Trail Talk is a weekly podcast dedicated to the world of ultra-trail running. Each episode covers upcoming and recent races, shares stories from elite and everyday athletes, and offers gear reviews to help runners tackle distances beyond the marathon. The show also explores the culture and mindset that drives people to take on extreme endurance challenges. It is hosted by Aaron Shimmons alongside HOKA professional trail runner Ricki Wynne.
Episodes
UTMB’s New Majors | A New 200 Miler | Denis Rankin Round Race Week
This week on Trail Talk, we get into Denis Rankin Round week and the plan for 90k around the Mournes, my entry into the Delirious WEST 200 Miler, Ricki's elite entry in the Swiss Canyon Trail Miler, the Granite Peaks Ultra giveaway, the new UTMB majors at Canyons and Kodiak, and Billy Curtis and Dan Jones at the GPT100 50k. RunMotion - The official training partner for Trail Talk. Click the l
Bhutan Trail Run | Racing at 4,000m | Jason Schlarb Interview | Trail Running in Asia
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and James Poole get into the KOLON Trail Run Bhutan and racing up to 4,000 metres in the rain, James's new 100k race in China, why runners across Asia want UTMB, KOLON SPORT's first trail shoe and pack, the Tiger's Nest hike and what it costs to get into Bhutan. Then Jason Schlarb talks racing the Bhutanese on their own trails, Hardrock, Norda and what he wants to ra
Denis Rankin Round Winter Attempt | Ethels 275 | Bhutan Trail Run | Trail Culture
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki get into the Denis Rankin Round winter attempt on Friday 13 November, Rebecca Hormann's Ethels 275 first round attempt in the Peak District, Aaron's KOLON Trail Run Bhutan, the GPT100 50k, two free Granite Peaks Ultra entries and why Aaron has unfollowed the meme accounts. Then Nina Sun, brand director at Kailas FUGA, talks trail culture, the DU Monster and
Sage Canaday | Ultra Running, Money, Getting Older & Cocodona
This week on Trail Talk, Sage Canaday joins the show, recorded in Chamonix during UTMB week. He gets into how the sport has changed since his first UTMB in 2015, the year he wore bib number one, fell before the Pyramides and ended up taking a helicopter off the mountain from Bertone. Four UTMB starts and one finish. Leaving the Brooks track programme in 2012 with no sponsor and moving to Boulder w
Mika Thewes on Tor des Géants DNF & Mammoth 200 WIN | Denis Rankin Round | Moab 240 Weather
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki get into life after Vietnam and China, the Denis Rankin Round on 13 November, Aaron's Sydney Trail Series 24k with a sore throat, the Bhutan 40k run entirely above 3,000 metres, the UTMB major qualifying system and how deep the fields at Kodiak and UTA really are, two free entries to the Granite Peaks Ultra in the Mourne Mountains, and the weather at Moab 2
Chasing the Triple Crown of 200s | Tahoe, Bigfoot & Moab 240 | Aaron Kubala
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Kubala joins the show, recorded in Chamonix during UTMB week. He set the course record at Tahoe 200 in June, won Bigfoot 200, and has Moab 240 still to come this year. He gets into where the time actually goes in a 200, why he slept nine minutes at Tahoe and planned for none at Bigfoot, the one to five in the morning crux and getting to sunrise, back to back to back
Max King | Trail Culture, Route 66 & Racing Gongga 100
This week on Trail Talk, Max King joins Aaron and Ricki, recorded in Moxi, Sichuan the day before the Gongga 100. It is not a race preview. He gets into the Salomon TV era and why the stories mattered more than the results, where the adventure has gone in a product led sport, and how he moved from steeplechase to Mount Marathon, obstacle racing and the 100k road worlds. Why he never had a good hun
Vietnam Mountain Marathon Recap | Tor des Géants Coverage
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki get into it from Hanoi, the day after the Vietnam Mountain Marathon. Ricki's 50k in a World Trail Majors field, eighth overall with an age group win, over 3,000m of gain on clay mud in 95% humidity, and learning from how Wicklow went wrong. Kailas FUGA athletes taking the 100k, the crowds in Sapa, cows that would not move, and why the whole weekend felt so
Every UTMB Race In One Continuous Run | 61,000m Vert In 12 Days | Jake Catterall
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Jake Catterall get into the Mont Blanc Super Loop, all eight UTMB week courses run back to back in one continuous effort, and how the whole thing only exists because another project got called off three days in. Recorded in Chamonix four days after he finished. They get into the Amsterdam advertising job he burned himself out in, the Ironman that taught him the f
