Episode 37: Ultrarunning and sustainability with Damian Hall

7 Aug

On this week’s episode Emma is joined by Damian Hall, ultrarunner, and co-founder of the Green Runners.

A record-breaking runner, Damian is often found on a podium at iconic races like the Spine Race, Dragon’s Back Race, the UK Ultra Trail Championships, Mozart 100 and Ultra Tour Monte Rosa, and most recently won the Montane Lakeland 100. He also has a ton of FKTs, but why does he run?

We chat about that very question and much more including:

Running his first marathon as a toilet
What's like representing Team GB
Taking on the Barkley Marathons
Mixing running with environmentalism

The biggest environmental issues in running
Can sport ever be sustainable

It’s an eye-opening episode about the beauty of running far, combining your passions, and, most of all, sticking to your values.

Check out Damian on socials ⁠@ultra_damo⁠ and the Green Runner's ⁠@the.green.runners⁠. You can also join the Green Runners ⁠here⁠.

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