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The Checkpoint

A podcast hosted by Black Trail Runners which discusses access to, skills for and representation of Black people who want to experience, or are experienced in, trail running. Featuring tips, tricks, events, guest interviews and much more.

Sports Running
Update frequency
every 16 days
Average duration
74 minutes
Episodes
43
Years Active
2020 - 2022
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Ep 41. Meet the Members: Angela, Lisa & Alice

Ep 41. Meet the Members: Angela, Lisa & Alice

This episode of The Checkpoint is sponsored by adidas TERREX.

In this episode Sabrina and Rachel talk to BTR Members Angela Tomusange, Lisa Jayne Henry-Arscott and Alice Light about their trail runni…

01:17:28  |   Wed 24 Aug 2022
Ep 40. How To Handle Your Head

Ep 40. How To Handle Your Head

This episode of The Checkpoint is sponsored by adidas TERREX.

In this episode Sabrina and Rachel talk about what they wish they knew about trail running before they started and the important part tha…

00:56:57  |   Sat 06 Aug 2022
Ep 39. The Spine Race Special

Ep 39. The Spine Race Special

This episode of The Checkpoint is sponsored by adidas TERREX.

On this week’s show Sabrina talks to fellow Black Trail Runners member, Renee McGregor, and trail running ultrarunner, Raj Mahapatra, abo…

01:09:05  |   Sat 09 Jul 2022
Ep 38. Abby Hall

Ep 38. Abby Hall

This episode of The Checkpoint is sponsored by adidas TERREX.

Abby Hall is a professional trail runner for adidas TERREX. She started running at the age of 12 and has never stopped!

She fell in love …

00:58:57  |   Sat 25 Jun 2022
Ep 37. How To Handle Hills

Ep 37. How To Handle Hills

This episode of The Checkpoint is sponsored by Adidas Terrex.

In this episode, the first in our new ‘How To’ series, run coaches Sabrina and Rachel are talking about hills!

They address questions fro…

00:48:27  |   Sat 11 Jun 2022
Ep 36. The Speed Project

Ep 36. The Speed Project

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is supported by Adidas Terrex.

Earlier this year, Black Trail Runners won a grant from Ciele Athletics to send a team to compete in The Speed Project. If you do…

01:03:16  |   Sat 28 May 2022
Ep 35. Miranda Brawn

Ep 35. Miranda Brawn

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is supported by Adidas Terrex.

Miranda Brawn is a multi-award winning philanthropist. She has more than 25 years of experience in the financial markets and lega…

00:57:18  |   Sat 23 Apr 2022
Ep 34. Sophia Danenberg

Ep 34. Sophia Danenberg

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is supported by Adidas Terrex.

In episode 34 Marcus and Sabrina speak with Sophia Danenberg, an American mountain climber.

In 2006 Sophia became the first Afric…

01:17:21  |   Sat 09 Apr 2022
Ep 33. Frit Tam

Ep 33. Frit Tam

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®.

Frit Tam is a British- born, Chinese, transgender filmmaker. Frit is an adventurer, climber, roller-blader, cyclist, stand up p…

01:04:25  |   Sat 26 Mar 2022
Ep 32. Adam Merry

Ep 32. Adam Merry

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®.

American trail runner Adam Merry is a name in our sport that, if you don’t know already, you are sure to know soon.

Over the pa…

01:11:17  |   Sat 12 Mar 2022
Ep 31. Amira The Wanderlust – Founder of The Wanderlust Women

Ep 31. Amira The Wanderlust – Founder of The Wanderlust Women

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®.

Amira is a 29-year-old Muslim British Indian woman, originally from Bolton who now lives in the beautiful Lake District, here i…

00:54:53  |   Sat 26 Feb 2022
Ep 30. Sara Hall

Ep 30. Sara Hall

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®. In episode 30, Marcus and Sonny talk to Sara Hall, who has represented the United States at the World Indoor Athletic Champions…

00:57:32  |   Sat 12 Feb 2022
Ep 29. Kelly Smith

Ep 29. Kelly Smith

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®. In episode 29, Marcus and Rachel talk to Kelly Smith, adventurer, built environment enthusiast & navigation guide.

Kelly holds …

01:01:26  |   Sat 29 Jan 2022
Ep 28. Aneela McKenna

Ep 28. Aneela McKenna

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®. In episode 28, Sabrina and Sonny speak to Aneela McKenna – a Scottish Asian rider with Pakistani heritage -  a trailblazer and …

00:55:27  |   Sat 15 Jan 2022
Ep 27. Live in Epping Forest - BTR Trail Taster Event

Ep 27. Live in Epping Forest - BTR Trail Taster Event

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®. In episode 27 we take you behind scenes at the trail taster event which took place 27 November 2021 at Epping Forest.

There was…

00:45:43  |   Sat 01 Jan 2022
Ep 26. Laura Gaga

Ep 26. Laura Gaga

In episode 26 of The Checkpoint sponsored by The North Face®️, we talk to Laura Gaga.

Laura Gaga is a civil servant, blogger and writer from North West London. She is best known as the host of the Al…

01:33:24  |   Sat 18 Dec 2021
Ep 25. Tasha Thompson

Ep 25. Tasha Thompson

In episode 25 of The Checkpoint sponsored by The North Face®️, we talk to Tasha Thompson.

Tasha Thompson started running 21 years ago, initially starting out in the gym on treadmills before deciding …

01:00:21  |   Sat 04 Dec 2021
Ep24. Preet Chandi

Ep24. Preet Chandi

In episode 24 of The Checkpoint sponsored by The North Face®️, we talk to Preet Chandi.

Preet is an army officer, physiotherapist, ultrarunner and endurance athlete. She is aiming to complete a solo,…

01:04:10  |   Sat 30 Oct 2021
Ep 23. Mosi Smith

Ep 23. Mosi Smith

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®️.

In episode 23 we chat to Mosi Smith.

Mosi is a US Naval Academy graduate who served in the US Marine Corps for 8 years.

While …

00:40:08  |   Sun 17 Oct 2021
Ep 22. Andrew Alexander King

Ep 22. Andrew Alexander King

This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®️.

In episode 22 we chat to Andrew Alexander King, a one man doer machine.

He is the founder of the Between Worlds Project, worki…

01:06:30  |   Sun 26 Sep 2021
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