Jack Scott won the Montane Winter Spine Race 2024 and in doing so set a new Course Record of 72:55:05. That’s more than 10hrs faster than Jasmin Paris’ seemingly unbeatable time.

If there is such a thing as a perfect performance in endurance sports then this was it. This was a masterclass in elite physical and mental performance from Jack who was razor-focused, organised, efficient and calm throughout.

In this video, Will Roberts from the #SpineMedia Team catches up with Jack inside the Border Hotel a few hours after his history-making finish to talk about how he did it and to get some insights into the mindset of this outstanding athlete. And for those of you wondering, the answer is 54 minutes.