West Coast Ultra Podcast
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<p>The West Coast Ultra Podcast is a weekly trail and ultra-running podcast filled with tales of ordinary people doing some extraordinary things.</p><br><p>Host David talks about his latest adventures, training, coaching, and races, as well as conversations with a variety of runners who share their running stories, tips and tricks.</p><br><p>If you are looking for coaching then reach out to David for an initial conversation here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-irvine-scotland-running-coach/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 15, 2026
Kayleigh Webster's hat-trick and the Beecraigs Backyard Ultra
<p>Kayleigh Webster is back on the podcast for her third appearance — this time diving into what Backyard Ultras reveal about people, why Beecraigs has become such a special community event, and how injury has reshaped her approach to running and race directing.</p><br><p>We get into:</p><br><p>• Why Backyards feel more communal than competitive</p><p>• The atmosphere at Beecraigs and the role of spectators</p><p>• Family influence, Barkley dreams, and “unreasonable” goals</p><p>• Watching runners change hour by hour</p><p>• How a busy race calendar can strengthen the running ecosystem</p><p>• Injury, identity, and learning to train differently</p><p>• Zwift, patience, and redefining what it means to be a runner</p><p>• Leadership, judgement, and caring for athletes</p><p>• What’s next for Beecraigs — and for Kayleigh</p><br><p>Quick training update from me: the Achilles is settling, mileage is building again, and I’m finally stringing together some consistent weeks.</p><p>A brilliant conversation with someone who’s shaping the Scottish ultra scene in a really thoughtful way.</p><br><p>If you are looking for coaching then hit me up on insta @davidultrarunner or search on the Team Runrun website</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 1, 2026
The Kaim Kickstart
<p>In this week’s episode, I’m talking through a proper turning point in my training — the first week where things finally felt like they were moving in the right direction again. After months of managing the Achilles and rebuilding slowly, I hit around 45 miles, and for the first time in ages, I felt like a runner rather than someone stuck in rehab mode.</p><br><p>I also dive into my experience at the Kaim Hill Race — a short, savage blast where I pushed hard from the start, got overtaken by half the field on the climb, and then clawed back places on the descent thanks to good shoes and a bit of confidence. My watch showed Zone 5 for 98% of the race, which tells you everything about the effort. It was exactly the benchmark I needed.</p><br><p>I’m also celebrating some brilliant athlete performances this week:</p><ul><li>Bert & Maggie — both smashing 30‑second 5k PBs</li><li>Fiona & Paul — completing the Devil O’ The Highlands in under 9 hours on a rocky, rugged Scottish mountain course</li><li>Sheila — finishing the London Marathon in a rapid 3:33</li></ul><p><br></p><p>All of these performances tie back to a core part of my training philosophy: speed and efficiency matter at every distance. Whether you’re racing 5k or grinding through a mountain ultra, building that top‑end ability makes everything else more achievable.</p><br><p>If you enjoy the episode, it would mean a lot if you could rate the show, share it with a friend, or connect with me on Instagram @davidultrarunner. And if you’re looking for coaching, you can find me over on Team RunRun — I’d love to support your next big goal.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 17, 2026
Minimum Effective Dose, Goal Setting & Not Letting January Man Take Over
<p>In this solo episode, I’m sharing a quick but honest update on where my training is at — from the Achilles hanging in there, to getting back into the Fairlie hills (and the five‑day DOMS that followed), to reintroducing proper structured sessions again.</p><br><p>I also break down how I’m structuring my year with River Ayr Way Ultra still months away, why I’m focusing on a 6‑week power block, and why I decided to take on the Kaim Hill Race even though it’s absolutely not my strength.</p><br><p>Then I dive into two concepts that are shaping my approach this season:</p><p>minimum effective dose — doing just enough to create adaptation without burning out — and goal setting that actually sticks, not the chaotic January Man version we all know too well.</p><br><p>If you’re building towards something big this year, this episode will help you think about your training with more clarity, more intention, and a lot less noise.</p><br><p>If you enjoy the show, please rate it — it genuinely helps.</p><br><p>Connect with me on Instagram: @davidultrarunner</p><br><p>And if you’re looking for coaching, you can find me on Team RunRun:</p><p>https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/ </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is West Coast Ultra Podcast?
<p>The West Coast Ultra Podcast is a weekly trail and ultra-running podcast filled with tales of ordinary people doing some extraordinary things.</p><br><p>Host David talks about his latest adventures, training, coaching, and races, as well as conversations with a variety of runners who share their running stories, tips and tricks.</p><br><p>If you are looking for coaching then reach out to David for an initial conversation here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-irvine-scotland-running-coach/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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