Project Salt Run
Follow the incredible story of Hannah Cox as she takes on the challenge of a lifetime, training to run across India as part of Project Salt Run. But this podcast isn’t just about her journey—it’s about a collective adventure. Co-hosted by Joel Chevaillier, we dive deep into the intersection of history, sports, and resilience, uncovering the stories of dreamers, doers, and trailblazers who redefine what’s possible.
Through thought-provoking interviews and inspiring conversations, we tackle the obstacles faced by individuals pushing boundaries and explore the triumphs that remind us of the power of human spirit. Together, we’ll unravel the threads of history and humanity that connect us all.
Join us for a journey of inspiration, exploration, and discovery.
New episodes released weekly as we count down to the team at Project Salt Run heading to Pakistan, then across India to run the Inland Customs Line... Thats 100 Marathons in 100 days starting on 25th October 2025.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2025
7 Weeks to Go: Running Through Pregnancy: Dr. Erica Patel's Journey to Ultras
This week we sit down with the incredible Dr. Erica Patel. A gynecologist, mother, and record-breaking ultra runner who somehow balances medicine at the top level with running marathons…
8 Weeks to Go: 20/20/20 Challenge: Lessons, Burnout, and Bouncing Back
The 20/20/20 Challenge. That’s 20 days, 20K runs on weekdays, and 20 minutes of strength work on weekends… all while working 60–70 hour weeks.
In this episode we talk through how it went…
9 Weeks to Go: Marathon by Jump Roap with Krish Patel
From doing a full marathon with a jump rope to transforming young lives around the UK, Krish Patel isn’t your average runner, or storyteller. He’s the founder of Tales to Inspire, a pla…
10 Weeks to Go: 135 Miles Through Hell: David Bone and the Badwater Challenge
David Bone has run some of the toughest races in the world, including Badwater 135, a 135-mile ultramarathon across Death Valley in 47°C heat. In this episode, we chat about how he got …
11 Weeks to Go: Hope, Hustle, and Holding It Together: A Mid-Journey PSR Check-In
We’re back with a raw and honest update from the PSR team. No guests, just Joel and Hannah catching up on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes and let’s just say, it’s a l…
12 Weeks to Go: Running, Raving & Real Talk: Our Love Trails Festival Recap
This week, we're diving into Hannah’s first-ever trip to Love Trails a trail running and music festival that turned out to be more powerful than expected. From dancing in the woods to r…
13 Weeks to Go: Why Esther Newman Loves Treadmills (And Other Running Confessions)
This week on the Project Salt Run podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Esther Newman, editor-in-chief of Women’s Running, co-host of their hit podcast, and all-around running legend (…
14 Weeks to Go: Natalie Smith, Training, Challenges, and the Road to India
In this episode, we finally sit down with Natalie, a core team member of Project Salt Run who's been with us since the early days. We dive deep into her role as a pacer and logistics ma…
15 Weeks to Go: Blue Earth Summit, Live from London
This one's a first for us, a live recording from the Blue Earth Summit in London! Hannah and Joel take the stage with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, to talk about purpose, end…
16 Weeks to Go: Pinky Toes Down, Hannah’s Coast to Coast Debrief
Hannah’s back from the run, toes shredded, confidence boosted and in this episode, Joel flips the mic around to hear how it really went.
We talk physical pain, emotional headspace, what …
17 Weeks to Go: The Finish line of the Coast 2 Coast
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our final days on the Coast to Coast trail 7 marathons, 7 days, and one last big push to the finish line. You’ll hear from the team out…
18 Weeks to Go: On the Trail, Teamwork, Ticks and Tough Miles on the C2C
This one’s straight from the field. We’re on location in the UK, following Hannah as she takes on the Coast to Coast trail, a brutal seven day back-to-back run with one rest day in the …
19 Weeks to Go: Blisters, Bandages & Barefoot Truths with Alex Fowler
Feet take a beating, especially when you're running 100 marathons in 100 days. In this episode, Hannah and Joel chat with podiatrist and endurance-running ally Alex Fowler, who’s on a m…
20 Weeks to Go: 1% That Changes Everything with Kate Williams
In this episode, we sit down with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement helping businesses and individuals give back to the Earth. She’s smart, steady, and has foun…
21 Weeks to Go: The Man Filming the Madness, Michael Shaw
This week, we’re finally introducing the man behind the lens Michael Shaw. He’s the lead filmmaker capturing the chaos of Project Salt Run. From serendipitous meetings to joining the te…
22 Weeks to Go: Finding the Thread, Hannah’s Family Roots in India
This week, we’re going personal. Hannah dives into her family history and shares how her connection to India has shaped the vision behind Project Salt Run. From Anglo-Indian roots to un…
23 Weeks to Go: Coast to Coast: Seven Marathons, One Team, and the Ultimate UK Test
What happens when you take on 7 marathons in 7 days with barely one under your belt? Join Hannah Cox and Joel as they run, stumble, and laugh their way across 300km of wild British terr…
24 Weeks to Go: Blisters, Boulders & the Peak Divide
In this episode, Hannah and Joel look back on her recent training run along the Peak Divide. Two days of running, camping, and figuring things out on the move. They unpack what it taugh…
25 Weeks to Go: Privilege, and the Problem With Being “First”
This week, Hannah and Joel dive headfirst into the messy, often uncomfortable conversation about privilege, purpose, and what it really means to run across a country that’s not your own…
26 Weeks to Go: Running, Recovery, & the Reality Check
In this episode of Project Salt Run, Joel and Hannah sit down with running coach Nina Davis to take a no-holds-barred look at what training for a 100-day ultra marathon really looks lik…