The Tea & Trails Podcast
The Tea & Trails Podcast is a weekly trail running podcast that loves to talk about running, tea and trails. Hosts Edwina & Gary talk about recent ultra races, what's been going on in their lives, coaching and interviewing a variety of runners and race organisers.
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Episodes
187 episodes
Tonya K Olson - Fixing your Feet #187
Thanks for the intro Jed!In this episode, we are joined by the brilliant Tonya Olson, one of the leading experts behind Fixing Your Feet, the go‑to guide for anyone who’s ever limped through the last miles of a race wondering where it al...
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Episode 187
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1:33:51
Practical Tips & Tricks for Peak Performance #186
This week on the Tea & Trails Podcast, Eddie and Gary share the tips and tricks that keep them going when training and racing get tough. There’s a Lakeland 100–themed Brew With the Coaches question, plus an update on how their own training ...
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Episode 186
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1:06:53
Anthony Clark - XMiles Founder #185
Anthony’s running journey began back in 2007 while he was working in IT. Unhappy with his weight, he laced up for a change, and just two months later he was on the start line of his first 10K. By 2009 he’d run his first marathon, and by 2011 he...
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Episode 185
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1:08:18
How Long Should Your Long Run Be? #184
This week on the Tea & Trails podcast, a listener reaches out for help because they’re battling Raynaud’s! We also dive into the eternal question, how long should your long run actually be… With the whole nation shuffling around like Bambi ...
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Episode 184
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1:09:30
Libby Clark - Centurion Winter Downs 200 Podium Finish #183
Back in December 2025, Libby Clark stepped up to the start line of the Centurion Winter Downs 200, a 200‑mile Ultra Marathon. Only nine women stood on that start line. Nine! And Libby wasn’t just there to take part… she was there to race!
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Episode 183
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1:17:16
Coming Back From A DNF Or A Missed Goal #182
This week we bring you a truly inspirational Bob Graham story about grit, resilience, and what running can look like after a DNF or a missed goal. There’s a charity‑boosting Tale from the Trail, Eddie shares some earned wisdom on running while ...
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Episode 182
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1:05:53
Trish Patterson - Winter Dragon's Back FKT #181
Every so often, someone comes along who doesn’t just take on a challenge, they redefine what’s possible.Today’s guest is exactly that. Trish Patterson is a force of nature: a runner with grit in her bones, fire in her stride, and a stor...
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Episode 181
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1:10:24
Happy New Year #180
This week we dish out some Brew with the Coaches shoe‑choice wisdom and chat about how we’ve navigated the festive season. Was Christmas training a complete write‑off, or did our co‑hosts just about hang on in there? We’re also treated to a bri...
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Episode 180
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1:05:58
Andy Imms - Hellfire Events Vigo BYU Champ #179
Andy Imms is a runner who thrives in the backyard ultra scene, where the race doesn’t end until you say it does. Hour after hour, loop after loop, Andy has proven that persistence beats pace, and that the real finish line is found in resilience...
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Episode 179
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1:09:44
Sam Skinner - Scott Cheviot Goat Champ - #178
Sam Skinner is a trail runner who thrives where the terrain is brutal and the weather unforgiving. From the legendary Winter Spine Race, where every mile tests body and mind, to the Scott Cheviot Goat’s icy climbs, and the epic landscapes of Ul...
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Episode 178
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1:02:54
Reframing Your Goals As You Get Older #177
The Christmas countdown is in full swing, and our co-hosts are feeling the festive rush as the big day approaches. This week’s episode has it all! Rex battling through a rough patch, exciting plans already brewing for 2026, and a look back at s...
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Episode 177
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1:11:30
Joe Turner - Wendover Woods 50 Champ #176
From the winding trails of Wendover Woods to the sun-scorched switchbacks of Arizona’s Black Canyon 100K, Joseph Turner runs with purpose, grit, and a story in every stride. A GB athlete with a heart for the hills and a mind wired for endurance...
