West Coast Ultra Podcast
The West Coast Ultra Podcast is a weekly trail and ultra-running podcast filled with tales of ordinary people doing some extraordinary things.
Host David talks about his latest adventures, training, coaching, and races, as well as conversations with a variety of runners who share their running stories, tips and tricks.
If you are looking for coaching then reach out to David for an initial conversation here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-irvine-scotland-running-coach/
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 61
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Training Through Uncertainty (and Going Dark)
In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own training in the lead-up to my next race, the 13 Valleys ultra which as this launched,In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of…
Running Smart: Neurodiversity, Gear, Recovery & Cadence
🎙️ West Coast Ultra – Episode: ADHD, Fueling, Gear, Recovery & Cadence in Trail Running
I asked a number of athletes that I coach what they would like to hear more about and here are the topics of mos…
Andy Berry returns to the pod
🎙️ West Coast Ultra Podcast – Episode Title: Mindset, Mountains & UTMB with Andy Berry
Host: David Taylor
Guest: Andy Berry – ultrarunner, fell running standout, and Bob Graham Round challenger
🧭 Episod…
Scott Brown and the Double West Highland Way
🎙️ West Coast Ultra Podcast – S3 E17
Breaking Limits with Scott Brown: The Double West Highland Way Record
In this episode of the West Coast Ultra Podcast, I sit down with returning guest and friend of…
Doing Hard Things the Right Way
🏃♂️ Episode Summary
In this solo episode, I dive into one of the most important but overlooked aspects of ultramarathon training: the difference between meaningful challenge and pointless suffering.
I…
🔥 Running Hot & Running Fast: Why Heat Training and Speed Work Matter for Ultras
Going solo again and in this double-header episode of the West Coast Ultra Podcast, I dive into two hot (pun intended) topics iwhere i look at two of the most misunderstood—and underused—tools in ult…
What happens when the motivation dies?
🧭 Episode Summary
In this solo episode, I delve into the quieter, often unspoken side of ultrarunning: what happens when motivation fades?
No injuries. No illness. Just a deep, unsettling disinterest …
The Bert Taylor Episode
This week, we will go back to the normal format with an interview with one of the local legends in Ayrshire.
Many of you will know Bert through the Fit Ayrshire Masses, but on this week's episode, we …
The Scotland 100 Crew Episode
Something a little bit different this week, where I am joined by not one, not two, but three guests.
I am joined by a previous guest of the show, Scott (S1 E6) and our crew for the Ultra Scotland 100…
What happened to me on the Ultra Scotland 100
Mixing things up a bit this week where we have previous guest and friend of the show Kayleigh interview me about my time on the Southern Upland Way completing GB Ultras Ultra Scotland 100 Race.
This r…
The Catherine Armour Episode
This week, we have another local legend, Catherine Armour.
Catherine is an inspiration to many people in the local running and fitness community.
Hear her story about where we talk about:
- How she used…
The Allan Young Episode
I am back on the West Coast again this week, and I am joined by Alan Young, now the proud holder of the Kintyre Way Fastest Known Time (FKT).
We talk about his latest adventure, but of course, there i…
The Damian Hall Episode
This week, I am joined by ultra running legend Damian Hall a man who for many needs no introduction.
He is one of the people whose stories are responsible for getting me hooked on the sport - his firs…
Super Jo and the Devil
This week, we were joined by a previous guest and friend of the show, Jo Findlayson.
Jo joined the podcast waaaaaay back in Season 1, Episode 7, but a lot has happened since then.
Jo started working wi…
Bonus post holiday musings
Hello everyone, and that is me back to normality again with a big block of training in front of me till the Ultra Scotland 100 at the beginning of June.
No guest this week, but don't let that put you …
The Jason McGinn Episode
Back to Ayrshire this week for a conversation with Jason McGinn.
You will have heard about him and some of the adventures and charity challenges that he has done in a previous episode with Ricky (S3E3…
The Matt and Ellie Green Episode
This podcast is all about sharing stories from grand adventures to the triumphs (and struggles) of normal people being able to do amazing things and running ultras.
Summit Fever Media is all about sha…
The Ricky Weatherston Episode
You asked and I delivered. A number of you have mentioned to me that Ricky would be a great guest and you were absolutely right.
Known for wearing a pick wig during races (more about that story in th…
The Nicky Merrett Episode
During my Tea Round a couple of weeks ago I bumped into this rather chatty lady at the top of Robinson (pretty sure she was trying to beat us to the top). We then had a fun conversation about quite …
The Andy Blow Episode
As we kick off season 3 I am joined by CEO and Founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration, Andy Blow.
Andy became an accomplished triathlete but struggled when it came to racing in the heat - and here is…