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

02/11/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉
Fuel for the longest, hardest days.

We’ve teamed up with for our next episode, to give one of you a RealMeal Endurance Pack (8 bars) — proper fuel built for ultra runners and anyone doing very long, very hard things.

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• Pink Himalayan Salted Caramel
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• Cacao & Peanut Butter
• Blueberry & Almond

👇 HOW TO ENTER
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4️⃣ Tag a training partner who’s got a big race coming up

🎯 Giveaway closes 22nd February
Winner announced shortly after.

Good luck — and fuel up properly 💪

02/07/2026

🎙️ Ep — David Johnson: TrailSkin

We really enjoyed talking to Dave from TrailSkin — not just because he’s a great guest, but because TrailSkin has already become a trusted product among runners who spend long days out on the trails.

In this episode, Dave shares:

How TrailSkin started from real problems runners face.

Why foot & skin care matter more than people realise.

The prevent • protect • revive philosophy behind every product.

What makes TrailSkin different from generic anti‑chafe or recovery balms.

Why elite athletes and everyday runners swear by it.

🎁 GIVEAWAY: Win a TrailSkin Ultra Bundle worth £47 — details on our feed.

Full episode now live wherever you get your podcasts.

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01/14/2026

New Ep: Challenger South 1st place: Sarah Page

This we’re joined by our co-host Sarah Page, fresh off one of the standout performances of the winter ultra season ❄️

🏃‍♀️ Montane Winter Spine Challenger South 2026
🥇 1st Female
🥉 3rd Overall
⏱️ 29:03 — fastest women’s time on the course
➕ diversions
🌨️ Snow, wind, rain, ice… proper Spine conditions

In her first ever Spine, Sarah battled the Storm Goretti aftermath, the darkness of the Pennine Way, a long night section, and icy final miles — all while racing smart, fuelling well, and picking off competitors deep into the race.

We break it all down:
▪️ Pre-race nerves & planning
▪️ Snow, navigation & night running
▪️ A key stop at Hebden Bridge
▪️ Running through the night with Rich Bryars
▪️ Diversions
▪️ Highs, lows, and lessons learned

And we ask the big question 👀
👉 Challenger North… or even the full Spine Race one day?

🎧 Episode out now — link in bio.

Huge thanks for the support from and

01/07/2026

👀 Rumour mill is turning…

Word on the (frozen) trail is that previous guest .photography might be out on the this weekend 📸❄️

If that’s true, expect some seriously epic shots.

From pain faces at 3am to headtorches snaking across the Pennine Way, David’s knack for capturing the raw, gritty reality of ultras is right up there with the best.

Cold, dark, sleep-deprived… and possibly very well documented.

Spine athletes — you may want to check your best pain face 😅
👣📷

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Trails, Tales, & Fails 🎙️

Whether you’re
• sneaking out for a festive long run
• eating your bodyweight in Quality Street
• or telling everyone you’ll “run it off tomorrow”

Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the Trails, Tales & Fails community this year.
Here’s to muddy shoes, questionable decisions, big miles, bigger stories… and a few festive fails along the way.
Have a brilliant Christmas — see you on the trails in 2026 👊
🎧 Trails, Tales & Fails Podcast

12/23/2025

As we wrap up an incredible year of the podcast, we want to say a huge thank you to every single guest who joined us in 2025. There were far too many inspiring people to fit on this wall, but please know how grateful we are for each and every conversation. Every guest has been an absolute joy to chat to.

And to our listeners — thank you for tuning in, sharing episodes, sending messages, and helping this show grow more than we ever imagined. This year, we’ve inspired others, shared powerful stories, amplified voices, and made the seemingly impossible feel possible. For that, we feel very lucky.

Here are just a few highlights from 2025:

January: — 2nd place at UTMB Arc of Attrition 100

February: — multiple Badwater 135 finisher and all‑round local running legend

March: — UTMB Chianti 1st place and subsequent Western States entry

April: — USA running legend with a 301‑week 100‑mile streak

May: — Peloton instructor, author, and epic ultra runner

June: — ultra runner who has conquered the UK 200‑mile triple crown, The Tunnel, and Cardiff to London

July: — UK ultra legend, Lakeland 100 winner, Badwater 135 finisher, and most recently Western States

August: — sharing her inspiring story of completing the full Montane Spine

September: & — local runners and their Kerry Way Ultra 200 story

October: — UTMB Nice 100‑mile podium

November: — her rise to the elite scene and UTMB Mallorca 5000 podium

December: — her Centurion Double Slam and Winter Downs 200 achievements

Thank you all for being part of this journey. Here’s to even more stories, inspiration, and miles in 2026.

