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Project Salt Run
Follow the incredible story of Hannah Cox as she takes on the challenge of a lifetime, training to run across India as part of Project Salt Run. But this podcast isn’t just about her journey—it’s about a collective adventure. Co-hosted by Joel Chevaillier, we dive deep into the intersection of history, sports, and resilience, uncovering the stories of dreamers, doers, and trailblazers who redefine what’s possible.
Through thought-provoking interviews and inspiring conversations, we tackle the obstacles faced by individuals pushing boundaries and explore the triumphs that remind us of the power of human spirit. Together, we’ll unravel the threads of history and humanity that connect us all.
Join us for a journey of inspiration, exploration, and discovery.
New episodes released weekly as we count down to the team at Project Salt Run heading to Pakistan, then across India to run the Inland Customs Line... Thats 100 Marathons in 100 days starting on 25th October 2025.
Episodes
30 episodes
11 Weeks to Go: Hope, Hustle, and Holding It Together: A Mid-Journey PSR Check-In
We’re back with a raw and honest update from the PSR team. No guests, just Joel and Hannah catching up on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes and let’s just say, it’s a lot.From Hannah’s wild 2020 Challenge (that’s 20k a d...
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12 Weeks to Go: Running, Raving & Real Talk: Our Love Trails Festival Recap
This week, we're diving into Hannah’s first-ever trip to Love Trails a trail running and music festival that turned out to be more powerful than expected. From dancing in the woods to...
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13 Weeks to Go: Why Esther Newman Loves Treadmills (And Other Running Confessions)
This week on the Project Salt Run podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Esther Newman, editor-in-chief of Women’s Running, co-host of their hit podcast, and all-around running legend (even if she says otherwise).We talk about e...
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14 Weeks to Go: Natalie Smith, Training, Challenges, and the Road to India
In this episode, we finally sit down with Natalie, a core team member of Project Salt Run who's been with us since the early days. We dive deep into her role as a pacer and logistics mastermind for Hannah's epic 100 marathons across India. We d...
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48:38
15 Weeks to Go: Blue Earth Summit, Live from London
This one's a first for us, a live recording from the Blue Earth Summit in London! Hannah and Joel take the stage with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, to talk about purpose, endurance, and why storytelling matters now more than ever.
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16 Weeks to Go: Pinky Toes Down, Hannah’s Coast to Coast Debrief
Hannah’s back from the run, toes shredded, confidence boosted and in this episode, Joel flips the mic around to hear how it really went.We talk physical pain, emotional headspace, what surprised her the most, and what the team learned ah...
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17 Weeks to Go: The Finish line of the Coast 2 Coast
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our final days on the Coast to Coast trail 7 marathons, 7 days, and one last big push to the finish line. You’ll hear from the team out in the field, sleep-deprived, sunburnt, slightly broken, a...
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18 Weeks to Go: On the Trail, Teamwork, Ticks and Tough Miles on the C2C
This one’s straight from the field. We’re on location in the UK, following Hannah as she takes on the Coast to Coast trail, a brutal seven day back-to-back run with one rest day in the middle. This is more than just a test of endurance. It’s a ...
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19 Weeks to Go: Blisters, Bandages & Barefoot Truths with Alex Fowler
Feet take a beating, especially when you're running 100 marathons in 100 days. In this episode, Hannah and Joel chat with podiatrist and endurance-running ally Alex Fowler, who’s on a mission to keep Hannah moving safely and comfortably through...
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20 Weeks to Go: 1% That Changes Everything with Kate Williams
In this episode, we sit down with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement helping businesses and individuals give back to the Earth. She’s smart, steady, and has found a w...
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21 Weeks to Go: The Man Filming the Madness, Michael Shaw
This week, we’re finally introducing the man behind the lens Michael Shaw. He’s the lead filmmaker capturing the chaos of Project Salt Run. From serendipitous meetings to joining the team just as everything kicked off, Michael shares how he got...
