(Don't panic ! this episode is not 3 hrs long - it is 1hr 34 but buzzsprout is having a bad day)

Crazy, driven, passionate, on the edge, methodical...these are just some of the words that the man himself would use to describe himself...

Meet Guillaume Arthus dreamer, planner, believer, deliverer, and one of the most extraordinary human beings in the Ultra running world. In this interview we hear Guillaume talk about his incredible experiences as he trains himself to take on his dream of running (self-supported) along the Via Alpina - the 2650km Alpine Arc that traverses the Alps from Slovenia to Monaco. To ready himself for this task he takes us on a colourful history of his physically and mentally demanding endurance "training" races from the UTMB and Escape from Meriden, to Last One Standing and the giant of all ultra races, the Barkley Marathons.

Guillaume is a big believer in planning, precision, trying and then trying again...however, he peppers his stories with some harrowing tales of disasters thrown at him in the mountains and how he dealt with them to overcome and carry on. We're pretty sure you'll be charmed by his inimitable style and his indomitable spirit, as we were, and we can't wait to see what he gets up to next...!

Buckle yourselves in for this one, it's a hell of a ride! Bon Courage!


To follow more of Guillaume go to...

Guillaume's Runnexplorer Website: http://runnexplorer.com/

Guillaume's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmUQkfn0OCiBFdEyZ8fQHtw

Guillaume's Short Film on the Barkley Marathons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIxkcjXNOF0&t=2s

Guillaume's Via Alpina Film on Vimeo to rent or buy: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/viaalpina

This interview was recorded during the 1st UK lockdown in Summer 2020.

NOTES:

We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills

Ian - Chief Editor
Abi - Chief Copywriter 

Follow @weruntrail on FB, IG and twitter and if you are a trail coach, guide, holiday go to https://weruntrail.com/ and get yourself on the map. 

Every runner (and certainly Meghan Trainor) knows about the importance of base training... or do they? Catch up with Andy and Jude as they talk about the importance of building a good aerobic base of fitness, the huge advantages it can bring not only to your running but also your wider life and why it is not all about slow running.

Join Laura James as she talks openly about her struggles with the eating  disorders which have affected most of her adult life and how running has helped and hindered her recovery.

'it was there when I went to bed at night and when I got up in the morning.'
'it was like a constant scratch at the back of my head'

Laura sheds light on this complex mental health illness and how she now supports others.
Having taken up running age 30, Laura fell head over heels in love and ran her first marathon 11 months later and has since gone on to complete 4 of the 6 world major marathons. But as a huge fan of the trails too, she can often be found exploring the beautiful hills and views of the Peak District and is ready to dip her toes into ultra running.  Her top tip 'just get off and do it'!

Andy and Jude talk virtual  races, the joy of taking others with you on your adventures and how when it comes to fuelling, practise makes perfect.

For more information about Eating Disorders please go to :

https://firststepsed.co.uk @firststepsed
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/eating-disorders/

To get in touch with Laura follow her on IG @laura_beth___

NOTES:

We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills

Ian - Chief Editor
Abi - Chief Copywriter 

Follow @weruntrail on FB, IG and twitter and if you are a trail coach, guide, holiday go to https://weruntrail.com/ and get yourself on the map. 

There are not many silver linings to Covid, but one has to be the fact that so many people, both these new to running and those who have been around a block or 2 have discovered a love for running off road.  In this episode we catch up with 2 of them and talk top tips for getting started.

Meet John, a solo road runner who normally finds himself plodding along something flat on his own to try and keep his health and fitness ticking over...that was, until he stumbled over his local trails. Surprising himself at just how much he's taken to his new-found love of trail running, listen to him share some of his stories of how he first got started, how he's progressed with varying skills from map reading to outdoing his son in the hills, and what he looks forward to post-pandemic (spoiler: it doesn't involve running along anything flat anymore!)

Andy and Jude talk through some tips on getting out on the trails for the first time, including breaking down some running fears and prejudices, advice on kit you do, and perhaps more importantly, don't actually need to get started!

