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Talk Ultra

Ian Corless

Booking Overview

An interview-led ultra-running show focused on elite athletes, race directors, major events, and endurance-related stories, with recurring external guests from the trail and mountain-running world. Credible pitches include accomplished ultrarunners, race organizers, and authors with direct extreme-racing experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests are prominent within a specialized sporting niche.

Metrics

Episodes: 264

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 47.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

iancorless@mac.com

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Host

Ian Corless - Ultra-running journalist, photographer, filmmaker, and commentator known for covering trail, mountain, and ultra-endurance sports.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Elite ultrarunners with significant race results, established race directors or event organizers, and authors or media figures with direct experience of ultra-endurance sport.
Required Achievements:  
Major ultra-running victories or podium finishes, Leadership of established trail or mountain races, Published books grounded in direct endurance-racing experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Henriette Albon - Elite Performance, Women's Health And Red-s, Sponsorship, Race Strategy, Equipment, And The Modern Ultrarunning Landscape.

Yngvild Kaspersen - Her Development In Skyrunning, Medical Studies, Post-covid Recovery, CCC Victories, Race Strategy, And Future Goals.

Marc Laithwaite - The History, Growth, Traditions, And Future Of The Montane Lakeland 100 And 50.

Shane Ohly - The Closure Of Ourea Events, The Future Of Its Races, And Changes In The UK And International Ultra-running Scene.

Amy McCulloch - Runner 13, The Marathon Des Sables, Writing About Extreme Endurance, And The Psychological Demands Of Desert Stage Racing.

Recent Topics

Sports, Ultramarathons, Trail Running, Mountain Running, Endurance Racing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talk Ultra
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Episode 259: Fred Abramowitz and the $100,000 Run Rabbit Run Revolution

September 30, 2026

In Episode 259 of Talk Ultra, we speak with Fred Abramowitz, Race Director of Run Rabbit Run, following the landmark announcement that the RRR ultra will award a $100,000 prize purse to both the men's and women's winners in 2027 and 2028. The news has sent shockwaves through the ultra running community, sparking excitement, debate, and plenty of questions about what this means for the future of the sport. Is this the next evolution of professional trail running, or does such a significant pri...

Episode 258 - Henriette Albon

September 17, 2026

Henriette's story is one of obsessive discipline, deliberate practice and a willingness to reject the conventional path. Competitive, fiercely self-reliant and prepared to put in the work when nobody is watching. But there is much more to her story than results. From obstacle course racing and an early connection with Tromsø that involved her honeymoon, through races such as the Ring of Steel, skyrunning and the World Championships, Henriette steadily built her way into the elite of the sport...

Episode 257 - Yngvild Kaspersen: The Two‑Time CCC Champion

September 09, 2026

Episode 257 dives deep into the remarkable journey of Yngvild Kaspersen, fresh off her commanding 2026 CCC victory — a pacing masterclass that made her the first woman ever to win the race twice. We rewind to 2015, exploring her beginnings in skyrunning, the technical foundations that shaped her style, and the early promise that hinted at greatness. Yngvild opens up about balancing medical studies with elite racing, and the long‑standing question of identity: doctor who runs, or runner who is...

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Frequently asked questions

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Talk Ultra
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How do I get in touch with Talk Ultra?

Talk Ultra is hosted by Ian Corless. Its publicly listed email is iancorless@mac.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Talk Ultra?

The publicly listed email for Talk Ultra: iancorless@mac.com.

How many listeners does Talk Ultra have?

Podseeker estimates Talk Ultra reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talk Ultra?

Talk Ultra typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elite ultrarunners with significant race results, established race directors or event organizers, and authors or media figures with direct experience of ultra-endurance sport. Common among recent guests: Major ultra-running victories or podium finishes; Leadership of established trail or mountain races; Published books grounded in direct endurance-racing experience. Recent guests include Henriette Albon, Yngvild Kaspersen, and Marc Laithwaite.

How hard is it to get booked on Talk Ultra?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talk Ultra cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Ultramarathons, Trail Running, Mountain Running, and Endurance Racing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

iancorless@mac.com

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