In this episode of Trails, Tales, and Fails, we sit down with the ultra-running legend who became the first UK athlete to complete the Triple Crown of 200s in 2023 — and now he’s crushed the 304-mile Arizona 300, finishing 9th in just over 101 hours.We dive deep into why Scott got into ultra running, and the highs, lows, hallucinations, and heatstroke of his epic races — plus what drives him to keep taking on the biggest, baddest ultras on the calendar. Expect tales of pain and a lot of grit.CELEB PACER: Who would Scott choose to run a scorching desert leg with him? His answer might surprise you.TRUTH OR LIE: Scott hits us with two outrageous statements — can we figure out what’s real and what’s pure ultra fiction?QUICKFIRE ROUND: Hallucinations, dream races, go-to snacks, and why he might just choose cold weather over hot.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to run through day and night for four days straight — this one’s for you. Buckle up.

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