Chasing a 268-Mile Record: Inside Jon Shield’s Brutal Spine Race Prep

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with ultra-endurance athlete Jon Shield, one of the most accomplished extreme racers in the world. From winning across the Beyond the Ultimate Global Race Series to tackling brutal multi-day events like the Spine Race, Jon has built a reputation for performing in the harshest conditions imaginable. Now, he’s just weeks out from the 268-mile Montane Spine Race, often called Britain’s most brutal, chasing redemption and a sub-70-hour record. We dive into: How Jon is balancing injury, recovery, and peak performance Why resilience matters more than fitness in ultra-endurance The reality behind social media, sponsorships, and coaching Lessons from racing in deserts, jungles, mountains, and the Arctic What it actually takes to keep going when everything starts to break This is a raw, honest conversation about pressure, setbacks, and pushing beyond perceived limits. Follow Jon Shield: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonshieldrunsultras Jon Shield - YouTube Website: https://www.jon-shield.com Pain Cave Headwear: https://paincaveheadwear.com You can also view this discussion on my YouTube channel, Coach Hannah Witt, in my series, The Perform