The Season 15 curtain comes down with special guest Steven Willetts, better known as one half of the Brig Boys Podcast. A three-time Lakeland 50 finisher, Steven joins us to talk training, mindset, race strategy, nutrition, coaching, and what keeps drawing him back to one of the UK's most iconic ultra marathons.With Lakeland weekend just around the corner, it's the perfect conversation to send us into the season break.🔥 In This EpisodeSteven's journey from parkrun and hangover runs to ultra marathonsHow a 3:07 marathon PB led to bigger trail ambitionsWhy the trails now beat the roads for enjoymentThe story behind the Brig Boys PodcastWorking with coach Dan Connolly and the impact of structured trainingLakeland 50 race tactics, checkpoints and favourite sections of the courseBlisters, feet care, socks, shoes and gear choicesThe goal for this year's race Why Lakeland is "Glastonbury for runners"🎯 Lakeland 50: The MissionHaving completed Lakeland 50 in:2023: 14:402024: 11:502025: 11:42Steven returns this year chasing another PB.Lakeland Trackershttps://live.opentracking.co.uk/26lakeland100/https://live.opentracking.co.uk/26lakeland50/Our discussion dives deep into pacing, checkpoint strategy, pole usage, fuelling plans and the mental game required to keep moving when the Lake District starts asking difficult questions.🎧 Brig Boys PodcastIf you've not checked out the Brig Boys Podcast yet, this episode is a great introduction to the team behind it.Steven shares how a friendship spanning more than 25 years evolved into a running podcast.We're big fans and highly recommend giving them a listen.💡 Quote of the Episode"Nobody's asking what your time was in a 50-mile race. You can just enjoy the experience." Steven Willetts - 2026🙌 Thank YouA huge thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, shared, bought merch, worn buffs, stuck stickers around the world and joined us for another incredible season.We'll be back soon for Season 16.Until then, keep running, keep smiling and we'll see you in the Lakes.

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