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| Jennie Dunkley - Centurion Autumn 100 Champ #267 | 09 nov. 2026 | 00:51:02 | |
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. Pic Credit - Centurion Running HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC MOUNT TO COAST - Use code TEATRAILS10 for 10% off FLYCARB - Use code TT10 for 10% off your order. GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Every Loser Wins #266 | 06 nov. 2026 | 01:02:38 | |
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. HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC MOUNT TO COAST - Use code TEATRAILS10 for 10% off FLYCARB - Use code TT10 for 10% off your order. GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Karen Nash - 13 Valleys Ultra Champ #265 | 02 nov. 2026 | 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? Pic Credit - 13 Valleys Ultra HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC MOUNT TO COAST - Use code TEATRAILS10 for 10% off FLYCARB - Use code TT10 for 10% off your order. GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| The Identity Trap Runners Face #264 | 30 oct. 2026 | 00:58:53 | |
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. HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC MOUNT TO COAST - Use code TEATRAILS10 for 10% off FLYCARB - Use code TT10 for 10% off your order. GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Debs White & Chris Mills - Cape to Glen #263 | 26 oct. 2026 | 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. Find out more - https://www.capetoglen.com/ Photo courtesy of Steve Ashworth HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC MOUNT TO COAST - Use code TEATRAILS10 for 10% off FLYCARB - Use code TT10 for 10% off your order. GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Training Through The Off Season #262 | 22 oct. 2026 | 00:58:01 | |
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. PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| From ‘No Signs of Life’ to Bob Graham Round - Tommy Price #261 | 18 oct. 2026 | 00:59:50 | |
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. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Tommy-Price13 HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC MOUNT TO COAST - Use code TEATRAILS10 for 10% off FLYCARB - Use code TT10 for 10% off your order. GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Moab 240 & The Best Shoes of 2026 #260 | 15 oct. 2026 | 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. Endurance Mindset Coaching - https://www.endurancemindcoaching.com/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Sophie Raworth #259 | 11 oct. 2026 | 01:12:03 | |
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. HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Your Relationship with Running #258 | 08 oct. 2026 | 01:08:51 | |
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. Endurance Mindset Coaching - https://www.endurancemindcoaching.com/ HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| 5 & 2 Valleys Double #257 | 04 oct. 2026 | 00:52:21 | |
Yes… a little indulgent. Well, maybe very indulgent for Gary to share his 5 & 2 Valleys experience, but he’s doing it anyway. Nearly fifty of the most beautiful miles this country has to offer, taking in epic summits, dreamy trails, and sharing it all with thousands of like minded runners. The 13 Valleys and the Lake District National Park did not disappoint. It’s a firm favourite of the podcast, and judging by the sheer number of runners, families, and friends who descended on Keswick, it’s clearly a favourite of the trail running community too. Big love and thanks to everyone who helped put on an amazing weekend of running. Thanks E & G xx HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.avln.me/c/BAMUUKktqKFC GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to receive 10% off. RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order. JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Terrible Mid Race Fuel Choices... #256 | 01 oct. 2026 | 01:01:46 | |
Three races. One weekend. Greedy Gary was back at it again, taking on the 5 Valleys Ultra and the 2 Valleys, while Eddie headed to the Ochills Ultra 50. It turned into quite the adventure for her after a full on week of driving up and down the country. Meanwhile, Gary had an absolute blast in the Lakes and somehow came home clutching his four times finisher charm. An injured runner reached out to the coaches this week, something every one of us has had to face at some point. Over in the Strava Club, it’s a very 7 Valleys heavy leaderboard, and we’ve got a cracking Tales from the Trails to go with it. And to round off the show, we dive into our most stomach churning mid race food choices. The kind of stuff that makes you question your life decisions. Thanks E & G xx HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Damian Hall - Run Forever #255 | 27 sept. 2026 | 01:06:31 | |
