The Tea & Trails Podcast

Edwina Sutton & Gary Thwaites
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The Tea & Trails Podcast

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/1330576474428708Reach out if you would like to be involved! - hello@teaandtrails.com

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Darla Crispin - Centurion Winter Downs 100 - 109

    We’re excited to welcome Darla Crispin this week to chat about everything Centurion Winter Downs 100! This incredible 100-mile race takes place in the heart of the UK winter, truly testing the limits of both body and mind. Darla is originally from Canada and studied at the University of Victoria. After that, she made the move to the UK for further studies. Darla earned her Concert Recital Diploma from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London and went on to complete her MMus and Ph...

    1h 60m

  2. 14 FEB

    Shane Ohly - Arc of Attrition By UTMB - 108

    Shane Ohly is a former professional climber and elite mountain runner with a lifelong love for adventures in the great outdoors. He founded Ourea Events, an organization that hosts some of the UK’s toughest mountain running events, including the Dragon’s Back Race®, Cape Wrath Ultra®, and Salomon Skyline Scotland®. We caught up with Shane a few weeks after his sub-24-hour Black Buckle run at the 2025 Arc of Attrition for UTMB. Also, Ourea Events is gearing up for the Tea & Trails Ultra ...

    1h 59m

  3. 7 FEB

    Keri Wallace - Unsupported West Highland Way FKT - 107

    Keri Wallace is an amazing ultra-runner who has set several Fastest Known Times on some tough trails. Recently, she made headlines by achieving a new female solo, unsupported winter FKT on the West Highland Way! Keri took on the 154 km trail from Milngavie to Fort William and finished in an incredible 28 hours and 19 minutes. It’s truly inspiring, especially since she faced 17 hours of darkness and freezing temperatures! Pic Credit - B Chalmers https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.co...

    2h 30m

  4. 30 JAN

    Leroy Valentine - 2025 Arc of Attrition by UTMB - 106

    Leroy Valentine is an ultra-runner who recently made headlines by running 153 miles from Dover to Farnham in record time to raise money for the Sam Beare Hospice in Woking. He completed the North Downs Way in just one day, 19 hours, and 33 minutes, breaking the previous record. Leroy's incredible effort raised £5,075 for the hospice, which provides palliative care for adults with terminal illnesses. It's truly inspiring to see such dedication and determination! Leroy is supported by Inov8 ...

    1h 54m

  5. 25 JAN

    Mel Sykes - Winter Spine Race - 105

    Mel Sykes is an ultra-marathon runner from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. She has an inspiring story of resilience and determination. Mel was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called Chiari malformation, which caused her to lose her balance, suffer double vision, and experience other severe symptoms. After undergoing brain surgery in October 2023, doctors told her she might never run again. However, Mel proved them wrong! Just four months after her surgery, she ran an 18-mile race, and ...

    2h 13m

  6. 19 JAN

    Sanna Duthie - Pembrokeshire Coastal Path FKT - 104

    Sanna Duthie is an amazing ultramarathon runner from beautiful Pembrokeshire, Wales! She has tackled some pretty epic races, like the Dragon's Back Race, Ultra Trail Wales, and the Arc of Attrition. Recently, she achieved a fantastic victory at the Chester Ultra 100, organized by GB Ultras, finishing in just 22 hours! But that’s not all! Sanna is also passionate about giving back and is involved in fundraising for the Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust. In 2023, she took on the Dragon's Ba...

    1h 52m

  7. 12 JAN

    Winter Spine Race - Top tips - 103

    This week, Trish and Eddie share five top tips for tackling one of England's toughest challenges: the Winter Spine Race. Knowledge is power, and you don't know what you don't know, so don't miss this episode. Pic Credit - Spine Race https://teaandtrails.com/ https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrails https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrails https://www.teaandtrailsultra.com/ XMILES UK - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR SHOKZ - Use the Code TEA10 to receive £10 off your order. https://uk.shokz...

    2h 12m

  8. 3 JAN

    Sam Skinner - Winter Spine Race - 102

    We had a great chat with Sam Skinner right before the 2025 Montane Winter Spine Race! Sam’s journey into running started as a way to manage his weight and kickstart his sports career after taking a break. He brings a wealth of experience from his background in football and boxing. Along the way, he’s tackled some amazing ultra-distance races, like the Lakeland 100 and the Race Across Snowdonia, and even participated in the Dragon’s Back Race! What’s even more inspiring is that during the Wi...

    1h 54m
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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/1330576474428708Reach out if you would like to be involved! - hello@teaandtrails.com

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  • Creator
    Edwina Sutton & Gary Thwaites
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Tea & Trails Podcast
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