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West Coast Ultra Podcast

David Taylor
Ultra Running
Cycling
Spine Race
Team Runrun
Minimum Effective Dose
Functional Threshold Power
Stress
Achilles Tendinopathy
Cross-Training
Gratitude
Trail Running
Consistency
13 Valleys Ultra
West Highland Way
The Winter Arc
Heat Training
Speed Training
Recovery
Ultra Scotland 100
Motivation

The West Coast Ultra Podcast is a weekly trail and ultra-running podcast filled with tales of ordinary people doing some extraordinary things.

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.

If you are looking for coaching then reach out to David for an initial conversa... more

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Latest Episodes

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 d... more

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... more

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 aga... more

In this episode, I sit down with Callum Laird @callumlaird_ to walk through his journey from growing up in Ayrshire to standing on the start line at Transgrancanaria — with all the breakthroughs, setbacks, and perspective shifts in between.

We talk ... more

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Recent Guests

Kayleigh Webster
Race Director for Beecraigs Backyard Ultra
Beecraigs Country Park
Episode: Kayleigh Webster's hat-trick and the Beecraigs Backyard Ultra
Callum Laird
Runners with endurance focus; discussed journey from Ayrshire to major ultras
Independent athlete
Episode: The Callum Laird Episode
Llinos Proctor
Recent spine finisher and ultrarunner
Episode: Llinos Proctor's Epic Spine race Adventure
Andy Darling
PT at Scott Brown Fitness; ultrarunner
Scott Brown Fitness
Episode: Andy Darling: From Road Speed to Ultra Endurance + Borders 8 Hour Deep Dive
David Clarke
Previous podcast guest and interviewer for this episode
Episode: 13 Valleys Ultra: Behind the Mic with David Taylor
Andy Berry
Previous guest and friend of the show
Ultrarunner
Episode: Andy Berry returns to the pod
Scott Brown
Ultra endurance athlete, gym owner, PT, and runner who completed the Double West Highland Way
Episode: Scott Brown and the Double West Highland Way
Bert Taylor
Local endurance athlete and guest sharing his ultrarunning journey
Episode: The Bert Taylor Episode
George Wilkie
Podiatrist by trade, ultrarunner and crew member
Self/Crewing team
Episode: The Scotland 100 Crew Episode

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David Taylor
Host of West Coast Ultra Podcast; ultrarunning coach and mentor with affiliations to Team RunRun and related endurance coaching programs.

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13 Valleys Ultra: Behind the Mic with David Taylor
Q: What's next for you and for the podcast?
Plans include a mix of local guests and more inspirational figures, potential solo episodes, and long-term goals like revisiting Bob Graham and exploring new adventure formats, with a continued focus on mindset and training.
13 Valleys Ultra: Behind the Mic with David Taylor
Q: What was the finish line moment like for you?
Crossing with a combination of relief and emotion, moving fast through Keswick with a crowd and a gantry finale, realizing the effort extended far beyond clock time and was as much about personal persistence as the miles.
13 Valleys Ultra: Behind the Mic with David Taylor
Q: What did you do for nutrition to avoid GI issues during the race?
The plan involved hourly gels and topping up at aid stations, careful sequencing of intake to align with the drop bags and available food, and training the stomach to handle steady fueling across long efforts.
13 Valleys Ultra: Behind the Mic with David Taylor
Q: How did you approach pacing and staying steady over such a long distance?
He uses rate of perceived exertion, mapping 1-10 to effort levels, with emphasis on staying around zones that prevent early energy depletion and glycogen loss, especially on hills, and he practices this during training to know his 'felt' zones.
13 Valleys Ultra: Behind the Mic with David Taylor
Q: What were your training priorities and how did you structure your year?
He prioritized elevation and climbing work, moved to a hill-focused plan with a coach, and sequenced races to recover between long efforts, using a strategy of progressing from shorter to longer distances while maintaining consistency.

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The show centers on trail and ultra running, blending training guidance, coaching insights, race reports, and personal journeys from endurance athletes. Episodes frequently cover training structure, injury rehab, nutrition, mindset, and race-day strategy, with a strong emphasis on community, coaching perspectives, and sustainable progress over sprint gains. Noteworthy elements include deep-dives into winter training, recovery from high-mileage years, and first-hand comeback stories that highlight resilience, planning, and the role of mentorship in long-distance running. Potential listeners who want practical tactics for training cycles, gear decisions, and staying motivated through setbacks are likely to find it especially valuable, while s... more

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1. Kayleigh Webster
2. Callum Laird
3. Llinos Proctor
4. Andy Darling
5. David Clarke
6. Andy Berry
7. Scott Brown
8. Bert Taylor

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