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The Tea & Trails Podcast

Edwina Sutton & Gary Thwaites

The Tea & Trails Podcast is a weekly trail running podcast that loves to talk about running, tea and trails. Hosts Edwina & Gary talk about recent ultra races, what"s been going on in their lives, coaching and interviewing a variety of runners and race organisers.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330576474428708Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrailsReach out if you would like to be involved! - hello@teaandtrails.com

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52:21

5 Valleys & 2 Valleys Double #257

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/10/04

Yes… a little indulgent. Well, maybe very indulgent for Gary to share his 5 & 2 Valleys experience, but he’s doing it anyway. Nearly fifty of the most beautiful miles this country has to offer, taking in epic summits, dreamy trails, and sharing it all with thousands of like minded runners.The 13 Valleys and the Lake District National Park did not disappoint. It’s a firm favourite of the podcast, and judging by the sheer number of runners, families, and friends who descended on Keswick, it’s

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61:46

Terrible Mid Race Fuel Choices... #256

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Three races. One weekend. Greedy Gary was back at it again, taking on the 5 Valleys Ultra and the 2 Valleys, while Eddie headed to the Ochills Ultra 50. It turned into quite the adventure for her after a full on week of driving up and down the country. Meanwhile, Gary had an absolute blast in the Lakes and somehow came home clutching his four times finisher charm.An injured runner reached out to the coaches this week, something every one of us has had to face at some point. Over in the Strava Club,

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66:31

Damian Hall - Run Forever #255

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/09/27

Damian Hall joins us for a lovely, meandering chat about all things running, FKTs, tea, and a bit of football thrown in for good measure. You always get good bang for your buck with Damo, and this episode delivers too.His latest book, Run Forever, hit the shelves earlier this year. It’s a perfect read for runners drifting past 30 and hoping to keep moving for as many decades as possible.Damian digs into the reasons why our strength and speed might start to fade and why it’s far from inevitable if we

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62:51

The Unwritten Rules of Running #254

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Eddie has levelled up her double threshold game and is loving it. Gary, meanwhile, has had a quiet week of training, two days missed, thanks to life getting in the way and his body whispering, “Mate… be kind to your future self.”This week’s Brew With the Coaches is a good one, especially for our dear listeners who keep getting that annoying mid run stitch. Some cracking tips in there.You lot continue to entertain and inspire over on Strava, Tales from the Trails, and of course the mighty Heavy Flex

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75:10

Lucy Gossage - Pennine Way FKT #253

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/09/20

Lucy Gossage joins us today for an absolute powerhouse of an episode. Fresh off the Pennine Way FKT, she’s just conquered 268 miles of bogs, mountains and truly awful weather, all stitched together with joy, grit, friendship and adventure.Anna Troup set a seriously stout record, and it took bravery for Lucy to step up and take on the challenge. But take it on she did. She pushed all the way to Edale in 70 hours, 47 minutes and 15 seconds, shaving nearly two hours off the previous mark.It’s a story

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61:15

The Back to Back Long Run #252

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Both hosts are well and truly in the groove of training, tackling long runs, hard sessions, parkruns, and hitting the weights too. We also dive into the world of the double-threshold workout day, as Eddie slips a double-day into her week!We've got a V50 Heavy Flex, plus a remarkable feat of mental and physical endurance over at Tales from the Trails.Eddie shares some back to back long run wisdom. Gary likes the idea of a double long-run, but he definitely prefers a rest day in between to catch

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67:26

Laura Watts - Badwater #251

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/09/13

This week we sit down with Laura Watts, fresh off her brilliant run at the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race. An awesome victory, made even more impressive considering she’s still not fully recovered from her fifth finish at Badwater.We absolutely loved this chilled chat with Laura. From bumping into famous passengers during her day job, to training stories, to what it’s actually like running through Death Valley again and again, to the power of CurraNZ as part of her training and racing, it’s all in

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68:39

2027 Ultra Race Guide #250

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/09/10

Eddie’s been busy heading south this week, supporting Lucy Gossage as she storms her way down the Pennine Way on a record breaking FKT. Meanwhile, Gary popped north of the border and treated himself to some glorious East Lothian trails.Over on Strava, the miles are big, the birthday shout‑outs are bumper, and this week’s Tales from the Trails brings a mix of inspiration and a good dose of perspective.Stu & Eddie have a brew with the coaches takeover as we follow Eddies journey to the 2027 winter

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59:54

Anna Rutherford - Laura Swanton-Rouvelin - Race...

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/09/06

We all know nothing is guaranteed in ultra running, and the longer the race, the higher the jeopardy climbs.This week, we share the story of two runners who are no strangers to the sharp end of some of the UK’s toughest events. Both lined up at the 2026 Race Across Scotland, but their races unfolded very differently. For one runner, it ended in an agonisingly close to the finish DNF, for the other, it became a come from behind victory.It was incredibly brave of Anna to share her race, and Laura,

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56:10

The Ultimate Warm Up Guide #248

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/09/03

Gary has been racing! Well… not quite racing, but he definitely wasn’t taking it easy. Either way, he loved his time up on the Moors at the Hardmoors Roseberry Topping Trail Marathon.Eddie’s been in full entertainment mode, and with the kids finally back at school it’s back on the horse, juggling life, training, and trying to squeeze everything in.The coaches step in to help a listener who needs some guidance on fueling multi‑day adventures, perfect timing with the Dragon’s Back Race just around the

