Studmarks

In this episode, we chat with Stuart Smith, International Mountain Leader, who shares stories from a life spent in the world’s wildest places. From breathtaking expeditions to unexpected challenges o…

In this episode, we’re joined by Hayden Thorpe — singer, songcrafter — for a rich conversation about his evocative album Ness. Inspired by Robert Macfarlane’s haunting epic poem of the same name and …

In this episode, we're joined by the authors of Mountain Style: British Outdoor Clothing 1953-2000 to dig into the fascinating journey behind their book. We explore how the project came together, the…

This week, we’re joined by Chris Farrimond, a fell runner from Wigan. Chris talks about finding his way into the sport just before the world shut down in 2020, the people that keep him inspired and, …

In this episode of Studmarks, we sit down with John Mason and Ellis Bland, the founder and co-founder of Våga—a bold running brand born in the Lake District during the pandemic. They share the inspir…

In this episode, we sit down with Tony Leonard, General Manager of VJ UK, to dive into the rich heritage of the brand and explore how the iconic iRock became a go-to choice for fell runners. We also …

In this episode of Studmarks, we chat with Calvin Ferguson about his love for Norman Walsh shoes and what makes them a staple in fell running. He also shares insights into his family’s deep ties to t…

Harry Bolton returns to Studmarks to dive into the details of the highly anticipated Ron Hill Freedom Ultra. We discuss the design, performance, and innovation behind this new shoe—how it handles on …

In this bonus episode, Jacob Tonkin joins us to talk about the film ‘George’, the power of storytelling, navigating grief, and what it’s like to inherit a podcast.

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Bobby Gard-Storry narrates his essay which was discussed in the previous episode.

The essay can be found at the link below and in issue 135 (Winter 2023) of The Fellrunner.

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Merry Christmas and welcome to The Golden Rule in Ambleside. Get yourself something from the bar and join Bobby Gard-Storry as he talks to us about his fell racing manifesto. The essay can be found a…

In this episode, Danny Hope of Horwich Harriers discusses his running journey and his commitment to sustainability. Danny reveals how he came to be supported by Norman Walsh and what it means to repr…

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary hill runner, Finlay Wild. We delve into his numerous wins at the Ben Nevis race, and discuss the unique challenges of hill running. Finlay also talks a…

We caught up with fell runner and cartoonist Jim Tyson at the close of the Running Int’ Fells exhibition in Ambleside.

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In this new series we speak to the runners. First off is writer and musician, Boff Whalley.

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In this episode we speak to the late Joss Naylor a titan of fell running, whose feats across the Lake District's rugged terrain are the stuff of legend. We are also joined by Peter Trainor who shares…

Steve Chilton delves into the rich history and personal tales behind the Yorkshire Three Peaks Race, as chronicled in his latest book. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of this iconic event, Steve's w…

Pete Todhunter shares his insights on the exhibition's creation and its significance in preserving the legacy of the sport. 

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In this episode, we delve into Richard Askwith's celebrated works, discuss the legacy of Walsh PBs in the sport, and tackle the topic of running as a lifelong journey, embracing the challenges and tr…

In this bonus episode we chat with fell runner and shoe designer Harry Bolton who takes us through his work on the new fell and trail shoes he designed for Ron Hill.

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