals, capacity, and long-term ambitions. Paul challenges the belief that more races equal better preparation and shares practical advice on how to build a thoughtful, intentional race calendar. You’ll hear insights from expert coaches, real-life lessons, and tips to help you stay focused on what matters most. Whether you’re aiming for a major ultra, balancing training demands, or feeling the pr...
2024-12-1615 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThe Pitfalls of Perfectionism in UltrarunningIn this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, Paul dives into the challenges of perfectionism in ultrarunning and life. Why do we chase the perfect training plan, race, or outcome? Paul reflects on his personal struggles with perfectionism, shares lessons from his own failures, and offers practical advice on how to let go of overthinking to embrace progress. What You’ll Learn: The psychological roots of perfectionism and its impact on performance. Personal stories of navigating imperfect races and projects. How to apply the principles of "progress over perfection" to ultrarunning. Why sharing your imperfect work ca...
2024-12-0519 minPichichi Pod
Pichichi PodSPECIAL: 3 decades of Athletic Club Bilbao with Paul GiblinIn this SPECIAL episode, we sit down with Paul Giblin, the iconic commentator, to discuss 3 decades supporting Athletic, including memories of muddy pitches, Julen Guerrero, Bielsa burnout, all those lost finals before finally winning, what the future has in store for Athletic and much, much more.Pichichi Pod is a podcast in English all about Athletic Club de Bilbao, the most extraordinary and romantic club in world football. Throughout the 2024/25 season we'll be discussing all the matches, running through the news and views from the club, and looking at the culture and history surrounding the club...
2024-10-141h 00The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodSimplicity in Motion: Minimalism in Ultrarunning and LifeIn this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, host Paul dives into the concept of minimalism in ultrarunning and its broader application to life. Instead of just focusing on gear and packing light for races, Paul explores how a minimalist mindset can simplify our training, streamline our daily routines, and help us focus on what truly matters. Through personal stories and practical advice, Paul shares how embracing less can lead to more—more efficiency, more fulfillment, and more freedom both on the trails and in life. Key Topics Discussed: The essence of minimalism in ultrarunning and li...
2024-08-3019 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodEmbracing Failure in Ultrarunning: Lessons from the TrailIn this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, host Paul dives deep into a topic that resonates with every ultrarunner—failure. While success stories often take the spotlight, it's the moments of failure that truly shape us as athletes and individuals. Paul discusses the reality of failure in ultrarunning, shares personal stories of setbacks, and explores how embracing failure can lead to growth and resilience. Whether you've faced a tough race or struggled through a challenging training block, this episode will remind you that failure is not the opposite of success—it's a crucial part of the jour...
2024-08-1514 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodAttention is Life: Focus and Distraction in Ultrarunning and BeyondWelcome back to the Pyllon Ultra Pod, where we dive deep into the real issues faced by ultrarunners and endurance athletes. I'm Paul, and today, we're exploring a concept that extends far beyond running—attention. Inspired by the work of psychologist Timothy Wilson and other thought-provoking books, we discuss how our focus shapes our training, racing, and ultimately, our lives. Key Segments: The Distraction Dilemma:How modern distractions are costing us more than we realise. The impact of distractions on our running and training. Personal anecdotes about the cost of distractions in our daily lives. Attention an...
2024-08-0116 minThe CTV Podcast
The CTV PodcastImproving 'Total' TV planning for advertising agencies with Mark Giblin, CEO, Lightbox TVIn Episode 1 of the CTV Podcast I am joined by Mark Giblin, Co-Founder & CEO of Lightbox TV, a technology company that has raised funds from both FirstPartyCapital and Aperiam Ventures to help improve 'total TV' planning for global advertising agencies.We cover a lot of ground, including:How the US and European CTV markets differ.How ad agencies are planning and buying CTV.How broadcasters are adopting programmatic trading.The future of CTV identity.Why CTV is changing the roles of DSPs and SSPs.The role of CTV for SMEs and performance ad buyers.And...
2024-07-3057 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPaul's On The Run: The Battle Within - Resistance and Passion in Ultra RunningIn this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, host Paul delves into the often-overlooked topic of resistance and its impact on ultra-running. Rather than focusing on conventional training tips, Paul explores the deeper, more existential aspects of why we run and how resistance shapes our journey. Drawing inspiration from Steven Pressfield's "The War of Art," this episode discusses the dissonance between our desire to train hard and race well and the actual actions we take. Paul shares personal anecdotes, research insights, and practical advice on how to recognise and overcome resistance to find true passion in ultra-running. ...
2024-07-1217 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPaul's On the Run: The Quirks that Make You Quick - Embrace Your Running StyleIn this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, host Paul dives into the importance of celebrating individuality in ultrarunning and endurance sports. Reflecting on recent races and personal experiences, Paul discusses why athletes often strive to conform and how embracing one’s unique preferences can lead to greater joy and success. This short episode encourages listeners to find their own path and highlights the benefits of authenticity. Show Notes: Highlights: Discussion on the tendency to mimic others in ultrarunning and the value of individuality. Quote from Oscar Wilde: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Insights into h...
