Welcome to Trail Culture, the podcast set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley. The mission is to share stories, research, and insights sourced from the wealth of knowledge within the trail running community, spanning both South Africa and the wider world.
Trail Culture explores the heart of trail running and outdoor adventure. From interviews with coaches, athletes, and researchers to discussions on training tips, gear recommendations, and tales of triumph, our podcast covers all aspects of this great sport.
Every trail has a unique story to tell. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of outdoor sports, "Trail Culture" has something for you.
So, come along as we venture through the Jonkershoek Valley and beyond, guided by the stories we find along the way. Lace up your shoes, tune in, and embark on a journey of inspiration and exploration.
Do hard things. In community, for community 🇹🇿
This week we explore this idea of doing hard things, with a purpose that goes beyond ourselves. Brett Harrison is a race director & community developmen…
We are back! Season 3 of Trail Culture is here & I'm so stoked to share some stories from all around the world with you all.
First up, the founder of @oeathleticsclub, he’s not only a fast human but a…
This one is special. A handful of the brave humans who tackled the miler share some of their stories just a few hours after finishing their epic journeys.
The debrief starts with Nicolette Griffioen.…
The MUT locker room | E03🎙️🔓
Its been an eventful day at George MUT by UTMB ⛰️ war stories shared from a handful of trail legends.
@monique_agenbag08 starts us off with some training reflections & her…
In the second locker room episode, we catch up with some of the sports favourite athletes. Toeing the line at the marathon & 60km races tomorrow, we chat through:
Race director, Zane Schmahl, gives us a race report ahead of the MUT by UTMB weekend. 2025 is set to be the biggest event yet with 2100 runners toeing the start line over the 6 distances.
Welcome Brendan Lombard! From racing across the globe to coaching runners of all levels, Brandon shares his expert insights on purpose-driven training, strength & conditioning for runners, and overco…
You asked & we listened. This weeks episode with @dewaal.simon is a hot topic. We unpack some of need to knows around super shoes. We talk about advanced footwear technology (AFT), what we learn from…
This week I’m stoked to welcome an expert to the podcast. She is all knowing when it comes to physiology & sports nutrition 🍎🍰🥤
The founder of @fuel_form, Louise joins us this week to talk about pieci…
This week I’m stoked to welcome Skye Clark to the podcast. He’s the perfect guy to chat to about consistency & finding sustainable training rhythms.
His hard work over the last few years is paying of…
Marz van der Merwe: A commitment to adventure
Join us this week as we chat to a local favorite, a tremendous talent & a well rounded athlete. So stoked to have @marz_merwe on the podcast this week 🎙…
Back like we never left 👋🏼
For those who are new here, once a month Trail Culture releases a more scientific episode, recorded with @dewaal.simon from the legendary @rootedindirt 🤙🏼 Simon is a runner,…
Simon Pocock: The art of story telling and human connection
Join us this week as we chat to a local talent & friend of the trail community, Simon Pocock. A wizard with the camera, this guy has a gift…
Join us on this epic episode of Chill Culture as we kick off 2025 with a legendary guest: Ryan Sandes! 🏃♂️🌍 A trailblazer in ultrarunning, Ryan has conquered terrains across the globe, from the icy …
Todays episode is going to round off an incredible year of trail running and outdoor adventure.
This week I'm stoked to welcome a legend in the trail running community. A familair voice, a friendly fa…
This week it’s great to welcome an adventure race, race director, conservationist, MC, a Dad and an absolute trail legend, Robert Le Brun ie. Brundle. This guy has welcomed many an athlete over a fin…
This week, we’re trying something new with our first round table episode. This week the Flatrock Endurance team joins us to talk about the well-balanced approach. We talk about all things coaching, t…
For our nerdy fans out there, the Trail Science episodes are back! 💥🎙️
Up first is: Fit but Unhealthy? Are we prioritising performance over health & wellness? In this episode we unpack these ideas & t…
Naomi Brand is back on SA soil after spending the summer training and racing in Europe. An Ultra runner, vet, conservationist and an artist, she is a legend in the SA trail community. Naomi can be fo…
John Middlewick is a triathlete turned business man who started Carbon Endurance, a sports consulting distribution house that brings brands like Precision Fuel & Hydration and Pillar Performance into…