Trail Talk

The Trail World Championships 2025 are here — and it’s race week. In this episode, we dive into training blocks, race previews, and answer your biggest questions about the event. From course details to storylines to who’s looking sharp, this is your go-to listen before the racing starts. We cover: Training approaches in the lead-up to Worlds What to watch across men’s & women’s fields Key storylin...

We’re live from the course at the Tor des Géants — and the energy is unreal. This is a raw drop from out in the Aosta Valley: runners deep in the pain cave, fans out in force, and the mountains delivering everything from sunshine to storms. No script, just trail talk from one of the most brutal and beautiful races on the planet. In this episode: Real-time updates and mid-race positioning Vibes fro...

It’s Tor des Géants week – and this episode is all about what’s happening in the mountains right now. I just finished fastpacking the Tor route in the Aosta Valley and give a full breakdown of how it went. We also get into: What to expect as the 330 km TOR kicks off Training reflections heading into the World Trail & Mountain Running Champs Notes on gear, pacing, recovery, and staying sharp in the...

UTMB week is done — and we’re recapping it all from the streets of Chamonix. In this episode, we wrap up the 2025 UTMB and CCC races, the big performances, the blowups, and the atmosphere across an unforgettable week in the Alps. It’s a closing party of race takes, stories, and everything we saw on and off the course. We break down: • Who delivered, who blew up, and who surprised us • The biggest...

UTMB Week is here — and we’re breaking down the big race and all the things we've seen in Chamonix. In this episode, we go deep (and wide) on the elite fields, dark horses, and wild cards. It’s predictions, banter, bold takes, and everything you need to know before the races kick off. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail reviews, race coverage, athlete interviews & live shows. Merch https://store.i...

Tom Joly is one of the UK’s top mountain runners and a rising contender at UTMB. In this episode, we talk about his build-up, how he’s approaching UTMB 2025, and what it’s like running on the edge of performance at the sharp end of the sport. We cover: Training and race prep leading into UTMB Lessons from past race blowups & breakthrough performances His gear setup with Kailas FUGA — shoes, vests,...

Patrick Stangbye is a Norwegian ultra-trail athlete and the creative director at PORTAL – a brand redefining high-performance outdoor gear. In this episode, we talk about his unique path blending art direction and mountain running, his work behind PORTAL’s minimal and functional aesthetic, and how he approaches long days in the mountains. Expect insights on: Building PORTAL from the ground up Life...

UTMB week is here! In this Trail Talk Live episode, I sit down with Ricki Wynne to break down the 2025 OCC and CCC. We dive into the stacked fields, course dynamics, and who we think has the best shot at big performances. Expect bold predictions, dark horses, and plenty of pre-race hype straight from Chamonix. SUBSCRIBE for UTMB coverage, trail race previews, and shoe & gear reviews: @irunover...

Mercedes Siegle-Gaither is a Merrell-sponsored ultra-trail athlete who has raced everything from steep sky races to rugged 100-milers. In this episode, she shares her progression through the trail world — from short, technical mountain events to long, grindin' ultras. We talk about: Her start in sky and mountain races Transitioning to longer distances and 100-mile events Working with Merrell and w...

In this episode, co-host Ricki Wynne joins me to talk all things training, injury, and rehab. We share our own experiences balancing peak training with recovery, discuss common mistakes runners make when coming back from setbacks, and break down the mental and physical strategies that keep you moving towards the start line. Perfect for anyone chasing big goals while navigating the realities of sta...

Chewing the fat live with Andy Glaze about his upcoming book, being a running influencer, a firefighter, and how in the heck he gets the time to do all the things. XMiles 10% https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15% https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDna Code: TrailTalk15 GOREWEAR 30% https://www.gorewear.com Discount Code: irunovermountains30 COMMUNITY: https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountai...

Vlad Ixel's story from ultra to shorter distance and now the successful founder of BIX hydration. XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

Choo Choo! We have a speculative list of UTMB pro starters and we're here for it + we dig into WHAT is an ULTRA? Surely it's not a 4hr 50k!!! You tell us! XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

Satisfy Running & the vibe brands - why do you love them or hate 'em? What about the latest Nike rip-off? We also get into the big double of UTMB Monte Rosa Walser Waeg & Eiger Ultra Trail. Ricki's training to bridge the gap to the front runners by September! and we had to tackle doping after the latest scandal out of Kenya. Let’s go! XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%http...

Hardrock Hundred, Trail Verbier St. Bernard, your questions, and of course all the Trail Talk News & Banter! Sit tight! XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

TrailCon took place in the days after Broken Arrow Skyrace and before Western States 100. I sat down with longtime Trail Talker Krissi Polentz and Tantrums vest founder Adam Copeland. XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

The post-race debrief with 5th place finisher, Fiona Pascall. We chat all things Western States and also touch on the previous UTMB DNF and plans to return in 2026.XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

The post-race debrief you’ve been waiting for – including that bear story! 🐻🇺🇸We break down all things Western States 100: the race, the heat, the highs, and yes… the bear. It was a wild ride – hope you enjoy it as much as we did! XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30...

We're in the USA for Broken Arrow Skyrace, TrailCon and Western States 100 and loving it. Tune in for hot takes & banter! XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

Ricki's in Nevada getting ready for Western States in 11 days! We talk all about it, plus the Broken Arrow course and all the banter you'd expect from Trail Talk. Enjoy 😉XMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

Tom Joly joins the show for a deep dive on all things ultra trail, plus we tackle all the viewer submitted questions from UTS, UTMB, Sponsorship, doping and a lot more. It’s a fun one. Listen to the end #trailwankXMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irun...

How To WIN a World Championship Qualifier with Ricki Wynne and all your questions, plus we get into all the news in ultra-trail, from Francois D'haene in Transylvania to Sara Alonso smashing Zegama. Sit tight. XMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunove...

It’s a big show! Ultra-Trail Australia & Snowdonia, plus all the trials and tribulations of my own adventure! It’s also race week for Ricki! Let’s go!!Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.ukXMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

It's the Cocodona 250 debrief episode. Lot's happened and we dig into it all! Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk XMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountains Discount code: irunovermountains GOREWEAR 30% https://www.gorewear.com Discount Code: irunovermountains30 COMMUNITY: https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

Let’s chat Cocodona 250 with a large slice of banter from the mountain training camp! Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.ukXMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains