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Ultramarathon in Northumberland
Jun 11, 2026
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May 28, 2026
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| 6/11/26 |  Ultramarathon in Northumberland | Hello :) Last year I released a podcast episode called "How Not To Run An Ultramarathon". I was reminded of that a couple of times recently, partly because this year's running of the Calderdale Way Ultra happened recently, and partly because over the last couple of months I've finally hiked all the sections of it that I never completed. Including the bits I missed out when I got lost. After recording that pod, I entered and completed a second Ultra - the Pilgrims Way Ultra, in Northumberland, NE England - partly to prove to myself that I could. This episode looks at my experiences of that race. I'm publishing it now mainly because my last episode was a chat about Ultra-running in general with my friend Seanna, and it seemed a logical companion piece. Don't expect this to become an annual ritual. Topics discussed in this episode are: * "Bugger Bognor" * Why I chose this particular Ultra * Logistics & race admin * Holy Island / Lindisfarne * The first 20km, flat causeway and a hill * Belford Checkpoint and the road to the coast * Bamburgh and its Castle * Sand Dunes, Salty Air, Quaint Villages * Grace Darling * ... and then the rains came * The finish and the aftermath * Results breakdown of all three Ultras * Did I follow my 'lessons learned' from last time? A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topics, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. There are no contributions in this pod, though a short unused extract from my last episode's chat with Seanna appears in the intro. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Ultramarathon chat with Seanna Fallon | Hello :) For a variety of reasons I'm a week late with this podcast, conceptually, but also, this episode was going to have additional content about my second attempt at an Ultramarathon, which I did last September but never got around to talking about. I've written a lot of that already so all I'll do is publish that next week, and then I'll be back on schedule. This also means I'll do a housekeeping update then too, to save this episode being too long. I'd been trying to schedule in a chat with my friend Seanna for pretty much exactly a year, originally in conjunction with my original Ultramarathon episode, but life happened for both of us and it's taken this long to get together. I'm aware my last episode was also a one-to-one chat; don't get the expectation this will become a regular thing, but I think it is more interesting doing this than just having pre-recorded contributions. Bear in mind I am not, of course, Michael Parkinson or David Letterman. Topics discussed in this episode are: * ... but I'm a cheerleader * Let's not start with an easy one; that's not my style * Bodybuilding is not the answer either * Seanna's first ultra * How to fuel for running when you're vegetarian or vegan * The highest and lowest points of ultras * Night running * Running is not therapy, but it feels like it * Ultras tend to be run by older people * Queer Representation and inclusivity is often lacking * Seanna's ambitions A PDF transcript of this podcast is available, though at the moment it's quite raw. As always, if you have anything to say about the topics, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. There are no contributions in this pod. However, Seanna's YouTube channel is here. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  V's First Time Abroad As An Adult | Hello :) Earlier this week, I had a chat with my friend V, because she'd recently gone on a trip abroad for the first time this millennium, and she wanted to talk about how it felt on her YouTube channel. I said, well that might make a good podcast episode, you know, the whole 'this is what it's like to travel abroad properly for the first time as an adult', might be useful for other budding world travellers, so we recorded it for both. Topics discussed in this episode are: * Housekeeping: Running, Hiking, Well-Dressing * Why did V finally take a trip abroad * Anxiety around border security * Being a sighted guide for a blind travel blogger * How V felt on her first plane this millennium * Alcohol and no food makes V an ill girl ... * ... so she forgot how to read English! * Cultural differences and how Hamburg feels very safe * Hamburg Airport was a breeze * Could she do this again? * The moment V really felt she was actually there * Business travel doesn't feel like leisure travel * Packing angst * What's next for V? A PDF transcript of this podcast is available, though at the moment it's quite raw. As always, if you have anything to say about the topics, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. There are no contributions in this pod. However V's YouTube channel is here, and I also ought to link to Blind Girl Adventures (Sassy Wyatt's blog), as she gets mentioned a lot in the episode. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 |  Death and Taxes✨ | cost of livingtravel expenses+3 | — | — | — | travel costshome ownership+3 | — | 40m 48s | |