2024-07-0416 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPaul's on the Run: Psychology of Resistance (to eating! :D)A follow-on chat from last week! Quick update from the West Highland Way Race (and special guest appearance)! Paul returns to a past episode and the problem for athletes of not fuelling properly. Despite all the planning, so many struggle to adhere to their nutrition plan as the race progresses. Paul believes that this is more than just a bad stomach. There is a psychological resistance to eating.  After some additional research Paul provides a summary of his finding / theories. - Sensory fatigue - Mental fatigue - E...
2024-06-2814 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPaul's On The Run: West Highland Way Van Ramblings with AlicePaul is officially off-the-rails now (come back James Stewart!!) and takes the opportunity to talk to Alice before the start of the West Highland Way race early Saturday morning. Alice has a unique energy for sure :D This was recorded in the van on the way down to Glasgow - so please excuse the sound quality!  - What has Alice learned from her past WHW experience? - How does running help her work better? - What was it like crewing Paul on his run Across New Zealand! If you'd l...
2024-06-2122 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPaul's On The Run: Race Planning & the Fog of 'Nil by Mouth'Pyllon Ultra Podcast.  Another short episode with some thoughts from Paul after a busy 10 days back in Scotland. Paul covers his thoughts on the importance of putting some time and effort into the planning of your race / event. He also covers the issue with nutrition that's seldom talked about. If you'd like to spend a weekend with Paul and some of the other Pyllon coaches you can sign up to our next Pyllon Experience event - Friday 20th September. Find out more. Discount code: PODCASTXP You can connect with the Pyllon U...
2024-06-1315 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodAn In-Between Episode: Luck, Brawn and an Update from PaulPyllon Ultra Podcast.  AN IN-BETWEEN EPISODE. Just a short update from Paul and quick observation from the world of Formula 1 racing. Is this is a major shift from ultra running for the bearded trail runner? :) You can connect with the Pyllon Ultra team on twitter and instagram @pyllonultra or check out the website at www.pyllonultra.com  Pyllon is at @pyllonultra Paul is on Twitter and instagram @Pyllon
2024-05-2408 minYoung Hearts Run Free Podcast
Young Hearts Run Free PodcastPaul Giblin (finally) chats with the Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 10 Eps 9When we started the podcast back in 2020 this week’s guest was on our hit list, 4 years later we’ve managed to pin him down for a chat. It’s well worth the wait. Paul Giblin is that man, John and Stevie Boy are primed to unearth his story. Just who is Paul Giblin? From familiar begginings as he took his foray into running through to his recent epic journey along New Zealand’s Te Aroroa Trail we cover a heap of ground. He’s created quite the story for himself picking up a ton of pals, e...
2024-03-291h 54The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodTe Araroa Special, Episode4 - The EndThis is a special post-completion edition of the Te Araroa episodes. Paul is done. He's back in the UK but these Q&As were done in the immediate days after the run. So much of what you hear is raw and without the benefit of distance from the event.  You will hear Paul talk about his experience, the trail, the learning, the emotions, how it feel to come so close and how hard it was to push for that. And what is next.  This is not to be missed. Grab a cuppa and listen to wh...
2024-02-261h 18The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodTe Araroa Special, Episode 3The 3rd report from the trail is here  Paul's epic 50 day journey continues. He is tackling the FKT on Te Araroa in New Zealand. A 3,000km journey across the entire country, water crosses, sea crossings and everything in between. To find out more about the journey visit the website here:  In this 3rd episode Paul talks about the adventure of getting to the south island, the highs and lows of that milestone, the terrain, sleeping under mattresses in remote huts and battling pain, fatigue and the enormity of the trail.  We have listener que...
2024-01-3154 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodTe Araroa Special, Episode 2The 2nd report from the trail is here  Paul's epic 50 day+ journey continues. It will last 50 days. He is tackling the FKT on Te Araroa in New Zealand. A 3,000km journey across the entire country, water crosses, sea crossings and everything in between. To find out more about the journey visit the website here:  In this 2nd episode James sent Paul a few questions to get answers to and Paul responds "live" from the trail. But this time we have some listener questions. As before, you will hear birdsong, cars passing and Paul's footsteps as he...
2024-01-1244 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodTe Araroa Special, Episode 1The first in a special series of pods Paul Giblin is on an epic journey. It will last 50 days. He is tackling the FKT on Te Araroa in New Zealand. A 3,000km journey across the entire country, water crosses, sea crossings and everything in between. To find out more about the journey visit the website here:  In the 1st special episode you will get a very different Pyllon podcast experience. James sent Paul 8 questions to get answers to and Paul responds "live" from the trail. It's not a conversation but an interview. You will hear b...
2023-12-3041 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyRaising the Nation: Building a Better Future Through Child-Centred Policies with Paul LindleyIn this episode of the Treasure Time podcast, Sophia had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Lindley, founder of Ella's Kitchen and author of the new book "Raising the Nation: How to Build a Better Future for Our Children (and Everyone Else)". Our discussion covered key insights and ideas from different chapters and aspects of childhood featured in Paul's research for the book. We talked about the importance of the early years and attachment, digital literacy, giving children a voice, healthcare, and of course, the power of play. Paul shared how we can empower parents, strengthen communities...
