The Tea & Trails Podcast

Did someone say Montane Summer Spine Challenger North? Eddie has plugged that Northern Traverse shaped hole in her life with another epic northern challenge. Roll on June. Not to be outdone, Gary’s been busy entering races too. He’ll be on the start line for the 5 and 2 Valleys in September, hoping to join the very small club of runners who’ve completed all the distances. We chat about how we fuel...

Fi Pascall joins us this week for a wide‑ranging chat about Fell & Trail Running. Fresh off her record breaking win at the Centurion 100 Hills Ultra, Fi is deep into her build‑up for the 2026 Western States 100. Before then, she’ll also be on the start line at Lake Sonoma. We cover everything from the Bob Graham Round and the George Fisher Tea Round to training, Western States 2025, and her pl...

This week we’re talking about rest days & why they matter, why they’re so hard to take, and why your body (and your future self) will be grateful when you finally ease off the gas. There’s big news in the running world too. London Marathon are considering a Saturday and Sunday marathon. We share our thoughts… is this fun times or sad times? Brew with the Coaches is back. If you’re diving into...

Kriss Hendy joins us for a deep dive into building endurance performance. As the founder of Strength For Endurance, Kriss has spent years helping athletes build bodies that don’t just survive big adventures but thrive through them. We chat about building durable runners, why strength work doesn’t have to be scary, and how to stop breaking yourself before race day. Expect practical advice, a few ho...

This week on the Tea & Trails Podcast, Eddie is on the hunt for a new race to fill the Northern Traverse‑shaped hole in her calendar, and Gary has been back on the start line, this time proudly wearing the blue and white of division 3 champions,  Sedgefield Harriers. The hosts also share how they fuel their week. Spoiler: it involves a lot of snacks. Our listeners are absolutely smashing it ov...

After Gary’s cracking day out at the Punk Panther Welcome Way Ultra, we thought it was only right to sit down with the masterminds behind the miles. Race directors Mark and Ryk join us to peak behind the curtain on what it really takes to organise some of the most stunning events in the county. Punk Panther have built their reputation on classic, low‑key, community‑driven races, the kind that remi...

This week, Eddie and Gary share their thoughts after the news that Ourea Events have ceased trading, a truly desperate situation for everyone involved. Gary felt the love with the Punk Panthers. Spoiler, he absolutly loved his time on the trails around Otley. The coaches tackle a triple‑whammy question from a listener down under: how to run downhill faster, coping with the heat, and dealing with g...

This week we hand the mic to Paul Booth, Sports and Performance Nutritionist and Lead Nutritionist for the Salomon International Team. Paul has played a huge role in the success of elite trail runners like Ruth Croft and Tom Evans, both of whom stormed to victory at the 2025 UTMB. He’s an academic, yes, but thankfully he speaks human. Even we managed to take on board some brilliant, practical advi...

This week we have another jam packed Tea & Trails podcast. First up we catch up with Eddie & Gary and the spill the beans on another week of training. Is it more tears of fun times on the trails? The coaches then dive into the sensitive topic of running while grieving a loved one, before Eddie and Gary share some of the tips and tricks that help them juggle family, work, and training. And...

This week we’re welcoming back a familiar face, the brilliant Fiona Horsfield. Fresh off her incredible second‑place finish at the 2026 Winter Spine Race, Fiona joins us to unpack her 112‑hour epic journey up Britain’s most brutal trail. Think horrendous weather, hallucinations, and an unwavering determination to just keep moving forward. And because she also won last year’s Northern Traverse, we...

More Northern Traverse training, and Gary is starting to feel the strain. The trails are stunning enough to make the miles drift by, but the sheer volume—and the constant need to stay upright, are beginning to take their toll. Our coaches chip in with some wisdom on running when you’re a new parent (spoiler: sleep is a luxury, snacks are a currency). Our Strava club members continue to be inspirin...

This week’s guest is Antony “Twig” Rose, in 2025, Twig completed the Centurion 100‑mile Slam and the Centurion Winter Downs 100, stacking up an astonishing five 100‑mile races in a single year. He achieved all of it while living with Parkinson’s disease. A dedicated runner who refuses to let his diagnosis set the boundaries of his life, Twig brings honesty, humour, and determination to every mile...

Another week closer to the 2026 Northern Traverse, and Eddie and Gary are deep in the trenches of training, some days fun times, some days sad times, all of it inching them forward. Listeners are in the thick of their own big‑race prep too, including one brave soul wondering whether you can smash a road marathon and then step up to an ultra. Winter bugs are everywhere as well, and everyone seems t...

This week we catch up with The North Face athlete, Jon Albon, one of the most versatile and consistent endurance athletes on the planet. We look back on his huge 2025 season, dig into what he’s building toward in 2026, and then take a deep dive into Gary’s new best friend: The Albon App… or Ascend, as it’s now known after the recent rebrand. Jon brings his trademark clarity & humility. Whether...

This week on the Tea & Trails Podcast, the team dive into their weekly highs and lows as the Northern Traverse edges ever closer. Our coaching corner features some sage guidance for a listener gearing up for the 2026 Lakeland 100, and Eddie and Gary open up about what really helps them stay consistent and keep showing up day after day. We also celebrate the miles our Strava Club members have b...

Today’s guest is in the midst of an extraordinary adventure: the Run Around Great Britain challenge, a human‑powered loop of the entire coastline. It’s part endurance feat and part love letter to the country. We catch up with Megan Boxall 117 days into her journey. She talks us through the mishaps, the coastlines, the kindness of strangers, and the moments that make big adventures feel deeply huma...

This week on the Tea & Trails podcast, Gary goes rogue and wanders off his training plan, while Eddie spills the beans on the Trailspire Ultra 6‑Hour endurance event. The coaches step in to help a listener battling a torn meniscus knee injury, and we share the simple routines that helped us bounce back quickly after our own recent races. Tales from the Trails and Strava continue to deliver the...

In this episode, we sit down with HOKA athlete Gemma Hillier‑Moses, fresh off her dominant win at the 2026 Arc of Attrition 50 by UTMB, a performance built on speed, strength, and grit across those wild, muddy coastal trails. Gemma’s energy is infectious! This conversation is full of honesty, humour, and proper inspiration as she opens up about the highs and lows of her journey so far, what she’s...

What a crammed week it’s been! The National Running Show was an absolute blast, and it was brilliant meeting so many listeners in person. Huge kudos to the Altra 13 Valleys team for pulling it all together. Meanwhile, Gary had his own bit of drama to deal with as he toed the line at the Hardmoors Saltburn Trails Marathon. Could he outrun his 2014 self, and did he manage to bag that V50 win? Our co...

Jade Barrett has just pulled off something no one else has ever managed, completing the entire Centurion Running calendar in a single year. Every. Single. Event. And because that apparently wasn’t quite enough, she also squeezed in the Arc of Attrition for good measure! In our chat, we dive into the highs, the lows, the moments that nearly broke her, and the ones that reminded her exactly why she...

This week the hosts spill the beans on their epic Northern Traverse recces. From the Lakeland mountains to the Dales, the Moors, and the sea, the Northern Traverse really does have it all. We also break down how we set our recces up for success, so you can get the most out of yours. If our tales of fun on the trails get your juices flowing, don’t forget that Patreons receive 10% off the Northern T...

Thanks for the intro Jed! In this episode, we are joined by the brilliant Tonya Olson, one of the leading experts behind Fixing Your Feet, the go‑to guide for anyone who’s ever limped through the last miles of a race wondering where it all went wrong. Tonya has spent years helping athletes understand the art and science of foot care: from blister prevention and taping techniques to shoe choices an...

This week on the Tea & Trails Podcast, Eddie and Gary share the tips and tricks that keep them going when training and racing get tough. There’s a Lakeland 100–themed Brew With the Coaches question, plus an update on how their own training is shaping up as the Northern Traverse draws closer. Spoiler: it features a severed head, exploding bridges, a visit to Greg’s Hut, and an unreasonable numb...

Anthony’s running journey began back in 2007 while he was working in IT. Unhappy with his weight, he laced up for a change, and just two months later he was on the start line of his first 10K. By 2009 he’d run his first marathon, and by 2011 he was fully immersed in the world of ultrarunning. Years of racing and experimenting with his own fuelling strategies sparked a deeper interest in sports nut...

This week on the Tea & Trails podcast, a listener reaches out for help because they’re battling Raynaud’s! We also dive into the eternal question, how long should your long run actually be… With the whole nation shuffling around like Bambi on a frozen lake, Gary has taken decisive action to beat the winter blues, he’s booked himself a sunny Spanish race in 2026. And he gets some cracking news...