Steve Till on Ultrarunning: Training, Pacing, Fuelling & Mindset for the Long Run

Steve Till is back on the UKRunChat podcast for a third time, and this time, we’re going deep into ultrarunning. With decades of experience, over 120 marathons and ultras, GB representation at the 24-hour championships, and countless stories from the track to the mountains, Steve shares his wisdom on what it takes to train, fuel, pace, and mentally survive an ultra.

In this episode:

• How Steve discovered ultras suited him better than shorter races (02:00)
• Training strategies: long runs, back-to-backs, and speed work (20:00)
• The differences between marathon and ultra training (16:30)
• Fuelling and hydration lessons (33:00)
• Pacing strategies for different types of ultras (30:00)
• Coping with low points and the mental game (38:00)
• Listener questions on myths, navigation, training mileage, and recovery (42:00)
• Steve’s best advice for anyone lining up for their first (or next) ultra

Whether you’re planning your first 50k or looking for ways to go further, this episode is full of practical takeaways and motivation.