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
197 episodes
Puck Farkinsons - Centurion 100 Slam #197
This week’s guest is Antony “Twig” Rose, in 2025, Twig completed the Centurion 100‑mile Slam and the Centurion Winter Downs 100, stacking up an astonishing five 100‑mile races in a single year. He achieved all of it while living with Parkinson’...
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Episode 197
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1:00:01
Marathon to Ultra #196
Another week closer to the 2026 Northern Traverse, and Eddie and Gary are deep in the trenches of training, some days fun times, some days sad times, all of it inching them forward. Listeners are in the thick of their own big‑race prep too, inc...
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Episode 196
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54:20
Jon Albon #195
This week we catch up with The North Face athlete, Jon Albon, one of the most versatile and consistent endurance athletes on the planet. We look back on his huge 2025 season, dig into what he’s building toward in 2026, and then take a deep dive...
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Episode 195
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1:04:41
How to be a consistent runner #194
This week on the Tea & Trails Podcast, the team dive into their weekly highs and lows as the Northern Traverse edges ever closer. Our coaching corner features some sage guidance for a listener gearing up for the 2026 Lakeland 100, and Eddie...
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Episode 194
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1:00:20
Megan Boxall - Run Great Britain #193
Today’s guest is in the midst of an extraordinary adventure: the Run Around Great Britain challenge, a human‑powered loop of the entire coastline. It’s part endurance feat and part love letter to the country. We catch up with Megan Boxall 117 d...
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Episode 193
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58:32
Recover faster with these tips #192
This week on the Tea & Trails podcast, Gary goes rogue and wanders off his training plan, while Eddie spills the beans on the Trailspire Ultra 6‑Hour endurance event. The coaches step in to help a listener battling a torn meniscus knee inju...
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Episode 192
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1:04:20
Gemma Hillier-Moses - ARC 50 Champ #191
In this episode, we sit down with HOKA athlete Gemma Hillier‑Moses, fresh off her dominant win at the 2026 Arc of Attrition 50 by UTMB, a performance built on speed, strength, and grit across those wild, muddy coastal trails.Gemma’s ene...
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Episode 191
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1:13:22
Hardmoors Saltburn Trail Marathon Debrief #190
What a crammed week it’s been! The National Running Show was an absolute blast, and it was brilliant meeting so many listeners in person. Huge kudos to the Altra 13 Valleys team for pulling it all together.Meanwhile, Gary had his own bit...
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Episode 190
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1:06:17
Jade Barrett - Centurion Double Slam #189
Jade Barrett has just pulled off something no one else has ever managed, completing the entire Centurion Running calendar in a single year. Every. Single. Event. And because that apparently wasn’t quite enough, she also squeezed in the Arc of A...
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Episode 189
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1:02:15
How to recce like a pro #188
This week the hosts spill the beans on their epic Northern Traverse recces. From the Lakeland mountains to the Dales, the Moors, and the sea, the Northern Traverse really does have it all. We also break down how we set our recces up for success...
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Episode 188
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1:06:46
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