If you’re wondering why this episode is called thank you and good night it is because it is the final episode.

I’ve had an absolute fantastic time. I’ve met some incredible people hosting this podcast since it first started in August 2019 not just as guests but as listeners and also at all the runs I've taken part in.

It was only meant to help me complete the Classic Quarter which I did in May 2021 so it should’ve finished over 3 1/2 years ago .

But here we are at episode number 173 and of course it was almost by sheer chance that this whole journey started.

Back in February 2019 I was invited to speak at a business conference. The headline speaker was a guy called Jim Lawless who talked about a concept he had created called TamingTigers which essentially was about setting yourself challenges way beyond your comfort zone.

Whilst listening to Jim, I was conscious that I was just over two years away from a landmark birthday for which I had been thinking about running a third career marathon, the previous two being in 2005 and 2010. Listening to Jim I realised that wasn’t a Taming Tigers enough challenge.

For some reason the name Classic Quarter popped up into my head and I looked it up over lunchtime to discover that it was a coastal path run from Lizard Point, which is relatively close to where I was living when my children were growing up, to Lands End. Undoubtedly the Taming Tigers bit was discovering it was 44 miles!

I started calling the challenge 44 at 60 and as I already had a business podcast I decided that the best way to learn how to take on this challenge was to start a podcast so I could record all the great advice I knew I would be given.

The first episode which was basically an introduction episode went live in August 2019, with episode two being my first ever coastal path race - the White Rat. My first guest was the fabulous Andy Goundry who told me ultrarunning was an eating competition not a running competition and to make sure that I walked up all the hills in the race, but to run up all of them in training and keep smiling!

Without doubt this podcast was a massive factor in achieving my goal of finishing the Classic Quarter and along the way raising over £7000 for the children’s hospice Southwest and postrace writing the book 12 business lessons from running an ultra marathon.

So many fantastic guests, so many great running adventures and so many great running community friends. I feel very privileged to have been able to do this.

Thank you everyone - it's been a blast!

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

So here we are recording on Monday January 27th - 2 days after the Arc 50

So what happened to our group - Richard, Anya, Himani, Tom, Nicky and Matt?

Each has a story to tell

Some made it

Some didn’t

What would they all do differently?

And what are they doing next?

It has been fantastic being part of this group - behind the scenes the What’s app group the 7 of us are part of has been virtually every day for the past 2.5 months full of encouragement, support, advice and help.

And most of us met in person for the first time at either Friday registration or at 5am on the Saturday in the barn at HQ waiting for the coaches to the Minack

You can access and download the previous 171 episodes of this show via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

I ran my first, and so far only completed, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.

This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

Just 3 days to go to the Arc of Attrition 50 - I've been planning all the sections - estimating times for each one, making notes of landmarks to take with me, getting all the kit ready for registration check on Friday.

And with no running for four weeks I've been eating, sleeping, watching Arc of Attrition You Tube videos and listening to previous episodes of this podcast which featured the Arc 50.

My plan is to be on the start line and see how we go from there.

I want to have a grand day out and I'll be recording for this podcast as part of that.

Looking at my timing estimates ensuring I get to St Ives in time to change shoes etc and leave by 5.15pm could be very tight.

Good luck to all of you taking part.

Run with a smile on your face and enjoy your day!

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

So here we are recording on January 16th - just 9 days to go the Arc 50

Richard, Anya, Himani, Tom, Nicky and Matt kindly agreed towards the end of October to come on the show and talk about their build up to the Arc 50

We previously recorded on November 7th - hard to believe that was two months ago - and then again on December 12th

I try and avoid during asking them how they are feeling!

Instead we focus on sharing anything that might easily be overlooked such as :

You have to wear your race bib on your front but not on your shorts

Cut off times at aid stations are when you leave not when you arrive

Leaving the Minack start will be very slow - don’t panic!

Registration - remember to take all mandatory kit including your pack and trail shoes

As well as tips for eating, setting timers, drinking plenty etc...

We've had great fun recording these episodes and the 7 of us have an Arc 50 What's App group which has been super helpful and motivating

Our plan is to meet up on the Monday after the Arc to see how we all got on

You can access and download the previous 169 episodes of this show via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

There are plenty of previous episodes which feature the Arc 50 and 100 - to find them simply scroll through the episode titles or tun into episode 169 which details those episodes

I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.

This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.