2023-12-1345 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyRaising the Nation: Building a Better Future Through Child-Centred Policies with Paul LindleyIn this episode of the Treasure Time podcast, Sophia had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Lindley, founder of Ella's Kitchen and author of the new book "Raising the Nation: How to Build a Better Future for Our Children (and Everyone Else)". Our discussion covered key insights and ideas from different chapters and aspects of childhood featured in Paul's research for the book. We talked about the importance of the early years and attachment, digital literacy, giving children a voice, healthcare, and of course, the power of play. Paul shared how we can empower parents, strengthen communities...
2023-12-1345 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWelcome Back to Season 2 of the Treasure Time Podcast!Welcome back treasured listeners to the Treasure Time podcast. Your host Sophia Giblin shares a special trailer for the relaunch of the Treasure Time podcast. This show for parents helps you use the power of play in relationships to build happier, healthier family lives.  You may remember the Treasure Time podcast from back in 2020, when Sophia and Nicole brought you bite-sized tips during the early pandemic to support children’s wellbeing while homeschooling. The podcast is now back after a break, with a brand new format and 10 amazing episodes launching on December 13th.   This season, Soph...
2023-12-1102 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThe Self-Deception Demons: Top 6 Training Mistakes - Sprint Pod S8 Ep6Final Sprint of Series 8 already! This is the last in the series - it’s been us giving you our Top 6 training (and life) mistakes! For Number 6, it’s a cracker - it’s something that we are all prone to: Self-Deception. In this episode, we talk about the main dangers of self-deception and how you might combat them: Injury and Burnout Stunted Growth Unrealistic Expectations Missed Opportunities Mental Health James then goes on to talk about how those same dangers exist in our everyday lives and how it’s not all doom and gloo...
2023-11-1519 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra Pod’Expectations vs. Reality’: Top 6 Training Mistakes - Sprint Pod S8 Ep5Series 8 continues, and it's another Sprint Pod. James is back in this episode as the series on training mistakes continues. In Episode 5, you'll hear about the troubles of expectations not meeting reality. We'll talk about: Using data and inputs to set better goals Why your expectations should be anchored by reality  How low expectation levels can stop you reaching your best performances The impact on our day-to-day lives If you liked the pod give us a 5* review below and drop us a line. The best feedback is hearing from you. We love to get your i...
2023-11-0319 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra Pod’The Struggle of Sticking to the Plan’: Top 6 Training Mistakes - Sprint Pod S8 Ep4Series 8 continues, and it's another Sprint Pod. You're stuck with just Paul in this episode as the series on training mistakes continues. In Episode 4, you'll hear about 'the struggle of sticking to the plan'. We'll ask: Even when really motivated to reach your goal, why do so many people go off-plan?  What do you need to be aware of in order to mitigate the risks? Have you ever found yourself in a continuous cycle of excitement > impatience > discouragement > abandonment? If you liked the pod give us a 5* review below and drop us a line. The b...
2023-10-2711 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra Pod’Passion Drought’: Top 6 Training Mistakes - Sprint Pod S8 Ep3Series 8 continues, and it's another Sprint Pod. Slightly bigger than bite-sized this time as we had a lot to talk about! This series we thought we'd give you the benefit of 15 years of run coaching experience and cover what we currently see as the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to training, and also how those mistakes turn up in your 'normal' life too. In Episode 3, you'll hear about 'the absence of passion'.  What happens when you have enough motivation to train for something (like a race) or commit to a race calendar f...
2023-10-1317 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra Pod’Short-cuts’: Top 6 Training Mistakes - Sprint Pod S8 Ep2Series 8 continues, and it's another bite-sized Sprint Pod. This series we thought we'd give you the benefit of 15 years of run coaching experience and cover what we currently see as the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to training, and also how those mistakes turn up in your 'normal' life too. In Episode 2, you'll hear about 'Short-cuts'. Instead of just doing the necessary work we seem to invest a lot of time looking for short-cuts to get us where we want to go - quicker and more easily. But by doing that we end...
2023-09-2914 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra Pod’Comparison’: Top 6 Training Mistakes - Sprint Pod S8 Ep1We are back with Series 8, and it's another set of bit-sized Sprint Pods. These short podcasts around the 10 minute mark to give you something to think about as you move through your training and racing. This series we thought we'd give you the benefit of 15 years of run coaching experience and cover what we currently see as the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to training, and also how those mistakes turn up in your 'normal' life too. In Episode 1, you'll hear about 'Comparison'. We seem to be driven to making comparison...
2023-09-1510 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodATAK - A Tale of Two Races: Ally McColl, James and Paul S7 Ep6In the last episode James and Paul talked through the last part of their ATAK approach to challenging situations. They shared some detail on how they’ve made the approach work and when they haven’t had the awareness or control to turn a hard time into a good experience. So the theory is good, but it can be really easy to stall at any step. In this, the final episode of the series -  #TeamPyllon runner Ally McColl talks about his own views on ATAK. Ally has a few specific races in mind to illus...