The Fastest UTMB Ever | Reaction with Joaquin Lopez | The Refuge
The UTMB reaction show and the last in the series, recorded in the Kailas FUGA store in Chamonix. Aaron and Pippa are joined by Robbie Britton to break down the race: Ben Dhiman taking the lead at 41k and running 18:16:29 for the fastest time ever at UTMB, three men under 19 hours and the whole top ten under 20, Caleb Olson chasing down Baptiste Chassagne off La Flégère, Blandine L'Hirondel becomi
UTMB CCC Reaction | The Champion Cristian Minoggio & Miguel Arsenio | The Refuge
The CCC reaction show from The Refuge, recorded in the Kailas FUGA store in Chamonix. Aaron and Pippa are joined by Robbie Britton to break down the race: Yngvild Kaspersen winning it off a DNF at mile 98 of Western States, the level crossing at Trient that stopped Toni McCann in the lead, Jennifer Lichter fourth with States still in her legs, Cristian Minoggio breaking the elastic on the climb at
UTMB OCC Reaction | The Champion Fred Tranchand & Hau Ha | The Refuge
The OCC reaction show from The Refuge, recorded in the Kailas FUGA store beside the arch in Chamonix. Aaron and Pippa break down the race: Lauren Gregory timing the catch on Naomi Lang in the final narrow section, Naomi second in her first ever ultra, Tove Alexandersson missing the start line, Ida Robsahm fifth again, Fred controlling the men's from the front, Rémi Bonnet out early, and the time p
UTMB Preview with Katharina Hartmuth & Robbie Britton | The Refuge
Episode three of The Refuge. Aaron and Pippa are joined by Katharina Hartmuth and Robbie Britton, live from the Kailas FUGA store beside the arch in Chamonix. Katharina has been on the UTMB podium twice, second in 2023 and third in 2025, so she takes us through the course and where it actually gets won and lost. Robbie on coaching elites to perform at this race and what separates the ones who deli
UTMB CCC Preview with Holly Page & Dave Ryan | The Refuge
Episode two of The Refuge. Aaron and Pippa are joined by Holly Page and Dave Ryan, live from the Kailas FUGA store beside the UTMB arch in Chamonix. Holly has run the CCC twice and takes us through the course: the fast start out of Courmayeur, the zigzags, Grand Col Ferret and the long descent into Champex-Lac, and why there is no crewed aid station at Trient this year. Dave talks through his UTMB
UTMB OCC Preview with Stephanie Case | The Refuge
The first episode of The Refuge. Aaron and Pippa are joined by Stephanie Case to preview the OCC. They get into the new upper section and what the course change does to race strategy, the women's and men's fields, the athletes coming in with form and the ones nobody is talking about, descending skills and where the race gets decided, weather on the day, and their predictions for who wins. The
Our UTMB Week Predictions | OCC, CCC & UTMB
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron, Ricki and Pippa preview UTMB week. They get into Ricki's back to back training weekend, tapering strategies going into a big race, and then straight into the fields: the contenders at OCC and CCC, who wins the UTMB, the Chinese runners coming through, the dark horses, and what the index scores are actually telling us. Predictions, athlete form, and where the races g
The Culture of Shortcuts in Endurance Sport | Wicklow Way Race | UTMB Week
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki get into recent training and race plans, including Ricki's build towards the Wicklow Way Race. They cover the training tools and metrics they're leaning on, adventures in the mountains, and preparation for the UTMB week of shows. They also get into the culture of shortcuts in endurance sport, performance enhancement, gear, and where the lines sit.Photo: Mar
Chasing OCC | Ida Robsahm on Training, Confidence & Racing at the Top
This week on Trail Talk, Ida Robsahm joins the show. The Norwegian gets into her background in alpine skiing and the switch to trail running, a training philosophy built on high volume and variation, her recent races from the Valencia Marathon to the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, the mental side of racing and where confidence comes from, her course strategy for OCC, training out of Chamonix and the valu
The Return of Skyrunning | Skyrunner World Series & a New National Series
This week on Trail Talk, Robin Vieira Brower and Mathias Eichler join the show to get into the return of skyrunning. They cover the resurgence of the sport, the Skyrunner World Series bringing a round to the US, the launch of a new national series, the challenges of race organisation and course certification, the role of media and live streaming in growing the sport, and why storytelling and commu
