Trail Talk

We’re live from the course at the Tor des Géants — and the energy is unreal.

This is a raw drop from out in the Aosta Valley: runners deep in the pain cave, fans out in force, and the mountains delivering everything from sunshine to storms. No script, just trail talk from one of the most brutal and beautiful races on the planet.

In this episode:

• Real-time updates and mid-race positioning
• Vibes from key life bases and trail sections
• Athletes pushing limits in the high passes
• The atmosphere you can only feel on the ground

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It’s Tor des Géants week – and this episode is all about what’s happening in the mountains right now.

I just finished fastpacking the Tor route in the Aosta Valley and give a full breakdown of how it went. We also get into:

• What to expect as the 330 km TOR kicks off
• Training reflections heading into the World Trail & Mountain Running Champs
• Notes on gear, pacing, recovery, and staying sharp in the big weeks
• The vibe across the Alps as summer race season winds down

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UTMB week is done — and we’re recapping it all from the streets of Chamonix.

In this episode, we wrap up the 2025 UTMB and CCC races, the big performances, the blowups, and the atmosphere across an unforgettable week in the Alps. It’s a closing party of race takes, stories, and everything we saw on and off the course.

We break down:

• Who delivered, who blew up, and who surprised us

• The biggest moves in the UTMB men’s and women’s races

• Wild cards and late-race drama in the CCC

• Atmosphere in Chamonix: fans, brands & chaos

• What we’ll remember most from UTMB 2025

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UTMB Week is here — and we’re breaking down the big race and all the things we've seen in Chamonix.

In this episode, we go deep (and wide) on the elite fields, dark horses, and wild cards. It’s predictions, banter, bold takes, and everything you need to know before the races kick off.

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UTMB Week is here — and we’re breaking down the big race and all the things we've seen in Chamonix.

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Tom Joly is one of the UK’s top mountain runners and a rising contender at UTMB. In this episode, we talk about his build-up, how he’s approaching UTMB 2025, and what it’s like running on the edge of performance at the sharp end of the sport.

We cover:

• Training and race prep leading into UTMB
• Lessons from past race blowups & breakthrough performances
• His gear setup with Kailas FUGA — shoes, vests, and tech
• What it takes to compete against the world’s best
• Mental strategies and racing with intent

Whether you’re chasing a finish or looking to crack the top 50, this episode offers insights from someone racing with full focus.

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Patrick Stangbye is a Norwegian ultra-trail athlete and the creative director at PORTAL – a brand redefining high-performance outdoor gear. In this episode, we talk about his unique path blending art direction and mountain running, his work behind PORTAL’s minimal and functional aesthetic, and how he approaches long days in the mountains.

Expect insights on:

• Building PORTAL from the ground up
• Life as a designer and athlete
• Balancing creativity with high performance
• The Scandinavian approach to mountain culture
• Running, gear, design, and identity

Whether you’re into trail running, creative work, or independent outdoor brands – this episode is for you.

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UTMB week is here!
In this Trail Talk Live episode, I sit down with Ricki Wynne to break down the 2025 OCC and CCC. We dive into the stacked fields, course dynamics, and who we think has the best shot at big performances. Expect bold predictions, dark horses, and plenty of pre-race hype straight from Chamonix.

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Mercedes Siegle-Gaither is a Merrell-sponsored ultra-trail athlete who has raced everything from steep sky races to rugged 100-milers. In this episode, she shares her progression through the trail world — from short, technical mountain events to long, grindin' ultras.

We talk about:

• Her start in sky and mountain races
• Transitioning to longer distances and 100-mile events
• Working with Merrell and what sponsorship really looks like
• The challenges and rewards of being a female athlete in ultra-trail
• Why staying connected to the community matters

Mercedes is thoughtful, grounded, and honest about the highs and lows of competing at every distance in the mountains.

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In this episode, co-host Ricki Wynne joins me to talk all things training, injury, and rehab. We share our own experiences balancing peak training with recovery, discuss common mistakes runners make when coming back from setbacks, and break down the mental and physical strategies that keep you moving towards the start line. Perfect for anyone chasing big goals while navigating the realities of staying healthy.

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