| 4/9/26 |  Svalbard✨ | historywildlife+4 | — | — | SvalbardNorway+9 | SvalbardNorway+6 | — | 1h 11m 35s | |
| 3/26/26 |  Travel Through The Senses✨ | sensestravel+8 | — | — | — | sensestravel+8 | — | 1h 00m 40s | |
| 3/12/26 |  King of Comedy✨ | stand-up comedyasexuality+3 | V | — | — | stand-up comedyasexuality+3 | — | 46m 22s | |
| 2/26/26 |  Wuthering Heights✨ | Wuthering Heightsmoorland setting+4 | — | Wuthering Heights | Saddleworth MoorMidgley Moor+5 | Wuthering Heightsmoor+6 | — | 1h 00m 39s | |
| 2/5/26 |  The Ballad of Lucie Schwob✨ | World War IIGerman Occupation+5 | — | — | Channel Islands | German OccupationChannel Islands+6 | — | 51m 05s | |
| 1/24/26 |  What's The Worst That Can Happen?✨ | travel experiencescomedy+4 | — | Elvanse | Kirkby-in-AshfieldFreiburg+2 | travelcomedy+6 | — | 37m 02s | |
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| 11/20/25 |  Travel Blogging – Politics, Aesthetics, and Social Culture✨ | Travel BloggingEthics+4 | — | WTM LondonInstagram | — | travel bloggingethics+5 | — | 41m 23s | |
| 10/30/25 |  Caribbean on a Budget Part Two✨ | budget travelCaribbean islands+4 | — | — | CaribbeanDominica+2 | Caribbeanbudget travel+5 | — | 42m 58s | |
| 10/18/25 |  Caribbean on a Budget Part One✨ | budget travelCaribbean+4 | — | Travel Tales From Beyond The Brochure | CaribbeanSaint Lucia+5 | Caribbean travelbudget travel+5 | — | 46m 38s | |
| 10/2/25 |  100 Countries In 50 Years | Hello :) So, in August I hit both my 100th country and my 50th birthday - I arrived in Norway with three days to spare. Given these two momentous milestones, I figured it made sense to do a podcast that covered, well, at least my country count. We don't need to talk about my ever-advancing age. I had originally planned to do a pod looking at each of my countries by first visit, and a brief synopsis of how I felt on that first visit. But then I realised that would take quite a long time, would feel a tad repetitive, and would get quite boring really. So instead I got my friend V to ask me questions about my visiting 100 countries. A couple of those questions are standard and cheesy, a couple are really quite random (but that's what you get when you crowdsource from teenagers), and a couple are quite deep and thoughtful. Very few of them are what you expect. Topics discussed in this episode are: * A brief recap of my recent ultramarathon * Christmas trees * I've been to 100 countries, but what *is* a country? And what isn't? * The obligatory rant about borders * Colonialism and poverty tourism * Not everywhere is great but be careful how you phrase it * Good manners and showing respect * Food culture and putting things in your mouth that maybe you shouldn't (not a euphemism) * Best, worst, and most off-brand countries * What next? * The joy of toilets around the world * Where to survive a zombie apocalypse * The most 'human' place in the world A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topics, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. I was interviewed by the lovely Victoria Pearson, but you can call her V. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 9/18/25 |  Five Days In South India | Hello :) Laura has been bugging me to talk about our trip to India earlier this year for a while, and because Past Me was always intending to pod it, they did travel diary voice recordings on a near-daily basis to provide a basic framework, or in fact to just use as the pod. Anyway, the trip was across a little of Southern India, starting in Kochi and taking in the Kerala Backwaters, an overnight train, and the two temple-centric cities of Madurai and Thanjavur. This had us visiting the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Due to the nature of the recordings, quality cannot be guaranteed to be consist'nt. Topics discussed in this episode are: * I have ADHD. Who'd've thunked it?! * Admin and immigration to India is more interesting than you'd imagine * Food and drink in Kochi * Three Hours on the Kerala Backwaters probably isn't enough * The Obligatory McDonalds * Overnighting on an Indian train is comfortably and pleasantly underwhelming * A day in Madurai, being frustrated by temples * A peaceful daytime train to Thanjavur * The joys of suburban hotels: Becoming the GPS we always wanted to be - Part One * Finally, a good temple experience * We Still Don't Speak Tamil: Becoming the GPS we always wanted to be - Part Two * The delightful experience of a non-touristy backstreet restaurant A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topics, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Three-Quarters of this podcast is made up of daily summary conversations recorded at the time between me and my friend Laura, so I guess that counts as her contributing! Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 9/5/25 |  Do You Remember The First Time? | Hello :) This episode is the first example of something new I'm going to develop - storytelling vignettes. Three or four little pieces, connected only by the vaguest of theme, telling little stories about my travel past that are too short for a full episode. Over time I hope they'll develop and become much more 'storylike' rather than what feel like 5-10 minute podcast extracts. The three vignettes this time are: * My first international backpacking adventure (1994) * My first backpacker hostel experience (2012 or maybe not) * My first flight (1986) A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topics, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. I wish to thank my penpal Jelena for the introduction and for her contribution in vignette one. In addition. during the episode, I promote the Deck Of Many Aces actual-play D&D podcast. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 7/10/25 |  How Not To Run An UltraMarathon | Hello :) This episode (a bit delayed) is all about the Ultramarathon I entered and attempted in May 2025. It is, very much, an example of 'I do these things so you don't have to'. Topics discussed in this episode are: * Why I thought about doing an Ultra-Marathon * What *is* an ultra-marathon anyway? * How I trained for my ultra, and how you *should* train for an ultra * Obligatory kit to take on an ultra, and why you need it * How I felt running the first half of the ultra * (An advert for the Barefoot Festival) * How I felt running the second half of the ultra * How I physically felt having finished the ultra * Food and drink, and sustenace you need to be aware of, while running an ultra * Why failing to finish an ultra isn't a bad thing at all * Thoughts about privilege in being able to run an ultra * Lessons Learned A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Here are details of the ultra that I attemped And here is a link to the results of my race, based on the trackers Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 4/24/25 |  "Tourist or Traveller": a chat with Amanda Kendle | Hello :) A month or so ago, Amanda Kendle had a natter with me, so she could make an episode of her Thoughtful Travel Podcast. Now that's gone live, I'm using the same interview to make my own version. We chatted for about 100 minutes in total - both our episodes are edited highlights! The discussion we had was a general one around travel, framed by a Buzzfeed quiz she found online. Because we're both Gen-X and still surf the web like it's 2007. But we used the questions to delve (a great word, sadly much maligned) deeper into the subjects raised. Topics discussed in this episode are: * Feeling low - ultramarathon blues or just the world being rotten? * "Why do you travel?" * "How do you think about budgeting for your trip?" * "What type of accommodation do you normally go for?" * "How long do you usually go away for?" * "What do you normally eat when you travel?" * "How do you usually pack for a trip?" * "How do you normally spend your time travelling" * "How do you usually feel after a trip?" * So are we tourists or travellers? A PDF transcript of this podcast is not yet available, because admin. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Amanda's edit of this chat can be found here. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 4/10/25 |  Comfort Zones, or: "Their 'Nope' Might Be Your Tuesday" | Hello :) So, this podcast is all about comfort zones, primarily but not exclusively, in travel. I look at what they are, why people stay in them, how you can break them comfortably, and talk about times I've broken my own comfort zones, with both good and bad outcomes. Because that's what makes good travel experiences, right? Topics discussed in this episode are: * The British Guild of Travel Writers AGM * Standing on a stage, barefoot and vulnerable, reading teenage diaries * What is a comfort zone? * Language and culture are comfort zones to many * Personal Identity * Don't you just love being in control?! * The beneficial role of travel influencers * Breaking your comfort zone in five easy steps * Little things you can do: solo travel, new foods, local events * The beneficial role of bucket lists * When Comfort Zones Break You (Italy 2002) * People like it when things go wrong for other people (as long as they're safe) * What are my limits? * "The Barefoot Backpacker. No luggage, no shoes, no plan. What could possibly go right?" A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Contributions in this pod come from Amanda Kendle and Curious Claire. I ought also to link to Becky The Owlet's blog too, given she got a shoutout. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 3/27/25 |  Maldives on a Budget | Hello :) In March 2025, me and my travel buddy Laura surprisingly went to Maldives for four nights. Given I'm a budget backpacker who can't swim and gets bored easily, we figured it would make a great concept for a podcast. Very few people think of Maldives as a budget backpacker destination, and we thought we'd talk about how we managed to visit without spending the world. Topics discussed in this episode are: * Why on earth would I go to Maldives * Maldives is small, flat, hot, and ... full of Russians? * Budget travel around Maldives * Two nights on Gulhi Island - mainly on the beach * Budget accommodation in Maldives * Eating on a budget in Maldives * Travelling during Ramadan (!) * Visiting Malé * What our budget was for our trip A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 3/13/25 |  Festivals (Music and Beer) | Hello :) This podcast is on Festivals, and as we're coming up to the season where people are likely planning their summer, this feels quite pertinent. It came off the back of my episode from last year about Travelling For Music, where I got a couple of contribs that made me think a dedicated episode on festivals would be a good idea. Topics discussed in this episode are: * The weather in 2012 * The delights of camping * My history of attenting festivals (Off The Tracks, Cropredy, Barefoot) * Music festivals in town centres * Local beer festivals * The Great British Beer Festival * Volunteering at festivals * The price and future of festivals A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Contributions in this pod come from Lucy (Absolutely Lucy), Fizz (On The Fly Blog), and two friends (Viv and Peter) Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 2/27/25 |  In which I realise why Paraguay has few guidebooks dedicated to it | Hello :) This episode details the second half of my 2-week backpacking trip around South America in October 2024 - this one covers Iguzau Falls and Paraguay. Because everyone wants to go to Paraguay. Topics discussed in this episode are: * Admin caused by a lost phone * The Jesuit Ruins of Argentina and Paraguay * The German influence of SE Paraguay * Iguazu Falls (both sides) * Ciudad del Este and the absence of the Brazil border * Asunción is interesting (derog.) A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. There are no contributions in this podcast, and the intro noise is the sound of the Devil's Throat (Argentina Side) at Iguazu Falls. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 2/13/25 |  Tango In The Night | Hello :) This episode details the first half of my 2-week backpacking trip around South America in October 2024 - this one covers Uruguay and Buenos Aires. The rest of the trip will follow in my next episode. My voice doesn't really sound that great today, and I'm not quite sure why. Topics discussed in this episode are: * I went to Chester to meet my mother! * Why did I go to South America? * First impressions of Montevideo * The old town, the promenade, and the street market * My accommodation in Montevideo * Uruguayan cash flow issues * Colonia del Sacramento * San Telmo and the pub that trolls * The Parisian aesthetic of Buenos Aires * How aroace dyspraxics get to dance the Tango A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. There are no contributions in this podcast, but the intro was recorded by someone called Dorhel in San Telmo market, and posted to FreeSound.org. I don't have any recordings of Tango. Listen to the pod to find out why! Also, in case you're interested. here's Sasha Cagen's website and Tango discussions. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 1/30/25 |  Luxury Travel | Hello :) This episode is about Luxury Travel. This isn't a topic that comes naturally to barefoot backpackers in general, but sometimes even we put on our metaphorical shoes and drink free champagne. Topics discussed in this episode are: * Running Training & Rate of Percieved Exertion * Future potential backpacking trips * What it means to be a 'barefoot' backpacker * Flying business class on Air Europa from South America * Short-haul business class travel isn't really worth it * Flying business class on Emirates from Sri Lanka is * We need a middle ground option - like a train * First Class on UK Trains is nothing special * Eurostar is nice I suppose * Business hotels * Afternoon Tea, but not yet at the Ritz * {bonus} Helicopter Rides over a volcano - the ultimate luxury experience A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Contributions in this episode come from Kate-Frankie, Amanda Kendle, and Curious Claire. In addition, my VA, Victoria Pearson, can be found here. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
| 1/16/25 |  Vienna Calling | Hello :) This podcast comes off the back of another press-trip I was sent on by Jet2. This time me and Laura went to Austria to explore the Christmas Markets. While we were there we did a few other things, not all of which involved alcohol. Topics discussed in this episode are: * Pills and Snow * What is a Christmas Market anyway * Our impressions of six of them * Things to eat and drink * Things to do at and around the markets * Schönbrunn Palace * A Night At The Opera * Lots of dead musicians * How to ride the U-Bahn A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. There are no contributions in this episode. Until next time, bye for now. :) | — | ||||||
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