How UTMB Racing Has Changed | Scotty Hawker on Injury & Recovery
This week on Trail Talk, Scotty Hawker joins the show alongside Aaron and Ricki. He gets into managing injury and recovery as an elite athlete, staying motivated without a race on the calendar, the role of community and training camps in his development, mental resilience after setbacks and DNFs, how tactics at UTMB and the major trail races have shifted, and why enjoying the process still matters
Kilian vs Jim at UTMB | Hardrock 100 in Doubt | UTMB Recce
We're back with another Trail Talk Live. Aaron and Ricki get into a training update post UTMB recce and the new block with @runmotioncoach, the Western States hangover, Kilian vs Jim at UTMB, Ouray 100 cancelled, Hardrock 100 potentially affected by the wildfires, and a large slice of banter.RunMotion - The official training partner for Trail Talk. Click the link for 30 day free trial.https://page
Trail Running Has Hype Men, Not Journalists | Are We Becoming The Bike Industry? | TrailCon 2026
Fresh off TrailCon in Olympic Valley, Aaron sits down with Mathias Eichler and Krissi Polentz to unpack the business and media of trail running. Does the sport have any real journalism left, or just hype men waiting on the next shoe drop? Why are the biggest brands behaving like teenagers? Is the live stream gold rush ever going to pay off, or is trail quietly repeating the mistakes that hollowed
The Biggest Week in Trail Running | Western States, Lavaredo & Mont Blanc 90k
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki break down the biggest week in trail running. They get into Western States 100, Lavaredo Ultra-Trail by UTMB, a Mont Blanc 90k race preview, training and rehab including Ricki's meniscus tear, Aaron's experience at the Dolomiti Extreme Trail, and all the usual banter.Photo: iRunFar/Eszter HoranyiRunMotion - The official training partner for Trail Talk. Clic
Marjo Liikanen | SCT 111k Champion | Self-Coached Mum of Two
This week on Trail Talk, Marjo Liikanen joins the show. The Swiss Canyon Trail 111k champion gets into her backstory, how she found running through orienteering, her love of technical trail, training at elite level while self-coaching and raising two young boys, her journey to a first international win, and how she overcame nutrition issues last year to put together her best season yet./ - /- / -
Swiss Canyon Trail Weekend Debrief
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki are back live from Chamonix to debrief the Swiss Canyon Trail race weekend. They get into the race, Ricki's injury, the full weekend experience, and your questions answered./ - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - /DISCOUNTS:CurraNZ 15%XMiles 10%Tantrums 15%Ascend App 30%👇 All discount links can be found herehttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains👇
Race Week Live from Chamonix | Satisfy Circle Pit
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki are live in person from Chamonix — it's race week for Swiss Canyon Trail. They get into Ricki's injury that's plagued him through the taper, your questions about UTA, a deep dive on the Satisfy Circle Pit, and the epic racing at Zegama./ - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - /DISCOUNTS:CurraNZ 15%XMiles 10%Tantrums 15%Ascend App 30%👇 All disco
Charlotte Fisher's UTS 100 Mile Debrief | Tove Alexandersson's Zegama Record | Croft vs Yao at UTA
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron is joined by Charlotte Fisher, stepping in for Ricki, with the show built around her runner-up finish at the UTS 100 Mile, her best result yet at the race. Charlotte walks us through one of the most brutal hundred-milers on the calendar, the technical ground, the cold, the moments it nearly came apart, and the fight to second, before taking on your questions from the
Swiss Canyon Trail Elites | History Made at Cocodona 250
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron sits down with Ricki Wynne, George Knight and Yurick Aregger — three elite male runners with Swiss Canyon Trail firmly in their sights. They get into training approaches and volume, how each athlete is tapering, course insights and race strategy, and the mentality it takes to compete at ultra level. We also roundtable the amazing Rachel Entrekin making history at Coc
The Hardest Ultra on Earth | Prototype Shoes at Western States | Walmsley's Wildcard
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki get into it. Swiss Canyon Trail and UTA 100 training is underway — they break down where things are at and what the next weeks look like. Prototype shoes at Western States - is it fair? The golden ticket race calendar dropped this week, with some solid calls and a few they'd have done differently. Walmsley is heading back to Western States without having to