2023-08-251h 04The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodATAK - Let’s Kick-Ass!: Pod S7 Ep5A to the motherfunkin' K homeboy! We are busting our way towards the end of this series on our ATAK model for dealing with challenges in racing, training and life. If you haven't already listened to the intro episode please start there! In this episode we break the 12 min structure and have both James and Paul discussing the final piece of the jigsaw. In this episode they'll talk about: Why 'Kick Ass' is not an instruction but a state of mind What they will take into their own training and racing What...
2023-07-1348 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodATAK - Taking Action and Relentless Forward Progress: Sprint Pod S7 Ep4As we continue with Series 7 of the Sprint Pods, James Stewart is back, and he's taking ACTION!   This is a follow-on from the last episode where Paul tackled 'Thinking', on our journey through our ATAK model for dealing with challenges in racing, training and life. If you haven't already listened to the intro episode please start there! In this episode James talks specifically about: The importance of acting on the awareness and thinking Tactical and strategic differences How in-action could have lost him one of his finest race performances We'll finish up...
2023-06-3016 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodATAK: Thinking & the Racing Mind: Sprint Pod S7 Ep3As we continue with Series 7 of the Sprint Pods, Pyllon Head Coach Paul Giblin returns to talk about the 'thinking mind' in racing - when things aren’t going as planned. This is a follow-on from the last episode where James tackled Awareness, on our journey through our ATAK model for dealing with challenges. If you haven't already listened to the intro episode please start there! In this episode Paul talks specifically about: Decision-making and strategy Problem-solving Re-focusing Enjoyment Some of these might end up as separate longer-form conversations, but provide so...
2023-06-2312 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodATAK: Awareness & Acceptance in Racing: Sprint Pod S7 Ep2We are back! Series 7 of the Sprint Pods is underway. These are short podcasts around the 10 minute mark to give you something to think about as you move through your training and racing. If you haven't already listened to the intro episode please start there! We'll be talking about an approach to dealing with tough times in racing, and developing an approach to take your race craft to a new level. We call it ATAK. In the first main episode James tackles AWARENESS. You can't begin to sort an issue if you don't...
2023-06-1612 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodNew Series of Sprint Pods - James goes on the ATAK! (Sprint Pod S7 EP1)We are back! Series 7 of the Sprint Pods is on its way. Short podcasts around the 10 minute mark to give you something to think about as you move through your training and racing. In this introduction James will introduce a Pyllon-specific approach to overcoming challenges when you are out there in the heat of racing or just trying to work through a tough training plan or session. As always, our thinking is always adaptable to normal life outside of running too. So please dig out those headphones and let us know what you...
2023-06-0806 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBONUS: Taking the Highland High Way - Romy BeardPyllon Ultra Podcast.  BONUS EPISODE. This isn’t the start of the next series of our shorter sprint pods. We just couldn’t miss the opportunity to talk about a pretty special run from one of our Pyllon athletes - Romy Beard. Running a West Highland Way is a big under-taking for anyone. But Romy decided to tackle the High Route, which like the trail, finishes in Fort William.  It just has significantly more ascent, covers some seriously rough ground and is a navigation challenge all of its own! Romy w...
2023-05-251h 10The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodConfidence & Self-Belief with James and Paul - Sprint Pod S6 FinaleWe are ready to wrap up this Sprint series of pods on the subject of belief and confidence.  Paul and James finally get together again to chat through any thoughts and learnings from the last series. Some useful discussion including: - How James has built his confidence ahead of his race this coming weekend - How you can buy into believing more of the positive self-talk - Why self integrity is crucial - Some useful tools for building confidence If you liked the pod give us a 5* r...
2023-04-2052 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodTrain Better and Race Effectively - Sprint Pod Medley S6 Ep6We will shortly be recording the summary of the last series of Sprint Pods, and we'd love to hear from you, as we can then discuss any observations and comments.  This is a medley of the sprint series as a reminder of what we discussed. It's all 5 episodes in one handy podcast - it's centred on confidence and identifying how and where you can sharpen up your mind so that you can train better and race more effectively. If you liked the pod give us a 5* review below and drop us a line. The best f...
2023-04-1449 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThreats to Confidence You Need to be Aware of - Sprint Pod S6 Ep5Welcome back to the Pyllon ultra Pod.  If you've listened to the last few episodes you will already be aware that we are focusing on confidence and self belief in this series of short podcasts.  This is the last of the short episodes in this series. Paul takes back the mic to talk about the threats to our self-belief and why it's important to improve your own awareness so that you can better handle these threats when they come knocking. In the series finale - James and Paul will get together to spend a...
2023-02-0212 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodEmbracing Discomfort - Sprint Pod S6 Ep4Welcome back to the Pyllon ultra Pod.  If you've listened to the last few episodes you will already be aware that we are focusing on confidence and self belief in this series of short podcasts.  In the last episode Paul cut straight to the point on positive self-talk. It's pretty easy to say to yourself you are doing great or you can run better than anyone in the race - but it's much more difficult to start to believe it! In this episode James talks less about confidence and much more about how yo...
