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This week, we chat about Rob's recent Lakeland 100 finish.
From pacing and nutrition to the mental battles that every ultra runner faces.
We chat about Sarah's recent UTMB recce, sharing her first impressions of the course, key sections to look out for, and what runners can expect if they're heading to the Alps this summer.
Whether you're training for your first ultra, taking on Lakeland 2027, or dreaming of UTMB, there's plenty of chat, race stories and the usual laughs along the way.
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"Lakeland 100 2026 and UTMB Recce Chat" is an episode of Trails, Tales, and Fails - An Ultra Running Podcast. Runtime 50 min. Published August 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.