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The Tea & Trails Podcast

Edwina Sutton & Gary Thwaites

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The Tea & Trails Podcast is a weekly trail running podcast that loves to talk about running, tea and trails. Hosts Edwina & Gary talk about recent ultra races, what's been going on in their lives, coaching and interviewing a variety of runners and race organisers. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330576474428708 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrails Tea & Trails Ultra - https://www.teaandtrailsultra.com/ Reach out if you wou ...
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This week we do an Old County Tops deep dive! Does the bromance continue or was it sad times on the trails. Let’s find out. Kudos to everyone who toed the line and the team for putting together another awesome race! Held in May, The Old County Tops Fell Race covers 37 miles and involves around 10,000 feet of ascent. The exact distance and amount of…
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Kallum Pritchard is a formidable trail and ultra-distance runner from the UK, renowned for his impressive performances in endurance events. He has excelled in prestigious races such as the Country to Capital Ultra, the Centurion Thames Path 100, and the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra, frequently securing podium finishes. Recently, Pritchard claimed …
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Lianne van Dijk embodies the spirit of perseverance and adventure, inspiring countless runners to push beyond their limits. As an ultrarunner, writer, and coach, she shares her deep passion for trail and mountain running, guiding others on their endurance journeys. Her dedication has led her to remarkable achievements, including a second-place fini…
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Sean Merryweather is a British ultra-runner and obstacle course racer who has won multiple endurance events, including the GB Ultra Chester 50, Manchester to Liverpool Ultra, and GB Ultra Snowdon 50. Recently, he recently set a new course record at the Chester Ultra 100, finishing in 16 hours, 20 minutes, and 5 seconds. Smoking fast! Outside of run…
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This week, Gary shares the inside scoop on his 2025 London Marathon experience. His unconventional approach to training and tapering might raise a few eyebrows, but it proves there’s more than one way to run a sub 3 marathon. Was this road marathon one too many, or has it sparked new ambitions and future goals? Maybe a little over indulgent, but ho…
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Fiona Horsfield, recently won the women’s race at the Northern Traverse 2025, a grueling 300km endurance event across three national parks in the UK. She surged ahead in the second half of the race to claim victory! She also won the Summer Montane Spine Challenge North & came 2nd at the 2023 Cheviot Goat. XMILES UK - 10% discount via the link below…
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Back in February, Kate Worthington accomplished an incredible feat by completing the Snowdonia Slate Trail, a challenging 83 mile journey that circles Snowdonia, showcasing its unique slate heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Kate achieved the Fastest Known Time (FKT) unsupported, a testament to her strength and resilience. Completing a route uns…
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Helen Ryvar is an inspiring ultra runner from Wrexham, North Wales. She held the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days running a half marathon distance, achieving 111 days. She then bettered that by running 1000 consecutive half marathons finishing on the 24th Jan 2025. Helen started running in 2020, just before the UK went into lockd…
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Julie Carter is a fascinating individual with a diverse background. She is a former scientist, teacher, and GP who has transitioned into a creative writer and fell runner. Julie has a deep connection to the Lake District, where she finds inspiration for her writing and running. mindfell.co.uk Move Against Cancer - https://www.moveagainstcancer.org/…
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This week we take a heat training deep dive with Tobi Schmid from CORE. The CORE heat training sensor is a wearable device designed to monitor your core body temperature in real-time. It's particularly useful for athletes aiming to optimize their performance through heat acclimatization. We've followed Eddies sweaty journey, so we thought try and s…
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Zuzana Nemeckova is an ultra-marathon runner and a Registered Nutritionist with a commitment to helping athletes excel. She has tackled races spanning from 50 km to 100 miles, including an arduous multi-day 125 km event. Fueled by her love for running, Zuzana pursued a career in nutrition, founding her coaching business, On Track Nutritionist, wher…
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We recently caught up with Hugh and Keith after their fantastic performances at the Arc of Attrition 50-miler, where they finished 2nd and 3rd. Hugh is an accomplished ultra-runner. He won the 2023 Montane Dragon’s Back Race. He has also participated in and achieved top finishes in various other ultra-races, such as the Ultra Trail Snowdonia and Tr…
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Henriette Albon is an amazing athlete from Norway who has made a name for herself in mountain running and ski mountaineering! After leaving her job as an auditor, she decided to follow her true passion for outdoor sports, and it’s been a fantastic journey for her. Henriette has been bringing home podium finishes from trail races all over the globe.…
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This week, we’re thrilled to have Lewis Ryan join us! Lewis just smashed the Arc of Attrition by UTMB 2025 with an amazing time of 19:22:35. We chat about the race and what he’s got planned for 2025 and beyond. Not only is Lewis super fast, but his taste in music is impeccable, as you can see from his Instagram music choice! https://teaandtrails.co…
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We’re excited to welcome Darla Crispin this week to chat about everything Centurion Winter Downs 100! This incredible 100-mile race takes place in the heart of the UK winter, truly testing the limits of both body and mind. Darla is originally from Canada and studied at the University of Victoria. After that, she made the move to the UK for further …
