Luke Grenfell-Shaw is an incredibly inspiring individual! Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the age of 24, he decided to embark on an extraordinary journey to show that life can still be rich and fulfilling even with cancer.Luke began his Bristol 2 Beiking expedition in January 2020, cycling from Bristol to Beijing on a tandem bike. Despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic, he completed the 30,000 km route, raising over £150,000 for cancer-related charities.Luke is working on a book and a ...

I went to Parkrun in May 2019 asking if it was ok to walk because “I have a permanent back injury so can’t run”. I did the Lakeland Trails 55k last year and have hopefully got a couple more 50k races lined up this yearIs anyone else an accidental runner?! - Victoria Magnushttps://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner...

Matt Field is an inspiring ultra-runner who recently made headlines by setting a new British 24-hour running record! On August the 24th/25th, 2024, he covered an impressive 281.303 km (174.787 miles), surpassing the previous record of 277.439 km (172.292 miles) set by Robbie Britton. This achievement also set a new world lead for 2024.What's even more remarkable is that Matt only started running two years ago. He began his journey to get healthier and lose weight and quickly progressed to ult...

Jen Scotney is a fascinating individual with a diverse background! She's an ultrarunner, writer, podcaster, yoga teacher, and mountain leader. Jen was once a human rights lawyer, but after experiencing burnout and chronic fatigue, she transitioned to a more adventurous lifestyle.She's known for her impressive achievements in ultrarunning, including podium finishes in the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger and the 190-mile Northern Traverse. Jen also hosts the Resilience Rising Podcast, ...

This week, we are joined by Andrea Harwood. 2024 has been an awesome year of running for Andrea! Some highlights include. 105km Brecon Beacons Ultra - Ladies champ, North Downs Way 50 and then completing the full Dragon's Back Race after a 4-year relationship with it.https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to g...

Max King is a renowned American ultra-marathoner and trail runner. He has an impressive list of achievements, including winning the 2014 100 km World Championships and the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships. Max is known for his versatility across various running disciplines, from road races to trail and mountain running. We caught up with Max after his recent Dragon's Back Race victory!The Dragon’s Back Race is known as one of the toughest mountain races in the world. This gruelling e...

This week, Gary shares his 13 Valleys Ultra story. Did he survive two nights and over 35 hours on his feet? Did he puke and rally or was it more of a pity party?https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event.XMILES UK focuses on providing you with the kit a...

Shane Ohly is a well-known figure in the mountain-running community. He is a former professional climber and an elite mountain runner with a deep passion for outdoor adventures. Shane is also the founder of Ourea Events, which organizes some of the most challenging mountain running events in the UK.In a remarkable personal achievement, Shane completed the entire Dragon’s Back Race route in one continuous effort in August 2024, finishing in 102 hours and 33 minutes. This feat highlights his en...

This week we share the mics with Kate Parker! Kate is the founder of Harrier Trail Running, a UK-based company that specializes in trail running gear. She started Harrier in 2020 to provide high-quality, affordable, thoughtfully designed trail running equipment for runners of all levels. Inspired by her own experiences and the trails in the Peak District, Kate has created a range of products that cater to the needs of both beginners and seasoned ultra runners.https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/http...

The Reverend Lawrence Basham - Team Vicar South Lakes joins us this week. This is one of the highlights of this podcast. One minute we are sitting crossed-legged on the floor at John Ruskin School listening to Lawrence before we set off on our Lakeland 50 or 100 adventure and the next minute we are all on a Zoom call chatting away as Lawernce shares his story!https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration ...

We had the pleasure of chatting with Jon Zincke. Lots of you will resonate with Jon's journey into running, but we're not sure who can match his enthusiasm and his 'giving' nature back to the sport. Something which helped turn his life around, he now gives to others.https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to ge...

Are you interested in running a successful ultra marathon? If so, you're in luck. This week, Eddie and Gary will be sharing some tips and thoughts they've picked up that have helped them train and run ultras to the best of their ability. Just to clarify, Gary has zero coaching experience, but he has finished 5 100-mile races. We all know Eddie is a fantastic coach.https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydra...