Finally meet our parkrun tourism aficionado Lindsay, new to running in her 40's, yet in the last few years she visited over 10 countries and discovered the delights of running on her doorstep in Surrey to revelling in the lakes and forests of Russia and Sweden. Listen as she regales us with tales of meeting new people, experiencing locales she would never have dreamed of visiting, as well as tasting the local fika ("there's always got to be cake involved"!) 

NOTES:

We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills

Ian - Chief Editor
Abi - Chief Copywriter 

Follow @weruntrail on FB, IG and twitter and if you are a trail coach, guide, holiday go to https://weruntrail.com/ and get yourself on the map.

Ben Robertson is in many ways an ordinary man. He has had his ups and downs, his fair share of poor mental mental health,  had relationships end and the usual job worries come his way. But he is also  extraordinary. 
In September 2018, Ben found himself waking up following  a failed suicide attempt. Stress had overwhelmed and life had hit rock bottom.  Having always found solace in getting out in the great outdoors, Ben turned once again to his love of the 'green time' to improve his  mental health  and importantly raise awareness for others. So whether it is running wearing head to toe Tesco bags, a Spiderman costume or lugging a  huge tyre around on his back, Ben believes in the importance of getting people talking mental health. 

Listen in as we catch up with Ben as he runs along one of his favourite paths in The Peak District and hear all about his latest challenge, 'Coals to Newcastle.'

carrying 25kg of coal,  
124 miles,
3 days,
1 man,
 from Hadfield, Derbyshire to Newcastle.

Raising money for leading mental health charity, MIND.

Hear how his experiences have shaped his challenges, how life is never smooth and how making your bed is his top tip for a good start to the day. 

Ben's favourite mantras

" weekends = Time to make memories for Monday!"

"Mud washes off, grazed knees heal, but memories last!"

NOTES:

To find out more about Ben and how to support him, go to

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/GetOutGetMuddy

Instagram:

@getoutgetmuddy

To donate money:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/getoutgetmuddy?fbclid=IwAR2Ov57JtOUKuPEh35IXDrhxMRyfjuC2UYy-WCbaAC-qVLB_hZ_46nEwTUE

We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills

Follow @weruntrail on FB, IG and twitter and if you are a trail coach, guide, holiday go to https://weruntrail.com/ and get yourself on the map.

'The winter brings you but the summer keeps you', is a favourite phrase of those living in Chamonix, France.
And it is no different for the dynamic duo of Nikki Barnard and Sam Morton of The Adventure Running Company.  An enthusiasm for the mountains, which led them to the Alps as ski bums, has turned into a long term love affair for the trails and inspiring others to have as much fun as they do.
Mountain leaders and trail coaches with some awesome races between them, listen in for tales of living in the foothills of UTMB, how to get your mate to wash your feet and what is is like to run up (and down) Kilimanjaro. Oh and plenty of talk of pizza and ice cream.


'If you really want to do something, no matter how big it is, there is a way.' - Nikki

'this huge spider totally stopped me dead in my tracks' - Nikki

'you run top to bottom of Killi - that's pretty flipping spectacular' - Sam

'its so easy for something to happen, the weather to come in' - Sam

'you can run the same route over and over and still be blown away by the views' - Sam


We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills

Follow @weruntrail on FB, IG and twitter and if you are a trail coach, guide, holiday go to https://weruntrail.com/ and get yourself on the map.

NOTES:

To find out more about Sam and Nikki
https://www.theadventurerunningcompany.com

IG: @theadventurerunningcompany

How do you train for some of the toughest trail events when your biggest hill is only 100m in elevation and where you live is only 9 miles by 5 miles. Meet Evan Laframboise and welcome to the beautiful island of Jersey. A place where navigation is as simple as keeping the sea on your right and where sunshine is the norm, taking on Lakes in a Day, Marathon Des Sables (to name a few), definitely pushed Evan to his limits and deepened his love for all things trail. Listen in for his story of highs, lows and how enjoyment can give you that extra buzz of performance on race day.