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Shane Ohly is a former professional climber and elite mountain runner with a lifelong love for adventures in the great outdoors. He founded Ourea Events, an organization that hosts some of the UK’s toughest mountain running events, including the Dragon’s Back Race®, Cape Wrath Ultra®, and Salomon Skyline Scotland®. We caught up with Shane a few wee…
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Keri Wallace is an amazing ultra-runner who has set several Fastest Known Times on some tough trails. Recently, she made headlines by achieving a new female solo, unsupported winter FKT on the West Highland Way! Keri took on the 154 km trail from Milngavie to Fort William and finished in an incredible 28 hours and 19 minutes. It’s truly inspiring, …
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Leroy Valentine is an ultra-runner who recently made headlines by running 153 miles from Dover to Farnham in record time to raise money for the Sam Beare Hospice in Woking. He completed the North Downs Way in just one day, 19 hours, and 33 minutes, breaking the previous record. Leroy's incredible effort raised £5,075 for the hospice, which provides…
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Mel Sykes is an ultra-marathon runner from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. She has an inspiring story of resilience and determination. Mel was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called Chiari malformation, which caused her to lose her balance, suffer double vision, and experience other severe symptoms. After undergoing brain surgery in October 2023, …
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Sanna Duthie is an amazing ultramarathon runner from beautiful Pembrokeshire, Wales! She has tackled some pretty epic races, like the Dragon's Back Race, Ultra Trail Wales, and the Arc of Attrition. Recently, she achieved a fantastic victory at the Chester Ultra 100, organized by GB Ultras, finishing in just 22 hours! But that’s not all! Sanna is a…
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This week, Trish and Eddie share five top tips for tackling one of England's toughest challenges: the Winter Spine Race. Knowledge is power, and you don't know what you don't know, so don't miss this episode. Pic Credit - Spine Race https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrails https://www.teaa…
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We had a great chat with Sam Skinner right before the 2025 Montane Winter Spine Race! Sam’s journey into running started as a way to manage his weight and kickstart his sports career after taking a break. He brings a wealth of experience from his background in football and boxing. Along the way, he’s tackled some amazing ultra-distance races, like …
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And that's a wrap! As we say goodbye to 2024, it's the perfect time to look back on the amazing year we've had and get excited for what’s in store for 2025 and beyond! We want to say a huge thank you to every one of you. Your support has made this year sensational! Whether you’ve tuned in to a few episodes, waved to us on the trails, or joined us o…
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Fancy running a giant loop around the South of England, starting east on the North Downs Way, then south on the Vanguard Way, west on the South Downs Way, and finally north on the Wayfarers Walk and St Swithuns Way before returning to the start? That’s exactly what Eddie Sutton did and she crushed the 200 miles unsupported too! https://teaandtrails…
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Kate Worthington is an accomplished mountain leader, event organizer, and experienced runner. Kate is a qualified mountain leader, winter mountain leader, and fall/trail leader in running fitness. She has extensive experience leading groups in challenging mountainous environments. Kate is the Director of RAW Adventures, a company that organizes out…
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Jacob Tonkin is a well-known figure in the fellrunning community, especially around the Lake District Jacob has completed several challenging endurance events, including the Bob Graham Round and the Frog Graham Round. Jacob has faced significant health challenges, including being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. His dog, George, played a crucial rol…
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Alex Bance is a sports therapist and ultra-runner from Salisbury, renowned for his remarkable endurance challenges and fundraising efforts for charity. He holds the world record for the longest distance run in 24 hours while blindfolded and he completed the 24-hour ultra run while both deaf and blind. His most recent challenge involved running 263 …
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw is an incredibly inspiring individual! Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the age of 24, he decided to embark on an extraordinary journey to show that life can still be rich and fulfilling even with cancer. Luke began his Bristol 2 Beiking expedition in January 2020, cycling from Bristol to Beijing on a tandem bike. Despite the cha…
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I went to Parkrun in May 2019 asking if it was ok to walk because “I have a permanent back injury so can’t run”. I did the Lakeland Trails 55k last year and have hopefully got a couple more 50k races lined up this year Is anyone else an accidental runner?! - Victoria Magnus https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails Precision Fu…
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Matt Field is an inspiring ultra-runner who recently made headlines by setting a new British 24-hour running record! On August the 24th/25th, 2024, he covered an impressive 281.303 km (174.787 miles), surpassing the previous record of 277.439 km (172.292 miles) set by Robbie Britton. This achievement also set a new world lead for 2024. What's even …
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Jen Scotney is a fascinating individual with a diverse background! She's an ultrarunner, writer, podcaster, yoga teacher, and mountain leader. Jen was once a human rights lawyer, but after experiencing burnout and chronic fatigue, she transitioned to a more adventurous lifestyle. She's known for her impressive achievements in ultrarunning, includin…
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This week, we are joined by Andrea Harwood. 2024 has been an awesome year of running for Andrea! Some highlights include. 105km Brecon Beacons Ultra - Ladies champ, North Downs Way 50 and then completing the full Dragon's Back Race after a 4-year relationship with it. https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails Precision Fuel & H…