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Episode 176
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1:09:12
Workouts That Fit Your Schedule #175
We’ve got a dose of quick-fire workout inspiration for the time‑pressed runner. Big miles, boggy miles, or pancake‑flat miles, you’ll find it all over on Strava. Expect the usual cramming of sessions, plus long runs fuelled by mince pies and pe...
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Episode 175
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58:52
Lizzie Richardson - Paddy Buckley FKT #174
Today’s guest is a force of the British mountains, a Great British athlete and the female record holder of the legendary Paddy Buckley Round. From slate, scree, and sky to split times that make your jaw drop, she’s rewritten what toughness look...
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Episode 174
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1:07:17
The Best Running Playlist EVER #173
Struggling to find fresh running‑tune inspiration? You’re in luck! Eddie & Gary bring melodic motivation to keep you company on the trails.This week, the coaches go deep on training metrics: Heart Rate Max, Heart Rate Zones, or Perce...
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Episode 173
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1:18:17
Neil Thubron - XNRG #172
Neil Thubron is an ultra runner, adventurer, event organiser, executive coach, and all-round high-performance human.He’s completed some of the toughest races on Earth. Not only has he taken on the legendary UTMB, he was also the first B...
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Episode 172
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1:08:00
Top 5 Running Hacks #171
Welcome to episode 171 of the Tea & Trails Podcast!It’s been a bruising cross-country fixture for Gary, but sometimes a change is as good as a rest, and his new gym membership is hitting the spot! Eddie joins Debs and Kazy at the Wil...
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Episode 171
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1:12:35
Stu Holliday - Unlock Consistent Peak Performances #170
Stuart Holliday is a Sport and Performance Psychologist with over 12 years of experience in the field. Having trained under Professor Steve Peters (Author of the Chimp Paradox and creator of the Chimp Model), Stuart has worked in GB Olympic and...
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Episode 170
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57:52
Top Gifts For The Runner In Your Life #169
This week, it’s all about miles with mates on the trails. Gary’s been flexing his Garmin Fitness Age (spoiler: he’s basically 21). What’s yours? Tag us and share it on Instagram, we want to see those stats!On Strava, you lot have been cr...
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Episode 169
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1:13:29
Shirley & Jon Steele - Hardmoors #168
Shirley and Jon Steele are the powerhouse duo behind one of the UK’s most loved ultra series, a grassroots trail running community that’s as tough as it is tender. From the brutal beauty of the 110 to the family feel of the 10Ks, they’ve create...
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Episode 168
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1:04:16
Is Iron Deficiency Crushing Your Running Goals #167
This week on the Tea & Trails podcast: Gary’s been back out on the trails and cramming the workouts, Eddie’s tooth is still protesting, and we shamelessly plead for more Patrons to fund a wildly unnecessary, but totally fabulous purchase.
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Episode 167
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1:12:40
Sarah Perry - Back Yard Ultra World Record #166
Sarah Perry just set the women’s Backyard Ultra world record with an astonishing 95 laps, covering 637 kilometers over 95 hours at Big’s Backyard Ultra World Championship in Tennessee. That’s nearly 400 miles of relentless 4.167-mile loops, run...
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Episode 166
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1:07:00
Top 5 Strength Exercises & Why #165
This week on the Tea & Trails Podcast, Gary reveals the latest race he's signed up for, 2026 is shaping up nicely. Eddie smashes her first long run in ages, and we bring you two powerful, emotional Tales from the Trails that’ll stick with y...
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Episode 165
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1:20:11
Lucy Gossage - Self Supported South West Coast Path FKT #164
Lucy Gossage and Trish Patterson join us today for a powerhouse episode. Lucy’s just wrapped up her Self Supported South West Coast Path FKT, while Trish is knee-deep in training for her winter Dragon’s Back Race FKT attempt. Between them, ther...
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Episode 164
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1:00:31
Strava v Garmin & The Best Running Shoes Of 2025 #163
Gary has been racing again! Crushing trails and V50 souls at the Trail Outlaws Dark Skies Half Marathon. Also, he's been working on his online dating profile, slurping gels, headtorch runs and miles with friends.Eddie’s returned from a w...
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Episode 163
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1:09:47