Trails, Tales, and Fails - An Ultra Running Podcast

Leroy Valentine: Bigfoot 200

Rob and Sarah sit down with UK ultra runner Leroy Valentine after his incredible 88 hours and 7 minutes at Bigfoot 200 in Washington State. Bigfoot 200 is a 200 mile poi

Sarah Page: UTMB 2026

Fresh back from Chamonix, this week we're bringing you a UTMB special. Sarah joins us to relive her journey around Mont Blanc after finishing UTMB 2026 in 28 hours and 1

The Best of Truth or Lie! Susie Chan, Fi Pascall, Holly Stables & More

It’s time for the BEST of Truth or Lie! 😂 Over the past 18 months, guests have thrown some seriously questionable statements at us — and now we're bringing together some

Mission IN-possible: 100 Ultras in 100 Days | David “Jacko” Jackson

What does it actually take to run 50km every single day for 100 days? In this episode, we chat to David “Jacko” Jackson, former professional rugby player, breath coach a

Lakeland 100 2026 and UTMB Recce Chat

This week, we chat about Rob's recent Lakeland 100 finish. From pacing and nutrition to the mental battles that every ultra runner faces. We chat about Sarah's recent U

Mark Wilson: England Rugby World Cup Finalist Turned Ultra Runner

What happens when you've reached the pinnacle of your sport and it's all over? In this episode we sit down with Mark Wilson—former England international, 2019 Rugby Worl

Western States 100: Inside America's Most Iconic Ultra with Lee Dunstall & Rebecca Parker

What does it really take to run the legendary Western States 100? This week on Trails, Tales & Fails, we're joined by Lee Dunstall, who began his ultra running journey i

Helen Newman | Winning the Lake District Sky Race, Sky Running & Ultra Marathon Training

What does it take to become a seriously strong female ultra runners—and how do you train for mountain races when you live in one of the flattest parts of England? In thi

James Yeardley's Montane Summer Spine Race | 275 Miles on the Pennine Way

Fresh from completing the Montane Summer Spine Race, today's guest joins us to unpack an incredible 275-mile journey along the Pennine Way. Finishing in around 150 hours

Simon Withers: South Downs Way 100 2026

In this episode we sit down with South Coast ultra runner Simon Withers, one of the rising stars of the UK ultra running scene. Fresh from a gritty 7th place finish at t

Sarah's UTMB Mozart 100 Debrief 5th place

Sarah finished 5th female at Mozart 100 by UTMB — a 120km mountain ultra in the Austrian Alps with long climbs, technical descents and a strong international field. In t

Ultra Running, Addiction & Escapism | The World’s Poshest Marathon

This week on Trails, Tales & Fails, Max and Rob dive into a more honest conversation around ultra running, routines, streaks, escapism, addiction, and why endurance sport

Karla Borland: Thames Path 100🏅

In this ep, Max, Sarah and Rob are joined by Karla Borland — a runner whose results over the last 12 months have been steadily climbing, putting her firmly on the traject

Anxiety In Running - You're Not Alone

Anxiety in running is far more common than most people admit — and when we asked you about it on Instagram, the response was big. In this episode, it’s just us — no gues

From Family Life to the Sahara: Taking on Marathon des Sables Together

What happens when you combine young kids, an international move, and one of the toughest endurance races on the planet? In this episode, Max and Sarah were joined by Jos

Kirsty Taylor: Sea to Sea 300km

When a race disappears… do you still show up? In this episode, we sit down with ultra runner Kirsty Taylor to unpack one of the most unique and unpredictable race experi

Louise Fraser: Aid Stations At 2AM

This episode is about the people you don’t always see… but who make everything possible. We’re joined by Louise Fraser — a long-time volunteer and familiar face in the C

Noor van der Veen: Barkley Marathons

This week we’re joined by Dutch ultra runner Noor Van der Veen, who has taken on some of the most demanding races on the planet — including Tor des Géants, Arc of Attriti

Ben Potts: The Full Winter Spine Race

This week on Trails, Tales & Fails, we’re joined by Ben Potts — ultra runner, friend, and fresh off an incredible 12th-place finish at the Full Spine. The Full Spine is

Ultra Tip Tuesday #8: The Chimp Paradox & Ultra Running: Your Mind’s Secret Race

In ultra running, your brain isn’t just one voice — it’s two. 🐒 The Chimp: Emotional, impulsive, scared of pain and discomfort. It wants to stop when things get tough. 🧑