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Trail Talk

Weekly global ultra-trail show covering races, athlete stories, gear reviews, and the culture that drives runners to push beyond the marathon. Hosted by Aaron Shimmons and HOKA Pro trail runner Ricki Wynne.

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01:23:26

Media Debrief | Trail Running in China, Race...

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2026/04/07

Aaron is joined by Aran from Trail Running Review and Carles from Road Running Review — two of the media crew on the Kailas FUGA China trip — for a proper debrief on everything they saw. First impressions of China, the Chengdu Panda Trail race experience, gear tested in the field, how the event was organised, and the cultural nuances that don't make it into a race report. Three perspectives. One deep dive. DISCOUNTS:• CurraNZ 15%• XMiles 10%• Tantrums 15%• Ascend App 20% 👉 All discount links can be

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01:24:12

Inside China's Trail Running Scene | Kailas FUGA &...

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2026/04/01

<p>Aaron and Ricki are back together after a few weeks away from the regular show. This week: a full debrief from Aaron's Kailas FUGA media trip to China — the brand, the gear, the FUGA Mountain Club, the Chengdu Trail Race, and what China's trail running scene looks like from the inside. Plus the latest ultra trail news and your viewer questions answered.</p><p>DISCOUNTS:<br>- CurraNZ 15%<br>- XMiles 10%<br>- Tantrums 15%<br>- Ascend App

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01:49:24

The State of the Sport | Ian Corless

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2026/03/24

This week on Trail Talk, Aaron sits down with Ian Corless — photographer, journalist, and host of the Talk Ultra podcast — for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of ultra trail running.From the early days of skyrunning to the rise of UTMB, the birth of Glencoe Skyline, the impact of COVID on the sport, the future of trail running governance, and the enduring legacy of Killian Jornet.One of the original voices in the sport with a lot to say./ - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / -

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01:15:01

Rebecca Hormann | Soccer to 300K — First Attempt,...

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2026/03/17

This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki sit down with Rebecca Hormann — the woman who crossed Portugal on foot, 302 kilometres east to west, and won on her first attempt. We dig into her journey from a soccer scholarship in Spain to winning ultras, the Terra de Gigantes race debrief, her Kailas Fuga partnership, and what's next including Madeira and beyond.Also in this episode — big news on a new partnership with Ascend App, the training platform formerly known as Albin. Use code TrailTalk20 for

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01:31:01

Jon Albon: Training Secrets & The Ascend App

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2026/03/10

Jon Albon is back on Trail Talk. Fresh off a tough but educational UTMB debut, Jon is building toward 2026 with Montblanc 90 and another crack at Chamonix on the horizon.UTMB 2025:Lessons from his first time round and what changes in year twoHow horrendous weather and three documentary crews made it a true baptism of fireTraining:The shift from low to medium mileage athleteProgressive overload as the number one principleDownhill conditioning without mountains, dirty threshold and stair-specific

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01:22:48

Hut 2 Hut | Training, Takeaways & What's Next

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2026/03/03

This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and Ricki Wynne debrief the Hut 2 Hut race — your questions answered, the full breakdown, and what we took from it. We also get into training updates from the last two weeks, Ricki's Everest prep run on Croagh Patrick, the start of the Swiss Canyon Trail training block, and a chat about CurraNZ./ - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - /Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums

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01:30:40

Barkley Marathons Carnage | Tarawera & Black Canyon...

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2026/02/17

This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne break down the Barkley Marathons carnage and a massive weekend of ultra racing:The Barkley Marathons:- 2026 edition: Who finished, who suffered, and the brutal conditions- Why this legendary sufferfest continues to captivate the ultra worldRace Coverage:- Tarawera by UTMB: Results and highlights from New Zealand- Black Canyon 100k: Standout performances and conditionsBig News:- Race Purse system: The new crowdsourcing model for prize money in

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01:11:35

MAJOR Golden Trail Changes | Black Canyon 100k &...

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2026/02/10

This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne break down major changes to the Golden Trail World Series for 2026:MAJOR News:- Golden Trail World Series 2026 shakeup- What's changing and what it means for the sportRace Previews:- Black Canyon 100k preview: Course, contenders, and conditions- Tarawera by UTMB preview: What to expect this weekendPlus: Ricki's race debrief and our weekly training breakdownNew episodes drop every week in audio and video formats - now in podcast-friendly YouTube

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01:13:31

Jim Walmsley on Pacer Bans at Western States & Black...

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2026/02/03

This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne discuss Jim Walmsley's controversial stance on pacers at elite ultramarathon races:Hot Take:- Jim Walmsley calls for pacer bans at Western States and Black Canyon 100k- Should elite runners have pacers at golden ticket races?- The pacer debate in professional ultra runningMourne Mountains Meetup:- Trail Talk community meetup recap from the Mourne MountainsNew episodes drop every week in audio and video formats./ - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / -

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01:11:21

Arc of Attrition & HK100 Recaps | UTMB World Series &...