2023-01-2612 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodHow to Start Believing the Positive Self-Talk - Sprint Pod S6 Ep3Welcome back to the Pyllon ultra Pod.  If you've listened to the last few episodes you will already be aware that we are focusing on confidence and self belief in this series of short podcasts.  In the last episode James talked about how our own self-talk can hold us back before we’ve even started in training, racing and our wider work and family lives. He also urged us to have some realism when setting goals if we want our self-belief to grow with our confidence.  This week Paul talks about how we might...
2023-01-1912 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodSelf Talk: awareness and the 3 C’s! - Sprint Pod S6 Ep2Episodes are coming weekly now for the next 4-5 weeks. In Episode 2 James moves things on by talking about the importance of 'conscious' self-talk. It's another 10 minutes to get you thinking. James gives us some really great practical examples of how self-talk can make a difference in your life - whether you're a runner or not. There's a fine line between delusion, realism and negativity when it comes to how we speak to ourselves.  James touches on the power of the mind and gives some really interesting examples - including the recent research i...
2023-01-1211 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodConfidence: Beyond your own potential - Sprint Pod S6 Ep1We are back! With belief and confidence. No, not us. The pod. Wait. We are the pod. Paul and James are masters of their own pace. It’s been a busy few months with world splitting travel but they are here with the second series of sprints. In 2022 they talked about Thought Biases across 6 episodes. This is not long form podcasting. It is 10 minutes to get you thinking. In the first episode in this series Paul gives you some things to chew on when it comes to confidence over belief. He asks you not to sh...
2023-01-0511 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodOur Winter ENDEAVOUR project - The West Highland Way awaitsPyllon Ultra Podcast. An Endeavour 192 Special   BONUS EPISODE.   PYLLON ENDEAVOUR 192 - THE WHY Ultra running has enriched our lives in so many ways and we hoped that more people might get involved in the sport or at least better understand our purpose. In the following years, Endeavour continued, with our boldest event being our Scottish National Trail FKT - with the team running continuously across the country for 5 days, in winter. We tackled some of Scotland’s toughest terrain, and even now, still feel the fear of running in some of those areas! The hardship was...
2022-11-2417 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBONUS: Badwater 2022 - How to run the toughest races on the planet (Debbie Consani)Pyllon Ultra Podcast. A Badwater Special with Pyllon Coach - Debbie Consani.   BONUS EPISODE.   This isn’t as you likely expected the start of the next series of our shorter sprint pods. We just couldn’t miss the opportunity to talk about another one of the iconic American ultra races - (Badwater) and to one of the most accomplished, consistent and 'hard as nails' long distance ultra runners in the UK - Pyllon Coach: Debbie Consani. Badwater’s claim is that it’s the “World’s Toughest Foot Race”. That’s obviously up for debate so we take the cha...
2022-08-041h 11The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBONUS: Western States 100 (WSER) 2022 - The Up’s and Down’s of 100 mile racing (John Connolly)Pyllon Ultra Podcast. A WS100 Special with Pyllon Coach - John Connolly.   BONUS EPISODE.   Before we launch into a new Sprint Pod series we took the chance to hear more about this year's Western States 100 race, as Pyllon Coach John Connolly found himself on a mission to reach Auburn, California.    John has crewed for Pyllon's very own Paul Giblin 3 x times at Western States and it was a dream come true for John to secure a spot on the most coveted start-line in ultra running.    In this episode James asks all the questions you've dying to ask (and others...
2022-07-081h 11The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThe Thought-Bias Discussion with James & Paul - S5 Ep6 - Series FinaleSeries finale already. They've been Sprints up until this point and in this episode Paul and James get together to talk in-depth about 'thought biases'. We have covered a lot already in a short space of time, and you can catch up now on all episodes. After the 5 thoughts biases we covered across the Sprints series we promised to do a longer episode where we would chat through in more detail how these distortions affect us, and using some of your feedback - how they affect you too. So learning from each other and hopefully germinating some...
2022-06-0949 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodAll-or-Nothing Thinking: Black & White, or Shades of Grey? - Sprint Pod S5 Ep5Hey hey! It is Sprint 5 of our latest series. The overarching topic is 'thought biases' and we finish this off with "All-or-Nothing" thinking. We have covered a lot already in a short space of time, so you can catch up now on all episodes in under 50 mins! In this sprint episode Paul will talk about: What all-or-nothing thinking is Where you'll spot it Why it is harmful How to make positive changes Get involved and be part of the next episode In simple terms all or nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. What you...
2022-05-2610 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodMusts and Shoulds: Not all Pressure is Productive - Sprint Pod S5 Ep4Well, hello! It is episode 4 of our 5 sprints. The overarching topic is thought biases and we explore MUSTS AND SHOULDS in this one.  We are back to James chatting this one through. So, buckle up and listen to under 10 mins of thoughts on the subject. In this sprint episode James will talk about: The binary nature of the thinking How to recognise it What it looks like Strategies for managing This is a gnarly topic at times. We are all prone to this kind of thinking. It is human nature amplified by societal p...
2022-05-1909 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodEgocentric thinking: Living beyond your ’own world’ view - Sprint Pod S5 Ep3Hey hey! It is Sprint 3 of our latest series. The overarching topic is 'thought biases' and Paul talks about egocentric thinking in this one. We have covered a lot already in a short space of time, so check out the first few episodes after this.  In this sprint episode Paul will talk about: What egocentric thinking is Some examples in your life Why it matters to recognise it How you can reduce its impact We are all guilty of getting caught up in our 'own world' thinking, and fail to consider that not everyone holds t...
