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Trail Culture

Emily Robertson

Welcome to Trail Culture, the podcast set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley. The mission is to share stories, research, and insights sourced from the wealth of knowledge within the trail running community, spanning both South Africa and the wider world.Trail Culture explores the heart of trail running and outdoor adventure. From interviews with coaches, athletes, and researchers to discussions on training tips, gear recommendations, and tales of triumph, our

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All Episodes

67:23

Training Load Monitoring for Trail Runners | Trail...

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2024/06/21

How should I approach my training load? The Trail Science episodes are back, this week @dewaal.simon joins us to talk about Training Load Monitoring (TLM). We talk about how TLM has changed over the last few years to accommodate the growth of the sport & how this particular space is being influenced by AI. We discuss it’s history, the metrics that matter, some gaps in the current TLM tools & more

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59:02

Growing up with Trail Culture: A holistic approach |...

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2024/06/14

What was it like to grow up with trail culture? A Stellenbosch local & @salomon_sa athlete. Lijan Burger has grown up in the trail culture of South Africa. In this episode, we cover:• The story of her first trail experience with her Dad• Movement as a family value • Lijans holistic approach to life & running• Defining good health in the trail space • Her upcoming adventure 🌍 & more

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80:22

Adventure & an Outdoor Lifestyle in a Modern Era |...

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2024/06/07

An outdoor lifestyle in a comfortable society. One of the more philosophical chats on the podcast so far. Really enjoyed this conversation with Pierre, @the.flying.runner & co-founder of @mountainabandonWe cover:• The role the Otter trail has played in his life• Milers as emotional regulators• Running vs training• How to live an outdoor lifestyle in the current societyA follow up is already in the pipeline. Pierre has a wealth of knowledge & his love for the outdoors is the common thread

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18:10

MUT Moments | The Humans

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2024/05/28

Hearing from the humans, the final episode of MUT Moments is all about the people. The athletes who’ve had the courage to show up for this event after months of preparation, each with their own story. From running for a cause, to the competition of the podium, to showing up for the first time on a trail start line. These are just a few of the moments captured as we’ve checked in with these amazing humans. The links: Donate to Usapho Indlu A story of sportsmanship: Admire Liv2Run

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82:19

MUT Moments: Behind the Scenes | The Team

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2024/05/25

What goes on behind the scenes?The next episode of MUT moments dives into the BTS of putting on a world class event. This episode shares a range of experiences & insights from a handful of incredible humans on the MUT team.The guests:Zane Schmahl - Race DirectorColleen Browne - Route Marker & SweeperJuliette Berger - Operations Manager UTMB World SeriesMarelize Rhodes - Logistics & Control ManagerMarta Parez - Marketing for UTMB World SeriesThe links we all need:Southern Summits Tours

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39:19

MUT Moments: LIV2Run | Sport & Transformation

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2024/05/23

The first episode of MUT Moments. Brining you coverage from the MUT by UTMB Race Village where we find out what's been going on behind the scenes, who is running for a cause, are the athletes ready to give it their all & more.First up on MUT Moments is our chat with the founder of LIV2Run Lindi Meyer, the team manager Thamsanqa Nxumalo & one of the elite athletes Sinovuyo Ngcobo. These guys have put in the work and they’re ready to race. This episode kicks off with the founder @lindi_elaine

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55:10

The Balancing Act | Episode 26: Bianca Tarboton

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2024/05/17

“What if I can?” Bianca Tarboton joins us this week with wise advice on positive self talk, working on a positive internal dialogue & balancing her training & work.Winner of the MUT marathon last year, these are her words of encouragement for those lining up at @georgemountainultratrail next week. In her episode we go through:Her upcoming race seasonHow she’s developed as an athlete across multiple disciplines The balancing act of training & work & more

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64:07

Nutrition, Milers & Inspiration | Episode 25: Matt Bouch

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2024/05/10

Matt Bouch has always wanted to run 100 miles. In this episode we chat about: • His inspiration • What keeps him coming back• His recent performance at UTD • How he’s developed his nutrition strategy & more! Laid back but intentional, Matt’s approach to the sport pulls through in this chat. We’ll be following him as he takes on his next few goals this year.

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61:01

Metabolic Testing & Performance | Episode 24: Colin...

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2024/05/03

Are thresholds important or is it just training hype? This week Colin Fleming, coach, triathlete & physiologist, joins us to talk about metabolic testing. Why is it important, how results should be applied, the difference between our thresholds & more. We chat through a case study and use test results from a real athlete to show how to practically apply results you get from this sort of testing, to your training.

