The Tea & Trails Podcast

Basil Heaney - Into Ultra - Tea & Trails - Episode 46

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Basil was a latecomer to ultrarunning but has slowly crawled his way up to being a mid/back-pack runner finishing many gnarly multi-day races in the UK and Alps but also with an impressive collection of DNFs. No GB vest or FKT but Basil has a small corner in the record books of being the only person (foolish enough) to complete the Spine and Arc of Attrition back-to-back.

Into Ultra - https://intoultra.org.uk/home

Pic Credits - https://www.torxtrail.com/ & https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/

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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Neil MacNicol - Lakeland 50 Champ - Tea & Trails - Episode 45

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friends.

This week, we are joined by Beta Outdoor Sports athlete, Neil MacNicol, Neil is an ultramarathon runner and former Royal Marine Commando who is passionate about helping people explore and achieve their full running potential. He's not too shabby himself as he regularly finds himself on the podium and even took the outright win at the 2023 Lakeland 50.

Coaching - https://www.runrecover.co.uk/
twitter - https://twitter.com/Macnic0
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/macnic0/

Pic Credits - Mariam Kilpatrick & No Limits Photography

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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/
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Run The Wild - https://runthewild.co.uk/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
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Danielle Ledbury - Why We Run - Tales Of Fell And Trail Running In The Lake District - Tea & Trails - Episode 44

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friends.

This week, we are joined by Danielle Ledbury, Danielle is a freelance educator with an interest in the outdoors and all things nature-based. After relocating to the Lake District, she quickly fell in love with fell running, and being out in the fells. In this book, Danielle talks with 28 athletes, from trailblazers like Joss Naylor and Steve Birkinshaw to those taking their first strides into the Cumbrian hills.

https://whywerun.co.uk/
https://www.inspiredbylakeland.co.uk/products/why-we-run

Inov8 YouTube Reviews
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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Lakes in a Day Ultra Marathon - Fran Collett - Tea & Trails - Episode 43

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friends.

This week, we are joined by the lovely and super-talented Fran Collett, a Dentist by day, cyclist, runner and rock climber by night! It was great to hear Fran's race story, and we can't wait to see her at the SILVA Lakes Traverse.  We came away with a couple of new hashtags too! #funsandwich #moreismore

Instagram - @fran_collett
Pic Credit - Durty Events

Check out Lakes in a Day and more great-looking events at - https://durtyevents.com/

Inov8 YouTube Reviews
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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Munro Round World Record - Jamie Aarons - Tea & Trails - Episode 42

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friend.

282 MUNROS, 3000KMS, 140,000M OF ASCENT!

This week we share the mics with Jamie Aaron. Jamie climbed run, walked, cycled and kayaked for 31 days, 10 hours and 27 minutes, smashing the previous record by more than 12 hours! Jamie ran 1,500 kilometres and cycled about the same distance as part of Jamie’s Munro Challenge. We also have a Lakes in a Day Tales from the Trails and our coaches answer Patreon Susana Vicario's question.

Fundraising - https://www.justgiving.com/page/jamiesmunrochallenge
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamieaaruns

Inov8 Race Vest Review - https://youtu.be/3zqan8hxjlM?si=1otF6LMB5-tatPzA

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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Dragon's Back Race Special -Sally, Vicky, Ben & Rob - Tea & Trails - Episode 41

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friend.

This week we say farewell to the Dragon's Back Race and share the mics with 4 Dragons! Sally, Vicky, Ben and Rob tell us about their journey through Wales. Eddie has another full-on week. Gary is still enjoying resting, but he does share what races he might enter next year. Links are at the bottom of the show notes. The coaches help Patreon John Cadmen and we have another listener's Tales from the Trails. We hope you enjoy episode 41!

Pic Credit - No Limits Photography & Dragon's Back Race

Rob's Blog - https://robbrooks.run/posts/dragonsback2023/?fbclid=IwAR3XYTDYvjPzwf7QEgsyduB0d9W0Usst5IgH48zU8m333sKqrjlM0B_am3g

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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
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Trish Patterson & Robyn Cassidy - Dragon's Back Race - Tea & Trails - Episode 40

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friend.

This week Trish & Robyn share their Dragon's Back Race stories. Two super strong athletes who made the journey from Conwy to Cardiff. It was great to catch up and hear how the week went from their point of view. The coaches help Patreon Jim Cotton and we have another listener's Tales from the Trails. We hope you enjoy episode 40!

Lee Wingate successfully completed his unsupported Jogle. He officially holds the FKT too! If you want to donate to his Just Giving page, follow the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/lee-wingate-1682198605738?fbclid=IwAR2Ad5uGrptZR5XLiUhAUOd6ItHrboYbJTH7PJb8T-QB7sqg01RfKvg_G6Q

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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
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Eddie Sutton - Tot Dret - Tea & Trails - Episode 39

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friend.

This week Eddie shares her Tot Dret story. Unfortunately, the race didn't end as Eddie and Bryn hoped. Tot Dret is super tough! 130k and 12000m of elevation gain. That's right, 12000m. Gary answers a few Dragon's Back Race questions. The coaches help Patreon Blyth Davies and we have another listener's Tales from the Trails. We hope you enjoy episode 39!

Dragon's Back Race - https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/
Gary's Strava if you want to see the deets - https://www.strava.com/athletes/1679418

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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Gary Thwaites - Dragon's Back Race V50 Champ - Tea & Trails - Episode 38

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friend.

This week Gary shares his Dragon's Back Race story. Gary loved his time in Wales and to top it off he came away with another age group win. The coaches answer Patreon Pete Denston's Question and we have another listener's Tales from the Trails too! We hope you enjoy episode 38!

Dragon's Back Race - https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/
Gary's Strava if you want to see the deets - https://www.strava.com/athletes/1679418

Pic Credit - Chris Lines, Dragon's Back Race and No Limits Photography

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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/
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Run The Wild - https://runthewild.co.uk/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
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Jess Gray - Grand Tour of Skiddaw Champ - Tea & Trails - Episode 37

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We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friend.

This week we share the mic with Grand Tour of Skidday champ Jess Gray, It was great hearing Jess's story and we can't wait to watch her dot as she takes on The Lakes in a Day Ultra Marathon in October. Patreon Pete Faulkner asks this week's Brew with the Coaches question.

Follow Jess on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinkabelgray/?hl=en
Pic Credit - Andy Milton Photography and Jumpy James Photography

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Best wishes,

Eddie & Gary

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13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/
Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/
Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/
Run The Wild - https://runthewild.co.uk/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Yellow Belly Ultra - https://yellowbellyultras.co.uk/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/
XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/