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Max King is a renowned American ultra-marathoner and trail runner. He has an impressive list of achievements, including winning the 2014 100 km World Championships and the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships. Max is known for his versatility across various running disciplines, from road races to trail and mountain running. We caught up with M…
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This week, Gary shares his 13 Valleys Ultra story. Did he survive two nights and over 35 hours on his feet? Did he puke and rally or was it more of a pity party? https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the…
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Shane Ohly is a well-known figure in the mountain-running community. He is a former professional climber and an elite mountain runner with a deep passion for outdoor adventures. Shane is also the founder of Ourea Events, which organizes some of the most challenging mountain running events in the UK. In a remarkable personal achievement, Shane compl…
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This week we share the mics with Kate Parker! Kate is the founder of Harrier Trail Running, a UK-based company that specializes in trail running gear. She started Harrier in 2020 to provide high-quality, affordable, thoughtfully designed trail running equipment for runners of all levels. Inspired by her own experiences and the trails in the Peak Di…
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The Reverend Lawrence Basham - Team Vicar South Lakes joins us this week. This is one of the highlights of this podcast. One minute we are sitting crossed-legged on the floor at John Ruskin School listening to Lawrence before we set off on our Lakeland 50 or 100 adventure and the next minute we are all on a Zoom call chatting away as Lawernce share…
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We had the pleasure of chatting with Jon Zincke. Lots of you will resonate with Jon's journey into running, but we're not sure who can match his enthusiasm and his 'giving' nature back to the sport. Something which helped turn his life around, he now gives to others. https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails Precision Fuel & Hy…
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Are you interested in running a successful ultra marathon? If so, you're in luck. This week, Eddie and Gary will be sharing some tips and thoughts they've picked up that have helped them train and run ultras to the best of their ability. Just to clarify, Gary has zero coaching experience, but he has finished 5 100-mile races. We all know Eddie is a…
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This week we are joined by Neil Robinson, Robbo or call sign Robbo Cop. My good friend, training partner, teammate, my Lakeland 100 wingman & 4 times L100 finisher too! https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. …
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This week we share the mics with Steve Herron, Steve has gone from burnout to taking on some of the toughest races out there. All within 5 years. Quite often, he's repping a Tea & Trails snood too! KUDOS. Thanks for your support Steve. https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personali…
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The week Gary spills the beans on his Lakeland 100 race. He not only battled the course he battled his tummy too. Spoiler. It wasn't pretty, but he got to the end with much support from his mate Robbo. The coaches help Patreon Anita Rayer, we have a tale from the trails and our Fenix Light competition winners are announced! Please vote for EDRC - h…
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Jenny Hartley is on an incredible journey. She has served in the military, retrained as a GP, won Gladiators, and competed at the Invictus Games. Additionally, she is gearing up for the 2024 Dragon's Back Race. It was amazing to share the mics with Jenny. Our discussion was truly inspiring, and we hope you find it to be the same. https://www.patreo…
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This week we share the mics with Bridget Glaister, Bridget is an ultra-running Solicitor who podiumed at the 2022 Dragons Back Race then went one better at the 2024 Cape Wrath Ultra and was 1st female. The coaches offer some offer sage advice to Patreon Simon Holt, our Fenix Light completion continues, we have tales from the trails and we share our…
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Chris Cope is a type 1 diabetic doctor who won the 2024 Montane Summer Spine Race. He's a remarkable person and it's fascinating to hear how someone with type 1 diabetes not only participates in some of the toughest races on the planet but also wins them. The coaches help Russ Diamond-Webb, we have tales from the trails, Fenix Light UK headtorch co…
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Episode 78 - F-Bomb warning! This week Ajay Hanspal shares his record-breaking Double Paddy Buckley Round story! Ajay covered a heavy flexing 131.93 miles with 58,537ft of vert in 52hrs 51mins 35secs. In other news, we find out which co-host has salty nuts, Helen Plant asks the coaches a question, Fenix Light UK provided this month's prizes, we hav…
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Another week of high-brow entertainment! Who has the heaviest flex? Eddie & Gary go head to head and fire up their guns. Also, Gary has two listener encounters on the trails. Plus, Eddie makes a rookie footwear error... Also, does Gary make it to the toilet in time? Thank goodness for Patreon Sophie Tuley's coaching question to keep us on track. We…
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No guest this week, but we do have a Tale from the Trails, two hot five-star reviews, a Protein Rebel competition and we share our weekly deets. The show must go on! Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race n…
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Running Challenges by Keri Wallace showcases 100 of the best runs across Great Britain, from inspiring 5Ks to epic multi-day ultras. Split into three sections – England, Scotland and Wales – and featuring a mixture of marked trails, organised races and unmarked self-navigated challenges, the runs ramp up in difficulty as you go through each section…
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Zoe Murphy shares her She Ultra and UTS 100K story. Zoe took the win at She Ultra and battled through the heat to finish the awesome, relentless, brutal, scorching pain cave that was the UTS 100K. Watch for Zoe at this year's Dragon's Back Race! Photo Credit - sportograf.com Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and …
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