Gavan Hennigan | The Iditarod — 1000 Miles Across Alaska
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron sits down with Gavan Hennigan — adventurer, endurance athlete, and the only person to finish the Iditarod Trail Invitational this year.1000 miles across Alaska in the depths of winter. When the trail disappeared a few hundred miles in, every other athlete stopped. Gavan kept going. He finished in 32 days — two days outside the official cutoff — but he finished. Alone
Charlotte Fisher | Grit, UTMB & the Journey to Elite Ultra Running
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki sit down with Charlotte Fisher — a runner who started ultra running in February 2023 with zero running background, won her first event with 12 weeks of training, and has since become one of the most exciting names in British ultra running.In under three years she has won the Centurion North Downs Way 100, finished 3rd woman at UTS Snowdonia 13 hours faster
HOKA Speedgoat 7 First Impressions | Swiss Canyon Trail & UTA Training
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki get into the HOKA Speedgoat 7 — one of the most anticipated trail shoe launches of the year. Ricki was at the UK launch event in the Peak District, and we share our first impressions fresh from testing. Plus a deep dive into training for Swiss Canyon Trail and Ultra Trail Australia, and why CurraNZ has been making a real difference in our recent training./
Media Debrief | Trail Running in China, Race Organisation & Gear
Aaron is joined by Aran from Trail Running Review and Carles from Road Running Review — two of the media crew on the Kailas FUGA China trip — for a proper debrief on everything they saw. First impressions of China, the Chengdu Panda Trail race experience, gear tested in the field, how the event was organised, and the cultural nuances that don't make it into a race report. Three perspectives. One d
Inside China's Trail Running Scene | Kailas FUGA & Chengdu Trail Race
<p>Aaron and Ricki are back together after a few weeks away from the regular show. This week: a full debrief from Aaron's Kailas FUGA media trip to China — the brand, the gear, the FUGA Mountain Club, the Chengdu Trail Race, and what China's trail running scene looks like from the inside. Plus the latest ultra trail news and your viewer questions answered.</p><p>DISCOUNTS
The State of the Sport | Ian Corless
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron sits down with Ian Corless — photographer, journalist, and host of the Talk Ultra podcast — for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of ultra trail running.From the early days of skyrunning to the rise of UTMB, the birth of Glencoe Skyline, the impact of COVID on the sport, the future of trail running governance, and the enduring legacy of Killian Jornet.One of t
Rebecca Hormann | Soccer to 300K — First Attempt, First Win
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki sit down with Rebecca Hormann — the woman who crossed Portugal on foot, 302 kilometres east to west, and won on her first attempt. We dig into her journey from a soccer scholarship in Spain to winning ultras, the Terra de Gigantes race debrief, her Kailas Fuga partnership, and what's next including Madeira and beyond.Also in this episode — big news on a new
Jon Albon: Training Secrets & The Ascend App
Jon Albon is back on Trail Talk. Fresh off a tough but educational UTMB debut, Jon is building toward 2026 with Montblanc 90 and another crack at Chamonix on the horizon.UTMB 2025:Lessons from his first time round and what changes in year twoHow horrendous weather and three documentary crews made it a true baptism of fireTraining:The shift from low to medium mileage athleteProgressive overload as
Hut 2 Hut | Training, Takeaways & What's Next
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki Wynne debrief the Hut 2 Hut race — your questions answered, the full breakdown, and what we took from it. We also get into training updates from the last two weeks, Ricki's Everest prep run on Croagh Patrick, the start of the Swiss Canyon Trail training block, and a chat about CurraNZ./ - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - /Merchhttps://s
Barkley Marathons Carnage | Tarawera & Black Canyon 100k | New Race Purse System
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne break down the Barkley Marathons carnage and a massive weekend of ultra racing:The Barkley Marathons:- 2026 edition: Who finished, who suffered, and the brutal conditions- Why this legendary sufferfest continues to captivate the ultra worldRace Coverage:- Tarawera by UTMB: Results and highlights from New Zealand- Black Canyon 100k: Standout p