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69:19

Marc Laithwaite - Lakeland 50 & 100 #246

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/30

As the ballot opens for the 2027 Lakeland 50 & 100, we thought it was the perfect time to spend an hour with one of the main men behind the event, Marc Laithwaite.Marc brings a mix of funny, heartwarming, and genuinely inspiring stories that capture exactly why this race is so special. And beyond the running, the event has now raised over £1,000,000 for charity, which is just incredible.It’s one of the absolute highlights of Gary’s year, and he cannot wait to toe the line again in 2027.And with

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63:49

Crush Your A Race Taper #246

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/27

This week we kick things off with two brilliant listener intros, and, believe it or not, both hosts are out there getting after it and building some fitness. It’s all very upbeat at the moment. Long may this new trend continue!We’ve also got a smoking fast potential Dragon looking for advice ahead of a possible 2027 attempt, plus a few taper tips as we roll into a busy autumn race season. If your big day is creeping closer, this one’s for you.You lot have been absolutely crushing it on Strava. We’ve

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58:58

Will Howard - Lakeland 100 3rd Place #245

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/23

Will Howard joins us on Tea & Trails to share the remarkable story behind his debut at the Lakeland 100. In his first ever crack at the course, Will stormed to 3rd place, announcing himself as one of the freshest, most exciting new names in UK ultra running.From a childhood spent trying every sport under the sun, through modern pentathlon, marathon racing, and a breakthrough ultra win in Minnesota, Will’s journey has somehow, almost inevitably led him to the fells. Will brings a blend of talent,

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64:56

UTMB Top Tips #244

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/20

We are shaking things up this week! Simon from Run the Wild shares his top 5 UTMB tips. To be honest these with serve you well whatever the trail ultra you choose.Run the Wild - https://runthewild.co.uk/Stu & Eddie have a brew with the coaches takeover as we follow Eddies journey to the 2027 winter spine race. Stu has been on the podcast before and Eddie has kindle agreed to share her session as she follows The Unbreakable Athlete mindset program.Endurance Mindset Coaching -

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65:04

Charlotte Mountford - ADHD & Autism in Ultra Running...

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/15

This week we’re catching up with Charlotte Mountford. We first met Charlotte on a frosty Tea & Trails Ultra recce, she later reached out to see if we’d be up for a chat about neurodivergence in ultra running, and of course we said yes.Charlotte has been diagnosed with ADHD and autism, so we dive into the traits, the challenges, and the joys of running as a neurodivergent athlete.Autism Central - England's Peer Education ProgrammePodcasts:Neuroshambles - The Autism, ADHD & PDA Parenting

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59:36

What to Do After a DNF #242

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/13

Eddie’s been racking up the miles in Morzine, catching up with friends and cruising around familiar trails. Fun times in the mountains! Meanwhile, Gary was nervously pinning on a race number at the Hardmoors Farndale Trail Marathon… which, was actually 28.5 miles. Better value for money, though!Over in our Strava club, you lot have been stacking big miles and big climbs. Always showing up, always delivering. We’ve got a lovely family inspired Heavy Flex this week, plus a poetic Lakeland 100 Tale

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60:03

Sam Shepherd - Head of Sports Science #241

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/10

This week we’re joined by Sam Shepherd, Head of Sports Science at Precision Fuel & Hydration. Sam came to Precision after twelve years as a Lecturer and Reader at Liverpool John Moores University, where he specialised in exercise metabolism — particularly how the body uses carbohydrates and fats, and how training and nutrition can be shaped to improve both health and performance.He’s not just a scientist, either. Sam is a practising sports nutritionist and a keen triathlete, with eight IRONMAN®

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60:28

Group Run Etiquette #240

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/06

Both hosts have been out getting their miles in. Eddie’s been gallivanting around the mountains on a hen weekend, while Gary kept things a bit more local but still managed to squeeze in plenty of fun. Happy to report: legs intact & spirits high.Meanwhile, you lot have been absolutely flying over on Strava. Another week, another double Heavy Flex. And thank you for the intros, genuinely love hearing from you.Eddie dishes out some proper wisdom this week on pregnancy and running, and to wrap

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68:29

Jenny Hartley - Summer Spine Champ #239

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/08/02

It’s the second time Jenny Hartley has joined us on the Tea & Trails Podcast, and she’s had quite the adventure since her last visit. The Invictus Games and Gladiators athlete has been busy up on the Pennine Way, setting off from Edale with one big goal in mind, to complete the Summer Spine Race.She made it all the way to Kirk Yetholm, kissed the famous wall, and did so before any other woman that week.The 268‑mile journey is packed with twists, turns, highs, lows, and all the chaos the Spine is

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63:40

Lakeland Reflections & Finding Your Feet When the...

The Tea & Trails Podcast ·

2026/07/30

Gary is back from another epic and equally wonderful lakeland 50 and 100 weekend. Being on the Hardmoors checkpoint gave him a wonderful insight into the race from the front to the back of the field.Both hosts have been running and their weeks looked like normal training.You lot, meanwhile, have been absolutely crushing it over on Strava, and we’ve got another double Heavy Flexes weekEddie dishes out some wisdom and to wrap things up, Gary is wondering what training races to do as he trains for the

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