Agenda
Take a look at the all the exciting speaking sessions we have planned for the show. Across our three stages, we have a variety of educational content, inspirational stories and interviews with some of Britain’s most well-known athletes. For more detail on each stage, click on the links below.
Please note: Although we do our best not to change session times or speakers, sometimes this is unavoidable.
Saturday
The Inspiration Stage
09:10 – 09:15
Welcome from our Hosts
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
09:15 – 09:25
Meet Birmingham Children’s Hospital VIP Lindsey Orton
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
09:30 – 10:15
HEADLINE SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
10:45 – 11:30
Fireside chat with Colin Jackson
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
11:45 – 12:30
Women’s Running Podcast: Your worst running moments
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
12:45 – 13:15
Fireside chat with Vassos Alexander
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
13:45 -13:55
Running from Cape Town to London: The history of human migration
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
14:00 – 14:30
You are limitless!
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
14:45 – 15:15
How to fuel for your race: Nutrition strategies for a 5k, 10k, half-marathon and beyond
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
15:30 – 16:00
Fireside chat with Jamie Baulch
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
16:15 – 16:45
Fireside chat with Dame Kelly Holmes
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
Saturday
Running Skills Theatre
10:15 – 10:45
Panel: Running gives you transferable life skills
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
11:00 – 11:45
The Long Run Podcast: Can everyday runners complete the World Marathon Majors?
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
12:00 -12:30
How to build up your distance without getting injured
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
12:45 -13:30
Run slow to run fast: Running paces explained
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
13:45 – 14:15
Skyrunning for Beginners: Next level mountain running can be for everyone
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
14:15 – 14:45
Get strong! How to use resistance bands to boost your running
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
16:00 – 16:30
How to start your running journey
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
Saturday
The Ultra Stage
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome from our Hosts
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
10:15 – 10:40
How to eat ultras for breakfast
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
10:40 – 11:15
Road to Winter Bob Graham record and beyond
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
11:15 – 12:00
Fireside chat with Dr Priya Gopaldas
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
13:30 – 14:10
Mastering 24 hours and running in circles
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
14:10 – 14:50
The youngest person to run an ultra in every continent – How to adapt to any ultra
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
15:40 – 16:20
How to walk run any ultra faster than just run
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
16:20 – 16:30
Close from our Hosts
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
Sunday
The Inspiration Stage
09:10 – 09:15
Welcome from our Hosts
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
09:30 – 10:15
Fireside chat with Sir Mo Farah
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
10:45 – 11:30
Women’s Running podcast: Menopause and ‘magic’ pills…
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
11:45 – 12:15
Fireside chat with Adrienne Herbert
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
12:30 – 13:15
Panel: The power of running communities
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
13:15 – 13:45
Film: Moving communities
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
13:45 – 14:15
Panel: Choosing the right distance for you
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
14:30 – 15:00
Fireside chat with Richard Whitehead
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
15:15 – 15:45
Fireside chat with David Birtwistle
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
16:00 – 16:45
Runpod live!
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by FITWINS, Science in Sport, The Great Run Company
Sunday
Running Skills Theatre
11:15 – 12:00
Run slow to run fast: Running paces explained
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
14:15 – 14:45
Maximising performance through foot health
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
15:00 – 15:45
Panel: Be inspired – Run towards a healthier lifestyle
Running Skills Theatre
Sponsored by The Running Channel
SUNDAY
The Ultra Stage
09:50 – 10:00
Welcome from our Hosts
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
10:00 – 10:40
Performance that doesn’t cost the earth
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
10:40 – 11:20
How to master extreme terrain – Dragon’s Back and Cape Wrath race director
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
11:20 – 12:00
48 hour racing – How to master sleep and maintain focus
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
14:10 – 14:50
Panel: First ultra
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
15:05 – 15:40
Nutrition myths busted – Q&A on ultra nutrition
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
15:40 – 16:20
Mastering the multiday & the heat – Ultra X World Series champion
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast
16:20 – 16:30
Close from our Hosts
The Ultra stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra, Bad Boy Running Podcast