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Trails, Tales, and Fails is an ultra-running podcast sharing race stories, training tips, and laughs.

09/02/2026

🎙️ NEW EP — UTMB SPECIAL 🏔️

We're back in the UK, and this week on Trials, Tales and Fails we're looking back at one hell of a week in Chamonix.

Sarah has just completed UTMB in 28:14, finishing 222nd overall, 37th female and joint-second British athlete alongside Charlotte 🐟er 📍Isle of Wight

We break the race down from start to finish — the build-up, the nerves, the bizarre two-hour delay, the atmosphere of the course, the first night, the highs and lows, and that particularly dark patch around Grand Col Ferret.

We also get into the British women's race, how Sarah ended up running the final section into Chamonix with Charlotte, what it felt like crossing that finish line after 28 hours, and where UTMB ranks among Sarah's biggest running achievements.

Plus, we've included some listener questions — including what was the toughest part, where the biggest low came, and what took Sarah most by surprise.

🎧 Listen now — link in bio / wherever you get your podcasts.

If you enjoy it, please give it a listen, share it with a mate and tag someone who needs to hear it. Every share genuinely helps us grow the pod.

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08/21/2026

🎙️ BEST OF: TRUTH OR LIE!

We’ve been playing Truth or Lie on Trails, Tales & Fails for a while… and there have been some absolute belters 😂

So we’ve pulled together some of our favourite, funniest and most ridiculous ones from the archive.

Featuring stories from:
🏃‍♀️ Debbie Martin-Consani
🏃‍♀️ Fiona Pascall
🏃‍♀️ Holly Stables
🏃‍♀️ SUSIE CHAN
🏃‍♂️ Ben O'Connell
🏃‍♂️ Benjamin Potts

Some are true. Some are complete nonsense.

Can you work out which is which?

🎧 Episode out now.

08/16/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE

100 Ultras. 100 days. £1 million fundraising target.

We were incredibly lucky to chat to David “Jacko” Jackson (aka ) on Friday 14th August — right in the middle of his incredible Mission IN-possible challenge.

At the time we spoke to him (Fri 14th), Jacko had completed 78 days of running.

His challenge? 100 Ultras in 100 consecutive days, raising £1 million for and .

But this isn't just about running.

Jacko's professional rugby career was ended in 2013 after a traumatic brain injury. Mission IN-possible is his way of turning that experience into something positive — raising awareness, raising money and showing that what seems impossible can become IN-possible.

And the community around this challenge has been amazing. 🫶

People are joining Jacko on the route, running and walking loops alongside him. You don't have to be an ultra runner. You can simply turn up, support him and be part of something pretty special.

And then there's Catherine, Jacko's wife, who has been absolutely integral behind the scenes — running with him, driving, sorting food and fuelling and supporting him through the physical and emotional demands of doing this day after day.

We talk about the highs, the lows, the physical toll, his brain injury and recovery, the incredible community supporting him, Catherine's role, the £1m target and what it takes to keep getting up and doing it all again.

A massive thank you to Jacko for giving us his time while still in the thick of the challenge. No finish-line hindsight. No looking back. This was Day 78, and there were still 22 days to go.

All links for where to donate, find Jacko, and his book, are in the ep shown notes.

🎧 Listen now

100 Ultras. 100 days. £1 million.

07/22/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉

Built for trail. Tested by runners.

We've teamed up with Harrier for our latest episode with ex rugby international turned ultra runner Mark Wilson to give one lucky winner an epic Harrier Ultra Running Bundle packed with trail running kit.

Founded six years ago by Kate in the heart of Derbyshire, Harrier designs kit based on years of trail running experience and feedback from their incredible community of runners and kit testers.

Unlike many brands, Harrier sells direct to runners, meaning there's no retailer mark-up—just high-quality trail running kit at fantastic value.

Whether you're training for your first trail race or your next 100-miler, Harrier has everything from:

🏃 Race vests
🥾 Running poles
🌧 Waterproofs
🎒 Trail running accessories
📦 Beginner to Ultra bundles to help you get everything you need

💥 Plus, their Summer Sale is on right now!

👇 HOW TO ENTER

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🎧 While you're here, check out our latest episode with Mark Wilson – former England Rugby World Cup finalist turned ultra runner. It's an incredible conversation about sport after rugby, resilience, trail running and tackling huge endurance challenges.

🎯 Giveaway closes 31st July 2026.

Winner announced shortly afterwards.

Good luck! 🤞

07/14/2026

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of an ultra?

Not the race report. Not the finish line photo.
The moments only the crew see.

Introducing Crew Confessions

From sleepless nights and last-minute panics to emotional reunions, questionable decisions and the stories that never make it onto Instagram... we're handing the mic to the people who get runners to the finish line.

Because every ultra has two races:
🏃 The runner's.
🦺 The crew's.

Got a story that deserves to be heard? We'd love to feature it in a future episode.

