From Near-Death to Ultra Endurance: Tim Pigott’s 25-Year Journey to UTMB

In this inspiring episode of The Mind Game, I sit down with endurance coach and elite ultra-runner Tim Pigott, just days before he takes on the legendary Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). Tim’s story is extraordinary: 25 years ago, he was told he would never walk again after a devastating car crash left him with multiple fractures and a 10% chance of survival. Against all odds, Tim not only relearned how to walk but went on to complete Ironmans, break course records in ultramarathons, and become a sponsored Scarpa athlete.

We talk about resilience, mindset, and the mental strategies that carried him from a hospital bed to some of the toughest races in the world. Tim shares his techniques for staying focused under pressure—like chunking, reframing setbacks, and visualising success—and offers practical advice for anyone facing injury, setbacks, or self-doubt.

If you’ve ever wondered how far the human mind and body can be pushed, this conversation will leave you rethinking what’s possible.

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