The Tea & Trails Podcast is a weekly trail running podcast that loves to talk about running, tea and trails. Hosts Edwina & Gary talk about recent ultra races, what's been going on in their lives, coaching and interviewing a variety of runners and race organisers.
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This week we're joined by Jennie Dunkley for a chat following her brilliant victory at the 2026 Centurion Autumn 100.
It's Jennie's first appearance on the Tea & Trails podcast, so we start at the beginning, exploring her running journey, her previous experiences at the Autumn 100, and the goals she set herself for this year's race. We also dig into the training behind the win, including those early morning sessions, the big confidence building workouts, and how she put it all together on race day.
What followed was a masterclass in pacing, patience, and backing yourself. While others may have been busy racing the competition, Jennie was busy racing her own race... which, as it turns out, is a pretty effective strategy. We chat through the highs, the lows, and how she delivered such a strong, controlled performance to take the win.
This week, Gary serves up an audio masterpiece inspired by the Hardmoors Goathland Marathon. Stick around right to the bitter End for a performance that absolutely nobody asked for.
Meanwhile, Eddie knocks out multiple long runs as her Spine Race training ramp up. There may be tired legs, questionable life choices, but as long as there is tea in the pot everything will be fine.
We've got some musical and lightning-fast Strava Club members to give a shout-out to, and the coaches share their thoughts on how to balance recovery when races are packed close together.
This week's Heavy Flex is genuinely mind blowing, and we've also got a heart warming Tales From The Trails featuring a mother and son's 5 Valleys adventure.
And finally, Thomas from https://ultralist.co.uk/ gives our listeners the inside track on which races will be opening for entries this November.
So grab a brew, lace up your shoes, and join us for another week of trails, tales and training.
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Karen Nash - 13 Valleys Ultra Champ #265
Season 1 · Episode 265
Monday, November 2, 2026 • Duration 01:00:34
The incredible Karen Nash joins us for a chat this week. We'd like to say she's fresh from her brilliant victory at the 13 Valleys, but this is Karen we're talking about, and she's already raced again since then!
We chat about her fantastic run through all 13 valleys of the Lake District National Park, and dive into the training, nutrition, and morning ritual that helped make it all possible.
Karen was great fun to talk to and incredibly generous with her time. The big question is... Will we see her back on the start line of the Lakeland 100 and the 13 Valleys in 2027?
Both hosts are battling named storms this week as they try to keep their training on track. At this time of year, the treadmill really does become your best mate, and with races being cancelled left, right and centre, plenty of runners have had their plans disrupted too.
Russell and Gary help a listener who's struck gold with a place in the 2027 Lakeland 100. Even more exciting, it'll be her very first 100-miler.
We've also got the Jedburgh 3 Peaks, some sunny Spanish running and cross-country feature over on Strava. It's seriously inspiring to see so many of you getting out there and putting the work in, even when the weather is absolutely minging.
To round off the show, Eddie goes deep as we chat about how we cope when running isn't going to plan and things aren't quite working out the way we'd hoped.
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Debs White & Chris Mills - Cape to Glen #263
Season 1 · Episode 263
Monday, October 26, 2026 • Duration 01:01:45
This week, we're joined by Chris and Debs to chat about the 2027 Cape to Glen, a non-stop 214-mile adventure stretching from Cape Wrath to Glenfinnan.
If you've ever pinned on a race bib, there's a good chance Chris or Debs have played a part in your experience. Whether it's event organisation, volunteering, race tracking, or the technical side of things, they bring a huge amount of knowledge and experience to this exciting new challenge.
We talk about the route, the inspiration behind the event, their hopes for its future, and the reality of launching an event during an already busy month.
But perhaps the biggest attraction is the chance to travel from north to south through some of Scotland's most stunning landscapes, sharing the adventure with friends, family, or fellow runners. It has all the ingredients to become a truly unforgettable journey.
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Training Through The Off Season #262
Season 1 · Episode 262
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 58:01
This week, Eddie shares her Wild Heart Runners weekend experience, packed with learning, trail running, and friendships.
Gary heads to Hartlepool parkrun for his first attempt at breaking 20 minutes. Did everything go to plan?
Russell and Gary take over the microphones to tackle a Lap and Lakeland 50 puzzle. Meanwhile, over on Strava, you lot show us exactly how it's done, with plenty of races, adventures, and achievements to celebrate from our club members this week.
Our Fornside Farm Cottage competition continues, and to round off the show, Eddie shares some timely advice on training through the winter months when your goal race is still a long way off.
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From ‘No Signs of Life’ to Bob Graham Round - Tommy Price #261
Season 1 · Episode 261
Sunday, October 18, 2026 • Duration 59:50
Back in 2022, Tommy Price and his friend Max were out on a Bob Graham Round recce when Tommy collapsed with a hypothermia induced cardiac arrest. Max’s quick thinking kicked off a life‑saving chain of events, and more than 30 mountain rescue volunteers raced to help. Tommy was airlifted off the fell with a body temperature of just 18°C as emergency teams worked together to bring him back.
Four years later, Tommy has returned to the fells and finish what he started, completing the full 66‑mile Bob Graham Round.
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Moab 240 & The Best Shoes of 2026 #260
Season 1 · Episode 260
Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 01:12:35
Gary eases his little feet off the gas this week as all that recent racing finally catches up with him. Meanwhile, Eddie is fully back in the Spine groove, lots of time spent settling into that steady, stubborn Spine Race pace.
Overseas, we all saw the Moab 240 get cancelled, a sobering reminder of how quickly things can change out on the trails. Thankfully, everyone made it off safely.
To wrap up the show, we chat about our favourite footwear of 2026. It’s a perfect example of how subjective shoe choice can be, both hosts choosing completely different options.
Plenty of inspiration over on Strava, and we’ve even got a Dragons Back Race Heavy Flex to round things off.
Stu and Eddie take over Brew with the Coaches this week as we follow Eddie’s journey toward the 2027 Winter Spine Race. Stu’s been on the podcast before, and Eddie has kindly agreed to share her session as she works through The Unbreakable Athlete mindset program.
Sophie Raworth joins us for a brilliant conversation, journalist, BBC newsreader, author, and a runner with a serious love for the long stuff. Her book Running on Air hit the shelves in 2026, capturing the joy, grit and sheer stubbornness that keeps her lacing up day after day.
We chat about life in the newsroom, the pull of the start line, the stories behind her biggest races, and how running has shaped her world far beyond the miles.
Both hosts are feeling the load from recent races and training. Eddie finally took her foot off the gas, and Gary trotted off to Kielder for the Kielder Marathon. Surprise, surprise, he’s even more tired now. But to be fair, those Kielder trails did serve up an absolutely sensational day out.
No Tales from the Trails this week… sad times. Please send some in. It’s the best part of the show and such a brilliant way to celebrate what you’ve been up to.
Strava delivered some big miles too, with a few listeners making their way to the East Coast after tackling the Charm Bracelet 100 mile Ultra.
Stu and Eddie take over Brew with the Coaches this week as we follow Eddie’s journey toward the 2027 Winter Spine Race. Stu’s been on the podcast before, and Eddie has kindly agreed to share her session as she works through The Unbreakable Athlete mindset program.
