Trail Talk

Trail Talk

By Aaron ShimmonsSportsRunning
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Trail Talk episodes

  • From 100 Miles as a First Trail Race to by UTMB Wins — With Ethan Peters

    Ethan Peters has one of the most unique entries into ultra-trail — beginning with a 100 miler and going on to win major international events including UTS (Ultra-Trail Snowdonia) and UTMB Bariloche in Argentina. He is now a professional athlete with norda.

    We talk about:

    • Growing up in Canada and finding running
    • Why his first big step into the sport was a 100 mile race
    • Winning UTS in the UK
    • His victory at UTMB Bariloche and how the race unfolded
    • How he connected with norda and became a sponsored athlete
    • Training, mindset and what comes next

    A grounded conversation with one of the most exciting young athletes breaking through on the global ultra-trail scene.

    📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, training and stories from the mountains.

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    #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #UTS #UTMBBariloche #NordaRun

    1 hr 42 min
  • 30K Lessons, 50K Debrief & UTMB Kosciuszko – Plus Ricki’s Return to the Base Block

    A full breakdown of the last few weeks of training, racing and recovery — including the 30K and 50K races, plus reflections on UTMB Kosciuszko, where I was working media on the 100K event.

    We also talk through Ricki’s return to the base block, what the coming phases of training look like, and the usual Trail Talk banter around planning, racing and staying consistent.

    We cover:

    • Key lessons from the 30K race
    • 50K debrief and recovery
    • UTMB Kosciuszko reflections and working media on the 100K
    • Ricki’s return to base training
    • Off-season and in-season structure
    • Training focus areas for the next block

    A grounded catch-up episode on racing, training load, recovery, mindset and what’s ahead.

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    #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #Training #Racing #Recovery

    1 hr 9 min
  • Running Culture in 2025 – Run Clubs, Branding & the Vibe Shift (With Leggggs & Running Supply)

    A look at running culture in 2025 with Will from Leggggs and Cole Townsend from Running Supply — two people deeply embedded in the style, media and community side of the sport.

    We talk about:

    • The explosion of run clubs and how they’ve changed the sport
    • The rise of branded run clubs like the Satisfy LSD meet-ups
    • Style, identity and the shift toward “vibe” culture in running
    • Narcissism in running and the performance of social running
    • The growth of vibe-first running accounts with little or no substance
    • What’s healthy, what’s not, and where culture is heading next

    A real conversation about where running is right now — the good, the strange, and everything in between.

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    #RunningCulture #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #RunClubs #RunningCommunity

    1 hr 19 min
  • 2nd at GPT100 Miler & AUTRA Champion — With Nicole Paton

    Nicole Paton finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler and was crowned the AUTRA 100 Mile Australian Champion, making her the first Australian home at this year’s race.

    We talk through her background across trail, ultra and sky running, her experiences racing at the World Championships in Austria and the Pyrenees, and then break down her run at GPT100 — strategy, pacing, gear, challenges and key moments.

    We cover:

    • Nicole’s history in trail, ultra and sky running
    • Lessons from racing the World Champs
    • How she built her race plan for GPT100
    • Key moments across the technical Grampians Peaks Trail
    • Pacing, nutrition, gear and execution
    • Finishing as AUTRA Champion
    • Where she wants to go next in the sport

    A grounded and insightful look at one of Australia’s standout ultra-trail athletes.

    📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, training, and stories from the mountains.

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    #GPT100 #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #NicolePaton #TrailTalkPod

    1 hr 10 min
  • A New Face in Ultra Running – George Knight, 2nd at GPT100 Miler at Just 21

    George Knight is one of the most exciting new names in Australian ultra-trail — and at just 21 years old, he’s already finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler, right behind Caleb Olson.

    In this episode, we get to know George:

    • His background and fast entry into the sport
    • How he’s progressed so quickly in only a few years
    • Training structure, weekly volume and what works for him
    • GPT100 Miler: how his race unfolded, key moments, and lessons
    • What he wants next in the sport

    A genuine look at a young athlete moving through the sport with talent, humility and serious potential.

