WHW Race POD

The WHW Race Pod shares the stories, struggles and spirit of the West Highland Way Race, Scotland’s iconic 95-mile ultramarathon from Milngavie to Fort William. Hosted by three-time race winner Paul Giblin, the podcast goes beyond results and splits. We talk to runners, volunteers, race organisers and crew members about what really happens before, during and after the race. Expect honest conversations, reflections and powerful moments from one of the most respected endurance events in the UK. Whether you're a past runner, a future participant or simply drawn to the mountains and the meaning behind long-distance running, this podcast is for you.

WHW Race POD is a sports podcast hosted by Paul Giblin, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Paul Giblin hosts WHW Race POD, a sports show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Roberta Fletcher: Winning the 2026 West Highland Way Race

  Jul 1, 20261h 15mS0

  <p>Roberta Fletcher finished third in the West Highland Way Race in 2024. She returned a year later and finished second. In 2026, she completed that progression by winning the women’s race in 18 hours, 46 minutes and 58 seconds.</p><p>It was a brilliantly controlled performance. Roberta was seventh woman at Balmaha, but remained calm, trusted the effort she had planned and gradually moved through the field. She reached second place by Beinglas, took the lead before Tyndrum and continued to build her advantage all the way to Fort William.</p><p>In this episode, Roberta talks to Paul about how she mo...

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  Episode #12

  Roberta Fletcher: Winning the 2026 West Highland Way Race

  Jul 1, 20261h 15m

  Roberta Fletcher finished third in the West Highland Way Race in 2024. She returned a year later and finished second. In 2026, she completed that progression by winning the women’s race in 18 hours, 46 minutes and 58 seconds. It was a brilliantly controlled performance. Roberta was seventh woman at Balmaha, but remained calm, trusted the effort she had planned and gradually moved through the field. She reached second place by Beinglas, took the lead before Tyndrum and continued to build her advantage all the way to Fort William. In this episode, Roberta talks to Paul about how she moved from running 10Ks to entering the West Highland Way Race, after first experiencing the event while supporting another runner in 2023. They discuss the influence of the communities around her as well as the increase in training volume that allowed Roberta to make such a significant improvement over three years. Roberta also explains why she set herself the intimidating target of 18:45, how she avoided being distracted by the other women in the race, and why running by feel helped her stay composed when the early checkpoint times were slower than expected. There is also plenty about the team behind the result: her twin sister leading the crew, the change from gels to sandwiches, bananas and pork pies, and the carefully chosen song that helped send her out of the final checkpoint towards Fort William. This is a conversation about patient progress, trusting the preparation and learning to enjoy the process rather than allowing the result to dominate it. Congratulations to Roberta Fletcher, the 2026 women’s West Highland Way Race champion. Follow the West Highland Way Race on Instagram at @whw_race . Find out more about the race at westhighlandwayrace.org . Please follow or subscribe to the West Highland Way Race Podcast and share the episode with anyone who might enjoy it. The podcast is hosted by Paul Giblin , ultrarunner, endurance coach and founder of Pyllon Ultra. Connect with Paul and Pyllon: Instagram: @pyllon and @pyllonultra Substack: pyllon.substack.com YouTube: youtube.com/pyllon Website: pyllonultra.com Podcast: Pyllon Ultra Podcast

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  Episode #11

  The Work Is Done: Closing in on the West Highland Way Race

  Jun 5, 202610 minS0

  <p>The Work Is Done: Only Days Until the West Highland Way Race</p><p>With less than a couple of weeks to go until the West Highland Way Race, many runners find themselves asking the same question:</p><p>"Have I done enough?"</p><p>In this episode, Paul reflects on the final days before race day and explores why the focus now should shift away from training and towards preparation, mindset and decision-making.</p><p>The reality is that almost all of the fitness you'll take to the start line is already built. The work is done.</p><...

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  Episode #10

  Crewing the West Highland Way Race (or any long ultra)

  May 19, 202620 minS0

  <p>WHW Race Pod</p><p>In this episode of the WHW Race Pod, Paul talks about one of the most important and often overlooked parts of the West Highland Way Race experience: crewing.</p><p>The WHW is one of the few races where having a crew is mandatory, and the relationship between runner and crew can genuinely shape the outcome of the race. A calm, organised and adaptable crew can help carry a runner through the hardest moments. Poor communication and poor preparation can quickly unravel things.</p><p>Drawing from years of racing, crewing, coaching and being...

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  Episode #9

  When Training Hasn’t Gone to Plan

  Apr 22, 202629 minS0

  <p>With the West Highland Way Race now just a couple of months away, many runners find themselves in a familiar place.</p><p>Training hasn’t quite gone how they hoped.</p><p>Missed sessions. Disrupted consistency. Life getting in the way.</p><p>And with that often comes a quiet pressure to catch up. To do more, and to fix things quickly.</p><p>In this episode, Paul explores why that instinct can lead you further away from where you want to be… and how to approach this final phase of training with clarity, control, and purpose.</p><h3>I...

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