In this first episode of the Ultra Sound Podcast, hosts Tom and Brett discuss getting into ultra running and their background, including their relationship. They discuss Marathon des Sables, preparing for races like UTMB and answer some listener questions.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:36) Why are we here?
(01:08) Who are we?
(02:19) How did Tom and Brett Meet?
(04:05) Brett’s Sporting Background
(04:43) Brett and Tom’s School Experience
(06:15) How did Tom end up in the Army?
(07:50) Tom’s Sporting Transition into Endurance
(08:14) Did the Army Push Tom Towards Ultrarunning?
(08:43) What was Tom’s Training Like for his First Ironman?
(10:11) From Ironman into Ultrarunning and doing Marathon des Sables
(12:10) Did the Success at Marathon des Sables make Tom Realise he could be a Professional?
(13:55) What does Marathon des Sables Entail?
(15:45) What sort of paces was Tom Running at Marathon des Sables?
(18:22) How do Tents work at Marathon des Sables?
(19:20) How does Tom pick his Crew?
(21:45) Crewing Tom at UTMB and Lessons Learned
(23:04) Learnings for Tom from UTMB
(25:15) Planning with a Crew
(25:54) Ultrarunning as a Team Sport
(27:34) Preparation for Marathon des Sables vs Other Races
(33:48) Three Tips for Non-Elites Prepping for Races like UTMB
(36:17) Questions from Followers
(36:47) Season Planning for Tom
(37:50) Tom’s Memories from his Early Racing
(39:08) Tom’s Biggest Lesson from Racing

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