Trail Talk
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Running
We cover ULTRA-TRAIL from a global perspective with weekly Instagram Live, Monthly podcasts, our Whatsapp Community and gear reviews.
Location: GB
Joined: June 2006
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Yesterday • 1:21:19
Winter Spine Race, The MAD Burrito League & Major Moves at HOKA & Suunto
In this episode, we cover the Winter Spine Race, including the course, conditions, athletes racing, and our thoughts on how the event is shaping up. We also discuss the situation involving Sarah Porter following reported death threats and her withdrawal from the race. If you’d like to support Sarah, a charity donation page has been set up here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-porter-spine-race-2026 We also cover: • The MAD Burrito League — what it is and what we’ve set up • Hans Troyer signing with HOKA • Joe Gray leaving HOKA and what could come next • A major Suunto firmware update, including NGP / GAP now available as a data field • Molly Seidel racing on trail for the first time at Bandera, winning and setting a course record • Updates on the Swiss Canyon Trail and Mourne Winter meet-ups We also briefly discuss how training has gone over the past week, including bike power intervals and uphill treadmill running. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10% https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15% https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDna Code: TrailTalk15 Community https://linktr.ee/irunovermountains
January 6, 2026 • 1:27:25
We Are So Back — UTMB Rules, Pro Contract Moves & HR Training
In this episode, we kick off the new year with a reset and a general catch-up. We discuss the new UTMB mobility policy and how it could create confusion for athletes attending the World Finals in Chamonix. We cover recent pro contract moves, including Jenn Lichter and Hans Troyer. We discuss heart rate–based training, referencing Francesco Puppi’s heart rate data and comparing different training approaches. We also cover: • New year goals and training intentions • Upcoming community meet-ups, including a winter meet-up in the Mournes and Swiss Canyon Trail in May • A planned training adventure around the Mourne 600s in February This episode serves as a reset for the year and a check-in on training, racing, and current topics in trail running. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail conversations, training insight, race context, and industry discussion. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10% https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15% https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDna Code: TrailTalk15 Community https://linktr.ee/irunovermountains
December 29, 2025 • 1:12:27
Highs & Lows of the 2025 Trail Running Season
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 — the performances that stood out, the controversies that challenged the sport, and the experiences that shaped our own season. We cover: • Ruth Croft’s historic achievement as the first woman to win OCC, CCC and UTMB • The success of the World Championships, from TV coverage to racing quality • Difficult lows, including Camille Herron’s public response around neurodiversity and the Joyline Chepngeno doping case • A personal high with the Western States trip and the US trail running community • Covering TOR330, fastpacking sections of the route, and the depth of that race • Coming back from injury after UTA to run strongly at GPT100 • An early-season high following the Winter Spine Race An honest conversation about performance, accountability, resilience, and what the season revealed about the sport — and ourselves. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail conversations, race analysis, athlete interviews, and context-driven discussion. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ 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://linktr.ee/irunovermountains
December 26, 2025 • 1:12:27
Highs & Lows of the 2025 Trail Running Season
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 — the performances that stood out, the controversies that challenged the sport, and the experiences that shaped our own season. We cover: • Ruth Croft’s historic achievement as the first woman to win OCC, CCC and UTMB • The success of the World Championships, from TV coverage to racing quality • Difficult lows, including Camille Herron’s public response around neurodiversity and the Joyline Chepngeno doping case • A personal high with the Western States trip and the US trail running community • Covering TOR330, fastpacking sections of the route, and the depth of that race • Coming back from injury after UTA to run strongly at GPT100 • An early-season high following the Winter Spine Race An honest conversation about performance, accountability, resilience, and what the season revealed about the sport — and ourselves. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail conversations, race analysis, athlete interviews, and context-driven discussion. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ 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://linktr.ee/irunovermountains
December 23, 2025 • 1:13:58
Strava Stats, World Trail Majors & UTMB 2025 Updates
A regular weekly check-in covering training context, the wider trail running landscape, and what’s been happening over the last stretch. We look at Strava stats for the year and what they actually say about consistency and training patterns, before moving into the latest news around World Trail Majors, including Swiss Canyon Trail and Grand Raid stepping away, and what that means for the series going forward. We also wrap up with a UTMB 2025 update and a brief Trail Talk podcast year-in-review — what’s worked, what’s changed, and where things are heading next. We cover: • Yearly Strava stats and training context • What the numbers do (and don’t) tell us • World Trail Majors updates and changes • Swiss Canyon Trail & Grand Raid news • UTMB 2025 context and takeaways • Trail Talk podcast year in review A steady, honest weekly episode focused on context rather than hype. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail conversations, race analysis, training insight, and industry discussion. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ 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://linktr.ee/irunovermountains
