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What's it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT's? (Jack Scott shares story)

What's it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT's? (Jack Scott shares story)

FromTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running


What's it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT's? (Jack Scott shares story)

FromTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jack Scott recently broke Mike Hartley's 32 year old record on the 214 mile Southern Upland Way in South Scotland. He's a 26 year old unsponsored runner (er, not for too long me thinks!) who has also achieved FKTs (records) on the 188 mile Offa's Dyke Path and the 135 mile Glyndwr Way in Wales.
 
Original YouTube broadcast https://youtu.be/JliOqsE-b28
 
In this live chat, Jack reveals what it takes to commit to such goals and be successful over such long distances as everything is self-organised and self-funded. And...what he aims to tackle next (some very exciting plans!).
 
Follow Jack on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/trail.jack/
 
News story on Jack's Southern Upland Way FKT https://www.fionaoutdoors.co.uk/2020/11/runner-jack-scott-sets-new-southern-upland-way-record.html
 
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Released:
Nov 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hi I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running, the trail and ultra running YouTube channel. This is the podcast version of my live athlete and expert interviews which airs every Wednesday night at 6:30pm UK time. Join us live on YouTube every Wednesday for the chance to ask questions to our awesome guests, and support me on Patreon to guarantee you question gets asked. For more trail and ultra running advice, gear reviews and inspiration, subscribe to Wild Ginger Running on YouTube (it’s totally free) and follow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning Links to Patreon, the YouTube version of this episode and any other resources or gear we talk about are in the podcast show notes. Have fun, enjoy your run and I’ll see you on the trails.