Damian Hall joins us for a lovely, meandering chat about all things running, records, tea, and a bit of football thrown in for good measure. You always get good bang for your buck with Damo, and this episode delivers too. His latest book, Run Forever, hit the shelves earlier this year. It’s a perfect read for runners drifting past 30 and hoping to keep moving for as many decades as possible. Damian digs into the reasons why our strength and speed might start to fade and why it’s far from inevitable if we actually do something about it. With brilliant contributions from Renée McGregor and Pete Stables, it’s packed with insight and encouragement. https://www.adventurebooks.com/ Thanks E & G xx HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| The Unwritten Rules of Running #254 | 24 sept. 2026 | 01:02:51 | |
Eddie has levelled up her double threshold game and is loving it. Gary, meanwhile, has had a quiet week of training, two days missed, thanks to life getting in the way and his body whispering, “Mate… be kind to your future self.” This week’s Brew With the Coaches is a good one, especially for our dear listeners who keep getting that annoying mid run stitch. Some cracking tips in there. You lot continue to entertain and inspire over on Strava, Tales from the Trails, and of course the mighty Heavy Flex corner. We truly have a community of superheroes getting out there week after week. Thanks E & G xx HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Lucy Gossage - Pennine Way FKT #253 | 20 sept. 2026 | 01:15:10 | |
Lucy Gossage joins us today for an absolute powerhouse of an episode. Fresh off the Pennine Way FKT, she’s just conquered 268 miles of bogs, mountains and truly awful weather, all stitched together with joy, grit, friendship and adventure. Anna Troup set a seriously stout record, and it took bravery for Lucy to step up and take on the challenge. But take it on she did. She pushed all the way to Edale in 70 hours, 47 minutes and 15 seconds, shaving nearly two hours off the previous mark. It’s a story of courage, community and what happens when you back yourself, even when the odds, and the weather, are stacked against you. https://www.thelongestlap.com/ Thanks E & G xx HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| The Back to Back Long Run #252 | 17 sept. 2026 | 01:01:15 | |
Both hosts are well and truly in the groove of training, tackling long runs, hard sessions, parkruns, and hitting the weights too. We also dive into the world of the double-threshold workout day, as Eddie slips a double-day into her week! We've got a V50 Heavy Flex, plus a remarkable feat of mental and physical endurance over at Tales from the Trails. Eddie shares some back to back long run wisdom. Gary likes the idea of a double long-run, but he definitely prefers a rest day in between to catch his breath! The coaches also talk about plyometrics, should you do them, how do you do them, and how can you sprinkle them into your week. And, as always, we round things out with big miles and big vert over on Strava. Thanks E & G xx HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Laura Watts - Badwater #251 | 13 sept. 2026 | 01:07:26 | |
This week we sit down with Laura Watts, fresh off her brilliant run at the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race. An awesome victory, made even more impressive considering she’s still not fully recovered from her fifth finish at Badwater. We absolutely loved this chilled chat with Laura. From bumping into famous passengers during her day job, to training stories, to what it’s actually like running through Death Valley again and again, to the power of CurraNZ as part of her training and racing, it’s all in there. And of course, Laura rounds things off with a banger of an Instagram song choice. HARRIER - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| 2027 Ultra Race Guide #250 | 10 sept. 2026 | 01:08:39 | |
Eddie’s been busy heading south this week, supporting Lucy Gossage as she storms her way down the Pennine Way on a record breaking FKT. Meanwhile, Gary popped north of the border and treated himself to some glorious East Lothian trails. Over on Strava, the miles are big, the birthday shout‑outs are bumper, and this week’s Tales from the Trails brings a mix of inspiration and a good dose of perspective. Stu & Eddie have a brew with the coaches takeover as we follow Eddies journey to the 2027 winter spine race. Stu has been on the podcast before and Eddie has kindle agreed to share her session as she follows The Unbreakable Athlete mindset program. Endurance Mindset Coaching - https://www.endurancemindcoaching.com/ And finally, Eddie and Gary chat through a few race options you might want to pencil in if you were one of the unlucky souls who didn’t make it through the Lakeland 50 or 100 ballot. Or maybe the idea of heading to Cumbria doesn’t float your boat at all. Either way, we’ve got some alternatives that might just spark your next adventure. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Anna Rutherford - Laura Swanton-Rouvelin - Race Across Scotland #249 | 06 sept. 2026 | 00:59:54 | |
We all know nothing is guaranteed in ultra running, and the longer the race, the higher the jeopardy climbs. This week, we share the story of two runners who are no strangers to the sharp end of some of the UK’s toughest events. Both lined up at the 2026 Race Across Scotland, but their races unfolded very differently. For one runner, it ended in an agonisingly close to the finish DNF, for the other, it became a come from behind victory. It was incredibly brave of Anna to share her race, and Laura, being the class act she is, handles the whole situation with real grace. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb JANJI - Use the code T&T to receive 15% off. CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any patient-physician/doctor relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any healthcare decisions. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| The Ultimate Warm Up Guide #248 | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:56:10 | |
Gary has been racing! Well… not quite racing, but he definitely wasn’t taking it easy. Either way, he loved his time up on the Moors at the Hardmoors Roseberry Topping Trail Marathon. Eddie’s been in full entertainment mode, and with the kids finally back at school it’s back on the horse, juggling life, training, and trying to squeeze everything in. The coaches step in to help a listener who needs some guidance on fueling multi‑day adventures, perfect timing with the Dragon’s Back Race just around the corner. And warming up… maybe you do, maybe you don’t, before a run, race, or workout. Whatever your habit, we can probably all agree our rusty bones deserve a proper warm‑up before we ask them to move with purpose. Stick around to the bitter end because Eddie shares some thoughts and ideas that might just change your routine. Over in the Strava club we’ve got a UTMB appearance, and the Lakeland 100 love continues in the Heavy Flex corner. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any patient-physician/doctor relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any healthcare decisions. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Marc Laithwaite - Lakeland 50 & 100 #247 | 30 août 2026 | 01:09:19 | |
As the ballot opens for the 2027 Lakeland 50 & 100, we thought it was the perfect time to spend an hour with one of the main men behind the event, Marc Laithwaite. Marc brings a mix of funny, heartwarming, and genuinely inspiring stories that capture exactly why this race is so special. And beyond the running, the event has now raised over £1,000,000 for charity, which is just incredible. It’s one of the absolute highlights of Gary’s year, and he cannot wait to toe the line again in 2027. And with the race celebrating its 20th anniversary, 2027 promises to be a truly special year. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEAANDTRAILS15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any patient-physician/doctor relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any healthcare decisions. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Crush Your A Race Taper #246 | 27 août 2026 | 01:03:49 | |
This week we kick things off with two brilliant listener intros, and, believe it or not, both hosts are out there getting after it and building some fitness. It’s all very upbeat at the moment. Long may this new trend continue! We’ve also got a smoking fast potential Dragon looking for advice ahead of a possible 2027 attempt, plus a few taper tips as we roll into a busy autumn race season. If your big day is creeping closer, this one’s for you. You lot have been absolutely crushing it on Strava. We’ve got a birthday Heavy Flex and an eye watering Heavy Flex/Tales from the Trails combo. And as always, keep the intros, coaching questions, Tales from the Trails, and Heavy Flexes coming. send them to hello@teaandtrails.com. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Will Howard - Lakeland 100 3rd Place #245 | 23 août 2026 | 00:58:58 | |
Will Howard joins us on Tea & Trails to share the remarkable story behind his debut at the Lakeland 100. In his first ever crack at the course, Will stormed to 3rd place, announcing himself as one of the freshest, most exciting new names in UK ultra running. From a childhood spent trying every sport under the sun, through modern pentathlon, marathon racing, and a breakthrough ultra win in Minnesota, Will’s journey has somehow, almost inevitably led him to the fells. Will brings a blend of talent, perspective, and pure enthusiasm that makes this conversation a joy. It’s uplifting, packed with practical ultra running insight, full of Lakeland magic, and a reminder for all of us, to enjoy every step of the journey. Will's Instagram: @wilzo HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| UTMB Top Tips #244 | 20 août 2026 | 01:04:56 | |
We are shaking things up this week! Simon from Run the Wild shares his top 5 UTMB tips. To be honest these with serve you well whatever the trail ultra you choose. Run the Wild - https://runthewild.co.uk/ Stu & Eddie have a brew with the coaches takeover as we follow Eddies journey to the 2027 winter spine race. Stu has been on the podcast before and Eddie has kindle agreed to share her session as she follows The Unbreakable Athlete mindset program. Endurance Mindset Coaching - https://www.endurancemindcoaching.com/ Also, we have a Bob Graham & Pennine Way tales from the trails and a very friendly Strava! HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Charlotte Mountford - ADHD & Autism in Ultra Running #243 | 15 août 2026 | 01:05:04 | |
This week we’re catching up with Charlotte Mountford. We first met Charlotte on a frosty Tea & Trails Ultra recce, she later reached out to see if we’d be up for a chat about neurodivergence in ultra running, and of course we said yes. Charlotte has been diagnosed with ADHD and autism, so we dive into the traits, the challenges, and the joys of running as a neurodivergent athlete. Autism Central - England's Peer Education Programme Podcasts: I'm ADHD, No your not - https://www.imadhdnoyourenot.com/ Neurotypicals don't juggle chainsaws - https://neurotypicalsdontjugglechainsaws.co.uk/ Books: HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb CENTURION RUNNING - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| What to Do After a DNF #242 | 13 août 2026 | 00:59:36 | |
Eddie’s been racking up the miles in Morzine, catching up with friends and cruising around familiar trails. Fun times in the mountains! Meanwhile, Gary was nervously pinning on a race number at the Hardmoors Farndale Trail Marathon… which, was actually 28.5 miles. Better value for money, though! Over in our Strava club, you lot have been stacking big miles and big climbs. Always showing up, always delivering. We’ve got a lovely family inspired Heavy Flex this week, plus a poetic Lakeland 100 Tale from the Trails. Eddie and I dive into a tricky but important topic, weight and body image in ultra running. And to round things out, What do you do after a DNF? HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Sam Shepherd - Head of Sports Science #241 | 10 août 2026 | 01:00:03 | |
This week we’re joined by Sam Shepherd, Head of Sports Science at Precision Fuel & Hydration. Sam came to Precision after twelve years as a Lecturer and Reader at Liverpool John Moores University, where he specialised in exercise metabolism — particularly how the body uses carbohydrates and fats, and how training and nutrition can be shaped to improve both health and performance. He’s not just a scientist, either. Sam is a practising sports nutritionist and a keen triathlete, with eight IRONMAN® finishes since 2018, including the World Championships in Kona in 2022. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Group Run Etiquette #240 | 06 août 2026 | 01:00:28 | |
Both hosts have been out getting their miles in. Eddie’s been gallivanting around the mountains on a hen weekend, while Gary kept things a bit more local but still managed to squeeze in plenty of fun. Happy to report: legs intact & spirits high. Meanwhile, you lot have been absolutely flying over on Strava. Another week, another double Heavy Flex. And thank you for the intros, genuinely love hearing from you. Eddie dishes out some proper wisdom this week on pregnancy and running, and to wrap things up we chat about the fine art of group‑run etiquette. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Jenny Hartley - Summer Spine Champ #239 | 02 août 2026 | 01:08:29 | |
It’s the second time Jenny Hartley has joined us on the Tea & Trails Podcast, and she’s had quite the adventure since her last visit. The Invictus Games and Gladiators athlete has been busy up on the Pennine Way, setting off from Edale with one big goal in mind, to complete the Summer Spine Race. She made it all the way to Kirk Yetholm, kissed the famous wall, and did so before any other woman that week. The 268‑mile journey is packed with twists, turns, highs, lows, and all the chaos the Spine is known for, and Jenny shares every bit of it with us. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Lakeland Reflections & Finding Your Feet When the Mojo Slips #238 | 30 juil. 2026 | 01:03:40 | |
Gary is back from another epic and equally wonderful lakeland 50 and 100 weekend. Being on the Hardmoors checkpoint gave him a wonderful insight into the race from the front to the back of the field. Both hosts have been running and their weeks looked like normal training. You lot, meanwhile, have been absolutely crushing it over on Strava, and we’ve got another double Heavy Flexes week Eddie dishes out some wisdom and to wrap things up, Gary is wondering what training races to do as he trains for the 2027 Lakeland 100. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Gabe Joyes #237 | 26 juil. 2026 | 01:08:33 | |