12/16/2025

New Ep: Jade Barrett 🎙️

In 2025, Jade has completed the Double Slam, running every Centurion event in a single year. She also raced the legendary Arc 100 in January. Most recently, Jade conquered the Winter Downs 200, finishing in an a time of 76 hours and 58 minutes.

This year’s Winter Downs was one for the history books, with Caspian James smashing the course record in 43:38. Against that backdrop, Jade’s finish was a masterclass in resilience, pacing, and determination. Running largely solo, but with crew, she dug deep to keep moving through nearly 77 hours of tough conditions. 💪

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ The race conditions and how they shaped Jade’s run
✨ The mental and physical strategies that carried her through nearly 77 hours alone on the Downs ✨ How she balances recovery, crew support, and sheer mental toughness at this scale of mileage

Jade is also a proud

While this time of year is exciting for many, we know Christmas can be difficult for some. If you’re finding December tough or feeling a bit lonely, you’re welcome to reach out on Instagram for a friendly chat. ❤️

👉 Join our Strava club (link in bio/show notes) to connect with fellow trail lovers and celebrate your own achievements.

👉 Be part of our Facebook community to continue the conversation with fellow trail and ultra runners.

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🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

12/09/2025

New Ep: Lizzie Gatherer

This week on Trails, Tales, and Fails we welcome the incredible Lizzie Gatherer - aka Ultra Mad Lizzie.

From signing up to her first ultra on just 3 days’ notice, to smashing FKTs, tackling Dragon’s Back, and most recently conquering the brutal Copthorne 100 (which she has now won 3 times 🏆), Lizzie embodies endurance in its rawest form. 💪

She’s currently ranked 2 female backyard ultra athlete in the UK. She is sponsored by .uk and is a fellow ambassador.

We dive into:

✨ What makes backyard ultras such a mental game

✨ The highs and lows of Copthorne

✨ How Lizzie uses her positivity to overcome challenges.

And don’t forget — join our Strava club (link in bio/show notes) to connect with the community and celebrate your own trail adventures. 🏃‍♀️🌲

Shout‑out to our friends at for fuelling the miles sustainably.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

12/07/2025

🎙️ NEW SEGMENT: Achievement of the Week

On every episode of Trails, Tales, and Fails, we dive into the moments that truly define an ultra runner — not just the finish lines, but the breakthroughs, battles, and quiet wins along the journey.

We're asking you, or a friend to share ONE standout moment, whether it was:

🏃‍♀️ a long run you didn’t think they could finish
🎽 an event that pushed them to their limits
🧠 a mental challenge they had to fight through
🔥 or a small-but-mighty personal win that changed everything
💰 Something they did to help others

Their story unfolds through five questions:

1️⃣ What was the challenge?
2️⃣ What made it difficult?
3️⃣ What was the turning point?
4️⃣ How did it feel to push through or succeed?
5️⃣ What did you take away from it?

These could be raw, real stories that make ultra running what it is.

Every achievement counts — and we can’t wait to share them with you.

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11/17/2025

“I wanted to make it as hard as I could — that’s the whole point.”

This week’s guest on Trails, Tales, and Fails is someone who took the idea of a meaningful challenge to a whole new level.
Alex Bance set off from the Preseli Hills in west Wales — the birthplace of Stonehenge’s bluestones — and ran 300 miles all the way to the ancient monument itself. No recces. Minimal support. Self-navigation the entire way.

Along the journey, Alex collected stones from key locations, grabbed 20-minute naps on the go, battled weather, fatigue, and sleep deprivation, and relied on grit (and a lot of stubbornness) to keep moving forward.
All for an incredible cause: raising money for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice, which supports children with life-limiting conditions in Wiltshire and Dorset.

In this episode, Alex opens up about the highs and lows, the moments of unexpected kindness, and what it really feels like to attempt something far beyond the edge of comfort.
This isn’t just a running story — it’s a reminder of how endurance can create real impact in the world.

As always, thank you to for supporting the pod. Use TTF15 for 15% off, or take advantage of their current Black Friday sale.

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