2022-05-1209 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodOvergeneralisation: a surefire way to unsettle your day - Sprint Pod S5 Ep2Hey hey! It is sprint 2 of our 5 sprint series. The overarching topic is 'thought biases' and we explore overgeneralisation in this one. Although James does describe it as having a Z for our American viewers. And it is James taking the baton from Paul this week. In this sprint episode James will talk about: What overgeneralisation is How it shows up How to recognise it Strategies for dealing with it We can overgeneralise up and downs and they can be equally impactful. Listen in and take some time to reflect on what it...
2022-05-0409 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodMind Reading: How it causes stress in your life - Sprint Pod S5 Ep1Yo! We are back with a new series. This is the first of our bite-sized Sprint pods - where we talk about a specific topic related to the theme of the series - and we do that in under 10 mins. There will be 5 Sprints and a longer Ultra pod after that. We are going to talk about thought biases over the next few weeks. We have 5 to talk about. James and I will split these between us and then get together on week 6 and discuss in more detail how these can help us to be better and...
2022-04-2807 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodSeries 5 - Sprint Pods intro - we are finally back in the blocksThis is not a full episode, as we’ve decided to do things a little differently for the next series and beyond. This is just an update on what we are planning to do and hopefully you’ll join us for this next series. We will create a theme for the series, and we’ll do 5 x short and sharp episodes on a particular topic. So, it’ll either be me or James talking about something useful or challenging to you in less than 10 minutes. And we'll publish these weekly. Each topic will build to...
2022-04-2003 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodMaking the Most of Winter Training with Debbie ConsaniHappy New Year! Time to get moving with your training. But how do you make the most of winter and set yourself up for a great Spring and Summer season? We thought you’d maybe heard enough of just James and I, so we invited someone to join us for this discussion. Someone who is well versed in training and racing through winter - Debbie Consani. Debbie is currently training for the Spine race which she’ll be tackling again for the second time, so knows a thing or two about maintaining momentum in t...
2022-01-061h 09The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodSo You‘ve Set Yourself a Goal - What Next?We continue where we left off in Episode 1 Series 4 of the Pyllon Ultra Pod. Listen to that first if you like.  What do you do next when you know what you want to achieve? How do you best manage the initial spark and burst of energy that always comes when you initially take on a new challenge - and how could you think about harnessing that energy to take you all the way, rather than get fed up at the first sign of trouble on your journey? Paul and James discuss, and as o...
2021-12-2350 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodDesire - An Obstacle or the Fuel You Need to Take on Any Goal?We are kicking off Series 4 of the Pyllon Ultra Pod. We’re back again. We have some new things to talk about, and maybe some older topics that we’ll revisit as things have moved on, situations have changed and we are different people than we were back in early 2020. This last quarter of the year has been a busy time for both of us. It's been challenging on all fronts, but we've managed to find some time to plan some topics and get on the mics! We thought we would kick off with...
2021-12-1549 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPyllon Ultra SPECIAL: The 1,200 mile End2End Trail with Paul GiblinPyllon Ultra Podcast. An End2End Trail Special with Paul Giblin.   WE ARE BACK.   It has been too long. We know that and hope you do too. Paul and James get chatting 1-2-1 in this special episode on Paul's E2E trail endeavour. For those who don't know, Paul ran LEJOG and being Paul, he decided to increase the difficulty by doing it all on trail.    That meant it came in at over 51,000m of climbing and nearly 400 miles longer than the traditional route. Take the hardest end to end route in the UK and make it toughe...
2021-11-051h 07The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPyllon Ultra SPECIAL: Reflecting on the first week of the End2End TrailA special podcast this week. James chats to Paul about his first week on the end to end trail from the luxury of a Travelodge near Bristol.  The end to end trail is a challenge to run from Lands End to John O'Groats. But in a twist from the usual fastest / straightest route, Paul has chosen to do it all on trail. Which adds 50% more distance and enough additional vert to fill a Himalayan mountain range.  It's has been quite the week and we hear from Paul about landowners, long paths, nettles and the generosity of...
2021-08-1532 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodPyllon Ultra: Is it wisdom or intelligence?Regular listeners will know that we often steer an impulsive path on this podcast. It’s about running, by runners but for more than runners. And this week Paul and James got into a conversation about purpose, goals and motivation. There was some deep digging done on questions such as, “did I choose this life?” and “Why I am doing this?” Also always with the Pylon Ultra podcast we really want athletes and listeners to take time think about the learning we as hosts are going through alongside our listeners and in thi...
2021-07-221h 12The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBONUS: Special Cape Wrath Edition - 4 Days of Freedom on UK's toughest trailStraight outta lockdown Paul Giblin and Graham Connolly decided to take on the Cape Wrath trail. Their aim was simply to run it in under four days. If you don’t know what the Cape Wrath trail is like, it’s wild, barren and unmarked. As well as loose lines that can’t be called trail in the more common sense of the word, it is boggy, laden with river crossings and goes up and down many a hill and glen. At close to 240 miles and 40,000 ft of climbing, it is a gruelling physical and me...
