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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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01:30:40

Barkley Marathons Carnage | Tarawera & Black Canyon...

Trail Talk ·

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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01:08:13

30K Lessons, 50K Debrief & UTMB Kosciuszko – Plus...

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2025/12/02

A full breakdown of the last few weeks of training, racing and recovery — including the 30K and 50K races, plus reflections on UTMB Kosciuszko, where I was working media on the 100K event.We also talk through Ricki’s return to the base block, what the coming phases of training look like, and the usual Trail Talk banter around planning, racing and staying consistent.We cover: Key lessons from the 30K race 50K debrief and recovery UTMB Kosciuszko reflections and working media on the 100K Ricki’s

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01:18:01

Running Culture in 2025 – Run Clubs, Branding & the...

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2025/11/27

A look at running culture in 2025 with Will from Leggggs and Cole Townsend from Running Supply — two people deeply embedded in the style, media and community side of the sport.We talk about: The explosion of run clubs and how they’ve changed the sport The rise of branded run clubs like the Satisfy LSD meet-ups Style, identity and the shift toward “vibe” culture in running Narcissism in running and the performance of social running The growth of vibe-first running accounts with little or no

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01:09:43

2nd at GPT100 Miler & AUTRA Champion — With Nicole Paton

Trail Talk ·

2025/11/24

Nicole Paton finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler and was crowned the AUTRA 100 Mile Australian Champion, making her the first Australian home at this year’s race.We talk through her background across trail, ultra and sky running, her experiences racing at the World Championships in Austria and the Pyrenees, and then break down her run at GPT100 — strategy, pacing, gear, challenges and key moments.We cover: Nicole’s history in trail, ultra and sky running Lessons from racing the World Champs How she

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01:02:02

A New Face in Ultra Running – George Knight, 2nd at...

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2025/11/20

George Knight is one of the most exciting new names in Australian ultra-trail — and at just 21 years old, he’s already finished 2nd at the GPT100 Miler, right behind Caleb Olson.In this episode, we get to know George: His background and fast entry into the sport How he’s progressed so quickly in only a few years Training structure, weekly volume and what works for him GPT100 Miler: how his race unfolded, key moments, and lessons What he wants next in the sportA genuine look at a young athlete

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01:32:05

How We Train, Recover & Race — The Principles We Rely On

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2025/11/18

A deeper look at the principles behind how we train, recover, race and stay consistent in ultra-trail running.We break down the foundations that actually matter — not the noise, not the trends — just the key ideas that keep training steady, recovery effective and racing purposeful.We cover: How we structure training to stay consistent Rehab principles for managing niggles and staying durable Recovery tools that work (and what to avoid) Race-week strategy and staying composed under pressure

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01:16:48

Tom Joly - Failing Forward, From UTMB to Grand Trail...

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2025/11/13

Tom Joly of the Kailas FUGA Elite Team joins the podcast to talk through a pivotal stretch in his season — dealing with a DNF at UTMB, addressing iron deficiency, and putting together a strong, confident run to finish 3rd at Grand Trail des Templiers.We talk about: What actually went wrong at UTMB How iron deficiency was discovered and managed Training at altitude and rebuilding after disappointment Nutrition adjustments through this period The mindset behind “failing forward” Executing a

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