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...
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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.
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What is WHW Race POD about?
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.
Who hosts WHW Race POD?
WHW Race POD is hosted by Paul Giblin. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
What has WHW Race POD covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Roberta Fletcher: Winning the 2026 West Highland Way Race" (1 July 2026, 75 minutes), "Roberta Fletcher: Winning the 2026 West Highland Way Race" (1 July 2026, 75 minutes), and "The Work Is Done: Closing in on the West Highland Way Race" (5 June 2026, 10 minutes).
How often does WHW Race POD publish?
WHW Race POD publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on WHW Race POD?
Booking probability for WHW Race POD is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. WHW Race POD requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. WHW Race POD's contact route on record: public web form.
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Paul Giblin hosts WHW Race POD, a sports podcast with 13 episodes published.
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
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...
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- Mar 26, 202620 minS0
<h1>SHOW NOTES </h1><p>Most people imagine the West Highland Way Race as something dramatic. The climbs. The tough sections. The big moments where everything is on the line.</p><p>And those moments are part of it.But...
Episode #7
Sixteen Weeks: Decide or Drift
Feb 26, 202618 minS0<h2>Show Notes</h2><p>In this episode of the WHW Race Pod, I’m speaking directly to those of you who are about sixteen weeks out from the West Highland Way Race.</p><p>This is a deceptively important point in the...
- Feb 12, 202659 minS0
<h2>Show Notes</h2><p>In this episode of the WHW Race Pod, I sit down with Lucy Colquhoun, who still holds the women’s course record at the West Highland Way Race, set in 2007 in a time of 17:16:20.</p><p>Nearly two...
- Jan 29, 20268 minS0
<p>The WHW Audio Companion – Week 1</p><p>In this episode of the WHW Race Pod, Paul introduces the WHW Audio Companion - a short, reflective series designed to support runners through the training months leading into...
- Jan 15, 202612 minS0
<p>In this episode of the WHW Race Pod, Paul explores what makes the West Highland Way Race different from so many other ultramarathons.</p><p>This isn’t a breakdown of splits, cut-offs, or results. It’s a reflection on...
- Dec 31, 202545 minS0
<p>Episode description</p><p>In this episode of the WHW Race Pod, Paul sits down with Gus Irvine, winner of the 2025 West Highland Way Race.</p><p>Gus ran a controlled, composed race from Milngavie to Fort William...
- Dec 19, 202549 minS0
<p>In this episode of the WHW Race Pod, Paul sits down with Rebecca Hormann, the 2025 female winner of the West Highland Way Race.</p><p>Rebecca ran from Milngavie to Fort William in 19:02:14, finishing first woman and...
Episode #1
A New Chapter for the Way (WHW Race Pod)
Dec 12, 202549 minS0<p>In this first episode of the newly revived WHW Race Pod, host Paul Giblin sits down with new race director Adrian Stott to reflect on the next chapter of the West Highland Way Race.</p><p>They discuss the response to...
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