Trail Talk
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We cover ULTRA-TRAIL from a global perspective with weekly Instagram Live, Monthly podcasts, our Whatsapp Community and gear reviews.
Location: GB
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February 17, 2026 • 1:30:41
Barkley Marathons Carnage | Tarawera & Black Canyon 100k | New Race Purse System
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne break down the Barkley Marathons carnage and a massive weekend of ultra racing: The Barkley Marathons: 2026 edition: Who finished, who suffered, and the brutal conditions Why this legendary sufferfest continues to captivate the ultra world Race Coverage: Tarawera by UTMB: Results and highlights from New Zealand Black Canyon 100k: Standout performances and conditions Big News: Race Purse system: The new crowdsourcing model for prize money in ultra running What this means for the sport and athletes New episodes drop every week in audio and video formats! 📸 Photo: Sébastien Raichon / Barkley Marathons / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / 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
February 9, 2026 • 1:11:36
MAJOR Golden Trail Changes | Black Canyon 100k & Tarawera by UTMB Previews
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne break down major changes to the Golden Trail World Series for 2026: MAJOR News: Golden Trail World Series 2026 shakeup What's changing and what it means for the sport Race Previews: Black Canyon 100k preview: Course, contenders, and conditions Tarawera by UTMB preview: What to expect this weekend Plus: Ricki's race debrief and our weekly training breakdown New episodes drop every week in audio and video formats - now in podcast-friendly YouTube format! 📸 Photo: Mathis Decroux / Zegama / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / 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
February 3, 2026 • 1:13:32
Jim Walmsley on Pacer Bans at Western States & Black Canyon | Mourne Meetup Recap
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne discuss Jim Walmsley's controversial stance on pacers at elite ultramarathon races: Hot Take: Jim Walmsley calls for pacer bans at Western States and Black Canyon 100k Should elite runners have pacers at golden ticket races? The pacer debate in professional ultra running Mourne Mountains Meetup: Trail Talk community meetup recap from the Mourne Mountains New episodes drop every week in audio and video formats. / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / 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 27, 2026 • 1:11:22
Arc of Attrition & HK100 Recaps | UTMB World Series & World Trail Majors Kick Off
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne recap the opening weekend of both the UTMB World Series and World Trail Majors: Race Coverage: Arc of Attrition by UTMB recap: Brutal UK winter conditions and standout performances Hong Kong 100 recap: UTMB World Series and World Trail Majors season opener Listener Q&A: We answer your question: "I'm stepping up from 50k to 100k this year. How long should my long runs be?" Plus: Our weekly training update and exciting news about Trail Talk community meetups at Swiss Canyon Trail and our Winter Meet in the Mourne Mountains! New episodes drop every week in audio and video formats. / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / 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 20, 2026 • 1:16:42
Winter Spine & Terra de Gigantes Recaps | HK100 & Arc of Attrition by UTMB Previews
This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and HOKA Pro Runner Ricki Wynne break down the latest in ultra-trail running: Race Coverage: Winter Spine Race highlights and standout performances Terra de Gigantes recap from the Canary Islands Arc of Attrition preview: What to expect from this brutal UK winter ultra Hong Kong 100 preview: Course insights and contenders to watch Breaking news: Max King joins Kailas FUGA team Listener Q&A: We tackle your questions on bouncing back from DNFs, the Suunto vs Coros debate, representation in ultra-running media, and our hosting origin story. Plus: Our weekly training segment with practical tips for your running. New episodes drop every week in audio and video formats. / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / 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 13, 2026 • 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
