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EP27 - Sub-14 Bob Graham: Andy Berry’s Brutal, Brilliant Year

Season 2025, Ep. 27
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Fresh off the back of a stunning sub-14-hour Bob Graham Round, inov-8 athlete Andy Berry joins Gary and Ben for one of the most open and inspiring episodes yet.


Recorded in the inov-8 office, this episode covers the highs of Andy’s record-breaking year and the lessons learned along the way — from big UK mountain rounds like the Tranter and Bob Graham, to moments of burnout, difficult decisions, and ultimately, rediscovering joy in running.


This is a conversation about ego, identity, coaching, and what happens when you step away from chasing results — and return stronger for it.

 

🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

 

🏔️ What went right in Andy’s sub-14 Bob Graham Round

🥾 Lessons from Dragon’s Back, Tranter’s, and supporting others

🍽️ Diet, fuelling and recovery breakthroughs

🧠 The mental toll of elite-level expectations

🗣️ Coaching other runners while quietly burning out

🎯 Why stepping back helped Andy fall back in love with running

 

Why You Should Listen:

 

Whether you’re training for a mountain round, recovering from a rough patch, or figuring out your own balance between performance and passion — Andy’s story will speak to you.

 


⏱️ Chapters:


00:00 - Intro & catching up with Andy Berry

02:30 - How Dragon’s Back started to unravel

07:45 - Underfuelled, overcooked: the crash begins

13:20 - Ego, identity & what kept him pushing

18:50 - Being filmed during the breakdown

23:40 - The real reason Andy stopped running

28:30 - The aftermath: guilt, pressure & self-worth

33:10 - Coaching other runners with a new mindset

39:00 - What performance means beyond the podium

44:15 - Is Andy stepping away from big rounds?

49:50 - Navigating expectations from sponsors & social media

55:20 - When not running becomes the right choice

01:01:00 - Redefining goals & running for joy again

01:06:30 - Could Andy return to Dragon’s Back?

01:12:10 - Reflections on past FKTs & future plans

01:18:40 - Rethinking training & avoiding burnout

01:24:00 - Final thoughts on growth & identity

01:30:10 - Wrap up & sign off


Why You Should Listen:


This is a rare look behind the curtain of elite trail running. If you’ve ever questioned your goals, pulled out of a race, or felt the weight of expectation — this one will hit home. It’s raw, reflective, and still full of laughs from three mates who’ve all blown up a few times.


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