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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

67:22

The African Adventure | S3E2: Brett Harrison

Trail Culture ·

2025/09/02

Do hard things. In community, for community 🇹🇿 This week we explore this idea of doing hard things, with a purpose that goes beyond ourselves. Brett Harrison is a race director & community development worker in Tanzania. We talk about his trail & MTB events, what brought him to Africa and what led him to do meaningful work that goes beyond his personal goals and ambition. Through his races Traverse Tanzania & Kili Trail Run he is building adventures that transform communities and it’s

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65:32

The sustainable thing | S3E1: Brock Kelly

Trail Culture ·

2025/08/13

We are back! Season 3 of Trail Culture is here & I'm so stoked to share some stories from all around the world with you all.First up, the founder of @oeathleticsclub, he’s not only a fast human but an incredibly consistent one. He’s well known for his Daily Mile videos & has some inspiring thoughts on creativity to share. 💭We talk about his collegiate track career, the inspiration for starting his business, how to cultivate a rhythm of sustainability (for both running & creativity)

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45:55

MUT Locker Room E04 | Nicolette Griffioen, Pierre...

Trail Culture ·

2025/05/30

This one is special. A handful of the brave humans who tackled the miler share some of their stories just a few hours after finishing their epic journeys. The debrief starts with Nicolette Griffioen. Two milers, two wins, four weeks apart - we’re inspired. She talks about her decision making process & where her mind was at going into this stretch of training and racing 🏅 Pierre Jordaan is up next. @the.flying.runner had an incredibly consistent run that put him in 3rd. He humbly talks about how

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43:25

MUT Locker Room: E03 | Monique Agenbag, Shaundre...

Trail Culture ·

2025/05/24

The MUT locker room | E03🎙️🔓Its been an eventful day at George MUT by UTMB ⛰️ war stories shared from a handful of trail legends. @monique_agenbag08 starts us off with some training reflections & her race strategy for tomorrows 25km ⚡️ The power of salt & vinegar chips to the joy of racing on home trails. @shaunyd_8 & @rebeccakohne share stories from the MUT marathon 👟 & @adie_athlete talks about the personal battle to fight for his position in the miler 🛠️ Inspired is an

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58:13

MUT Locker Room | E02: Matt Bouch, Sam Reilly, Kane...

Trail Culture ·

2025/05/23

In the second locker room episode, we catch up with some of the sports favourite athletes. Toeing the line at the marathon & 60km races tomorrow, we chat through:The build up to MUT Injuries & setbacks Sibling rivalry History with the eventWorking with the race day rubik's cube & more!

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23:00

Race Directors Report | MUT by UTMB: Zane Schmahl

Trail Culture ·

2025/05/23

Race director, Zane Schmahl, gives us a race report ahead of the MUT by UTMB weekend. 2025 is set to be the biggest event yet with 2100 runners toeing the start line over the 6 distances.

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68:09

Purpose driven training | S2E19: Brendan Lombard

Trail Culture ·

2025/03/15

Welcome Brendan Lombard! From racing across the globe to coaching runners of all levels, Brandon shares his expert insights on purpose-driven training, strength & conditioning for runners, and overcoming injuries. 🎙️ In this episode, you'll discover:🔥 How to build strength for trail running – Key exercises, common mistakes, and how to integrate strength into your routine without overloading yourself.🏃‍♂️ Brendan's journey from South Africa to Spain – Why he made the move and how it’s shaped

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66:56

Super shoes for trail runners? | S2E18: Trail Science

Trail Culture ·

2025/03/07

You asked & we listened. This weeks episode with @dewaal.simon is a hot topic. We unpack some of need to knows around super shoes. We talk about advanced footwear technology (AFT), what we learn from road runners, what research on super shoes tells us & more 💥What you’ll gain from this episode:🌟 Insights into the research on super shoes for both trail & road💡 Tips on what to consider when getting a pair of super shoes🏞️ Inspiration to follow the research on super shoes in the trail

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70:10

The Fuelling Puzzle | S2E17: Louise Engelbrecht

Trail Culture ·

2025/03/01

This week I’m stoked to welcome an expert to the podcast. She is all knowing when it comes to physiology & sports nutrition 🍎🍰🥤The founder of @fuel_form, Louise joins us this week to talk about piecing together the fuelling puzzle. Where to start, what to avoid & the origin story behind some classic nutrition myths 💭 What you’ll gain from this episode: 🌟 Insights into fuelling for Ultra running & how to get started . 💡 Tips on the types of things to eat & when to fuel when

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56:02

Consistency always wins | S2E16: Skye Clark

Trail Culture ·

2025/02/21

This week I’m stoked to welcome Skye Clark to the podcast. He’s the perfect guy to chat to about consistency & finding sustainable training rhythms. His hard work over the last few years is paying off & he’s quickly becoming a household name for the SA trail scene. In this episode we talk about Skyes history with the sport, how he’s chipped away at his race performances, what consistency in training will do for you & more. From strava banter with Petrus de Klerk, to training runs with

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54:59

A commitment to adventure | S2E15: Marz van der Merwe

Trail Culture ·

2025/02/14

Marz van der Merwe: A commitment to adventure Join us this week as we chat to a local favorite, a tremendous talent & a well rounded athlete. So stoked to have @marz_merwe on the podcast this week 🎙️ We’ll be talking about everything from her sports journey to her professional development. 🤙🏼🎥 Chapter Markers: 00:00 - Welcome to 2025: Season 2 continues 02:36 - Goal orientation: Finding trail running 04:37 - Early days: Racing & early mistakes 08:05 - The Coaster: Race directing

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61:12

Chaotic strava, a PhD update & 2025 vision | S2E14:...

Trail Culture ·

2025/02/08

Back like we never left 👋🏼For those who are new here, once a month Trail Culture releases a more scientific episode, recorded with @dewaal.simon from the legendary @rootedindirt 🤙🏼 Simon is a runner, a coach & a scientist. We talk about various hot topics in the trail running space & unpack the relevant research surrounding them. We also have some not so relevant banter & we’re so grateful that you all tune in. This weeks episode brings us an update on Simons PhD. We talk about some

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71:08

Story telling & human connection | S2E13: Simon Pocock

Trail Culture ·

2025/01/25

Simon Pocock: The art of story telling and human connection Join us this week as we chat to a local talent & friend of the trail community, Simon Pocock. A wizard with the camera, this guy has a gift for storytelling and connecting with people. We explore that as well as his entry in the sports media space & some of his creative experiences over the years. 🎥 Chapter Markers: 00:00 - Welcome to 2025: Season 2 continues 01:34 - Raised outdoors: Falling in love with sport 05:49 - Entry to

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75:07

A lifetime of running | S2E12: Ryan Sandes

Trail Culture ·

2025/01/17

Join us on this epic episode of Chill Culture as we kick off 2025 with a legendary guest: Ryan Sandes! 🏃‍♂️🌍 A trailblazer in ultrarunning, Ryan has conquered terrains across the globe, from the icy stretches of Antarctica to the dunes of the Gobi Desert. This conversation dives into his inspiring journey, his love for adventure, and his relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries. 💪✨What you’ll gain from this episode:🔥 Motivation to conquer your own goals, whether you're a runner or not.🌟

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90:52

The Trail Running Recap '24 | Sean Robson: S2E11

Trail Culture ·

2024/12/21

Todays episode is going to round off an incredible year of trail running and outdoor adventure.This week I'm stoked to welcome a legend in the trail running community. A familair voice, a friendly face and honestly one of the greatest humans around, it's a joy to welcome Sean Robson to the podcast today.An experienced journalist, a runner, TT group leader, an epic MC, a Dad and a friend. This episode we'll be doing our best to share some highlights from the trail space in 2024 & to speculate on

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70:13

An adventure racing odyssey | S2E10: Robert Le Brun

Trail Culture ·

2024/12/06

This week it’s great to welcome an adventure race, race director, conservationist, MC, a Dad and an absolute trail legend, Robert Le Brun ie. Brundle. This guy has welcomed many an athlete over a finish line, he’s completed adventure racing world champs and runs an amazing series of outdoor events through No Frills No Fuss.This guy loved rugged mountains, is always up for a challenge and has a passion for conservation and making the sport accessible to everyone. // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes:

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69:27

The well balanced approach | S2E9: Toni McCann, Erin...

Trail Culture ·

2024/12/01

This week, we’re trying something new with our first round table episode. This week the Flatrock Endurance team joins us to talk about the well-balanced approach. We talk about all things coaching, the process they follow at flatrock, what each coach brings to the table, how they overcome challenges and more.From Annecy to the UK to Cape Town, we’ve got Tonis race experience and passion for nutrition, Brendans background in S&C and Erins gift of understanding athletes - all of these things make

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59:41

Fit but unhealthy? | Trail Science S2E8: Simon de Waal

Trail Culture ·

2024/11/23

For our nerdy fans out there, the Trail Science episodes are back! 💥🎙️Up first is: Fit but Unhealthy? Are we prioritising performance over health & wellness? In this episode we unpack these ideas & talk about some of the early signs of LEA & RED-S. 🍎I’m excited to continue the scientific journey alongside Simon de Waal from Rooted in Dirt. In this season we’ll continue to dive into the more academic side of trail running, unpacking the latest research and trying to make sense of this

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64:40

Ultra running, risk and disappointment | S2E7: Naomi...

Trail Culture ·

2024/11/15

Naomi Brand is back on SA soil after spending the summer training and racing in Europe. An Ultra runner, vet, conservationist and an artist, she is a legend in the SA trail community. Naomi can be found on the startline of the most hectic ultras, to adventuring around New Zealand in her mobile home or painting during the short breaks she has after training and work. Naomi has some amazing insights to share on the ups and downs of ultra running. How to come back from disappointment and to keep the

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66:50

Nutrition, Adaptation and Sweat Testing. What are we...

Trail Culture ·

2024/11/08

John Middlewick is a triathlete turned business man who started Carbon Endurance, a sports consulting distribution house that brings brands like Precision Fuel & Hydration and Pillar Performance into South Africa to support and fuel our incredible athlete base. He has years of endurance training and racing under his belt, this couple with a keen interest in the science of performance has developed Carbon Endurance into what it is today. Stoked to welcome John to the podcast & for the great

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