Aid Station (Kevin Munt)
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| 15 Apr 2022 | Ep 18 - An Interview With Sarah Francis - Mountain Ultra Specialist | 00:59:18 | |
Kev returns in interview mode with a great guest in Sarah Francis. With 22 years of mountain marathons behind her, Sarah is the most experienced mountain ultra runner Kev has ever met. In this highly insightful interview, Sarah imparts her wealth of mountain race knowledge and gives us an insight into all the longest UK events. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | Ep 19 - Great Lakeland 3 Day feature | 00:39:03 | |
Kev updates the latest local ultra race news. This episode features the GL3D, the perfect event to start your multi-day mountain ultra experience. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Ep 20 - Running a 100 mile Ultra - (Feat - Centurion SDW100) | 01:05:27 | |
Kev discusses running 100 miles with Hannah Hall and Lizzie Gatherer who both completed the Centurion South Downs 100 in June. If you are looking to step up to a 100 mile ultra marathon, looking for inside info, or just love ultra banter, this episode is for you. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Ep 21 - Lakeland 100/50 Special | 01:05:27 | |
Kev attempts the British ultra marathon classic, the Montane Lakeland 100. This episode also features the Lakeland 50. Kev introduces you to more mid to back of pack runners, this time from Europe, who tell their stories and become Aid Station fans! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | Ep 22 - Dragon’s Back Race 2022 Special - Part 1 | 00:50:08 | |
In this first episode of a two part special, Kev takes on the mighty Dragon’s Back race for the second time. This time the dragon puts up a hell of a fight that Kev takes head on! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | Ep 23 - Dragon’s Back Race 2022 Special - Part 2 | 00:35:16 | |
Kev continues his race down the spine of Wales, riding the dragon all the way to Cardiff. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | Ep 24 - Arc Of Attrition 100..er well 57 anyway | 00:40:20 | |
Kev tackles the Arc of Attrition 100 round the rugged tip of Cornwall. Well it tackles him actually! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | Ep 25 - Northern Traverse Next up for Kev | 00:35:43 | |
Kev is tapering at the moment for the Northern Traverse, which is the non stop race across England from Coast to Coast. In this episode Kev gives some background as to how he got to this longest ultra run of his life. He also provide some background to the event and his training preparation for it. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Ep 26 - Kev’s Northern Traverse Story | 00:51:00 | |
In this episode Kev tells the story of his 190 mile/300k run across England in the Northern Traverse Ultra race. The poor thing sounds awful in this episode due to a very viscous bout of the most extreme man flu! For this and his monotone voice he apologises. Of course you still would not want to miss out on his amazing experience would you? So please take a listen. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 30 Jun 2023 | Ep 27 - Kev and Hannah do and review Ultra Wales 50 | 00:48:31 | |
Kev’s not been around since the Northern Traverse so here is a chance to catch up with where he is at. This episode includes a ‘jog interview’ with Hannah Hall and reviews GB Ultras Ultra Wales 50 miler. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Ep 28 - There is a first time for everything including going Ultra | 01:04:45 | |
In this episode Kev interviews, on the trail, Lynne Rashleigh and Caroline Dobbin. Two women new to Ultra running about their first time experiences. If you are planning stepping up to Ultra distance this is a must listen. If you are a very experienced ultra runner why not go back and remember your first time! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | Ep 29 - Kev & Lizzie do and review the Beacon’s Way 100 | 01:01:21 | |
The episode covers the epic Beacon’s Way 100 mile ultra by GBUltras. Held in biblical weather conditions this has a lot of learning experience to share. It features both Kev’s take on the event and experience of completion, as well as the amazing result achieved by Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gatherer. Who is featured in the show. Not far to the next Aid Station! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | Ep 30 - A 200 mile Ultra is a long way. Is doing three in a season sensible? | 00:21:16 | |
In this mini episode Kev owns up to his plans/experiment for running 3 x 200 miles in an ultra running season. Nutter! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | Ep 31 - Kev’s Conquest of the King Alfred’s Way Ultra | 01:11:31 | |
This episode details Kev’s race around the 220 mile King Alfred’s Way Ultra. This is the second part of his 3 x 200 mile race series in 2023. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | Ep 32 - Centurion Winter Downs 200 - The Last of Kev’s Treble | 01:04:22 | |
This episode details the conclusion to Kev’s 3 x 200 mile races in a calendar year. The inaugural Winter Downs 200 by Centurion. Best listened to on the run! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Ep 33 - WD200 finishers and club mates host Kev and Matt Harper review the WD200 | 00:40:19 | |
In this bonus episode Kev interviews Matt Harper, fellow Hart Road Runners club mate and finisher of the Centurion Winter Downs 200. If you are considering entering this or any other 200 miler, here is some more invaluable insight. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Ep 34 - In conversation with Sophie Bennett - Dragon Slayer and WD200 podium placer | 00:47:34 | |
In this episode Kev, at last, catches up with Sophie Bennett who finished second female at the inaugural Centurion Winter Downs 200. Among many other ultra races Sophie also completed the Dragon’s Back Race in 2022. This is a conversation that has been a long time coming but it’s full of good topical ultra racing stuff! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Ep 35 - An In-depth interview with James Elson - Ultra through and through! | 01:12:43 | |
Kev gets a behind the scenes interview with Centurion Running owner, Race Director, international Athlete and Ultra guru James Elson. Yes Kev has man-fan syndrome but manages to stay professional throughout. So professional in fact that James does not swear once! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 16 May 2024 | Ep 36 - Kev discusses the Isle Of Wight Ultra with first timer 100k’er Shane Morel | 00:47:54 | |
Shane Morel recently completed a 106k ultra race around the Isle Of Wight. As it was Shane’s first time over 50k, I thought it would be of benefit to others, looking to step up in ultra distance, to hear Shane’s views on the build up to the event and how it went for him. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 01 Jun 2024 | Ep 37 - Kev’s Ultimate Guide To The Backyard Ultra In Half A Yard | 00:32:56 | |
Kev is currently running the Suffolk Backyard Ultra. (Saturday 1st June) The UK’s biggest and most competitive Backyard Ultra. By way of an introduction to this Ultra running niche Kev gives you his ultimate guide in half a yard…you will get what that is by the end. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | Ep 38 - A Tribute to Steve Chamberlain | 00:08:14 | |
Aid Station pays a short tribute to Steve Chamberlain. Ultra runner, race volunteer, community contributor, family man, avid listener and lovely guy Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | Ep 39 - Today’s Session is 432 x 400 metres | 00:44:34 | |
Kev takes on the Sri Chinmoy self-transcendent 24 hour track race incorporating the UK 24 hour track Championships. This episode goes around and around and around Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | Ep 40 - Double Backyards from Suffolk to Faccombe Yeehaa! | 00:46:06 | |
In this episode Kev gets in the Tennessee vibe as he tackles two Backyard Ultras Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | Centurion Winter Downs 200 - ‘Second time around’ | 01:10:59 | |
Kev takes on his fourth 200 miler in 20 months by revisiting the Winter Downs 200. It takes a little help from his friends both with us and departed! This episode will give you a great insight into what is fast becoming a winter classic long distance endurance race. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | Ep 42 - Storming Round with Hannah and Lizzie | 00:51:28 | |
At the end of 2024 Lizzie Gatherer and Hannah Hall ran through the last two named storms of the year, achieving epic results. In this episode Kev discusses these races and performances, as well as the continuing upward rise of women’s participation and achievements in long distance Ultra racing. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 06 Mar 2025 | Ep 43 - Rasselbock Back Yard Ultra Part 1 - Featuring an amazing performance by Lizzie Gatherer | 01:00:37 | |
This episode is the first of a two part feature, (episode 44 is also available now) on the fourth running of the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra in Sherwood Pines. With Kev crewing Lizzie Gatherer in her attempt to break her 32 yard PB, you get a behind the scenes listen at a backyard race that includes a new course record, Scottish national record and a female course record. https://rasselbock.co.uk/product-category/live-events/sherwood-pines/ https://ultramadlizzie.com , Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 06 Mar 2025 | Ep 44 - Rasselbock Back Yard Ultra Part 2 - The long yards | 00:35:05 | |
This is the second part of the 2025 Rasselbock Back Yard Ultra featuring the climax of the race and a post race interview with Lizzie Gatherer. https://rasselbock.co.uk/product-category/live-events/sherwood-pines/ https://ultramadlizzie.com Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 15 Jan 2021 | Ep 0 - Aid Station Trailer | 00:02:37 | |
This is the trailer for the brand new upcoming magazine style Ultra Running podcast, aimed at supporting and motivating mid/back of pack Ultra Runners. Hosted by England Athletics qualified endurance coach Kevin Munt, this show will bring you news, coaching advice, race preparation, and Ultra runners experiences. Take a listen and join me at the Aid Station. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | Ep 1 - We need to talk about Kevin! | 00:18:59 | |
This is the very first episode of the magazine style podcast Aid Station. Running endurance coach and Ultra marathon mid-pack runner Kevin, presents Ultra News, Coaching Advice, Trail Tips and talks about himself. Of course all with the aim of helping Ultra running listeners to gain motivation and improvement. This episode sets the scene for future coaching advice covering training plans, equipment, race nutrition and Ultra progression. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 29 Jan 2021 | Ep 2 - Positivity Lizzie Gets Busy | 00:27:01 | |
Episode 2 contains Aid Station’s first face to face interview. Kev is joined on his Dragon’s Back Race training by one of the most enthusiastic newbie Ultra runners you will ever hear from. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | Ep 3 - Dragon’s Back Race Special #1 | 00:34:36 | |
The first episode in a series of ‘Special’ shows following Kevin’s training year leading up to the 2021 edition of the Dragon’s Back Race in September. The race is a multi-Ultra stage six day journey from north to south down through Wales, taking in all the highest peaks and mountain ranges. Kev covers his backstory, his Ultra running journey so far and his attraction to the event. He also updates you on his ridiculous approach to long back to back Ultra weekends. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 27 Feb 2021 | Ep 4 - Aid Station’s definitive A to Z guide to Ultra running terminology | 00:16:23 | |