🎙️ Coming up in our next episode.

07/13/2026

🎤 Ep Drop: Imagine finding out you've got into the Western States 100... while you're already running an ultra.

That's exactly what happened to Lee Dunstall.

With the Western States lottery taking place while Lee was out racing, he completely forgot it was even happening. Then Rebecca received a phone call...

Cue a frantic race around the course to find him before another runner beat her to the news.

In this week's ep, we sit down with Lee Dunstall and Rebecca Parker to hear the full story, from that unforgettable moment to what it's really like to run and crew at the legendary Western States Endurance Run.

We also chat about:
🏔️ Getting into ultra running
🎟️ The Western States lottery and qualification process
🥤 Crewing one of the biggest 100-mile races in the world
😂 Plus Celeb Pacer, Guilty Pleasures and our Quickfire Round!

If Western States is on your bucket list—or you just love hearing incredible ultra running stories—you won't want to miss this one.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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⚡ – Ultra-distance nutrition, bars, waffles and endurance fuel
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If you enjoy the episode, please give the podcast a follow, leave a rating, and share it with a mate. It really helps us grow the community and reach more runners

07/07/2026

🏔️ SKYRACE EPISODE OUT NOW 🎙️

How do you train for 4,500m of climbing when you live on the South Coast?

This week, we're joined by Helen Newman following her incredible performance at the Lake District Sky Race Ultra, where she finished 1st Female and 8th Overall.

We chat about:
🏃‍♀️ How Helen got into ultra running
⛰️ What actually defines a Sky Race
💪 Training for mountain ultras without mountains
📈 The South Downs Way 100
🧠 Race mindset, setbacks and lessons learned
⬇️ Descending, technical trails and race strategy
🎙️ Plus our usual Truth or Lie, icebreakers and quickfire round!

Whether you're training for your first 50K or dreaming of racing in the mountains, there's loads to take away from this one.

Listen now via the link in bio.

As always, we're proud to partner with some fantastic brands that support the podcast and the trail running community:

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🍁 – Natural sports nutrition, protein, collagen magnesium products and maple-based energy gels
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🧦 – Compression gear, running apparel and recovery products
Code: TTF10

⚡ – Ultra-distance nutrition, bars, waffles and endurance fuel
Code: TTF10

If you enjoy the episode, please give the podcast a follow, leave a rating, and share it with a mate. It really helps us grow the community and reach more runners.

06/24/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW 🎙️

What does it take to complete 275 miles along the Pennine Way?

In this episode, we're joined by returning guest James Yeardley, fresh from completing the Montane Summer Spine Race after around 150 hours on the trail.

We chat about:
🏃 Moving from 50-100 mile races to 275 miles

🌧️ Battling predictably tough but slightly unusually boggy conditions

😴 Managing sleep deprivation and the inevitable low points

🤝 Sharing some brief chats with Andy Glaze

🧠 Lessons learned from his biggest challenge to date

😂 The funny moments that only seem to happen in ultrarunning

Whether you're dreaming of your first ultra or eyeing up your next big challenge, there's plenty to take away from this one.

🎧 Listen now via the link in bio.

As always, we're proud to partner with some fantastic brands that support the podcast and the trail running community:

🦶 – Trail-tested skin care products including anti-chafe balm and foot balm
Code: TTFS_20

🍁 – Natural sports nutrition, protein, collagen magnesium products and maple-based energy gels
Code: TTF15

🧦 – Compression gear, running apparel and recovery products
Code: TTF10

⚡ – Ultra-distance nutrition, bars, waffles and endurance fuel
Code: TTF10

If you enjoy the episode, please give the podcast a follow, leave a rating, and share it with a mate. It really helps us grow the community and reach more runners.

05/26/2026

New podcast episode is live 🎙️

Sarah and Max chat to break down her race at the legendary in the Austrian Alps 🇦🇹

We get into: • Race week nerves and prep
• The climbs and technical descents
• How the race unfolded from the front
• Fuelling, mindset and low moments
• Chasing a top finish against an very competitive, elite field
• What surprised her most on the day

From South Downs training hills to huge alpine climbs, this was a proper test of mountain running. Really proud of this one.

Listen now on Spotify + all podcast platforms 🎧

05/06/2026

New ep. : Thames Path 100🏅

Over the last couple of years, Karla Borland has been quietly building — and now the results are speaking loud.

4th at South Downs Way 100 (17:52) in a stacked field
🥇 1st at Hundred Hills 50 (4:37)
🥇 1st at Thames Path 100 (17:21)

Thames Path isn’t flashy.
It’s flat, fast… and absolutely relentless.

No hiding. No excuses.
Just hours of consistent running, pacing, and mental strength.

🎙️ In this ep, we get into the Thames Path 100 and chat about Karla's background and what is next.

Plus… the usual celeb pacer, truth-or-lie, and a quickfire round.

🎧 Episode out now — link in bio

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