And if you are one for taking the odd photo or 100 while out on the trails, tune in to hear top tips from trail runner and photographer, Phil Hill of PH Balance. A fan of dragging his friends out for a sunrise run and the perfect social media savvy image, he has some great experience photographing big events as well as everyday adventures. After all, if there is no photo it didn't happen - right?

Not to mention the usual chatter from Andy and Jude as they talk FKTs and waterproof jackets.

We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills

Follow @weruntrail on FB, IG and twitter and if you are a trail coach, guide, holiday go to https://weruntrail.com/ and get yourself on the map.

NOTES:

Evan Laframboise
IG @evan_laframboise

Trail Monkeys Jersey
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com

Phil Hill 
IG @the_phbalance
https://www.thephbalance.co.uk

This episode, we catch up with the Beauties and the Bog team, Corin, Lisa, Ali and Bodil and hear about how they found themselves beyond the city limits of Sheffield and head long into the world of fell running. Fuelled by friendship and a love of adventure they take on the High Peak Marathon, achieve success at the Dragon's Back and get off the beaten track in Albania. 

Listen to the inspiring tales these 4 women tell and how getting out the door is the most important thing.

"I don’t know if you need a mad streak to enjoy fell running but...."

"As I was growing up I didn’t run as a child or even as a teenager really"

"What really drives me is having new experiences, and spending time in the hills with friends"

"spaghetti bolognese and take out pizza for later, because we were doing so many miles"

"The hardest part is getting out of the door and you can do anything for 10 minutes. So just get outside and trick your brain into thinking that you are only going to do it for 10 minutes"

We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills

Follow @weruntrail on FB, IG and twitter and if you are a trail coach, guide, holiday go to https://weruntrail.com/ and get yourself on the map.

NOTES:

Find out more about The Beauties and the Bog and to see their videos, go to https://beautiesandthebog.com

Whether you are planning a run from your doorstep or a mountain adventure, navigation can so often trip up even the most experienced runner. Listen in as we discuss why getting a little friendlier with your compass can make a whole big difference to your running adventures.

Has lockdown inspired you to take on a personal run challenge? How far would you run to see your loved one? For Teresa that is 116 miles. Jude joins her with 3 miles to go and finds out how loneliness drove her on to push her limits and to discover the ultimate trail food, hot cross buns and peanut butter.

Out on the Lickey Hills of Birmingham, Trail Coach Andy Pye chases strava segments and tells us why urban fell running is the next best thing when you live in the city.

Join Jude and Andy for the usual trail tales and coaching top tips.

We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills

Follow @weruntrrail on FB, IG and twitter and if you are a trail coach, guide, holiday go to https://weruntrail.com/ and get yourself on the map.

NOTES:
Find out more about Andy Pye: https://trailrunwestmidlands.co.uk

Episode 1 - And we are off!

Join Jude and Andy for this first episode as they realise an idea which started over a cheesy oatcake after a grand day out in the Peak District. With Jude based in the Surrey Hills and Andy in The Peak District they chat about what it takes to tackle hills for a trail marathon, why trail running is way more than running and hear the powerful story of why Alice found refuge in the trails around Liverpool.


We Run Trail is a growing community of people who love running trail whether it be on 2 feet, 2 wheels, over fields, down fells, across parks, up mountains or along trails. Whether you are new to trail or have been round the hill many times, we believe what connects us are the people, the places and the stories we tell. Go to www.weruntrail.com to search for trail 'experts' around the world and follow us on IG and FB.

This Podcast is hosted by Andy Brooks and Jude Palmer. Both are experienced runners and trail coaches who have lots of stories between them but most importantly enjoy hearing everyone else's trail adventures. With one down south and one up north, there are bound to be differences and humour along the way.

Join them to catch up on great coaching tips, runners stories from around the world (ok a lot from the UK!) and why trail is clearly the best version of running.

We want to hear from anyone and everyone who has a trail story to share. Get in touch with

Andy - [email protected] @peakrunning
Jude - [email protected] @runsurreyhills