In this bonus episode Aid Station’s coach Kev provides both experienced and inexperienced ultra marathon runners with the ultimate guide to understating Ultra terminology. This comprehensive guide will be invaluable in your grasp of the nuances of the ultra running endurance world. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 07 Mar 2021 | Ep 5 - Kev Interviews his Ultra running hero Hannah Hall | 00:52:07 | |
Having proved I am a complete tech numpty, I finally get my Aid Station interview with UTBM and Lakeland 100 finisher Hannah Hall. I guess interviewing your hero’s can have that effect! Hannah’s passion for ultramarathon has taken her on some amazing solo journeys in ultra running and racing. Hannah has a wealth of Ultra running experience to share with you in this episode. Hannah also operates her own fitness company And has some get advice on strength and conditioning work. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | Ep 6 - Come for a ‘rambling’ run with Kev | 00:31:40 | |
Kev messes up an Aid Station interview appointment, so invites you to join him on a chilled run in the sun. In this bonus episode he rambles on about the Ultra mind and other key aspects of Ultra racing. The music is pretty chilled as well. Best listened to on a training run in the sun. Enjoy. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 18 Mar 2021 | Ep 7 - Running Long..in the tooth, with Chris ‘Shaman’ Stone | 00:59:15 | |
Kev focuses on Ultra running in later life and provides positive ways of reducing the effects of the ageing process. An interview with ultra runner Chris Stone provide the stimulus for advice and recommendations. Chris also give you some great anecdotes on his ultra races. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | Ep 8 - Lizzie goes Loopy in her Backyard | 00:49:06 | |
In this bonus episode of Aid Station, Kev joins Lizzie Gatherer on the last three of her twelve one hour 4.1 mile practice loops, as she mull the madness of the Backyard Ultra format. This episode provides a great insight into the preparation/determination/madness of the ultra long runner and what it may be like to run into infinity! Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100205 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | Ep 9 - Kev takes in the views of Dean ‘Kit’ Kellaway | 01:09:42 | |
This extended episode finds Kev out on a long trail training run with trail buddy and sometime Ultra training partner Dean Kellaway. Dean and Kev discuss all things Ultra and family while covering 20 miles of the South Downs of Hampshire. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | Ep 10 - Dragon’s Back Race Special #2 | 00:49:32 | |
Kev undertakes his first Dragon’s Back Race recce. He travels to Dolgellau Wales to take on Day 3 of the route. This episode will be of interest to anyone taking on the DBR 2021 or considering taking on the race in the future. Also if you are planning a multi-day Ultra race there maybe some useful information to help you. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 16 May 2021 | Ep 11 - Climate Crisis and UTMB are they both unstoppable? | 00:21:43 | |
Influenced by two new books and the biggest event in Ultra UTMB, Kev asks if Ultra running is doing enough to save our sporting environments. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 20 Jun 2021 | Ep 12 - Dragon’s Back Race Special #3 | 00:50:58 | |
Kev recces the mighty Day1 from Conwy Castle to Nant Gwynant, taking him over the Snowdon Massif. This special episode also includes an interview with fellow Dragon in Training, Olly Harrison Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 29 Jun 2021 | Ep 13 - Dragon’s Back Race Special #4 | 01:12:37 | |
Kev and Lizzie recce Day2 of the Dragon’s Back Race from Nant Gwynant to Dolgellau. Kev also travels up to London to interview Rachel Nichols of FreeToBeKids, Kev’s chosen charity for the DBR. Rachel gives us an insightful look into the very important work Freetobekids do to get children with difficult inner-city lives in contact with nature. Please be kind enough to follow the link below and make a donation to this important charity Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 27 Aug 2021 | Ep 14 - Dragon’s Back Special #5 | 00:44:59 | |
Kev recces Day 4 of the Dragon’s Back Race. Also he joins some of the children at a FreeToBeKids camp to hear what they think of life outside a big city. Please follow the link below to donate to bettering the lives of these children. A big Thank You. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 31 Aug 2021 | Ep 15 - Dragons Back Special #6 | 00:31:42 | |
So it is just five days to the race start! To reduce his boredom during his taper, Kev makes this boring episode taking you through all his equipment choices for the DBR. If you are racing the event, planning entering the event, fancy moving into multi-day racing or just plain bored, this one is for you! Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 11 Sep 2021 | Ep 16 - Final Dragon’s Back Special #7 | 00:49:58 | |
In the last episode in this series of specials Kev gets eaten up and spat out by the Dragon. It’s the conclusion of a years training and podcast recording of his journey to the mighty Dragons Back Race. If you are contemplating entering this race this, and the rest in the series, are well worth a listen. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||
| 15 Jan 2022 | Ep 17 - Lizzie’s First Backyard Ultra | 00:59:45 | |
This episode has been sometime in the making! It details Elizabeth Gatherer’s first attempt at a Backyard Ultra. The show covers all the planning and approach to one of these events with no known end! Backyard’s are very different Ultra running events, so if you are planning to have a go listen to this great episode first. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://www.aidstation.co.uk/ | |||