Famine Way 100 – DNF Diaries

Colin and Andrew are back to spill the beans on the Famine Way 100 – a 100-mile ultramarathon that didn’t quite go to plan. In this brutally honest episode, we talk about why we DNF’d, how it all went down, and the lessons learned along the way.

We couldn’t have done it without our incredible crewman, Jeff, who went above and beyond to keep us moving. The course? 90% canal in Ireland – deceptively flat but mercilessly tough. Expect laughs, pain, reflections, and all the chaos of tackling an ultra you thought you were ready for.

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🎙️ Season 3, Episode – Colin chats with Oonah: Behind the NI Running Show

In this episode, Colin sits down with Oonah Cattigan—trail runner, Glens of Antrim regular, and the organiser behind The NI Running Show, a brand-new event coming to Belfast in February 2026.

We talk:

• How Oonah’s love of running inspired her to launch Northern Ireland’s first-ever dedicated running expo

• What it takes to organise a major running event (and keep your sanity)

• Building community, attracting big-name brands, and creating something for every type of runner

• Why the Glens are magic, and how they shaped her journey

From wild trail runs to booking expo stages, Oonah is passionate, driven, and full of ideas—and this episode is a brilliant insight into what’s coming to Belfast.

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Colin meets the legendary Donald—yes, the man with that beard—who they bonded with mid-race at the NI100 (probably at the world’s longest aid station stop).

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We chat:

🧔 Film appearances thanks to facial hair

✂️ Would Donald shave it off for a medal made from his hair?

📸 Why selfies cost him a sub-24-hour finish

🇩🇪 His next challenge: the Berlin 100

🤪 Plus, Andrew asks another ridiculous question… as always

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From beards to Berlin, this one’s full of craic, chaos, and classic running nonsense.

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This week on Idiots Go Running, Colin chats with the one and only Jeffrey James Binney—ultra runner, filmmaker, dog-dad, and sheep-herder-in-training (yes, seriously).

We dive into his journey from comedy clubs to crushing epic endurance events like the Leadville 100, one of the toughest ultra marathons on the planet. From training tales and trail madness to living off-grid with a sheepdog that’s smarter than most of us—this one’s packed with laughs, insight, and a ton of running inspiration.

Expect:

– Ultra running mindset

– Leadville 100

– Dog logic vs runner logic

– Life balance on and off the trail

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🎙️ New Episode: Running with Purpose – Ryan Nyquist’s Ultra Marathon Mission 🏃‍♂️💥

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we chat with the inspiring Ryan Nyquist, who’s running an ultramarathon every month to raise awareness and funds to fight sex trafficking.

We talk:

🍔 What fuels him (real food, not just gels)

💪 His motivation to keep pushing month after month

🪿 The time a gang of geese tried to take him down

💡 Using running as a powerful tool to create real change

Ryan’s journey is all about going the distance—for himself, for others, and for a cause that matters. You’ll laugh, be inspired, and maybe even rethink your own reasons for lacing up.

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This episode, we chat with our show sponsors—Protein Rebel!

Tim joins us to talk all things fuelling and recovery, and why Protein Rebel is all about natural, easy-to-digest products without any of the usual bulking agents or chemical nasties.

We dig into how the brand started, what sets them apart from the big players, and—because it’s us—how Tim ended up in an Andrew-sized puppy costume.

Loads of laughs, great info, and a must-listen for anyone who wants to fuel their miles the natural way.

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In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we dive into the wild world of ultramarathon crewing! 🏃‍♂️🧃Andrew “The Crewman” Goodman shares what it’s really like supporting Colin through the 100-mile We Run Wild NI Ultra—from spilled coffee to broken headtorches and some seriously questionable decisions (including singing Queen mid-race). Somehow, it all worked out… and Colin finished in 4th place!🎙️ Expect:– Crew tips for 100-mile ultras– What to pack, what to forget, and what to never do again– The importance of timing, fuelling, and not breaking the runner– Classic crew chaos and the birth of The Crewman ChroniclesIt’s funny, honest, and surprisingly useful for anyone stepping into the world of ultrarunning—whether you’re running or just the poor soul handing out the flapjacks.📦 Sponsored by Protein Rebel – natural fuel for endurance weirdos like us.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts!🌐 idiotsgorunning.com#IdiotsGoRunning #UltraRunning #CrewLife #100MileUltra #TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #WeRunWildNI #RunningSupport #UltramarathonTips #ProteinRebel #RunningFuel #RunnersOfInstagram #EnduranceChallenge

This week on Idiots Go Running – Part 2 of the madness!

We’re back with the second half of our 100-mile ultra adventure, and the chaos continues…

Colin pushes through the night, somehow stronger after feeling rough early on—powered by grit, Coke, and possibly rage. Meanwhile, Andrew hits peak crew mode by spilling coffee over the spare clothes (classic).

We talk about the long, dark miles, emotional finish lines, and what happens when your legs stop working but your jokes keep going. Matt Knaggs shares his race feedback (brace yourself), and we ask: what’s next? Another 100-miler? Greece? Who knows… we barely knew where we were by the end of this one!

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