Andy Berry returns to the pod

08/08/2025 1h 1min Temporada 3 Episodio 18
Andy Berry returns to the pod

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🎙️ West Coast Ultra Podcast – Episode Title: Mindset, Mountains & UTMB with Andy BerryHost: David TaylorGuest: Andy Berry – ultrarunner, fell running standout, and Bob Graham Round challenger🧭 Episode OverviewIn this episode, I catch up with Andy Berry — who you might remember from Season 2, Episode 8 — to dive into his recent Bob Graham Round attempt, his mindset as a mountain athlete, and how he’s preparing for one of the biggest races in the ultra world: UTMB. From local grit to global competition, Andy opens up about his training, mental resilience, and what keeps him pushing forward.🗂️ What I Talked About with Andy:Segment 1: Getting to Know AndyI asked Andy to share how he got into mountain and ultra running, and we explored some of the key moments that shaped his journey.Segment 2: The Bob Graham RoundWe talked about what makes the Bob Graham Round so legendary, what Andy learned from his recent attempt, and how it compares to global races like UTMB.Segment 3: All Eyes on UTMBAndy told me why UTMB is his next big goal, how his training has evolved, and what strategies he’s using to tackle altitude, climbs, and fierce competition.Segment 4: Mindset & MomentumWe explored how Andy stays motivated through tough training blocks, the mental tools he uses on race day, and what might be next after UTMB.Segment 5: Quickfire RoundI wrapped up with some rapid-fire questions:Favourite post-run mealGo-to gearDream raceUnderrated training tipFavourite mountain or hillUTMB soundtrack pick🔗 Links & ResourcesMy Coaching Profile: https://teamrunrun.com/find-a-running-coach/?fwp_keyword_search=david%20taylorFollow me: @davidultrarunnerFollow Andy: @fiorberry or his coaching account @andyberrycoachingAndy's BGR Record attempt blog post: https://www.inov8.com/blog/post/andy-berry-bob-graham-round?srsltid=AfmBOooBL3Fs4_wBl_3h7C7EDxwVsxJUWxk2rdLkvS84aJIf8Hirj6as🙌 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps others find the show. Catch you next time on the trails!Would you like help turning this into a blog post or social media caption too? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.