Send us a text

The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

At the Cornwall Running Show on Sunday someone asked me if I could point them in the direction of the episodes on this podcast that have featured the Arc of Attrition 50 or 100
Here they are in episode number and broadcast date order - you should be able to easily use this info on your podcast app or platform to find each episode:

Ep 22 - Feb 11th 2020 - Being an Arc Angel at Penzance - recorded in the aid station
Ep 79 - Feb 4th 2022 - Four 50 finishers share their experience including women's race winner Lucy Williams
Ep 80 - Feb 10th 2022 - Stuart Thomson 100 finisher with crew Rachel Thomson
Ep 86 - Apr 24th 2022 - Tristan Stephenson - 100 course record holder at that point in 20:01:43
Ep 108 - Jan 17th 2023 - Running the Dunes in the Dark with Tracy Waite
Ep 109 - Feb 1st 2023 - Nick Pope Arc 50 Finisher
Ep 110 - Feb 6th 2023 - Holly Holmes - Top 10 women's finish in the 100
Ep 111 - Feb 10th 2023 - Vassos Alexander - finisher in the 100
Ep 138 - Feb 2nd 2024 - Pete Sowerby debut 100 in sub 24 hours
Ep 139 - Feb 11th 2024 - Andy Williams valet manager at St Ives
Ep 146 - Apr 29th 2024 - UTMB acquire Arc with Andrew Ferguson
Ep 161 - Nov 15th 2024 - Zennor to St Ives recce
Ep 162 - Nov 19th 2024 - Hayle to Godrevy recce

All this publicity I've given the Arc !
Has to be worth a free place in 2026!

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The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

The 4th Cornwall Running Show organised by Tracy Waite from The Waite Room took place at the Penventon Hotel on Sunday January 12th.

13 visitors sat in the podcast recording hot seat and shared their running plans for 2025. You're going to hear from Dave, Sharon, Andy, Lynsey, Blakey, Liz, Andy, Jodie, Connor, David, Steven, Kathryn and Phil.

I mention that I'll share links to some of the events they talk about so here are those links:

The Plague

Beacon Beast

Conquer 24

Scilly 60

Ultra tour of Arran

Holistic Healing Cornwall

Classic Quarter

Dragons Back

Fastest Known Time

The Green Runners

A shout out to the show's three main sponsors : Bys Vyken Events, Firebrand Brewery and Parc Signs.

This is episode 168. You can access and download the previous 166 episodes of this show via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

There are plenty of previous episodes which feature the Arc of Attrition 50 and 100 - to find them simply scroll through the episode titles - including epsidoxe 108 when in January 2023 Tracy and I ran through the Dunes in the the dark.

I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.

This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.

Send us a text

The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

The Cornwall Running Show is taking place at the Penventon Park Hotel on Sunday January 12th 2025

Tracy Waite is the organiser and mastermind behind what will be the 4th edition of the show.

The exhibition hall is open to visitors from 10am but anyone wanting to go on a guided run pre-show needs to arrive on site at 9am - in trail shoes - with change of shoes please for the show.

There is a packed programme of activities and speakers and a great variety of stands, which sold out several weeks ago

A shout out to the three main sponsors : Bys Vyken Events, Firebrand Brewery and Parc Signs.

Admission is free. There is plenty of parking onsite and the Hotel is close to local bus routes and Redruth station

I will be there on a stand with the podcast recording kit. I'll be looking for visitors to record for a minute or so talking about their running plans for 2025.

This is episode 167. You can access and download the previous 166 episodes of this show via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

There are plenty of previous episodes which feature the Arc of Attrition 50 and 100 - to find them simply scroll through the episode titles - including epsidoxe 108 when in January 2023 Tracy and I ran through the Dunes in the the dark.

I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.

This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.

Send us a text

The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

This is episode 166 of the Running 44@60 podcast and the 33rd in 2024.

In this episode I give a shout out to all the fantastic guests who have appeared on the show this year plus I detail my favourite three Parkruns, I give an honourable mention to 3 other races and then in reverse order I introduce my top six favourite races of 2024

I did 20 races in total in 2024 and of the top six from 2023 only one has made the top six for 2024 - possibly because the other five I didn’t re-run.

I also mention the Cornwall Running Show which is being held on Sunday, the 12th of January at the Penventon Hotel in Redruth in Cornwall

I will be there with my podcast recording equipment so if you come along, why not find me on my stand and sit down with me and tell me in a minute or so your big target race for 2025 and then I will make an episode out of all those clips and you will be on this podcast. How about that?

I've also got lined up for the New Year some more Arc of Attrition runs including running the Dunes in the dark with my friend Tracy Waite, catching up with the gang of six who are taking part in the Arc 50 and hoping to get someone from the race organisers just to confirm all those kit arrangements that people have been asking lots of questions about on the Facebook pages

Finally may I wish all of you a very joyous Christmas and a peaceful New Year and thank you very very much for tuning in and listening to the podcast

That is much appreciated and means I've got to carry on podcasting into 2025.

I look forward to that.

See you then

You can access and download the previous 165 episodes of this show via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

There are plenty of previous episodes which feature the Arc 50 and 100 - to find them simply scroll through the episode titles

I ran my first, and so far only, ultra marathon in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - to celebrate a landmark birthday which was a few weeks before the run.

This podcast started as a way of me learning how to do that - hence why it’s called Running 44@60. The adventure then turned into a book and as a business consultant it became both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon.

My run raised over £7000 for Childrens Hospice South West Music Therapy programme and every book bought on Amazon generates another £5 for the programme.

Send us a text

The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60

The first episode was broadcast in August 2019. The final episode - number 173 - went out on January 31st 2025.

Trevor wrote a book on the back of the Classic Quarter: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West