MAJOR Golden Trail Changes | Black Canyon 100k & Tarawera by UTMB Previews
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne break down major changes to the Golden Trail World Series for 2026:MAJOR News:- Golden Trail World Series 2026 shakeup- What's changing and what it means for the sportRace Previews:- Black Canyon 100k preview: Course, contenders, and conditions- Tarawera by UTMB preview: What to expect this weekendPlus: Ricki's race debrief and our weekly tra
Jim Walmsley on Pacer Bans at Western States & Black Canyon | Mourne Meetup Recap
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne discuss Jim Walmsley's controversial stance on pacers at elite ultramarathon races:Hot Take:- Jim Walmsley calls for pacer bans at Western States and Black Canyon 100k- Should elite runners have pacers at golden ticket races?- The pacer debate in professional ultra runningMourne Mountains Meetup:- Trail Talk community meetup recap from the Mo
Arc of Attrition & HK100 Recaps | UTMB World Series & World Trail Majors Kick Off
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne recap the opening weekend of both the UTMB World Series and World Trail Majors:Race Coverage:- Arc of Attrition by UTMB recap: Brutal UK winter conditions and standout performances- Hong Kong 100 recap: UTMB World Series and World Trail Majors season openerListener Q&A:We answer your question: "I'm stepping up from 50k to 100k this year. How
Winter Spine & Terra de Gigantes Recaps | HK100 & Arc of Attrition by UTMB Previews
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and HOKA Pro Runner Ricki Wynne break down the latest in ultra-trail running:Race Coverage:- Winter Spine Race highlights and standout performances- Terra de Gigantes recap from the Canary Islands- Arc of Attrition preview: What to expect from this brutal UK winter ultra- Hong Kong 100 preview: Course insights and contenders to watch- Breaking news: Max King joins Ka
Winter Spine Race, The MAD Burrito League & Major Moves at HOKA & Suunto
In this episode, we cover the Winter Spine Race, including the course, conditions, athletes racing, and our thoughts on how the event is shaping up. We also discuss the situation involving Sarah Porter following reported death threats and her withdrawal from the race.If you’d like to support Sarah, a charity donation page has been set up here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-porter-spine-race-2026
We Are So Back — UTMB Rules, Pro Contract Moves & HR Training
In this episode, we kick off the new year with a reset and a general catch-up.We discuss the new UTMB mobility policy and how it could create confusion for athletes attending the World Finals in Chamonix.We cover recent pro contract moves, including Jenn Lichter and Hans Troyer.We discuss heart rate–based training, referencing Francesco Puppi’s heart rate data and comparing different training appr
Highs & Lows of the 2025 Trail Running Season
A reflective wrap on the highs and lows of the 2025 trail running season, both personally and across the wider sport.With Trail Talk regulars Ricki Wynne and Krissi Polentz, we look back on the moments that defined the year — standout performances, difficult controversies, and experiences that shaped our own season.We cover: Ruth Croft’s historic achievement as the first woman to win OCC, CCC and
Strava Stats, World Trail Majors & UTMB 2025 Updates
A regular weekly check-in covering training context, the wider trail running landscape, and what’s been happening recently.We look at Strava stats for the year and what they actually say about consistency and training patterns, before moving into updates around World Trail Majors, including Swiss Canyon Trail and Grand Raid stepping away from the series.We also wrap up with a UTMB 2025 update and
TransLantau by UTMB Winner on Pro Running, YouTube & Longevity — With Harry Jones
Harry Jones is a professional runner for Merrell, coming off a win at TransLantau by UTMB in Hong Kong.We talk about what it really takes to build longevity in pro trail running — from Harry’s early years living and racing across Asia, to launching a YouTube channel years ahead of its time, to navigating sponsorship changes and form over a long career.We cover: Winning TransLantau by UTMB and how
Building a Race Season, Hardrock News & Suunto Vertical 2 Testing
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Inside TRE 2025 — Nike ACG, Satisfy, Norda 055 & the Gear Everyone’s Talking About
A full breakdown of TRE 2025 (The Running Event) in San Antonio with Cole Townsend of Running Supply and Krissi Polentz, Trail Talk contributor. We talk through how the show has evolved, what brands are doing, and the gear everyone is talking about.We cover: Nike ACG’s arrival in trail Satisfy’s closed booth + updates to TheROCKER & the TEAM shoe Tantrums’ Bodega-style booth and hydration vests s
Training Updates, New Gear Tests & Hardrock Hundred Picks
This week we break down training updates, the new watch that we’re testing, Dale’s Hardrock Hundred pick’s and a lot more…We talk through:Current training directionFirst impressions of the Suunto Vertical 2Nnormal’s new vest and expansion packThoughts on the norda 055 super shoeDale’s Hardrock 100 picksWhat’s catching our eye in the gear worldPlans for the next training block📌 Weekly ultra-trail p
From 100 Miles as a First Trail Race to by UTMB Wins — With Ethan Peters
Ethan Peters has one of the most unique entries into ultra-trail — beginning with a 100 miler and going on to win major international events including UTS (Ultra-Trail Snowdonia) and UTMB Bariloche in Argentina. He is now a professional athlete with norda.We talk about: Growing up in Canada and finding running Why his first big step into the sport was a 100 mile race Winning UTS in the UK His vict
30K Lessons, 50K Debrief & UTMB Kosciuszko – Plus Ricki’s Return to the Base Block
A full breakdown of the last few weeks of training, racing and recovery — including the 30K and 50K races, plus reflections on UTMB Kosciuszko, where I was working media on the 100K event.We also talk through Ricki’s return to the base block, what the coming phases of training look like, and the usual Trail Talk banter around planning, racing and staying consistent.We cover: Key lessons from the 3
Running Culture in 2025 – Run Clubs, Branding & the Vibe Shift (With Leggggs & Running Supply)
A look at running culture in 2025 with Will from Leggggs and Cole Townsend from Running Supply — two people deeply embedded in the style, media and community side of the sport.We talk about: The explosion of run clubs and how they’ve changed the sport The rise of branded run clubs like the Satisfy LSD meet-ups Style, identity and the shift toward “vibe” culture in running Narcissism in running a
2nd at GPT100 Miler & AUTRA Champion — With Nicole Paton
Nicole Paton finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler and was crowned the AUTRA 100 Mile Australian Champion, making her the first Australian home at this year’s race.We talk through her background across trail, ultra and sky running, her experiences racing at the World Championships in Austria and the Pyrenees, and then break down her run at GPT100 — strategy, pacing, gear, challenges and key moments.We
A New Face in Ultra Running – George Knight, 2nd at GPT100 Miler at Just 21
George Knight is one of the most exciting new names in Australian ultra-trail — and at just 21 years old, he’s already finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler, right behind Caleb Olson.In this episode, we get to know George: His background and fast entry into the sport How he’s progressed so quickly in only a few years Training structure, weekly volume and what works for him GPT100 Miler: how his race
How We Train, Recover & Race — The Principles We Rely On
A deeper look at the principles behind how we train, recover, race and stay consistent in ultra-trail running.We break down the foundations that actually matter — not the noise, not the trends — just the key ideas that keep training steady, recovery effective and racing purposeful.We cover: How we structure training to stay consistent Rehab principles for managing niggles and staying durable Reco
Tom Joly - Failing Forward, From UTMB to Grand Trail des Templiers
Tom Joly of the Kailas FUGA Elite Team joins the podcast to talk through a pivotal stretch in his season — dealing with a DNF at UTMB, addressing iron deficiency, and putting together a strong, confident run to finish 3rd at Grand Trail des Templiers.We talk about: What actually went wrong at UTMB How iron deficiency was discovered and managed Training at altitude and rebuilding after disappointm
GPT100 Miler – Brutal Weather, Big Lessons & a Finish That Meant Something
A full debrief from the GPT100 Miler — one of the toughest new ultras on the Grampians Peaks Trail.We break down what really happened on race day: Strategy, pacing, and staying in control across 100 miles Nutrition and hydration when the weather turned bad How technical the course really is compared to European races Gear and shoes that worked (and didn’t) Lessons from the race and from coming
Benn Coubrough – 2nd at Moab 240 - What It Takes to Run for 68 Hours
Benn Coubrough finished 2nd at the Moab 240, a 240-mile race through Utah’s desert and mountains — running for 68 hours with barely any sleep.In this episode, we talk about his journey into running and what led to this breakthrough performance in the US. How he trained for extreme distance and long hours on foot Nutrition, pacing, and managing sleep deprivation Crewing and race logistics across 24