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    #GPT100 #GeorgeKnight #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod

    1 hr 3 min
  • How We Train, Recover & Race — The Principles We Rely On

    A deeper look at the principles behind how we train, recover, race and stay consistent in ultra-trail running.

    We break down the foundations that actually matter — not the noise, not the trends — just the key ideas that keep training steady, recovery effective and racing purposeful.

    We cover:

    • How we structure training to stay consistent
    • Rehab principles for managing niggles and staying durable
    • Recovery tools that work (and what to avoid)
    • Race-week strategy and staying composed under pressure
    • Motivation during long blocks and setbacks
    • Mindset for racing well and progressing long-term

    Simple, practical and grounded — the real principles we rely on.

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    #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #Training #Recovery #Mindset

    1 hr 33 min
  • Tom Joly - Failing Forward, From UTMB to Grand Trail des Templiers

    Tom Joly of the Kailas FUGA Elite Team joins the podcast to talk through a pivotal stretch in his season — dealing with a DNF at UTMB, addressing iron deficiency, and putting together a strong, confident run to finish 3rd at Grand Trail des Templiers.

    We talk about:

    • What actually went wrong at UTMB
    • How iron deficiency was discovered and managed
    • Training at altitude and rebuilding after disappointment
    • Nutrition adjustments through this period
    • The mindset behind “failing forward”
    • Executing a composed race at Templiers

    An honest conversation about frustration, reflection, rebuilding, and turning things around with patience and intent.

    📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, training, and stories from the mountains.

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    1 hr 17 min
  • GPT100 Miler – Brutal Weather, Big Lessons & a Finish That Meant Something

    A full debrief from the GPT100 Miler — one of the toughest new ultras on the Grampians Peaks Trail.

    We break down what really happened on race day:

    • Strategy, pacing, and staying in control across 100 miles
    • Nutrition and hydration when the weather turned bad
    • How technical the course really is compared to European races
    • Gear and shoes that worked (and didn’t)
    • Lessons from the race and from coming back after a previous DNF at UTA
    • How it felt to finally put it all together and finish 5th Masters Male

    A deep dive into racing smart, handling chaos, and finding meaning in the hard miles.

    📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, training, and stories from the mountains.

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    #GPT100 #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #Redemption #UltraMarathon

    1 hr 14 min
  • Benn Coubrough – 2nd at Moab 240 - What It Takes to Run for 68 Hours

    Benn Coubrough finished 2nd at the Moab 240, a 240-mile race through Utah’s desert and mountains — running for 68 hours with barely any sleep.

    In this episode, we talk about his journey into running and what led to this breakthrough performance in the US.

    • How he trained for extreme distance and long hours on foot
    • Nutrition, pacing, and managing sleep deprivation
    • Crewing and race logistics across 240 miles
    • A full breakdown of his race from start to finish
    • What it’s like to push that deep for nearly three days

    Benn’s story captures what makes these huge ultras so fascinating — grit, strategy, and the will to keep moving when everything says stop.

    📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, gear, and stories from the mountains.

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    #Moab240 #BennCoubrough #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #RacingForDays #TrailTalk

    1 hr 29 min
  • Mallorca by UTMB Debrief & GPT100 Race Week – Lessons, Taper & Community

    It’s post-race and pre-race all in one week.

    We look back at Mallorca by UTMB, unpacking Ricki’s race — what went wrong, what he learned, and what comes next. Then it’s onto GPT100 race week: my taper, gear, objectives, mindset, and a few shoutouts to the legends in our community.

    We talk about:

    • Lessons from Mallorca and recovery after big efforts
    • GPT100 taper strategy and pre-race planning
    • Gear choices, pacing and mindset for race week
    • Upcoming goals and focus for the next few months
    • Community stories and shoutouts

    📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, training, and stories from the mountains.

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    #MallorcabyUTMB #GPT100 #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #RunningCommunity

    1 hr 14 min

About Trail Talk

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Weekly global ultra-trail show covering races, athlete stories, gear reviews, and the culture that drives runners to push beyond the marathon. Hosted by Aaron Shimmons and HOKA Pro trail runner Ricki…

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