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The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by Erdinger Alkoholfrei and Science in Sport / in partnership with Bad Boy Running

The Ultra Zone is sponsored by Erdinger Alkoholfrei and 13 Valleys Ultra and brought to you for the third year by the triumvirate of joy that is Allie Bailey, David Hellard and Jody Raynsford, collective presenters of the formidable Bad Boy Running Podcast. The Ultra Zone boasts the very best speakers from the world of Ultra as well as book signings, workshops, panels and the opportunity for off-the-record chats with your favourite runners and authors.

Allie, Jody and David pride themselves on having created a welcoming, informal and accessible area of the show that welcomes all runners – so whether you are ultra-curious and don’t know where to start, or about to take on your 10th hundred miler, there is something for everyone. The Ultra Zone is THE place to come and ask questions, learn loads and meet your heroes over an Erdinger beer and a chat.

Our line up this year includes Damian Hall, Sabrina Verjee, Dean Karnazes, Gary Robbins, Renee McGregor, Sam Amend, Sally McRae and Debbie Martin Consani as well as more guests to be announced. Take a peak at the agenda below:

Confirmed book signings over lunchtimes at the Ultra Zone include:

Saturday – Sabrina Verje and Renee McGregor

Sunday – Damian Hall and Matt Whyman

Saturday

09:50 – 10:00

Welcome from our Hosts

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

10:00 – 10:40

The stories behind the gloss – an ask me anything fireside grilling

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

10:40 – 11:15

How to manage energy levels throughout your training and racing ultras

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

11:15 – 12:00

Smashing the Winter Bob Graham Round

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

13:30 – 14:10

Beat the heat – How to race in extreme conditions and train a crew to get you through

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

14:10 – 14:50

Kit can be the difference between success and failure – running the Danube

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

15:05 – 15:40

How to run your first ultra and make sure you finish

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

15:40 – 16:20

Why I went back for the Wainwrights record and how you can overcome failure

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

Sunday

09:50 – 10:00

Welcome from our Hosts

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

10:00 – 10:40

Fireside chat with Gary Robbins

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

10:40 – 11:20

GB 100-mile record holder as a single mum with a full time job – training with limited time

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

11:20 – 12:00

From the Spine to Badwater – how to conquer any terrain

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

13:30 – 14:10

How to sustain yourself and the planet while running ultras

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

14:10 – 14:50

From 130kg to the Marathon Des Sables – anyone can run an ultra

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra

15:05 – 15:45

Train smart & get strong – how to train for ultras without high mileage

The Ultra Zone

Sponsored by ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, 13 Valleys Ultra