In a special collaboration between The RunThrough Podcast and The RunThrough Trails Podcast, host Ben Sheppard heads to the Peak District for two conversations with trail athletes Joe Farrelly and Jordan Rowe, in partnership with Samsung and the new Galaxy Watch Ultra2.

Joe shares how turning his life around led him to running and ultimately competing on the international trail running stage. He opens up about the experiences that continue to drive him, balancing training with work and family life, and his ambition to compete amongst the world's best.

Jordan's journey took him from school cross country to the NCAA system in America and years of track racing before a switch to the trails helped him rediscover his love for the sport. He discusses his competitive mentality, his desire to win and the challenge of stepping into a completely new side of running.
Along the way, they discuss racing, recovery and pushing their limits while putting the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 through its paces on the trails.

And if you want to win a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 of your own, plus a £200 RunThrough Kit Voucher, enter our Trail Bundle competition for everything you need for your next adventure.

Enter here: https://www.runthroughtrails.com/forms/trail-bundle

In this episode, we’re joined by Lewis Moses to preview UTMB Week 2026 and break down the biggest races, contenders and storylines to watch in Chamonix.

We take a closer look at OCC, CCC and UTMB, discussing the stacked men’s and women’s fields, the athletes who could challenge for the podium, course changes and how conditions could shape each race.

From established favourites to potential surprises, Lewis shares his thoughts on who to watch and what could make the difference when racing gets underway. We also touch on TDS, MCC and YCC as we look ahead to one of the biggest weeks of the trail running calendar.

What happens when training hard starts doing more harm than good?

In this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Vecchione, running physiotherapist and trail runner, to talk about RED-S, under-fuelling, recovery and women’s health, and why these are conversations every runner should be having.

Sophie breaks down what RED-S really means and why fuelling, recovery and learning to listen to your body are so important for long-term health and performance. She also reflects on how her approach to movement has evolved during pregnancy, what she loves about trail running, and what’s next for her in the running world.