This week on the Tea & Trails Podcast, Gary trades trail shoes for Thai boxing gloves, well, sort of. He’s ringside, not in the ring, soaking up the action while Eddie battles with Storm Amy, which throws a spanner into her running plans! We have a Lakeland 50 Tales from the Trails. Plus, Eddie dishes out treadmill wisdom to a listener taking their first steps on the belt. From stormy setbacks to sweaty comebacks, it’s a week of punches, puddles, and practical advice.

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link below https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

Runderwear - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

SHOKZ - Use code TEA102025 to receive £10 off
https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihi

Precision Fuel & Hydration https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU
Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z

Harrier - Use code TEA10 for 10% off https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off *Excluding Sale Items https://centurionrunning.com/

GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to reveive 10% off your order https://goodr.avln.me/c/VLEmsAIZCDtm

VERSUS SOCKS - Use code VSTEAANDTRAILS to receive 15% off your order https://versussocks.avln.me/c/NpgscXJQmFgq

LIFE JACKET SKIN PROTECTION - Use code GOTYOURBACK for 10% off your first order https://lifejacketskin.com/

PRIMUS UK - Use code TT-PRIMUS-20 for 20% off https://primusuk.avln.me/c/kBWmOJaEiByD

Protein Rebel - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order https://proteinrebel.com/

Fenixlight Limited - Use code T&T5 for 5% off your order https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

Content may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you.

Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE

Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/
13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/
Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/
Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/

This week, Gary spills the beans (but hopefully not his guts) on the Altra 7 Valleys Ultra.

Was it puke-free glory, a heroic puke-and-rally, or a return to the classic “puking and feeling sorry for himself” routine? Tune in for all the deets, complete with trail drama, digestive dilemmas, and a few laughs along the way.

Massive kudos to everyone who toed the line this weekend, whether you tackled 2, 5, 7, or the full 13 valleys, you’re all legends.

Fancy some ultra magic in 2026? Check out - https://www.13valleysultra.com/
Prefer a mix of tarmac and trails? Head over to - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link below https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

Runderwear - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

SHOKZ - Use code TEA102025 to receive £10 off
https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihi

Precision Fuel & Hydration https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU
Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z

Harrier - Use code TEA10 for 10% off https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off *Excluding Sale Items https://centurionrunning.com/

GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to reveive 10% off your order https://goodr.avln.me/c/VLEmsAIZCDtm

VERSUS SOCKS - Use code VSTEAANDTRAILS to receive 15% off your order https://versussocks.avln.me/c/NpgscXJQmFgq

LIFE JACKET SKIN PROTECTION - Use code GOTYOURBACK for 10% off your first order https://lifejacketskin.com/

PRIMUS UK - Use code TT-PRIMUS-20 for 20% off https://primusuk.avln.me/c/kBWmOJaEiByD

Protein Rebel - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order https://proteinrebel.com/

Fenixlight Limited - Use code T&T5 for 5% off your order https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

Content may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you.

Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE

Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/
13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/
Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/
Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/

Eddie’s back, with colour in her cheeks and a skip in her weighted hike! Meanwhile, Gary’s deep into race week prep ahead of The 7 Valleys Ultra. We dive into emergency calorie choices, weighted treadmill sufferfests, and yes, the Northern Traverse banter has officially begun.

This week’s Brew with the Coaches features the brilliant Kim & Jayson Cavill, serving up answers with their usual wisdom. And finally, we ponder the fate of the dearly loved Robin...

https://www.cavillcoaching.com/

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link below https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

Runderwear - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

SHOKZ - Use code TEA102025 to receive £10 off
https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihi

Precision Fuel & Hydration https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU
Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z

Harrier - Use code TEA10 for 10% off https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off *Excluding Sale Items https://centurionrunning.com/

GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to reveive 10% off your order https://goodr.avln.me/c/VLEmsAIZCDtm

VERSUS SOCKS - Use code VSTEAANDTRAILS to receive 15% off your order https://versussocks.avln.me/c/NpgscXJQmFgq

LIFE JACKET SKIN PROTECTION - Use code GOTYOURBACK for 10% off your first order https://lifejacketskin.com/

PRIMUS UK - Use code TT-PRIMUS-20 for 20% off https://primusuk.avln.me/c/kBWmOJaEiByD

Protein Rebel - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order https://proteinrebel.com/

Fenixlight Limited - Use code T&T5 for 5% off your order https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

Content may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you.

Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE

Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/
13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/
Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/
Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/

This week on Tea & Trails, we’re joined by a runner who’s redefining what it means to go the distance, Lizzie Gatherer. From her first ultra to a jaw-dropping 208-mile effort at the Backyard Ultra, Lizzie’s journey is one of resilience, curiosity, and chasing joy with every step.

She’s not just a runner, she’s a mindset master, a fuel strategy tinkerer, and a proud member of Team England. We’ll dive into what drew her to the unique world of Backyard racing, how she trains for the unknown, and the friendships and places that keep her grounded.

So grab your trail shoes, snacks and a brew. This one's a celebration of hope, heart and the magic of showing up.

https://ultramadlizzie.com/

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link below https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

Runderwear - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

SHOKZ - Use code TEA102025 to receive £10 off
https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihi

Precision Fuel & Hydration https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU
Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z

Harrier - Use code TEA10 for 10% off https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off *Excluding Sale Items https://centurionrunning.com/

GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to reveive 10% off your order https://goodr.avln.me/c/VLEmsAIZCDtm

VERSUS SOCKS - Use code VSTEAANDTRAILS to receive 15% off your order https://versussocks.avln.me/c/NpgscXJQmFgq

LIFE JACKET SKIN PROTECTION - Use code GOTYOURBACK for 10% off your first order https://lifejacketskin.com/

PRIMUS UK - Use code TT-PRIMUS-20 for 20% off https://primusuk.avln.me/c/kBWmOJaEiByD

Protein Rebel - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order https://proteinrebel.com/

Fenixlight Limited - Use code T&T5 for 5% off your order https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

Content may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you.

Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE

Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/
Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/
Ultra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/

It’s 7 Valleys Ultra race week for Gary, cool, calm, and collected… or riding the rollercoaster of taper tantrums? Meanwhile, Eddie reunites with an old friend and lifts the lid on life behind the scenes at the epic Salomon Skyline Scotland.

As the nights draw in, it’s headlamp review time! Eddie and Gary put the Fenix HP12R-T through its paces. Can it dethrone the reigning champ, the HM65R-T V2.0? Tune in to find out, gear talk, race nerves, and a few laughs guaranteed

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link below https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

Runderwear - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

SHOKZ - Use code TEA102025 to receive £10 off
https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihi

Precision Fuel & Hydration https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU
Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z

Harrier - Use code TEA10 for 10% off https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off *Excluding Sale Items https://centurionrunning.com/

GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to reveive 10% off your order https://goodr.avln.me/c/VLEmsAIZCDtm

VERSUS SOCKS - Use code VSTEAANDTRAILS to receive 15% off your order https://versussocks.avln.me/c/NpgscXJQmFgq

LIFE JACKET SKIN PROTECTION - Use code GOTYOURBACK for 10% off your first order https://lifejacketskin.com/

PRIMUS UK - Use code TT-PRIMUS-20 for 20% off https://primusuk.avln.me/c/kBWmOJaEiByD

Protein Rebel - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order https://proteinrebel.com/

Fenixlight Limited - Use code T&T5 for 5% off your order https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

Content may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you.

Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE

Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/
Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/
Ultra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/

Today’s guest went from broke climber living off porridge to the driving force behind some of the UK’s most inspiring outdoor literature. Jon Barton is the founder and managing director of Vertebrate Publishing, a company that’s reshaped how we read about the wild, the rugged, and the epic. From guidebooks that help us summit Snowdon to memoirs that make us feel the wind on our face, Jon’s vision has brought adventure to the page and passion to the publishing world.

https://www.adventurebooks.com/

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link below https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

Runderwear - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

SHOKZ - Use code TEA102025 to receive £10 off
https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihi

Precision Fuel & Hydration https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU
Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z

Harrier - Use code TEA10 for 10% off https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off *Excluding Sale Items https://centurionrunning.com/

GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to reveive 10% off your order https://goodr.avln.me/c/VLEmsAIZCDtm

LIFE JACKET SKIN PROTECTION - Use code GOTYOURBACK for 10% off your first order https://lifejacketskin.com/

PRIMUS UK - Use code TT-PRIMUS-20 for 20% off https://primusuk.avln.me/c/kBWmOJaEiByD

Protein Rebel - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order https://proteinrebel.com/

Fenixlight Limited - Use code T&T5 for 5% off your order https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

Content may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you.

Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE

Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/
Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/
Ultra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/

This week on Tea & Trails we dive into the all-too-familiar phenomenon of post-race blues. That emotional dip after the high of crossing the finish line? Yep, it happens to the best of us. But here’s the good news: it’s not the end, it’s the beginning of something new. We’ll explore how to embrace the comedown and channel it into fresh motivation.

We’re also tackling a big one: how to train smart when your day job already feels like an ultra. Whether you're lifting, shifting, or just constantly on your feet, we’ve got tips to help you balance the grind with your goals.

So pop the kettle on, slip into your recovery tights, and let’s find the hope in the hard miles.

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link below https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

Runderwear - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

SHOKZ - Use code TEA102025 to receive £10 off
https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihi

Precision Fuel & Hydration https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU
Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z

Harrier - Use code TEA10 for 10% off https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off *Excluding Sale Items https://centurionrunning.com/

GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to reveive 10% off your order https://goodr.avln.me/c/VLEmsAIZCDtm

VERSUS SOCKS - Use code VSTEAANDTRAILS to receive 15% off your order https://versussocks.avln.me/c/NpgscXJQmFgq

LIFE JACKET SKIN PROTECTION - Use code GOTYOURBACK for 10% off your first order https://lifejacketskin.com/

PRIMUS UK - Use code TT-PRIMUS-20 for 20% off https://primusuk.avln.me/c/kBWmOJaEiByD

Protein Rebel - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order https://proteinrebel.com/

Fenixlight Limited - Use code T&T5 for 5% off your order https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

Content may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you.

Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE

Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/
13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/
Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/
Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/

Today’s guest doesn’t just run marathons, he stampedes through them in a 25kg rhino costume. He’s a Guinness World Record holder, a conservation crusader, and the kind of guy who turns sweat, blisters, and endurance into hope for endangered species. Rhino Boy Chris has charged through over 100 races to raise awareness for rhino conservation, and somehow still finds the energy to write children’s books, visit schools, and inspire a global community of runners and wildlife lovers alike.

In this episode, we dive into the wild world of running in costume, the emotional highs and lows of ultra-endurance, and the deeper mission behind every mile. Let’s get into it, with the one and only Rhino Boy Chris.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/rhinoboychris

https://www.savetherhino.org/

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link below https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

Runderwear - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

SHOKZ - Use code TEA102025 to receive £10 off
https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihi

Precision Fuel & Hydration https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjU
Precision Fuel & Hydration Planner https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z

Harrier - Use code TEA10 for 10% off https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off *Excluding Sale Items https://centurionrunning.com/

GOODR - Use code GOTEAANDTRAILS to reveive 10% off your order https://goodr.avln.me/c/VLEmsAIZCDtm

LIFE JACKET SKIN PROTECTION - Use code GOTYOURBACK for 10% off your first order https://lifejacketskin.com/

PRIMUS UK - Use code TT-PRIMUS-20 for 20% off https://primusuk.avln.me/c/kBWmOJaEiByD

Protein Rebel - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order https://proteinrebel.com/

Fenixlight Limited - Use code T&T5 for 5% off your order https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

Content may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you.

Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE

Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/
13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/
Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/
Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/
Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/
Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/
Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/