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
