Trail Talk

A reflective wrap on the highs and lows of the 2025 trail running season , both personally and across the wider sport. With Trail Talk regulars Ricki Wynne and Krissi Polentz, we look back on the moments that defined the year — standout performances, difficult controversies, and experiences that shaped our own season. We cover: Ruth Croft’s historic achievement as the first woman to win OCC, CCC a...

A regular weekly check-in covering training context, the wider trail running landscape, and what’s been happening recently. We look at Strava stats for the year and what they actually say about consistency and training patterns, before moving into updates around World Trail Majors, including Swiss Canyon Trail and Grand Raid stepping away from the series. We also wrap up with a UTMB 2025 update an...

Harry Jones is a professional runner for Merrell , coming off a win at TransLantau by UTMB in Hong Kong. We talk about what it really takes to build longevity in pro trail running — from Harry’s early years living and racing across Asia, to launching a YouTube channel years ahead of its time, to navigating sponsorship changes and form over a long career. We cover: Winning TransLantau by UTMB and h...

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A full breakdown of TRE 2025 (The Running Event) in San Antonio with Cole Townsend of Running Supply and Krissi Polentz, Trail Talk contributor. We talk through how the show has evolved, what brands are doing, and the gear everyone is talking about. We cover: Nike ACG’s arrival in trail Satisfy’s closed booth + updates to TheROCKER & the TEAM shoe Tantrums’ Bodega-style booth and hydration vests s...

This week we break down training updates, the new watch that we’re testing, Dale’s Hardrock Hundred pick’s and a lot more… We talk through: Current training direction First impressions of the Suunto Vertical 2 Nnormal’s new vest and expansion pack Thoughts on the norda 055 super shoe Dale’s Hardrock 100 picks What’s catching our eye in the gear world Plans for the next training block 📌 Weekly ult...

Ethan Peters has one of the most unique entries into ultra-trail — beginning with a 100 miler and going on to win major international events including UTS (Ultra-Trail Snowdonia) and UTMB Bariloche in Argentina. He is now a professional athlete with norda . We talk about: Growing up in Canada and finding running Why his first big step into the sport was a 100 mile race Winning UTS in the UK His vi...

A full breakdown of the last few weeks of training, racing and recovery — including the 30K and 50K races, plus reflections on UTMB Kosciuszko , where I was working media on the 100K event. We also talk through Ricki’s return to the base block , what the coming phases of training look like, and the usual Trail Talk banter around planning, racing and staying consistent. We cover: Key lessons from t...

A look at running culture in 2025 with Will from Leggggs and Cole Townsend from Running Supply — two people deeply embedded in the style, media and community side of the sport. We talk about: The explosion of run clubs and how they’ve changed the sport The rise of branded run clubs like the Satisfy LSD meet-ups Style, identity and the shift toward “vibe” culture in running Narcissism in running an...

Nicole Paton finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler and was crowned the AUTRA 100 Mile Australian Champion , making her the first Australian home at this year’s race. We talk through her background across trail, ultra and sky running, her experiences racing at the World Championships in Austria and the Pyrenees, and then break down her run at GPT100 — strategy, pacing, gear, challenges and key moments....

George Knight is one of the most exciting new names in Australian ultra-trail — and at just 21 years old , he’s already finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler , right behind Caleb Olson. In this episode, we get to know George: His background and fast entry into the sport How he’s progressed so quickly in only a few years Training structure, weekly volume and what works for him GPT100 Miler: how his race...

A deeper look at the principles behind how we train, recover, race and stay consistent in ultra-trail running. We break down the foundations that actually matter — not the noise, not the trends — just the key ideas that keep training steady, recovery effective and racing purposeful. We cover: How we structure training to stay consistent Rehab principles for managing niggles and staying durable Rec...

Tom Joly of the Kailas FUGA Elite Team joins the podcast to talk through a pivotal stretch in his season — dealing with a DNF at UTMB , addressing iron deficiency , and putting together a strong, confident run to finish 3rd at Grand Trail des Templiers . We talk about: What actually went wrong at UTMB How iron deficiency was discovered and managed Training at altitude and rebuilding after disappoi...

