Episode 3 - Vale Coastal Ultra

In this episode (recorded in April 2025) Paul and Aimee delve into their recent experience running 'Run Walk Crawl''s Vale Coastal Ultra, a challenging 32-mile race. Broadcasting from their quirky railway carriage in Wales, they share highs and lows, recount technical issues, and provide insights on ultra-running. Notably, Aimee celebrates her impressive achievement as the second female finisher while Paul discusses lessons learned, including the importance of problem-solving on the go. This is all to help them prepare for their biggest challenge yet—the Winter Downs 200 in December. Tune in for an hour of engaging stories and key takeaways for any ultra-running enthusiast.

00:00 Welcome to Solemate Runners

00:42 Technical Glitches and Location Setup

01:24 Race Introduction: Winter Downs 200

01:46 Vale Coastal Ultra: Race Recap

02:12 Aimee's Achievement: Second Female

02:28 Reflecting on Past Races

02:47 Birthday Ultra: The Tradition

05:43 Race Day Logistics and Registration

13:09 Race Start: Penarth Pier

20:09 Navigating the Course and Checkpoints

33:21 Challenges and Setbacks

38:51 Aimee's Quick Decision

39:15 Pain Management and Pep Talk

42:21 Navigational Challenges

44:20 Concrete Path and Overtaking

47:07 Electrolytes and Fueling Strategy

48:06 Beach Detour and Recovery

49:30 Tackling the Hills

54:37 Final Stretch and Finish Line

01:07:28 Post-Race Reflections

01:17:23 Conclusion and Future Plans

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