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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

64:07

Nutrition, Milers & Inspiration | Episode 25: Matt Bouch

Trail Culture ·

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...

Trail Culture ·

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...

Trail Culture ·

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...

Trail Culture ·

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

Trail Culture ·

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

Trail Culture ·

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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59:51

George MUT & the UTMB Journey | Episode 14: Zane Schmahl

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2024/02/09

What happens behind the scenes? This week we catch up with @zaneschmahl the race director of George MUT by UTMB. From where the race started to becoming part of the UTMB World Series, to the operations that lead up to a favourite event on the trail calendar.

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74:50

Injury Risk Factors for Trail Runners | Trail...

Trail Culture ·

2024/01/26

What is an injury risk factor? ⚠️ We’re back with another Trail Science episode ft. @dewaal.simon from @rootedindirt this week we’re unpacking what are potential injury risk factors for trail runners? This episode is based on a living systematic review. We get into what that is, why this type of research is important and how to critically evaluate the information in front of you when reading research like this & looking into a topic like injuries 👣 Trail Science Episode 3 - enjoy! 🤙🏼1 d

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63:16

Community Track Club & Sport Media | Episode 13: Erin...

Trail Culture ·

2024/01/19

What brings the running community together? 🤘🏻This week we caught up with Erin Groll, co-founder of the @communitytrackclub ⚡️We chat about how CTC came to be, what goes down every month & the importance of epic groups just like this, that add so much to the running community.Erin Groll Website

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49:58

The Comrades Legend & the 5:30 barrier | Episode 12:...

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2024/01/12

What does it take to run a sub 5:30 Comrades?Four wins, 12 gold medals for a top 10 finish and the first person to break the sub 5:30 barrier, this week we chat to Comrades legend Alan Robb.Alan has completed 42 back to back Comrades. He took his first win wearing Tiger Bostons & fuelled by just coke and water. This legend has some incredible insight to share & we talk about the training principles that still apply from his era of racing.

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60:21

Planning your Race Season | Episode 11: Cobus Fourie

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2024/01/05

How to plan my race season well? This week we’ve got Coach Cobus from @ststri joining us. With 25+ years of coaching and racing experience across multiple disciplines, he shares his wisdom & insights on how to plan your year for training and racing. We cover everything from strategic planning, common mistakes athletes make, how to view your training overall & more.

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57:21

Is Ultra Marathon Running Good for You? | Trail...

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2023/12/22

Is Ultra Marathon running bad for you? We’re back at it with the second Trail Science episode. This great sport is growing & the athletes taking on the Ultra distances seem to be getting younger. In this episode we dive into research on the acute physiological effects on the body during an ultra marathon. Things to note, how to manage adverse effects & what is good practice when prepping and building up to your Ultra? Rooted In Dirt

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68:12

The Double Drakensberg Grand Traverse | Episode 10:...

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2023/12/15

Is a double DGT possible? The Drakensberg is a mysterious place that challenges even the most daring of Adventurer. Caro Jordaan takes us through her double DGT attempt, 450km with +19 000m of vert. She was the first woman to complete a double traverse & was part of the first team to do a double, back to back.We dive into everything from packing, preparation and route tips all the way to her highlights and low points. This will leave you inspired to take on adventure.Caro Jordaan Instagram

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