Kirsty Taylor: Sea to Sea 300km
About this episode
Kirsty Taylor shares her unique experience of tackling the Sea to Sea 300km ultra marathon under unexpected circumstances.
When a race disappears… do you still show up? In this episode, we sit down with ultra runner Kirsty Taylor to unpack one of the most unique and unpredictable race experiences you’ll hear this year. Kirsty recently took on the Sea to Sea — a brutal 300km challenge — but this wasn’t quite the experience she signed up for. Just weeks before the start, Ourea Events ceased trading, throwing plans into chaos and leaving runners facing a completely different reality. What followed was a stripped-back event delivered under Centurion, where Kirsty took on the route fully self-supported, with no crew, no aid station or drop bag, and limited infrastructure. We dive into what that actually looked like on the ground: How her approach changed overnight The logistics of racing without aid stations Moments where pulling out felt like the logical choice And power of community support along the way We also explore Kirsty’s journey into ultra running — from 100k and 100 mile races to stepping up into the unknown of 300km — and what she’s learned about resilience, preparation, and decision-making when you’re deep in it and on your own. As always, expect a mix of: Honest storytelling Icebreakers…
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