Gabe Joyes is a mountain runner, adventurer, and family man based in Lander, Wyoming. Known for tackling rugged, steep, and fiercely competitive mountain ultras, he’s constantly pushing the limits of what’s possible in training, racing, and mountain adventures. When he’s not roaming some of North America’s most remote terrain, Gabe is coaching, co‑directing the Sinks Canyon and Run the Red Desert races, or out exploring with his wife and two young daughters. He’s driven by a passion for helping others reach their own summits and for protecting the wild places that make these journeys meaningful. This episode is your introduction to Gabe before he joins our Brew with the Coaches team. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Lakeland 50 & 100 Top Tips #236 | 22 juil. 2026 | 01:07:56 | |
It’s almost back to normal for our co‑hosts this week, both have actually been out doing a bit of training! You lot, meanwhile, have been absolutely crushing it over on Strava, and we’ve got not one but two Heavy Flexes this week And our Tales from the Trails comes from somewhere truly special, all the way from the Isles of Scilly. If you fancy winning a Yoback from our friends at Eastnole, you’ll need to act fast. And Harrier Trail Running are on the lookout for product testers, so tune in if you want to get involved. The coaches dish out some wisdom for a listener who keeps tripping up on the trails. Do your feet seem to find every rock and root before sending you flying? If that sounds familiar, tune in, we’ve got some great tips to help keep you upright. To wrap things up, Gary and Eddie share some Lakeland wisdom, the kind that might just help you reach that finish line in Coniston. If you’re heading to the Lakeland 100 this year, this episode is absolutely, unequivocally for you! Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Trish Patterson - National Three Peaks FKT #235 | 19 juil. 2026 | 01:14:53 | |
This week our very own Trish Patterson joins us to share all the gory details from her record‑breaking National Three Peaks Challenge. What’s the challenge, you ask. The National Three Peaks involves summiting the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. Most people drive between the trailheads. Some cycle and a special few run. However you tackle it, the clock starts at the first trailhead and stops at the final one. Trish ran the whole thing. All 450 miles. Heavy flex! If you would like to support Trish's fundraising then follow the link - https://www.justgiving.com/page/patricia-patterson-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| The Ultimate Guide to Training on Holiday #234 | 18 juil. 2026 | 01:07:00 | |
We are back! Thank you all so much for your patience while we both grabbed some much‑needed family time. I’d love to say we’re refreshed… but the grind never really stops, and the heroic amount of food and drink Gary put away is starting to take its toll. Time to slam the cookie jar shut before he’s forced into a full wardrobe update. Thank goodness Rebecca is part of our coaching team, because this week’s question needed the kind of proper medical know‑how only she can bring. You lot have also been busy racking up the miles on Strava, and we’ve got an inspiring, heart‑warming bunch of Heavy Flexes and Tales from the Trails to share. Make sure you hang around to the end, or pop over to Instagram to check out July’s competition, supported by our good friends at Eastnole. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Ed Payne - From DNF to Spine Champion #233 | 05 juil. 2026 | 01:03:01 | |
This week’s guest turned a 2025 DNF into a winning performance. After the heartbreak of last year, Ed Payne came back swinging, and what a comeback it was. A superb race saw him kiss the wall in just over 82 hours, taking the overall win at the 2026 Montane Summer Spine. Eddie’s flying solo on hosting duties, while Ed takes us through all the deets, the highs, the lows, the finish‑line feels, and exactly what it takes to conquer the Pennine Way when it's doing it's best to break you. Pic Credit - Clorroe | Photography & Creative Media HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Running After Surgery #232 | 02 juil. 2026 | 00:59:23 | |
Western States weekend delivered in style, and how good was it to see Fi Pascall smashing a huge course PB. Absolutely massive effort, kudos, Fi. We’ve also got a very emotional listener intro, live from the 2026 Summer Spine Race, Rebecca helps runners who are finding their running legs again after surgery. Strava is overflowing with inspiration, big miles & big smiles. Heavy Flex is stacked, Tales from the Trails brings even more inspirations, and we round things off with a the big debate... who would be your perfect pacer? HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Anna Rutherford - Ultra Scotland 100 Champ #231 | 28 juin 2026 | 01:01:40 | |
This week, we sit down for a chat with Ultra Scotland 100 champion, Anna Rutherford. Anna made history as the first ever female to win the Ultra Scotland 100-mile ultramarathon. Not only did she take the overall win, she smashed the previous course record — finishing in 20 hours, 53 minutes, and 25 seconds, cutting more than three hours off the old record of 24:19:25. In doing so, she also became the first ever female to win outright at a GB Ultras event. We go right back to the beginning of her journey, exploring how she balances solo parenting three young children while still putting in some truly epic training miles. And we’re excited to see what she can do next at the 2026 Race Across Scotland. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Over the Hill or Just Getting Started? #230 | 25 juin 2026 | 01:00:31 | |