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69:32

Jonkershoek to Europe | Episode 23: Kyle Herring

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2024/04/26

The North Face athlete, Kyle Herring joins us from the Netherlands to share some epic stories. From some history facts about the Hoefyster to a dive into his different European race experiences. This guy has run every piece of trail in Stellenbosch & has made an appearance on the road scene in the Netherlands, running some blitz times. We cover: His history with the sport The coaching journey Mixing up trails & road when he plans his season Some stories from the Hoefyster route in

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54:26

Women in Trail Running: The athlete & coach...

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2024/04/19

An advocate for women in sport. Meg Mackenzie shares an athlete & coaches perspective on women in trail running, the challenges, the obstacles & the change she’d like to see. In this episode we cover:• Her history with the sport • Some recent career highlights• Navigating the sponsorship space & contract negotiations as a female athlete • Meg’s journey with RED-S & her advice for those working through it

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50:55

Psychological benefits to trail running: A systematic...

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2024/04/12

What are the psychological benefits to trail running?In this episode we focus on:Exercising in a natural vs urban environmentEffects of trail running on mental well beingThe psycho - evolutionary theory & attention restoration theoryWe get stuck into the research after an anecdotal introduction round what trail running does for our mental well being personally.

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66:06

Injuries & drug free sport: The Sports Medicine Lens...

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2024/04/05

This week we’ve got Dr Janesh Ganda joining us on the podcast. Janesh is currently the team doctor for the Springbok sevens, he’s a sports physician with years of experience in a range of different roles & an avid trail runner tooThis week we dive into: • The injury process • When to push through • Return to play after an injury • Drug free sport & trail runningWe look to the future of trail running & the anti-doping movement that’s quickly making its way into our sport. What does the

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53:46

Purpose in training, racing & the process | Episode...

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2024/03/29

From cross country, to a VK to marathon distance and ultra running. Kane Reilly as a broad experience in this epic sport. Todays episode takes a dive into: • His training & racing process • The athlete & Dad life • His European racing experience & more.

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78:24

Research on female athletes & the PhD journey | Trail...

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2024/03/22

Research & female endurance athletes - are we doing enough? Our fourth Trail Science episode is all about the research journey & women in sport. Are we asking the right questions? How can we add to the body of research? We cover all of this along with an exciting announcement.

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57:21

6 x 6 Peaks & the Outeniqua | Jacques Mouton: Episode 19

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2024/03/15

This week we chat to runner and mountain legend, Jacques Mouton on the podcast. We cover all the need to knows for the George 6 Peaks route. Jacques is definitely the guy to ask since he did this route back to back 6 times in one go. We also talk about George MUT, the routes for this year, community & more. Enjoy! Mount Co. 6 Peaks

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58:37

Community, Crews & Culture | Episode 18: Mike Obery

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2024/03/08

This week we’ve got a family favourite, local legend & runner with the most energy joining us on the podcast. Mike Obery talks about his local crew, the significance of community and the massive role running has played in his life. Mikes story has great depth and it’s incredible to see how this guy just keeps giving back to the trail community.We talk about his journey with running, how it was his saving grace while he battled depression & anxiety, why he is so invested in crew culture &

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60:23

The Mental Game | Episode 17: Brandon Hulley

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2024/03/01

What is beyond the edge? This week we catch up with Brandon Hulley, New Balance athlete and George local. This episode looks to the mental side of Ultra running. We talk about the pain cave, what it takes to push through those moments where you want to quit & how to come back from a DNF. So great having an honest, easy chat & I hope it inspires you to be curious about what’s beyond the edge of yourself.

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60:06

The FKT Queen | Episode 16: Rebecca Kohne

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2024/02/23

This week we’re stoked to catch up with Rebecca Kohne. We chat about her recent 6 peaks FKT, the long road of recovery from injury & her success in the sport so far.Her segway into the sport came from a long and frustrating injury journey. This really is a story of perseverance through a devastating injury, making a comeback on the track then finding the trails. This is definitely a name to watch in the coming season & I can’t wait to see her smash the races lined up on her calendar. 6 Peaks

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45:21

Calling Cape Town | Episode 15: Stephan May

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2024/02/16

Is this triathlon in 24 hours possible?Calling Cape Town | 8km Robben Island swim, the Cape Town Cycle Tour, then the 3 peaks mountain challenge.This event certainly isn’t for the feint hearted. All this happens to raise funds for Calling Education. An organisation that has set out to provide top quality education to low income learners in South Africa.Links:Calling EducationCalling Cape Town Challenge How to donate?

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