It’s two weeks until the 2022 Arc of Attrition 100 and 50 mile ultra marathons. Jay and Tris are both running in the 100 mile distance, so following on from the 10-weeks-to-go episode (which feels like it was recorded about 10 days ago) we’ve taken some time to talk about our build up and to go over plans for kit, shoes, nutrition, crew, and finishing the race.

Good luck to all who are running the Arc this year - we shall see you at registration on the 28th!

Mimi is an endurance athlete and multiple world record holder. She has competed in numerous races across the planet, specialising in multi-day events in places like the Sahara Desert, Peruvian jungle and Arctic Circle, to name a few. More recently, in 2017, she attempted to break the women's transcontinental record by running across America. She is the author of two books: "Limitless" and "Beyond Impossible".

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This episode is dedicated to the late Andy Bishop of Helston Trail Runners.

What’s the best way to treat a blister? Or even better how to prevent it from forming in the first place? Ever wondered how to stop your toenails turning black and falling off? 

This week we’re joined by author and ultra runner John Vonhof and doctor of physiotherapy Tonya Olsen. 

Together they are stalwart foot specialists and checkpoint managers at Western States (John’s also a 3x finisher at WS among other notable races) and author and contributor respectively for the foot care bible that is…

Fixing Your Feet - Now in its just released 7th Edition this book is an absolute must have endurance runners. Join us as we dive into foot care 101 with John and Tonya

Thanks again to all of you for listening. If you have a moment please, like, subscribe and if you have a few seconds more, perhaps write a short review. It's all a great help to us in growing the audience and is very much appreciated!

Ian is photographer, writer, endurance athlete, and the host of the Talk Ultra podcast. He is the author and photographer of the book 'Running Beyond: Epic Ultra, Trail and Skyrunning Races' and has many of the top ultra runners around the world on speed dial. We talk about podcasting, pushing the limits of endurance, how ultra running is perceived in the public eye, ingratiating oneself with the elites, the importance of packing the right kit, adventure runs, and Kilian Jornet.

On this episode Jay and Tris discuss the Arc of Attrition 100 & 50 mile endurance race, which will take place on the 28th January 2022. Jay and Tris are both training for the 100 mile race and have both run it before, so this episode gives some insight in to their past experiences and future plans for the race.

Jordan is an endurance runner from Leighton Buzzard who, at the ripe young age of 24, has competed in a number of trail and ultra races across the UK and, more recently, Europe. He also holds approximately half of all the Strava CR’s in Cornwall. We talk about Jordan’s approach to running, his current (enviable) nomadic lifestyle, the Gold Trail Series, and much more.

On this special episode Jay and Tris discuss the Gloucester Track 24 Hour race which Tris competed in on 23rd October. As we have done with other race specific episodes, this recording is made up of two parts: the first half was recorded the day before the race and covers Tris’ preparation and aspirations for the race; the second half picks through the battlefield debris in attempts to work out what went right and what went wrong.

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Jane is race director for Mud Crew and an experienced ultra runner based in Cornwall. On this episode we discuss Jane’s entry in to the world of ultra running and her role at Mud Crew. However most of the conversation is dedicated to the Marathon Des Sable, the 6-day 250km race through the Sahara Desert from which Jane has recently returned. If you’re looking to learn more about MDS this episode is for you!

Welcome to Season 2 of Trail & Error. This week’s guest is Dr. Marco Altini. Marco has a PhD in Data Science and Masters degrees in Computer engineering, Human Movement Science and High-Performance Coaching. He is Data Science Advisor at Oura (the wearable sleep rings) and the founder of HRV4Training app. He’s also a passionate runner, based in Amsterdam. On this episode we uncover what heart rate variability is, how it affects performance and adaptation, what lifestyle variables impact HRV, continuous glucose monitoring and what it might mean for the sport of running, and even more geeky stuff besides that.

On this AMA episode Tris takes your listener questions and rambles through some answers.