Chris Silvester planned a 300km run—Nyth y Ddraig—off his own back after his main event, the Northern Traverse, got cancelled. Instead of shelving the idea, he built something even bigger: a proper adventure with a purpose behind it.In this episode, Chris shares why he does these challenges—running for his ill mum, and for the stories he can bring back to her. We talk about how he stays so positive, what keeps him moving when things get hard, and the quiet power of doing something brutal for someone you love.And because it wouldn’t be a real long-run conversation without it… we also get into the important stuff: the best place he’s ever taken a wild poo.

Alex Knowles shares a powerful story of rebuilding after being attacked and having to relearn basic everyday tasks—before going on to run ultras. In this episode, we talk about recovery, resilience, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life has completely changed.We also get into coaching, running, mental health, and why Andy’s Man Club is such an important space for men who need support, honesty, and community. This is a conversation about starting again, opening up, and finding strength through the people, habits, and challenges that help put you back together.

Gareth De La Torre shares a brutally honest story of what happened after a head injury led to epilepsy, severe depression, and a point where life felt unbearable. In this episode, we talk about that darkness, the reality of reaching a crisis point, and what it took to start finding a way back.For Gareth, that way back began outdoors. From wild camping to rucking, being outside gave him something solid to hold onto when everything else felt unstable. We talk about how the outdoors has improved his mental health, why challenge can become part of healing, and what recovery can look like when it’s not neat, linear, or quick. A powerful conversation about survival, honesty, and rebuilding a life one step at a time.