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22 Weeks to Go: Finding the Thread, Hannah’s Family Roots in India
This week, we’re going personal. Hannah dives into her family history and shares how her connection to India has shaped the vision behind Project Salt Run. From Anglo-Indian roots to uncovering relatives tied to the Taj Mahal, it’s a ride throu...
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23 Weeks to Go: Coast to Coast: Seven Marathons, One Team, and the Ultimate UK Test
What happens when you take on 7 marathons in 7 days with barely one under your belt? Join Hannah Cox and Joel as they run, stumble, and laugh their way across 300km of wild British terrain on the iconic Coast to Coast route. Van life, foot tape...
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24 Weeks to Go: Blisters, Boulders & the Peak Divide
In this episode, Hannah and Joel look back on her recent training run along the Peak Divide. Two days of running, camping, and figuring things out on the move. They unpack what it taught her about pacing, pressure, and just enjoying the process...
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25 Weeks to Go: Privilege, and the Problem With Being “First”
This week, Hannah and Joel dive headfirst into the messy, often uncomfortable conversation about privilege, purpose, and what it really means to run across a country that’s not your own.They talk openly about the backlash other adventure...
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26 Weeks to Go: Running, Recovery, & the Reality Check
In this episode of Project Salt Run, Joel and Hannah sit down with running coach Nina Davis to take a no-holds-barred look at what training for a 100-day ultra marathon really looks like.Together, they unpack how far Hannah’s co...
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27 Weeks to Go: Donuts, Despair & Doing Our Bit for the Planet
In this episode, Hannah and Joel dig into the wild emotional rollercoaster of climate action, and chat about how their both just trying to figure it out as they go. Discussing doubt, donuts, sweaty run clubs, and what it means to be an eco warr...
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28 Weeks to Go: Cape Town to London: Deo Kato’s Epic Run for Justice and Migration
In this episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Deo Kato, a trail runner, activist, and campaigner, who recently completed an awe-inspiring 8,230-mile run from Cape Town to London. Over 518 days, Deo crossed 20 countries, endured countless ...
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29 Weeks to Go: Hannahs Mental: Mental Fortitude & Running Through the Chaos
What does it take to push through the hardest days when your body and mind are screaming to quit? In this candid episode of Project Salt Run, Hannah Cox and Joel Chevaillier dive deep into the mental game of endurance running and life’s relentl...
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30 Weeks to Go: Running the World: An Epic Journey with Nick Butter
Join us as we sit down with Nick Butter, the incredible athlete who has run a marathon in every country in the world. From his humble beginnings in Dorset to his record-breaking adventures, Nick shares his inspiring story of adventure, resilien...
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31 Weeks to Go: The Women Who Took on an Empire (And Won!)
Did you know that one of the most powerful protests in history was led by women? This episode dives into the untold stories of the women behind Gandhi’s Salt March a 240-mile act of defiance against British rule that changed the...
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32 Weeks to Go: Running the Impossible, Nikki Love on Ultra-Endurance and the Power of Mindset
In this episode of Project Salt Run, we sit down with ultra-runner and endurance adventurer Nikki Love, whose extraordinary feats include running across Australia and tackling some of the world’s toughest multi-day endurance challenges...
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33 Weeks to Go: Dyslexia, Dinosaurs, and Driving Around the World: A Totally Unexpected Recipe for Success
Is there a secret formula for a life of adventure? Our guest, Becca, might have cracked the code. We explore how a passion for art, a love of natural history museums, and a life-changing diagnosis of dyslexia led her to drive around the world i...
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34 Weeks to Go: Great Hedge of India (Book)
Can one book change everything? For Hannah, it did! Join her and Joel as they uncover the bizarre story of the Great Hedge of India, a 4,000km barrier built for a salt tax! Now, they're retracing its steps, armed with a few old maps & alot ...
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35 Weeks to Go: An American who loves buses walks into a bar in Amsterdam. His life changed forever.
Today we deep dive into your Co-Host on the PSR podcast Joel Chevaillier (FRGS) as he explains just how he got here and his unhealthy obsession with buses. A whistle stop tour into how meeting a Portuguese guy in Amsterdam changed h...
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