This episode is about the people you don’t always see… but who make everything possible.We’re joined by Louise Fraser — a long-time volunteer and familiar face in the Centurion Running community. If you’ve ever run a Centurion race, chances are she’s been there at an aid station — handing you a cup of Coke, filling flasks, offering a bit of calm, and delivering exactly the words you needed at the right moment.We dive into:What really goes on behind the scenes at ultra racesThe humour, and powerful moments of volunteeringWhat runners don’t realise (but should)Louise’s journey from supporting thousands of runners to taking on Hundred Hills 50k herselfWhy volunteering might be the most meaningful way to be part of this sportPlus our usual mix of icebreakers, truth-or-lie, and a volunteer-themed quickfire round.This one’s about community, perspective, and the moments that keep people moving when it matters most.Support the show via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠and buy us a coffee.We’re proud to be supported by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Protein Rebel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — get 15% off with code TTF15 — and by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beta Outdoor Sports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BV Sports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ compression and apparel, plus 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Näak Nutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ products to fuel your adventures using TTF10.For ⁠⁠⁠coaching enquiries⁠⁠⁠.Don’t forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Strava club to connect with fellow trail lovers and celebrate your own achievements.👉 Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trails, Tales, and Fails Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to continue the conversation and connect with fellow trail and ultra runners.If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a rating and share it with your running buddies.

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