This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Jason Williamson ( @jasonwilliamsonultra on Instagram). Jason is a pilot turned endurance runner and aviation entrepreneur who has podiumed in numerous races, including the Kerry Way Ultra and the Double Mountain Trail Running Festival. He has the fastest known time for running the length of Ireland and is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet: 4,000 kilometres across Australia starting this August. In this episode, Jason shares his transformation from a 5K runner to tackling ultra-marathons, the motivation behind his demanding races, and his upcoming adventure Down Under. Tune in to hear about Jason's journey, training, the mental and physical demands of ultra-endurance events, and the charities he's supporting through his endeavours. 00:00 Introduction to Jason Williamson 01:10 Jason's Early Life and Introduction to Running 02:26 Transition to Long-Distance Running 03:56 The Turning Point: Embracing Ultra Running 05:54 First Ultra Marathon Experience 06:49 Balancing Life Between Australia and Ireland 13:12 Training and Coaching Insights 18:56 The Length of Ireland Challenge 35:22 Choosing Between Different Challenges 37:14 The Importance of Crew and Support 48:28 Balancing Family and Extreme Running 51:04 Raising Awareness for Mental Health 55:44 Preparing for the Ultimate Challenge You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store Ultrapurelabs.ie