Both hosts have actually been out running this week, nothing wild, still baby steps for them both, but you can hear it already… that little lift in their voices. They’re loving having the wind in their faces again, even if it’s only for a few miles at a time. The coaches dive into a great question from an athlete with some big goals, but who might just need a proper cheerleader in her corner. Strava, as always, does not disappoint. You lot have been out there getting it done on the streets and the trails, serving up some sensational Heavy Flexes and a couple of cracking Tales from the Trails. And to round things off, we reveal our chosen Mastermind subjects, which may or may not expose some very niche obsessions. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| David Miller - SPINE #229 | 21 juin 2026 | 00:56:41 | |
This week we were lucky enough to spend an hour with the incredible David Miller. It was such a treat to hear the stories behind so many of the iconic images that define our sport. It turned into a super‑relaxed chat about running, Zoom vs Teams, the Barkley Marathons, and of course his upcoming book — SPINE: The Story of the Montane Winter Spine Race. SPINE is the definitive visual story of Britain’s most brutal ultramarathon, a premium photography book by David Miller, created in collaboration with Vertebrate Publishing and the organisers of the Montane Winter Spine Race. KICKSTARTER - https://bit.ly/4oDqw2g HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Cross Training & Who's Your Dream Pacer? #228 | 18 juin 2026 | 01:03:47 | |
It’s a bit of a rambling episode this week, but both hosts are noticeably more upbeat, and it won’t be long before they’re uploading runs to Strava again. We cover cross‑training, breastfeeding while training, pleasuring yourself (yes… that happened), and the all‑important question, who would be your dream pacer in a race. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Laura Swanton-Rouvelin - Hardmoors 200 Champ #227 | 14 juin 2026 | 01:11:59 | |
Inov‑8 athlete and past Tea & Trails guest Laura Swanton‑Rouvelin joins us this week for another deep dive into all things Hardmoors 200. It was a gutsy move from Laura to come back and defend her title especially in a race where there is so much jeopardy. But she did it. Laura crossed the line in first place, bagging herself a course PB for good measure too. It wasn’t all smooth sailing, though. Far from it. Laura takes us through the highs, the lows, the wobbles, and the moments of strength that carried her through 200 brutal miles across the Wolds, Coastal Trails & Moors. Pic Credit - Jean-Baptiste Rouvelin HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Are Runners Getting Lazy? GPS or Map? #226 | 11 juin 2026 | 01:14:12 | |
Even though Eddie and Gary are on the rebuild, they’re still somehow busier than a Greggs on match day. Gary’s had a short stay in the comparison trap, but a chance encounter with a real‑life hero gave him the reality check he needed. Both hosts also find themselves openly thirsting over an A‑list movie star. Zero shame from both. We also sing the praises of the humble home gym. We’re not talking squat racks. We mean the trusty dumbbell, a couple of resistance bands, and a yoga mat. And to round things off, the coaches chat about the simple brilliance of taking a map out on the trails. Old‑school. Reliable and it doesn’t run out of battery halfway up a mountain. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| UTS 100K - Katie Kars-Sijpesteijn #225 | 07 juin 2026 | 01:02:36 | |
This week we’re sharing the mics with friend of the show Katie Kaars-Sijpesteijn. A Salomon and GB athlete, Katie has lined up, and podiumed, at some of the most competitive races out there. But the last 12 months have taken her down a very different path as she chased a sub‑3 road marathon. Not exactly the classic tune‑up for UTS by UTMB 100K, yet it clearly worked… because she stormed her way to 2nd place in a seriously stacked field. We chat about her recent races, the unconventional build‑up, and her journey back to racing as a mother of two young children. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Run Less, Gain More #224 | 04 juin 2026 | 00:59:57 | |
This week, both hosts are… well, struggling. Gary is still absolutely smashed to bits from his first 200‑mile adventure, and Eddie is improving, but living with the uncertainty of injury is tough. So, for Brew with the Coaches, it’s just Gary and Trish, which basically means Trish is doing all the heavy lifting while Gary sits there like a man held together by tape, tea, and wishful thinking. We chat about how an indoor bike can slot into your training, whether you’re injured, time‑crunched, or just avoiding another soaking on the moors. And Eddie and Gary have a good natter about that strange space between finishing a big race and starting structured training again: the no‑man’s‑land of recovery, reflection, and trying not to sign up for something ridiculous too soon. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Gary Thwaites - Hardmoors 200 Champ #223 | 31 mai 2026 | 01:23:59 | |