Mallorca by UTMB Debrief & GPT100 Race Week – Lessons, Taper & Community
It’s post-race and pre-race all in one week.We look back at Mallorca by UTMB, unpacking Ricki’s race — what went wrong, what he learned, and what comes next. Then it’s onto GPT100 race week: my taper, gear, objectives, mindset, and a few shoutouts to the legends in our community.We talk about: Lessons from Mallorca and recovery after big efforts GPT100 taper strategy and pre-race planning Gear ch
GPT100 Miler – World Trail Majors, Hardrock Qualifier & Course Record Holders
The GPT100 Miler is one of the newest and toughest races in the World Trail Majors — and a Hardrock 100 qualifier set on the Grampians Peaks Trail in Australia.In this episode, we talk with: Joe Dorph – Race Director of the GPT100 Michael Dunstan – 2023 male and overall winner + course record holder Kellie Angel – 2023 female winner + course record holder Dan Jones – Pro trail runner for Terrex,
Moab 240 – Andy Glaze on Perseverance, Redemption & Finishing After Two DNFs
Andy Glaze finally finished the Moab 240 — after two DNFs.In this episode, we unpack the journey back to Moab, the lessons from failure, and the mindset required to return and finish one of the toughest ultras.We cover: The story behind his first two attempts at Moab 240 Training, pacing, and what changed this time Nutrition, sleep management, and crewing Mental strategies for a multi-day ultra
Running Supply’s Cole Townsend – Footwear, Apparel & the Culture of Running
Cole Townsend is the voice behind Running Supply, one of the most respected newsletters in the running world — covering gear, apparel, and the culture that connects it all.In this episode, we talk about: The creation and growth of Running Supply Cole’s background in running and the stories that shaped his approach Thoughts on key brands like Satisfy and Tracksmith The balance between product, pe
Martin Perrier – 2nd at Tor des Géants and What It Takes to Race for Days
Martin Perrier finished 2nd at the Tor des Géants, one of the most demanding ultras on the planet — a 330+ km race through the Italian Alps with over 24,000 metres of ascent.In this conversation, we talk about what it really takes to perform at that level: Martin’s background and path into ultra-trail running Strengths that define his style — climbing, pacing, and fearlessness on descents How he
Mallorca by UTMB & GPT100 Miler – Training, Racing and What’s Happening in Ultra-Trail
It’s a big month in ultra-trail. Mallorca by UTMB and the GPT100 Miler are both around the corner, and this week we talk training, racing, and what’s happening across the sport right now.We cover: Final prep heading into both races Training insights and balancing recovery Travel, weather, and course details for Mallorca and GPT100 Recent ultra-trail news and standout performances What’s next as
Training & Recovery – Mallorca by UTMB and GPT100 Race Build-Up
Two big races are coming up — Mallorca by UTMB and the GPT100 — and this week is all about training and recovery.In this episode, we go through how we’re managing the final block before racing, what’s working, and how we’re setting up the balance between rest, intensity and travel.We talk about: Key sessions in the final build-up Recovery protocols and how we track fatigue Preparing for two very
Tor des Glaciers 450k – 🥈 Brian Mullins on Training, Racing & the Spirit of Adventure
2nd place at the Tor des Glaciers 450k.But that’s only part of Brian Mullins’ story.In this conversation: A childhood spent hiking and discovering the outdoors Alpinism and learning the mountains the hard way 20 years of racing the world’s biggest ultras Training and mindset for multi-day events Living and racing as a type 1 diabetic Why the spirit of adventure still drives himBrian is more th
Trail & Mountain Running World Championships – Pride, Country & Racing on the World Stage
The Trail & Mountain Running World Championships 2025 are complete — and the defining theme was pride: racing for your country, wearing the national kit, and lining up on the world stage.In this debrief episode, we reflect on the atmosphere in the mountains, the stories that stood out, and what makes the World Championships such a unique and powerful event in trail and mountain running.We talk abo
Noor van der Veen: Tor des Géants Champion
Noor van der Veen is the new women’s champion of the Tor des Géants.We dig into her background in sport, the impressive fastest known times (FKTs) she’s set, and how she conquered the 330 km Tor330 ultra trail through Italy’s Aosta Valley. We cover race strategy, sleep management, fueling, and what it takes to win one of the hardest mountain ultra running events in the world.Keywords: tor des gean
Trail World Championships 2025 – Training, What to Watch & Q&A
The Trail World Championships 2025 are here — and it’s race week.In this episode, we dive into training blocks, race previews, and answer your biggest questions about the event. From course details to storylines to who’s looking sharp, this is your go-to listen before the racing starts.We cover: Training approaches in the lead-up to Worlds What to watch across men’s & women’s fields Key storyline
Live from Tor des Géants – Course Energy, Race Updates & Raw Reactions
We’re live from the course at the Tor des Géants — and the energy is unreal.This is a raw drop from out in the Aosta Valley: runners deep in the pain cave, fans out in force, and the mountains delivering everything from sunshine to storms. No script, just trail talk from one of the most brutal and beautiful races on the planet.In this episode: Real-time updates and mid-race positioning Vibes from
Tor des Géants Incoming – Fastpacking the Route & World Champs Prep
It’s Tor des Géants week – and this episode is all about what’s happening in the mountains right now.I just finished fastpacking the Tor route in the Aosta Valley and give a full breakdown of how it went. We also get into: What to expect as the 330 km TOR kicks off Training reflections heading into the World Trail & Mountain Running Champs Notes on gear, pacing, recovery, and staying sharp in the
UTMB Closing Party – Race Recap & Chamonix Chaos
UTMB week is done — and we’re recapping it all from the streets of Chamonix.In this episode, we wrap up the 2025 UTMB and CCC races, the big performances, the blowups, and the atmosphere across an unforgettable week in the Alps. It’s a closing party of race takes, stories, and everything we saw on and off the course.We break down: • Who delivered, who blew up, and who surprised us • The biggest mo
UTMB Week Special – Banter, Race Picks & What to Watch
UTMB Week is here — and we’re breaking down the big race and all the things we've seen in Chamonix.In this episode, we go deep (and wide) on the elite fields, dark horses, and wild cards. It’s predictions, banter, bold takes, and everything you need to know before the races kick off.📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail reviews, race coverage, athlete interviews & live shows.Merchhttps://store.irunov
Tom Joly on UTMB, Kailas FUGA & Competing With the World’s Best
Tom Joly is one of the UK’s top mountain runners and a rising contender at UTMB. In this episode, we talk about his build-up, how he’s approaching UTMB 2025, and what it’s like running on the edge of performance at the sharp end of the sport.We cover: Training and race prep leading into UTMB Lessons from past race blowups & breakthrough performances His gear setup with Kailas FUGA — shoes, vests,
Patrick Stangbye – Ultra-Trail Athlete & Creative Director of PORTAL
Patrick Stangbye is a Norwegian ultra-trail athlete and the creative director at PORTAL – a brand redefining high-performance outdoor gear. In this episode, we talk about his unique path blending art direction and mountain running, his work behind PORTAL’s minimal and functional aesthetic, and how he approaches long days in the mountains.Expect insights on: Building PORTAL from the ground up Life
UTMB 2025: OCC & CCC Contenders, Predictions and Hot Takes
UTMB week is here!In this Trail Talk Live episode, I sit down with Ricki Wynne to break down the 2025 OCC and CCC. We dive into the stacked fields, course dynamics, and who we think has the best shot at big performances. Expect bold predictions, dark horses, and plenty of pre-race hype straight from Chamonix.SUBSCRIBE for UTMB coverage, trail race previews, and shoe & gear reviews:@irunovermou
Mercedes Siegle-Gaither – From Skyrunning to 100 Milers with Merrell
Mercedes Siegle-Gaither is a Merrell-sponsored ultra-trail athlete who has raced everything from steep sky races to rugged 100-milers. In this episode, she shares her progression through the trail world — from short, technical mountain events to long, grindin' ultras.We talk about: Her start in sky and mountain races Transitioning to longer distances and 100-mile events Working with Merrell and w
What you need to know about Training & Rehab
In this episode, co-host Ricki Wynne joins me to talk all things training, injury, and rehab. We share our own experiences balancing peak training with recovery, discuss common mistakes runners make when coming back from setbacks, and break down the mental and physical strategies that keep you moving towards the start line. Perfect for anyone chasing big goals while navigating the realities of sta
