Trails, Tales, and Fails - An Ultra Running Podcast
Welcome to Trails, Tales, and Fails! Dive into the world of ultra running with host Max Stuart, and co-hosts Rob Nugent, and Sarah Page as they discuss tales and fails of ultra running. Each episode features quirky facts, unforgettable guest stories, and plenty of laughs. From training tips to race-day surprises, they blend practical advice with good humour, making this the perfect podcast for both seasoned runners and curious newcomers. Tune in for a fun and informative journey through the highs and lows of ultra running!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Hundred Hills Review with Kallum Pritchard and Barkley Marathons Chat
In this episode, we’re joined by Kallum Pritchard, fresh off an impressive second-place finish at the Hundred Hills 50k. We’ll hear about how this year’s race played out compared to 2024, the race dy…
Centurion Hundred Hills 50K: Race Preview
Join your hosts, Max and Rob, as they preview the anticipated Centurion Hundred Hills 50K race, taking place on March 15, 2025! With a challenging 50K course and 4,000 feet of elevation gain, this ra…
Ricki Wynne: World Records, Hoka, and the Vegan Ultra Life
Ultra runner Ricki Wynne joins Max, Rob and Sarah to share his journey from carpenter to world record-setter and Hoka Elite athlete. We dive into his biggest race highs and lows, training shifts that…
Tom Joly: Going Pro and The Journey, Challenges, and Breakthroughs
This is the second upload of this as the audio didn't come out great the first time around, especially in the first couple of minutes. Thanks for the feedback.
In this episode of Trails, Tales, and Fa…
Laura Watts: Badwater 135 Legend and Winter Downs 100 Winner
Today, we’re joined by the incredible ultra runner Laura Watts, an endurance powerhouse who has tackled some of the most brutal races on the planet. She’s a three-time Badwater 135 finisher (with a f…
Tim Secker: Montane Winter Spine 2025 Finisher
What does it take to survive 268 miles of brutal winter conditions, 10,000m of climbing, and almost a full week of sleep deprivation? Meet Tim Secker, an ultrarunner who conquered the Montane Winter …
Sarah Page: Arc Of Attrition 100 by UTMB 2025 Debrief
Arc of Attrition 100 – Debrief with Rob Nugent, Max Stuart & 2nd Place Female Sarah Page
Brutal weather before, relentless mud, and 100 miles of Cornish coastline—this year’s Arc of Attrition was one …
Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal
In this festive yet ultra-focused episode of Miles, Mishaps, and Mayhem, Max, Sarah, and Rob dive into the challenges of staying motivated and training over the Christmas period—balancing indulgence …
Trailblazing Together: A Father-Daughter Perspective on Ultra-Running
Max, Sarah and Rob dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of ultra-running from two distinct perspectives: James Yeardley, an experienced ultra-runner who has completed numerous races incl…
Ultras & relationships: How to survive. With special guest, Daniel Del Piccolo.
Get ready for an episode packed with laughs and insight as Miles, Mishaps, and Mayhem chats with legendary Portsmouth runner Daniel Del Piccolo! We dive deep into the highs and lows of ultra running …
Rebrand: Miles, Mishaps, and Mayhem
Join Rob, Sarah, and I as we unpack some truly outrageous ultra running stories. From a stag do in Gdansk, to a bizarre encounter on the Centurion North Downs Way 100, the stories get wilder with eve…
Interview: Gary Blackman (I was told I might never run again)
In this episode, I answer the question, 'what is the best exercise to do for ultra runners?'. Also, I interview road and ultra runner, and Instagram content creator, Gary Blackman. Join us, as Garry …
Ollie Roffey: a race with no aid stations, just Uber Eats
Join me, as I interview friend, ex triathlete, and recently turned ultra runner, Ollie Roffey. We talk about mental health and discuss Ollie's transition from triathlon to ultra running.
Sarah Page: Beginnings, races, and mental health
Join me as I interview ultra runner, full-time teacher, and busy mum, Sarah Page. Since starting ultra running in 2023, Sarah has won the UltraX Spring Series 75k, Centurion SDW100, NDW100, and finis…