December 16, 2025 • 1:09:53
TransLantau by UTMB Winner on Pro Running, YouTube & Longevity — With Harry Jones
Harry Jones is a professional runner for Merrell, fresh off a win at TransLantau by UTMB in Hong Kong. In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to build longevity in pro trail running. Harry shares his early years living and racing across Asia, the thinking behind his YouTube channel (73k subscribers) long before athlete content was the norm, and the realities of navigating sponsorship, form, and momentum over time. We cover: • Winning TransLantau by UTMB and how the race played out • Growing up, living, and racing across Asia • Building a YouTube channel ahead of its time • The realities of pro running beyond results • Moving from HOKA to Merrell • Staying relevant, motivated, and competitive over the long term A grounded conversation about performance, patience, creativity, and staying in the sport long enough for success to come back around. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for ultra-trail race coverage, athlete interviews, gear talk, and industry conversations. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ 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://linktr.ee/irunovermountains
December 16, 2025 • 1:09:34
Building a Race Season, Hardrock News & Suunto Vertical 2 Testing
A wide-ranging catch-up episode covering training, race planning, gear testing and community updates. We talk through how we’re building a full race season, balancing training load, recovery and racing priorities, and what actually matters when planning months ahead. We also cover the latest Hardrock 100 news, including Caleb Olson pulling out of the race, and what that means for the field. We announce a Trail Talk community meet-up at Swiss Canyon Trail in May 2026, including an exclusive offer for community members. To round it out, we dive into early testing of the Suunto Vertical 2 — what we like so far, what we don’t, and how it’s stacking up in real training. We cover: – Building a race season and long-term planning – Training structure and decision making – Hardrock 100 updates and race context – Trail Talk meet-up at Swiss Canyon Trail (May 2026) – Suunto Vertical 2 testing: pros, cons and first impressions 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail race coverage, gear testing, training insight and community conversations. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ 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://linktr.ee/irunovermountains
December 11, 2025 • 1:02:41
Inside TRE 2025 — Nike ACG, Satisfy, Norda 055 & the Gear Everyone’s Talking About
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 and their presence at TRE – Satisfy’s closed booth + TheROCKER updates & the new TEAM shoe – Tantrums taking over with their Bodega-style hydration vest booth – Norda revealing the 055 mountain super shoe + new colourways – Mount to Coast’s busy aid-station-style booth and what 2026 might look like – Running Supply’s vintage tee collab with Salomon – Why TRE has become the most important industry week of the year – What surprised us, what impressed us, and where the brands are heading next Check out Cole’s Running Supply Newsletter: https://running.supply/ https://runningsupply.substack.com/ 📌 SUBSCRIBE for ultra-trail gear talk, race coverage, athlete interviews and industry insights every week. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ 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/irunovermountains
December 9, 2025 • 1:19:27
Training Updates, New Gear Tests & Hardrock Hundred Picks
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 – Suunto Vertical 2 first impressions – Nnormal’s new vest + expansion pack – Early thoughts on the norda 055 super shoe – Dale’s Hardrock 100 picks – Gear and shoe trends we’re watching – What’s ahead for the next training block A mix of training insight, gear talk and race chatter — the usual Trail Talk pace. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail race coverage, gear deep dives, athlete interviews & behind-the-scenes discussions. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ 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/irunovermountains
December 4, 2025 • 1:41:05
From 100 Miles as a First Trail Race to by UTMB Wins — With Ethan Peters
Ethan Peters has one of the most unique entries into ultra-trail — starting with a 100 miler, then going on to win major international events including UTS (Ultra-Trail Snowdonia) and UTMB Bariloche in Argentina. He’s now part of norda as a professional athlete. We talk about: – Growing up in Canada and how he found running – Why his first big step into the sport was a 100 mile race – His win at UTS in the UK – His victory at UTMB Bariloche and how the race unfolded – How he connected with norda and became a sponsored athlete – Training, mindset and what’s next in his career A grounded conversation with one of the most exciting young athletes breaking through on the global ultra-trail scene. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail race coverage, athlete interviews, training insights & behind-the-scenes stories. • / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ 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/irunovermountains