A full debrief from the GPT100 Miler — one of the toughest new ultras on the Grampians Peaks Trail . We break down what really happened on race day: Strategy, pacing, and staying in control across 100 miles Nutrition and hydration when the weather turned bad How technical the course really is compared to European races Gear and shoes that worked (and didn’t) Lessons from the race and from coming b...

Benn Coubrough finished 2nd at the Moab 240 , a 240-mile race through Utah’s desert and mountains — running for 68 hours with barely any sleep. In this episode, we talk about his journey into running and what led to this breakthrough performance in the US. How he trained for extreme distance and long hours on foot Nutrition, pacing, and managing sleep deprivation Crewing and race logistics across...

It’s post-race and pre-race all in one week. We look back at Mallorca by UTMB , unpacking Ricki’s race — what went wrong, what he learned, and what comes next. Then it’s onto GPT100 race week : my taper, gear, objectives, mindset, and a few shoutouts to the legends in our community. We talk about: Lessons from Mallorca and recovery after big efforts GPT100 taper strategy and pre-race planning Gear...

The GPT100 Miler is one of the newest and toughest races in the World Trail Majors — and a Hardrock 100 qualifier set on the Grampians Peaks Trail in Australia. In this episode, we talk with: Joe Dorph – Race Director of the GPT100 Michael Dunstan – 2023 male and overall winner + course record holder Kellie Angel – 2023 female winner + course record holder Dan Jones – Pro trail runner for Terrex ,...

Andy Glaze finally finished the Moab 240 — after two DNFs. In this episode, we unpack the journey back to Moab, the lessons from failure, and the mindset required to return and finish one of the toughest ultras. We cover: The story behind his first two attempts at Moab 240 Training, pacing, and what changed this time Nutrition, sleep management, and crewing Mental strategies for a multi-day ultra...

Cole Townsend is the voice behind Running Supply , one of the most respected newsletters in the running world — covering gear, apparel, and the culture that connects it all. In this episode, we talk about: The creation and growth of Running Supply Cole’s background in running and the stories that shaped his approach Thoughts on key brands like Satisfy and Tracksmith The balance between product, pe...

Martin Perrier finished 2nd at the Tor des Géants , one of the most demanding ultras on the planet — a 330+ km race through the Italian Alps with over 24,000 metres of ascent . In this conversation, we talk about what it really takes to perform at that level: Martin’s background and path into ultra-trail running Strengths that define his style — climbing, pacing, and fearlessness on descents How h...

It’s a big month in ultra-trail. Mallorca by UTMB and the GPT100 Miler are both around the corner, and this week we talk training, racing, and what’s happening across the sport right now. We cover: Final prep heading into both races Training insights and balancing recovery Travel, weather, and course details for Mallorca and GPT100 Recent ultra-trail news and standout performances What’s next as t...

Two big races are coming up — Mallorca by UTMB and the GPT100 — and this week is all about training and recovery. In this episode, we go through how we’re managing the final block before racing , what’s working, and how we’re setting up the balance between rest, intensity and travel. We talk about: Key sessions in the final build-up Recovery protocols and how we track fatigue Preparing for two ver...

2nd place at the Tor des Glaciers 450k . But that’s only part of Brian Mullins’ story. In this conversation: A childhood spent hiking and discovering the outdoors Alpinism and learning the mountains the hard way 20 years of racing the world’s biggest ultras Training and mindset for multi-day events Living and racing as a type 1 diabetic Why the spirit of adventure still drives him Brian is more th...

The Trail & Mountain Running World Championships 2025 are complete — and the defining theme was pride: racing for your country, wearing the national kit, and lining up on the world stage. In this debrief episode, we reflect on the atmosphere in the mountains, the stories that stood out, and what makes the World Championships such a unique and powerful event in trail and mountain running. We talk a...

Noor van der Veen is the new women’s champion of the Tor des Géants. We dig into her background in sport, the impressive fastest known times (FKTs) she’s set, and how she conquered the 330 km Tor330 ultra trail through Italy’s Aosta Valley. We cover race strategy, sleep management, fueling, and what it takes to win one of the hardest mountain ultra running events in the world. Keywords: tor des ge...