2021-06-0359 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodDo You Really Want What You Think You Want?DOING THE INTERNAL WORK! In the last episode of this series we talked at length about cognitive biases, how and why we might be conditioned without really being aware of it, and how these gaps in our awareness can hold us back. So, in this episode we talk more about self awareness and how any kind of introspection may help or hinder our development. We already talked about how some of our beliefs in the external world are flawed so how can we be sure that what we think we want, is...
2021-05-201h 19The UKRunChat podcast.
The UKRunChat podcast.Paul Giblin - Pro Ultra RunnerIn this episode we speak with ultra runner Paul Giblin. Paul is part of the professional Compressport team, he has medalled at world level with Great Britain on road and in the mountains.  His list of successes is long and he has competed in races such as the Western States 100 and the Barkley Marathons.  You can connect with Paul on: Instagram Twitter  Pyllonultra.com
2021-04-1948 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBias, Dissonance and Lumber in the Attic - striding towards self awareness Now it is time for Paul and James to go deeper into the subjects they promised at the Series 3 kick-off. This one will be very different from series 2. There are no guests - it is just the two of them discussing a range of matters relating to the growth of self. In this episode Paul is curious to explore cognitive dissonance and the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it can show up for athletes in training and life. He also introduces the idea of a listening gap to James which throws out some interesting ideas for both...
2021-04-141h 01The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodNew Series: Will Self Awareness and Collaboration Make you a Better Runner?We are kicking off a new series of the podcast. As we said in the last episode, we want to make the most of the time that we put into these episodes by talking at length about some of the areas in training and life that aren’t discussed as often or in any great detail as things like running workout sessions, race updates and how best to train for a particular distance. So in that vein we are planning to discuss creativity, our own thought patterns, diversity of thinking, collaboration and what we th...
2021-04-0146 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBonus: Running 1,000 miles in a Week - What we Learned & the new EXPOSURE racePaul and James catch up on the second lockdown, running 1,000 miles in a week and the new Pyllon Exposure race It's been a couple of months since we last recorded. We recorded this bonus episode as we get close to Spring and remain in lockdown. We chat about how this has affected us and our athletes, we pick through the learnings from our recent Endeavour project where the racing team ran 1,000 miles in just a week, and James asks Paul about why he felt now was a good time to launch the...
2021-02-2659 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodIs the Amateur Mindset Holding You Back? Learnings from Eilte AthletesPaul and James talk about what they learned speaking to some of the best athletes in the world It's been a couple of months since we last recorded. This episode (the final of the series), we get back to our one to one conversations. In the last 5 episodes it was great to speak to such accomplished athletes and try to get under the skin of what makes them tick and the story that underlies everyone's desire for success. In the end they were all very different - their motivations and reasons for...
2020-12-1743 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodDreams of Gold: Olympic Triathlon to Big Mountain Trail Races - David HaussAn interview with Elite athlete - David Hauss It's been a few weeks since we recorded. But this show's guest is a world class athlete. David Hauss finished 4th at the 2012 London Olympics in the triathlon, narrowly missing out on a medal to Gomez and the Brownlees. Now, 8 years on, David is focused on a future in ultrarunning and has some BIG race targets. Hailing from the island of Reunion, David has an eye on winning the Diagonale des Fous after a successful first tilt where he came 6th in 2019.
2020-10-1542 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodRunning Is My Religion - Ultra Trail World Tour Winner Gediminas Grinius Pyllon Ultra Pod, Series 2 Episode 4 Show Notes Episode 4: Running is My Religion There are few runners in the world as tough and as accomplished as the Lithuanian legend Gediminas Grinius. The former UTWT world champion, TransGrancanaria winner, Wasatch 100 winner and all round ultra running super-star joins Paul and James in an explosively open chat on a range of subjects: • His route to running as a way to deal with his PTSD from his military tours in Iraq • Hearing an average of two bombs per day land within a fe...
2020-08-121h 02The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodMaximising Performance & Family Life with Ironman World Champ Melissa HauschildtEpisode 3: Maximising performance We go to the other side of the world, in a virtual sense of course this week as Paul and James get down to chatting with the incredible 3x triathlon world champion and Commonwealth Games steeplechase medalist Melissa Hauschildt, who joined us with her 6 month old daughter Dakota for a chat on: • Her career to date and its impressive longevity • How she balances life and training • Being a new mum with world level performance ambitions • Not stressing about what you can’t do but maximi...
2020-07-2450 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodIf You Don't Believe You'll Never Achieve: Ironman World Champion Frederik van LierdePyllon Series 2 Episode 2: Frederick van Lierde, belief is earned and goes a long way In partnership with Compressport, Series 2 continues with an interview with former Ironman World Champion, Brilliant Belgian - Frederik van Lierde. Frederik has had a stellar career with over 23 years competing at the top level in triathlon and Ironman events. He’s won Nice 5 times and has competed 11 times at Kona and is a former champion at the bluest of blue riband events in the sport. In this conversation with Paul and James, Fr...
2020-07-0251 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodUltra runner & record-breaker Mike Wardian - Finding Your WhySeries 2 Episode 1, with Compressport: 'Find your why' with ultra runner Mike Wardian Well, that escalated quickly. Series 2 of the Pyllon Ultra Pod has kicked off and we have a couple of big changes to announce. Our good friends at Compressport will be supporting this series and we will be joined by some of the biggest names in endurance sports. Episode 1 starts with a bang as the effusive and indefatigable Mike Wardian joins Paul and James to talk about his mindset, his approach to training and racing...
2020-06-181h 04The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodSeries 1 Finale: Kaz Williams - Lockdown Reflections and the Mountain MindsetPyllon UP Episode 7: A retrospective with a great guest That is it done. Series 1 is over and we end on a high being joined by the incredible Kaz Williams to reflect on the previous 6 episodes in the series. Kaz is a brilliant athlete and accomplished coach. She brings with her alternative views on some of our past subjects and we go deep into conversations about mindset and adapting mid race to turn DNF into podiums. In this special show we talk about: • What Kaz has learnt about herself in lockdown • How she hand...
2020-06-061h 14The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodBONUS: A Brief Interlude and Moment of ReflectionPyllon Ultra Pod: BONUS EPISODE We take a step back and have a conversation about what we have learned from the last 6 episodes of the podcast and about the direction we'd like to take next----more---- We hit, in no particular order: • 3 x things we've learned from our podcast  • That it's ok for opinions to evolve • How we want the pod to be more than just a broadcast channel • How we will finish up the 1st series of the podcast ----more---- You can connect with Paul on Twitter @Pyllon or...
2020-05-2225 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodIs Optimism Useful Right Now, Or Should We Abandon Hope?Pyllon Episode 6: Where there is hope there is optimism. Or is there? After last week’s chat on adventures Paul and James had a lightbulb moment when debating what subject to discuss next. The energy and positivity we have seen from the Pyllon and running communities really buoyed us after last week’s show was inspiring. So, this week we jump into the brilliant and wonderful subject of optimism.----more---- We hit, in no particular order: • How to build optimism • The importance of it as an emotional trait • What we see as the big di...
2020-05-151h 04The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodThe Fun of Planning Your Own Running Adventure - from Epic to Micro ChallengesPyllon Ultra Pod, Episode 5 Show Notes Episode 5: The epicness and fun of planning your own running adventure This Episode, Paul and James change the subject to adventures and experiences. More and more runners are looking to new and innovative ways to bring some excitement to their running. As ultra runners we are used to pushing limits and we discuss a myriad of things for you to think about as you plan your own endeavour.----more---- Some of the discussion points in this week’s episode are: • Risk appetite and understanding that • Steppi...
2020-05-071h 03The Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodAdaptability - A Future Focus: Owning your Perspective and IdentityPyllon Ultra Pod, Episode 4 Show Notes Episode 4: Adaptability Part 3 It was never intended that adaptability would be a 3-part series, yet the conversation and community engagement has brought us to a 3rd and final chat on the theme. This time we look to the future and our evolving identities as athletes and humans.----more---- So, the items in this week’s episode are: • What does the future look like from an athlete identity point of view • The danger of badging ourselves with limiting identities • Perspective and owning it for your own good...
2020-05-0159 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodAdaptability (Part 2): Be Passionate Now and Forge Your Own PathPyllon Ultra Pod, Episode 3 Show Notes Episode 3: Adaptability Part 2 It’s Part 2 of Paul and James’s chat on adaptability. This time it’s Paul’s turn to be quizzed and the conversation moves around his running and coaching life. There’s more backstory than a Tarantino thriller and Paul opens up on his fears and hopes as he stepped out of the corporate comfort zone and into the risky world of his own running business and the gulp the first month with no salary felt like. In this week’s the pair discuss:...
2020-04-2251 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodAdaptability: One of the Most Important and Overlooked Skills in Running and Life (Part 1)Episode 2: When imposed limitations can become an advantage It’s episode number 2. We survived the trauma of putting the first one out there! Paul Giblin, Pyllon Coaching’s founder and owner, talks with long time coached athlete and GB 24 hour runner James Stewart on adaptability and how important it is a trait in runners. ----more---- These shows are about the ultra life but not only relevant to this great sport. The hope is you can take as much from this into your day to day as you can on your long runs on the trails. ...
2020-04-1546 minThe Pyllon Ultra Pod
The Pyllon Ultra PodTurning Frustration into Opportunity: Running without RacesPaul Giblin, Pyllon Coaching’s founder and owner, talks with long time coached athlete and GB 24 hour runner James Stewart on taking advantage of chaos and the mindset needed to do that. This is the first show in a new series of podcasts on how each of the hosts strive to live their own ultra lives through running. They'll discuss the sport they love, the people, the places, the culture and the training that makes up their endurance running lives. In this show the pair discuss: • Why this podcast and why now, and the...
2020-04-0743 minObjetivo Brasil
Objetivo BrasilEntrevista a Paul Giblin (@paulfromhull)Aquí os dejo la entrevista e invitado especial del programa número #18 de ZonaMixta. O dejo con la mejor compañia posible, el gran Paul Giblin.
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