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
Saturday
The Inspiration Stage
09:15 – 09:25
Meet Birmingham Children’s Hospital VIP Lindsey Orton
Inspirational marathon runner shares how her passion for running got her through her darkest times …spurred on by having 2 children treated at BCH
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
09:30 – 10:15
Fireside chat with Eilish McColgan
An interview with the middle-distance star, about her successes and battling injury
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
10:45 – 11:30
Fireside chat with Colin Jackson
The sprint and hurdling star talks about his career and Red Bull Wings for Life
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
11:45 – 12:30
Women’s Running Podcast: Poo, periods and pit-falls: Overcoming the worst things that happen on a run
What goes on a run, stays on a run…? Hear about and share stories of some of the most embarrassing things that can (and have) happened while running
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
12:45 – 13:15
Fireside chat with Vassos Alexander
Hear from one of the best known sports presenters in the UK, all about his love for running
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
13:45 -13:55
Running from Cape Town to London: The history of human migration
Deo Kato is currently running the length of Africa, home to London – learn more!
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
14:00 – 14:30
You are limitless!
Runner, mum of 4 (including triplets), podcaster, author and cancer survivor – hear how Limitless Em transformed her fear of death into a love for life
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
14:45 – 15:15
How to fuel for your race: Nutrition strategies for a 5k, 10k, half-marathon and beyond
One of the best nutritionists in the running industry is here to tell you how to fuel right for the distance you want to take on and conquer!
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
15:30 – 16:00
Fireside chat with Jamie Baulch
Hear from one of GB’s best 400m athletes
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
16:15 – 16:45
Fireside chat with Dame Kelly Holmes
An interview with one of the all time GB Olympic greats
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
Saturday
Running Skills Theatre
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome from our Host
Running Skills Theatre
10:15 – 10:45
Panel: Running gives you transferable life skills
Although running is a physical activity, you’d be amazed by all the transferable skills that it gives you in the workplace – Ant, host of podcast ‘Run the Business’, and his guests will reveal all!
Running Skills Theatre
11:00 – 11:45
The Long Run Podcast: Can everyday runners complete the World Marathon Majors?
The Majors are a goal for many runners – Fordy and the team will discuss how achievable they really are for ‘everyday’ runners
Running Skills Theatre
12:00 -12:30
How to build up your distance without getting injured
Understand the science behind building your distance at the correct rate to avoid injury so you can hit your new goals
Running Skills Theatre
12:45 -13:30
Run slow to run fast: Running paces explained
Tempo, Threshold, Easy? Ever wondered what any of these terms actually mean? Wonder no more – The Running Channel are here to clarify!
Running Skills Theatre
13:45 – 14:15
Skyrunning for Beginners: Next level mountain running can be for everyone
Learn all about this growing running discipline – like where and why you need to give it a try!
Running Skills Theatre
14:15 – 14:45
Get strong! How to use resistance bands to boost your running
Many people struggle to know what to do with bands or how to use them properly – this session will give you some easy but effective moves
Running Skills Theatre
15:00 – 15:45
Running jargon explained!
We runners can be guilty of using lots of technical jargon, but do you know what they mean?
Running Skills Theatre
16:00 – 16:30
How to start your running journey
Shout out to all the beginners! The team from Coopah are here to help you start the most amazing journey you’ll ever take!
Running Skills Theatre
Saturday
The Ultra & Trail Stage
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome from our Hosts
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
10:15 – 10:40
How to eat ultras for breakfast
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
10:40 – 11:15
Adapting road to Winter Bob Graham and beyond
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
11:15 – 12:00
Training for ultras as a doctor
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
12:00 – 12.30
2024 Spine winner and record holder
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
13:30 – 14:10
How to master 24 hour races (and running in circles)
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
14:10 – 14:50
How to adapt to any ultra – with the youngest female to run the length of the UK
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
15:05 – 15:40
Conquering the lakes
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
15:40 – 16:20
How to walk-run any ultra (and finish faster than just run)
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
16:20 – 16:30
Close from our Hosts
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
Sunday
The Inspiration Stage
09:15 – 09:25
Meet Birmingham Children’s Hospital VIP Neil Taylor
Superstar challenge fundraiser who has raised over £200,000 for the hospital after the Heart dept helped his daughter Kiana
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
09:30 – 10:15
Fireside chat with Sir Mo Farah
The most successful male track distance runner ever and most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic Games history!
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
10:45 – 11:30
Women’s Running podcast: Menopause and ‘magic’ pills…
How to tweak nutrition and supplements during perimenopause and beyond to run better than ever before
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
11:45 – 12:15
Fireside chat with Adrienne Adhami
The performance wellbeing coach, podcast host & author tells her running journey
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
12:30 – 13:15
Panel: The power of running communities
Representatives from various running groups, who all build and improve their communities in different ways
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
13:45 – 14:15
Panel: Choosing the right distance for you
Delve into the different distances’ benefits (and pitfalls) so you can decide which running challenge you’d like to take on next
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
14:30 – 15:00
Fireside chat with Richard Whitehead
One of our most loved Paralympians takes to the stage to share some of his career highlights
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
15:15 – 15:45
Fireside chat with David Birtwistle
The personal trainer, influencer & fitness entrepreneur talks about his new love of running
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
16:00 – 16:45
Runpod live!
The phenomenally successful wheelchair athlete will be Jenni’s guest on this live episode of her popular podcast
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by Great Run Company
Sunday
Running Skills Theatre
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome from our Host
Running Skills Theatre
10:15 – 11:00
Panel: Men’s mental health – ‘Manning up’ is not the answer
Running Skills Theatre
11:15 – 12:00
Run slow to run fast: Running paces explained
Tempo, Threshold, Easy? Ever wondered what any of these terms actually mean? Wonder no more – The Running Channel are here to clarify!
Running Skills Theatre
12:30 – 13:00
Using Pilates to run stronger
A practical session with Pilates moves to build your strength and make your running more efficient
Running Skills Theatre
13:15 – 14:00
Running jargon explained!
Runners can be guilty of using lots of technical jargon – do you know what they mean?
Running Skills Theatre
14:15 – 14:45
Maximising performance through foot health
Don’t neglect your feet! Learn how to keep your feet in peak condition so you can run your best
Running Skills Theatre
15:00 – 15:45
Panel: Be inspired – Run towards a healthier lifestyle
Join Dr James Carvell as he talks to motivational individuals overcoming health adversity through running
Running Skills Theatre
SUNDAY
The Ultra & Trail Stage
09:50 – 10:00
Welcome from our Hosts
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
10:00 – 10:40
Performance that doesn’t cost the earth
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
10:40 – 11:20
How to master extreme terrain – with Dragon’s Back Race and Cape Wrath Ultra race director
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
11:20 – 12:00
48-hour racing – How to master sleep and maintain focus
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
12:00 – 12:30
Blind Race – Find your perfect race with Race Director Blind Date!
Three race directors, three questions and one ultra newbie asking them. It’s going to be a lorna, lorna fun!
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
13:30-14:10
From injury to Western States winner – What I’ve learned
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
14:10 – 14:50
Panel: How to run your first ultra
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
15:05 – 15:40
Ultra nutrition myths busted – Q&A
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
15:40 – 16:20
Mastering multiday races – with Ultra X World Series champion
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys
16:20 – 16:30
Close from our Hosts
The Ultra & Trail Stage
Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys