The Tea & Trails Podcast

This week, we plummeted to new depths and somehow, Glory Holes ended up in the show. Don't ask. We move swiftly on (with some emotional scarring) to the real meat of the episode: fuelling your ultra …

Joe Barrs recently, one of the first-ever finishers of the grueling 293-mile Montane Arctic Spine Race, a brutal ultramarathon across Sweden’s Kungsleden Trail, where temperatures can plummet to -40°…

Welcome to a Poetic Tea & Trails Podcast, This week brings a slight format shake-up, but nothing drastic, don't panic!

Expect stories of epic Scottish mountain runs, unexpected GI battles, and a bit o…

Honed in the peat bogs of the dark peak and the lake district rain, suffering enthusiast and of the belief that not much in life can't be improved with a cup of Yorkshire tea or a dunk in a cold body…

This week we do an Old County Tops deep dive! Does the bromance continue or was it sad times on the trails. Let’s find out. Kudos to everyone who toed the line and the team for putting together anoth…

Kallum Pritchard is a formidable trail and ultra-distance runner from the UK, renowned for his impressive performances in endurance events. He has excelled in prestigious races such as the Country to…

Lianne van Dijk embodies the spirit of perseverance and adventure, inspiring countless runners to push beyond their limits. As an ultrarunner, writer, and coach, she shares her deep passion for trail…

Sean Merryweather is a British ultra-runner and obstacle course racer who has won multiple endurance events, including the GB Ultra Chester 50, Manchester to Liverpool Ultra, and GB Ultra Snowdon 50.…

This week, Gary shares the inside scoop on his 2025 London Marathon experience. His unconventional approach to training and tapering might raise a few eyebrows, but it proves there’s more than one wa…

Fiona Horsfield, recently won the women’s race at the Northern Traverse 2025, a grueling 300km endurance event across three national parks in the UK. She surged ahead in the second half of the race t…

Back in February, Kate Worthington accomplished an incredible feat by completing the Snowdonia Slate Trail, a challenging 83 mile journey that circles Snowdonia, showcasing its unique slate heritage …

Helen Ryvar is an inspiring ultra runner from Wrexham, North Wales. She held the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days running a half marathon distance, achieving 111 days. She then bet…

Julie Carter is a fascinating individual with a diverse background. She is a former scientist, teacher, and GP who has transitioned into a creative writer and fell runner. Julie has a deep connection…

This week we take a heat training deep dive with Tobi Schmid from CORE. The CORE heat training sensor is a wearable device designed to monitor your core body temperature in real-time. It's particular…

Zuzana Nemeckova is an ultra-marathon runner and a Registered Nutritionist with a commitment to helping athletes excel. She has tackled races spanning from 50 km to 100 miles, including an arduous mu…

We recently caught up with Hugh and Keith after their fantastic performances at the Arc of Attrition 50-miler, where they finished 2nd and 3rd.

Hugh is an accomplished ultra-runner. He won the 2023 Mo…

Henriette Albon is an amazing athlete from Norway who has made a name for herself in mountain running and ski mountaineering! After leaving her job as an auditor, she decided to follow her true passi…

This week, we’re thrilled to have Lewis Ryan join us! Lewis just smashed the Arc of Attrition by UTMB 2025 with an amazing time of 19:22:35. We chat about the race and what he’s got planned for 2025 …

We’re excited to welcome Darla Crispin this week to chat about everything Centurion Winter Downs 100! This incredible 100-mile race takes place in the heart of the UK winter, truly testing the limits…

Shane Ohly is a former professional climber and elite mountain runner with a lifelong love for adventures in the great outdoors. He founded Ourea Events, an organization that hosts some of the UK’s t…