Ten years ago, Gary popped his 100‑mile cherry on the Cleveland Way. Countless miles have been covered between then and now, but after a bit of refocusing found himself back on a start line, this time for the Hardmoors 200. Starting in Hull, the route winds through wooded slopes, over rolling hills, and down into deep valleys, before eventually climbing onto the northern escarpment and dropping toward the final stretch of the Wolds Way. At Filey you join the stunning 110‑mile Cleveland Way National Trail. Over the course of the weekend, Gary’s race evolved from simply getting the job done to suddenly finding himself in pole position… and then hanging on for dear life as the pack closed in. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb BEARHUG - Click the link to receive 15% off your order. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Hardmoors 200 - Recover like a Pro #222 | 28 mai 2026 | 01:18:45 | |
This week, Gary is back from a very successful Hardmoors 200. It’s not our full recap, but he shares some thoughts and takeaways from the whole 200 mile experience, and it’s fair to say his emotions are easily triggered right now. Eddie is still on the injury bench, which is rough. Small gains, but sad times for our Eddie. The coaches tackle a listener question from someone who wants to become a coach, and we chat through what recovery can look like after a big race. This bumper episode also has Birthday Shout‑outs, Heavy Flexes, Tales from the Trails, and another incredible Strava Club. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Kim Collison - Lakes, Meres & Waters Record #221 | 24 mai 2026 | 01:07:14 | |
We’re incredibly lucky this week to share the mics with a true legend of our sport. Kim Collison has taken on, and completed, some of the UK’s roughest, toughest challenges. And it’s not all about going long either. He’s just as happy toeing the line at a local fell race. Kim joins us to talk about his recent Lakes, Meres & Waters record‑breaking run, but the conversation wanders beautifully through all sorts of topics, nutrition, training, how he picks his challenges and even his journey with cholesterol medication. Kim’s not someone who seeks the limelight, so it felt like a real treat, for us and for you listening, that he said yes to our persistent DMs. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Hardmoors 110 & 200 - Race Week #220 | 21 mai 2026 | 00:57:13 | |
It’s finally here. The training is done, the excuses are gone, and Gary, along with a whole crew of wonderfully stubborn athletes, is about to set off on an adventure that will push every limit they’ve got. There’ll be moments of doubt, a few questionable life choices, and probably more than one internal conversation about retiring from running altogether. But there will also be magic. A full weekend of grit, laughter, memories, and people proving, yet again, that what seems impossible is absolutely within reach. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Freya Shepherd - West Highland Way - Great Glen FKT #219 | 17 mai 2026 | 00:58:51 | |
This week we’re joined by physics teacher and West Highland Way – Great Glen FKT holder, Freya Shepherd. It’s an incredible story of learning, grit and resilience. After her first attempt ended early at Fort William, Freya dusted herself off, rallied an army of friends and family, and went back out to complete the full 175‑mile journey in 2 days, 15 hours, 43 minutes and 16 seconds. She talks us through the highs, the lows, the wobbly moments, the hallucinations, the power of community, and of course, every snack that kept her moving forward. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||
| Cocodona 250 & How to Avoid Hitting the Wall #218 | 14 mai 2026 | 01:06:47 | |
This week on the Tea & Trails podcast, Gary squeezed in a Bob Graham support and a race. Not exactly the textbook taper, but he had such a cracking weekend and wouldn’t change a thing. And unbelievably, after all those months of graft, the Hardmoors 200 is now just one week away. Meanwhile, Eddie is on the injury bench with a herniated disc flare‑up. Grim timing as she gears up for the Spine, and we’re all crossing fingers and toes it doesn’t keep her off the trails for long. The coaches dig into a great listener question about bonking late in The Lap Ultra, what went wrong, what to learn, and how to avoid that death‑march shuffle next time. And finally, Eddie and Gary chew the fat about an absolutely wild Cocodona 250, including a sensational run from Precision Fuel & Hydration athlete Rachel Entrekin. Truly incredible stuff. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. Content contains affiliate links which help support this channel at no cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ | |||