Scilly60, 60% and Tide Race with Wez Swain

Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathon

On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I'm talking to Wez Swain

In 2023 Wez had an idea that became the Scilly60

A 60km race that takes in the five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly

75 places were available and 65 runners started with 24 finishing. If you missed the cut out you missed the boat to the next start line! The average pace needed to make the cut offs is 7.30 mins / km

For 2024 Wes has doubled the number of places and added the Scilly60% 'fun run' which is a 40 km event taking in four of the islands - with an average pace needed of 8.30 mins / km

These events take place on Friday, June 14th for the Scilly60% and Sunday, June 16th for the Scilly60

Places have largely sold out but there may be the odd place that comes available so if you are interested the best thing to do is email Wes via [e-mail]

The Tide Race which will happen on 22nd August. It sounds like an amazing almost one-off opportunity because it’s the only day of the year essentially where this could occur given you have to run from Tresco to Merrick Island and back in calf/knee deep water, then its a lap of Tresco before running across the sands to Bryher and back hence the need to run on the day when the tide is lowest. There is currently no limit on the number of competitors for what will be a half marathon in total distance.

And then at the end of August Wes is putting on a series of Swim Run events as part of the first Ocean Scilly Festival

You can find out all the details of all the fantastic events that Wes is putting on via the website https://scilly60.co.uk

This is episode 147 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 146 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page.

Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60. Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West.
Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025.

The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60
It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.
Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West