This week we are joined by Neil Robinson, Robbo or call sign Robbo Cop. My good friend, training partner, teammate, my Lakeland 100 wingman & 4 times L100 finisher too!https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event.XMILES UK focus on providing you with ...

This week we share the mics with Steve Herron, Steve has gone from burnout to taking on some of the toughest races out there. All within 5 years. Quite often, he's repping a Tea & Trails snood too! KUDOS. Thanks for your support Steve.https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrit...

The week Gary spills the beans on his Lakeland 100 race. He not only battled the course he battled his tummy too. Spoiler. It wasn't pretty, but he got to the end with much support from his mate Robbo. The coaches help Patreon Anita Rayer, we have a tale from the trails and our Fenix Light competition winners are announced!Please vote for EDRC - https://www.englandathletics.org/news/voting-for-our-volunteer-awards-have-your-say/Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their h...

Jenny Hartley is on an incredible journey. She has served in the military, retrained as a GP, won Gladiators, and competed at the Invictus Games. Additionally, she is gearing up for the 2024 Dragon's Back Race. It was amazing to share the mics with Jenny. Our discussion was truly inspiring, and we hope you find it to be the same.https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailshttps://teaandtrails.com/Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for trai...

This week we share the mics with Bridget Glaister, Bridget is an ultra-running Solicitor who podiumed at the 2022 Dragons Back Race then went one better at the 2024 Cape Wrath Ultra and was 1st female. The coaches offer some offer sage advice to Patreon Simon Holt, our Fenix Light completion continues, we have tales from the trails and we share our weekly deets!https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailshttps://teaandtrails.com/Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydratio...

Chris Cope is a type 1 diabetic doctor who won the 2024 Montane Summer Spine Race. He's a remarkable person and it's fascinating to hear how someone with type 1 diabetes not only participates in some of the toughest races on the planet but also wins them. The coaches help Russ Diamond-Webb, we have tales from the trails, Fenix Light UK headtorch competition and we share our exhausting Rawdogging and bruising weekly deets.https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision F...

Episode 78 - F-Bomb warning! This week Ajay Hanspal shares his record-breaking Double Paddy Buckley Round story! Ajay covered a heavy flexing 131.93 miles with 58,537ft of vert in 52hrs 51mins 35secs. In other news, we find out which co-host has salty nuts, Helen Plant asks the coaches a question, Fenix Light UK provided this month's prizes, we have a tale from the trail and Edwina & Gary share their deets.Pic Credit - Tony Fenn @t.Fenn.j on InstagramPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps a...

Another week of high-brow entertainment! Who has the heaviest flex? Eddie & Gary go head to head and fire up their guns. Also, Gary has two listener encounters on the trails. Plus, Eddie makes a rookie footwear error... Also, does Gary make it to the toilet in time? Thank goodness for Patreon Sophie Tuley's coaching question to keep us on track. We also welcome this week's guest, James Thurlow, the man behind Open Tracking. If you've ever used one of those little orange trackers on your r...

No guest this week, but we do have a Tale from the Trails, two hot five-star reviews, a Protein Rebel competition and we share our weekly deets. The show must go on!Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event.Fenixlight Limited - The Fenix name means “a living bird, a perfect thing” and since producing their first...

Running Challenges by Keri Wallace showcases 100 of the best runs across Great Britain, from inspiring 5Ks to epic multi-day ultras. Split into three sections – England, Scotland and Wales – and featuring a mixture of marked trails, organised races and unmarked self-navigated challenges, the runs ramp up in difficulty as you go through each section, so, whether you are a beginner or a more experienced trail, fell, mountain or ultra runner, you can find something achievable, accessible or aspi...

Zoe Murphy shares her She Ultra and UTS 100K story. Zoe took the win at She Ultra and battled through the heat to finish the awesome, relentless, brutal, scorching pain cave that was the UTS 100K. Watch for Zoe at this year's Dragon's Back Race!Photo Credit - sportograf.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next eve...

This week we catch up with our kick-ass coach Trish! Trish shares her Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB adventure. A 100K journey through Australia's magical Blue Mountains. Trish's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trishpatterson.hidden.strength/?hl=en-gbPhoto Credit - sportograf.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition ...