In this episode, we’re joined by local legend and friend of the pod Dave Harvey — ultra runner, metal guitarist, mental health champion, and co-host of our favourite local show: The Portsmouth Running Podcast.

From shredding riffs in Belligerence to shredding trails at UTMB, TDS, Lakeland 100, Western States, and every Centurion race going, Dave’s journey is nothing short of epic.

We dive into:

• Winning Cardiff to London and The Tunnel

• Logging 200-milers on Strava as “Morning run” 😎

• His love of posh coffee and hatred for Coldplay

• The crossover between music, mindset, and mental health

• Behind the scenes of SMOGATHON — the greatest unofficial race you’ve never heard of

• And plenty of tales from the trails, riffs, and aid stations

So lace up, plug in, and get ready to step inside the mind of a man who lives loud, runs long, and lifts others along the way.

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In this episode of Trails, Tales & Fails, we delve into the remarkable journey of Susie Chan—a Peloton instructor, ultramarathoner, social media influencer, and award-winning author. From her humble beginnings to conquering some of the world's most gruelling races, such as Badwater 135 and MdS. Susie's story is a testament to the power of determination and resilience. Her memoir, Trails and Tribulations: The Running Adventures of Susie Chan, recently won the Sports Performance Book of the Year at the 2025 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards . Join us as we explore her evolution from someone who did not run to becoming a beacon of inspiration in the endurance community.

In this episode, we sit down with UK ultra talent Becky Perrett, fresh off a phenomenal 5th place finish at the UTS 100 miler — one of the toughest mountain ultras in the UK, with over 31,000ft (9,500m) of elevation gain.

We chat about:

• What it takes to train for massive mountain ultras

• Racing the UTS 100K vs the 100M
• Being coached by Jack Scott
• Her biggest lessons, fails, and moments of grit along the way

If you love mountains, mud, and relentless climbs — this one’s for you.

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