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2026/01/27

This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne recap the opening weekend of both the UTMB World Series and World Trail Majors:Race Coverage:- Arc of Attrition by UTMB recap: Brutal UK winter conditions and standout performances- Hong Kong 100 recap: UTMB World Series and World Trail Majors season openerListener Q&A:We answer your question: "I'm stepping up from 50k to 100k this year. How long should my long runs be?"Plus: Our weekly training update and exciting news about Trail Talk

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01:16:42

Winter Spine & Terra de Gigantes Recaps | HK100 & Arc...

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2026/01/20

This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and HOKA Pro Runner Ricki Wynne break down the latest in ultra-trail running:Race Coverage:- Winter Spine Race highlights and standout performances- Terra de Gigantes recap from the Canary Islands- Arc of Attrition preview: What to expect from this brutal UK winter ultra- Hong Kong 100 preview: Course insights and contenders to watch- Breaking news: Max King joins Kailas FUGA teamListener Q&A:We tackle your questions on bouncing back from DNFs, the Suunto vs Coros

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01:21:18

Winter Spine Race, The MAD Burrito League & Major...

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2026/01/13

In this episode, we cover the Winter Spine Race, including the course, conditions, athletes racing, and our thoughts on how the event is shaping up. We also discuss the situation involving Sarah Porter following reported death threats and her withdrawal from the race.If you’d like to support Sarah, a charity donation page has been set up here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-porter-spine-race-2026We also cover: The MAD Burrito League — what it is and what we’ve set up Hans Troyer signing with HOKA

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01:27:24

We Are So Back — UTMB Rules, Pro Contract Moves & HR...

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2026/01/06

In this episode, we kick off the new year with a reset and a general catch-up.We discuss the new UTMB mobility policy and how it could create confusion for athletes attending the World Finals in Chamonix.We cover recent pro contract moves, including Jenn Lichter and Hans Troyer.We discuss heart rate–based training, referencing Francesco Puppi’s heart rate data and comparing different training approaches.We also cover: New year goals and training intentions Upcoming community meet-ups, including a

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01:12:26

Highs & Lows of the 2025 Trail Running Season

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2025/12/29

A reflective wrap on the highs and lows of the 2025 trail running season, both personally and across the wider sport.With Trail Talk regulars Ricki Wynne and Krissi Polentz, we look back on the moments that defined the year — standout performances, difficult controversies, and experiences that shaped our own season.We cover: Ruth Croft’s historic achievement as the first woman to win OCC, CCC and UTMB The success of the World Championships, from TV coverage to competitive racing Lows including

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01:13:57

Strava Stats, World Trail Majors & UTMB 2025 Updates

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2025/12/23

A regular weekly check-in covering training context, the wider trail running landscape, and what’s been happening recently.We look at Strava stats for the year and what they actually say about consistency and training patterns, before moving into updates around World Trail Majors, including Swiss Canyon Trail and Grand Raid stepping away from the series.We also wrap up with a UTMB 2025 update and a short Trail Talk podcast year-in-review.We cover: Yearly Strava stats and training context World Trail

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01:09:52

TransLantau by UTMB Winner on Pro Running, YouTube &...

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2025/12/18

Harry Jones is a professional runner for Merrell, coming off a win at TransLantau by UTMB in Hong Kong.We talk about what it really takes to build longevity in pro trail running — from Harry’s early years living and racing across Asia, to launching a YouTube channel years ahead of its time, to navigating sponsorship changes and form over a long career.We cover: Winning TransLantau by UTMB and how the race unfolded Growing up and racing across Asia Building a YouTube channel to 73k+ subscribers The

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01:09:33

Building a Race Season, Hardrock News & Suunto...

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2025/12/16

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01:02:40

Inside TRE 2025 — Nike ACG, Satisfy, Norda 055 & the...

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2025/12/11

A full breakdown of TRE 2025 (The Running Event) in San Antonio with Cole Townsend of Running Supply and Krissi Polentz, Trail Talk contributor. We talk through how the show has evolved, what brands are doing, and the gear everyone is talking about.We cover: Nike ACG’s arrival in trail Satisfy’s closed booth + updates to TheROCKER & the TEAM shoe Tantrums’ Bodega-style booth and hydration vests stealing the show Norda’s reveal of the 055 mountain super shoe + new colourways Mount to Coast’s

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01:19:26

Training Updates, New Gear Tests & Hardrock Hundred...

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2025/12/09

This week we break down training updates, the new watch that we’re testing, Dale’s Hardrock Hundred pick’s and a lot more…We talk through:Current training directionFirst impressions of the Suunto Vertical 2Nnormal’s new vest and expansion packThoughts on the norda 055 super shoeDale’s Hardrock 100 picksWhat’s catching our eye in the gear worldPlans for the next training block📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, gear, training and stories from the

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01:41:04

From 100 Miles as a First Trail Race to by UTMB Wins...

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2025/12/04

Ethan Peters has one of the most unique entries into ultra-trail — beginning with a 100 miler and going on to win major international events including UTS (Ultra-Trail Snowdonia) and UTMB Bariloche in Argentina. He is now a professional athlete with norda.We talk about: Growing up in Canada and finding running Why his first big step into the sport was a 100 mile race Winning UTS in the UK His victory at UTMB Bariloche and how the race unfolded How he connected with norda and became a sponsored

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