The Trail Snails

The lads chat their races at Dead Cow Gully Backyard ultra and the weekend that was! Including some unreal results for the wider Snail community.

We discuss their upcoming run at the last ever Yandina 5-0, and have a chat with our “Shellebrity Runner”, Belle Ferguson!

And the ultimate question - fresh or toasted?

DCG official results

https://backyardultra.com.au/event/dead-cow-gully-backyard-ultra

Yandina 5-0

https://www.runqld.com.au/yandina-50

Runbelievable Podcast featuring Belle

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3k67ABc7L1gqDjYQ0Tm9tx?si=6OBSNhMuS3-3KcpzBRPJMA

Tats is back! He joins Harps, Duncan and Tom to preview the 2026 Dead Cow Gully backyard ultra. With Tats and Duncan both running again this year, the boys discuss their training for this years event, and how they plan to go further than ever before!

We cover some of the field of runners, some Snail friends and some Dark Horses, then finish up with some BYU snail mail!

See you in Nanango!

Hear all about our massive weekend at UTA in the Blueys, and T0ms huuuuge 100 mile journey!

Tom’s mantra clip:

https://youtube.com/shorts/zOhR9xYdYrs?si=cHhLSq9PPkC-Uopz

Special thanks to DJ Terry Muffins

SHELLYEAH (11%)

We cover the upcoming Ultra-Trail Australia race in the Blue Mountains as Tom attempts his first ever Miler! We have some words of advice from some UTA veterans (including a past winner!!) as we cover off the course and some race day tips to get you ready for a big day through the Blueys!

We also chat about the recent Sydney’s Backyard Ultra (including Jimmy Bs birthday party) and some epic Snail Mail!

Strap in!!!

Order your merch here:

https://www.trailsnails.store/shop/p/trail-snails-race-shirt-pre-order

Run The World

https://www.runsoftheworld.com

11 days in May (TIACS - Aaron Young and Johan Botha)

https://www.tiacs.org/11-days-in-may/

We cover the latest from some recent Aussie backyards, including some Snail PB’s and a surprise audio message from “The Botanist” himself. Duncs recaps Noosa Ultra, Tom talks us through the ups and downs of the Buffalo Stampede in Bright, and a skipping challenge is thrown down!

We chat to our Yandina 5-0 competition winner, Belle Ferguson, as she embarks on her journey to her first Ultra Marathon! We open some snail mail and discuss sneeze frequency..

Belle ‘s profile

https://www.instagram.com/belle.runs?igsh=MTMzbGYydDV6dXNvdA==

Trek2Health

https://www.trek2health.org.au/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Duncan’s Blister tape

https://www.blister-prevention.com/products/fixomull-stretch-tape?srsltid=AfmBOorTswWUahYGMX2wipIc_4bwml6V7M_5XkeLmwB6tFF-5ZI268aD

Special guests Sara and Nelle join Harps and Tom to discuss safety for female runners.

An eye-opening discussion for the gents as they hear some of the experiences that female runners are put through on a daily basis, and the lengths they go to, just to go for a run..

Links:

PERSONAL ALARM

https://trailsurvivor.com.au/products/self-defence-alarm

LSKD REEL

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVVMUvADwni/?igsh=MXU4MWVhdzkzamM0NA==

SUPPORT SERVICES

https://www.respect.gov.au/support-services

Hear how the Snail-Squad went at the recent 2026 Tarawera Ultra-Trail in Rotorua, New Zealand! Duncan hosts Harps, Tom and Fleur fresh off their 50km and 100 Mile adventures through the muddy trails of Aotearoa!

With just over a week til race day, the Snails chat Tarawera Ultra-Trail and their upcoming 50km race across the ditch! Duncan wraps up Beerwah@Night, as well as Hardcore Harrys, Gili T Backyard Ultra, and some bottom of the barrel hypotheticals!

We are back for 2026!! We discuss how to get (and stay) motivated for the running year ahead and where we get inspiration from to get out the door each day!

Bucket hats now available for pre order here:

https://www.trailsnails.store/shop/p/bucket-hat