Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the podcast we speak to Dan Weller. Dan returns to the podcast after previously being on in 2024, when we talked about his wins at the Montane Spine Challenger South and the Pennine Barrier Ultra. This time Dan talks about his 2nd place finish at Centurion Wendover Woods 50 and his year of racing so far. We dive into his new approach to training under his coach Sarah Cameron and his plans for the rest of the year. ...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ At this point Charlotte is almost a cohost as she returns for her 5th appearance on the Home Trails Podcast! We catch up on what she's been up to since we last spoke about Lakeland 100. We discuss her successful race to 3rd place at Mallorca and how it feels like she's making her mark on the international trail running scene. As always, we talk about her training and prep going into the race. What went right and what went wrong...which includes a lac...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ https://givestar.io/gs/project-74 The link to Sam's challenge is above ⬆️ In this episode I speak to Sam King @fatboysking on instagram Sam is currently (at time of writing) 42 days into his challenge to run 74 ultramarathons in 74 days in honour of his mum, who suffered a bleed on the brain at aged 74. We dive into Sams background as a runner. His previous life as a 19 stone gamer, turned corporate businessman and now his life as an ultra runn...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to Hugh Tibbs, about his recent win at the Centurion Running Autumn 100. Not only did Hugh win the race, he also broke the previous course record and set a new British 100 mile trail record! As always, we find out Hughs superhero story, and and how he got Into running. We find out about his previous successes in trail running and how he prepared to run lightening fast at this years A100. I think we will be seeing more of Hugh ...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Gary speaks to Home Trails about all things ultra running. We talk about his running origin story, his own running successes and how he went from hairdresser, to personal trainer to in-person coach, to instagram stardom. We talk about his life in running media and the opportunities that running has presented to him with his newly acquired fame. We chat about his thoughts on the trends in social media and coaching in 2025. Watch and learn from the ...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ HOME TRAILS returns for another podcast in residence! This time we head to Keswick in the Lake District to bring you coverage of the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra. We talk to the runners as they prepare to race the 13,7,5 and 2 valley races. We speak to the male and female winners and find out what it takes to complete the loops in the iconic landscape of the Lakes. We have in depth interviews with the runners at the front of the races and we find o...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Nutritionist Paul Booth returns for his 3rd appearance on the Home Trails podcast. This time Paul talks about the nutrition plans he successfully made for this years UTMB winners, Tom Evans and Ruth Croft. Paul goes into great detail about the pre-UTMB testing he did with Tom at the Leeds Becket University testing lab. How he used those numbers to dial in the most specific race nutrition plan ever made for an elite ultra runner. Paul talks ab...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to Holly Wooten about her 2025 Dragon's Back win! Holly not only won the women's race by over 10 hours, setting a new CR in the process.....she was also 2nd overall to winner David Parish. This was'nt just a coincidence, Holly was 💯 targeting the overall win for this years race, firmly believing that she could take the win and show that the Dragon shows no discrimination when it comes to being slayed! Holly talks openl...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this week's episode we speak to returning guest and friend of the show, Josh Wade. This is Josh's 3rd time on the podcast......to talk about his 3rd place at UTMB! We've been championing Josh for some time now, so it's great to see him performing on the world's biggest stage. With his stellar performance, he is finally getting the credit and recognition that us Brits feel he deserves and is long over due!. In this episodes we dive into his train...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the HOME TRAILS documentary series, I spend some time with Spine Race champion Lucy Gossage. This episode was recorded a few months ago at the start of the summer and we reflect on Januarys race, that now seems like a lifetime ago. As with all HT docs, we run with her on her local trails. The very trails and roads that Lucy used to great effect to train for the first place finish at Britain's most brutal race. We also sit down wi...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ On this episode I speak to Pip from Kailas Fuga about this years UTMB races. WE talk about who's done well so far this week and who is set for glory at the still as yet, undecided races of CCC and UTMB finals. We talk about the races so far and how the changeable weather in the Chamonix valley has affected conditions for athletes, but also for the masses that have descended on the trail running capital of Europe! PIp talks about the successes of some...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode, Home Trails speaks to Colin Murphy, race director for the 13 Valleys ultramarathons happening at the end of September in the Lake District. The race returns for its 3rd year and we dive into the fast becoming iconic lakes race. We find out the origins of the race. What challenges its faced in its inaugural years and the ethos behind the race that is part of the much larger Great North Race Series, that organises The Great North Run ...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ * THE FULL VIDEO VERSION IS AVAILABLE ON THE HOME TRAILS YOUTUBE CHANNEL The podcast teamed up with Kailas Fuga and Robin - The Running Accountant to put on the first Kailas Fuga shoe and gear test! We headed to Edale to meet up with Pippa Ebel and Chris Chan from the marketing department of the largest trail running brand in China! To put on the very first gear test in the UK. Everyone who filled in the form and turned up on the night, got to...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Damo returns to the Home Trails podcast. Damian is probably the guest with the highest number of appearances on the podcast, but we're always happy to talk to him. Especially when he's smashing races like the Montane Lakeland 100! Damo admits that his goal was to go under 20 hours regardless of his position. But we all know that his race went to plan and he took the victory. Something that his old self from back in 2014 who did the 50 miler, di...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Friend of the show Charlotte returns to talk about Lakeland 100. Charlotte continues her cracking year by storming to a well deserved 2nd place and 10th overall In the classic Lake District event. We catch up on how her race went and what the podium means for her chances of being picked up by a major sponsor! We talk about how she is leaving her influencer career behind her to concentrate on her running. How having a big social presence is helping he...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this weeks podcast I speak to PT and co-author of the legendary book “Fixing Your Feet” If you don’t know about this book, you either haven’t been in ultrarunning long enough or you haven’t done any of the races that need the knowledge that this book provides! If you’ve ever had issues with your feet in long events, then this book and now this podcast episode is essential reading/listening to prepare. Tonya talks about her route into p...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Clorroe joins the podcast for the first time this week. We talk about her route into ultra-running, her upbringing in the great outdoors and obviously we dive into her obsession with the Spine Race. We discuss her journey into trail running photography and how she managed to earn her spot on the Spine media team. Clorroe speaks about her experience as part of the Spine safety team and how her local knowledge of the Cheviots made her ideal for a shif...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Evan has literally burst onto the scene less than a year ago. But he's already won or podiumed at some of the UK's toughest ultras! Coming a very respectable 6th place at Lakes In a Day, in his first ultra back in October 24, he's gone on to win the Bowland Ultra. He took 2nd at Pendle Way in Day and another 2nd place at the Fellsman in April. His latest top 10 result at Trail Verbier St Bernard by UTMB has earned him recognition internationally as...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Doug returns to talk about TrailCon and WSER. Doug, along with Dylan Bowman and Brendan Madigan have got their respective heads together to bring the world TrailCon. A week long bridge between Broken Arrow Skyrace and Western States 100. TrailCon is the trail running conference that we all need. By the people, for the people. Doug talks about his favourite moments from both TC and WSER and speaks about the successes from this years event and learning...

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Allie returns to the podcast to talk about her recent win at the Summer Spine Challenger North! Allie took on the 160 mile ultra as part of her training towards the Full Winter Spine this coming January 2026. This is a race I know really well, having done it back in 2023. So we shared horror stories of destroyed feet, pasties and hallucinations! We talk about her feelings of contentment as she ran the race of her dreams and had a performance that she...