Tom Landon-Smith's guest appearances

Tom Landon-Smith

The Aussie Runner Podcast

Running Matters

Rory Darkins

Eloise Wellings

Jono O'Loughlin

Nicole Bunyon

Pat Farmer

Lucy Bartholomew

Scotty Hawker

Lou Clifton

Corey Phillpott

Brendan Davies

Mark Avery

Mark Green

Marshall Ulrich

Scott Richmond

Pip Taylor

OwlTail

Most of you will know Tom Landon-Smith as the Race Director of UltraTrail Australia but did you know he was a World class cross country skier and adventure racer? In Ep72 of Running Matters we discover the man behind the biggest monument of Australian trail running. We discuss the evolution of AROC sport, from a niche adventure racing company to being absorbed by global juggernaut Ironman and the expansion of UltraTrail from 150 runners to 7000 in a little over a decade.  We chat about some of the incredible performances  from athletes like Killian Jornet, Dylan Bowman, Brendan Davies, Lucy Bartholomew and Ryan Sandes but also why UltraTrail is such a welcoming and inclusive event for runners of all abilities. Tom covers the connection to the Blue Mountains and it’s people and why keeping his event environmentally sustainable is of such importance. Tom details the never-ending challenges (fire, flood, pandemic, avalanche, etc) of trying to produce an event in 2020 and explains the final insurmountable hurdles for this year’s race. As usual, we dig deep on the big issues like being swamped by muddy hugs on the finish line, carrying house bricks on the mandatory gear list and being dominated by his wife in the Perisher Pub Crawl for 7 years straight!If you enjoyed the Podcast, please subscribe or follow Running Matters to be notified when each episode is released.Feel free to use the online discount codes below:•GU Energy Australia (15%): RUNNINGMATTERS•Fractel Performance Running Caps (15%): runningmatters•T8 Running kit (10%): RUNNINGMATTERS20•Runnulla (10%): Mention Running Matters in store.•Precision Hydration (15% off the entire first order of electrolytes): RUNNINGMATTERS15

Most of you will know Tom Landon-Smith as the Race Director of UltraTrail Australia but did you know he was a World class cross country skier and adventure racer? In Ep72 of Running Matters we discover the man behind the biggest monument of Australian trail running. We discuss the evolution of AROC sport, from a niche adventure racing company to being absorbed by global juggernaut Ironman and the expansion of UltraTrail from 150 runners to 7000 in a little over a decade. We chat about some of the incredible performances from athletes like Killian Jornet, Dylan Bowman, Brendan Davies, Lucy Bartholomew and Ryan Sandes but also why UltraTrail is such a welcoming and inclusive event for runners of all abilities. Tom covers the connection to the Blue Mountains and it’s people and why keeping his event environmentally sustainable is of such importance. Tom details the never-ending challenges (fire, flood, pandemic, avalanche, etc) of trying to produce an event in 2020 and explains the final insurmountable hurdles for this year’s race. As usual, we dig deep on the big issues like being swamped by muddy hugs on the finish line, carrying house bricks on the mandatory gear list and being dominated by his wife in the Perisher Pub Crawl for 7 years straight! If you enjoyed the Podcast, please subscribe or follow Running Matters to be notified when each episode is released. Feel free to use the online discount codes below: •GU Energy Australia (15%): RUNNINGMATTERS •Fractel Performance Running Caps (15%): runningmatters •T8 Running kit (10%): RUNNINGMATTERS20 •Runnulla (10%): Mention Running Matters in store. •Precision Hydration (15% off the entire first order of electrolytes): RUNNINGMATTERS15

Ep 72- Tom Landon-Smith, Founder of UltraTrail Australia

Alina McMaster

If you’re registered for the UTA 100 km race or have future aspirations to complete it, this episode is for you! Damo and Jez talk to Aussie adventure racers, cross country skiers and Ultra Trail Australia race directors Alina McMaster and Tom Landon Smith. We hear all about UTA, how it came about, why it is so special and why it has become Australia’s biggest trail party of the year! Alina and Tom also talk about some of the extreme adventure races they have done, dealing with tough endurance challenges, and the harrowing moment of losing a close friend during a race. As a special pre-UTA treat, we also speak to the official UTA coaching partner Squadrun. Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter, two experienced run coaches, give us advice on preparing for the big event in the final days, as well as race morning.

If you’re registered for the UTA 100 km race or have future aspirations to complete it, this episode is for you! Damo and Jez talk to Aussie adventure racers, cross country skiers and Ultra Trail Australia race directors Alina McMaster and Tom Landon Smith. We hear all about UTA, how it came about, why it is so special and why it has become Australia’s biggest trail party of the year! Alina and Tom also talk about some of the extreme adventure races they have done, dealing with tough endurance challenges, and the harrowing moment of losing a close friend during a race. As a special pre-UTA treat, we also speak to the official UTA coaching partner Squadrun. Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter, two experienced run coaches, give us advice on preparing for the big event in the final days, as well as race morning.

SE2 EP15 Alina McMaster & Tom Landon-Smith (UTA RDs)