Trail Talk

Aaron Shimmons
  • 5.0 (3)
  • RUNNING
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Weekly global ultra-trail show covering races, athlete stories, gear reviews, and the culture that drives runners to push beyond the marathon. Hosted by Aaron Shimmons and HOKA Pro trail runner Ricki Wynne.

  1. 1D AGO

    Jim Walmsley on Pacer Bans at Western States & Black Canyon | Mourne Meetup Recap

    This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne discuss Jim Walmsley's controversial stance on pacers at elite ultramarathon races: Hot Take:- Jim Walmsley calls for pacer bans at Western States and Black Canyon 100k- Should elite runners have pacers at golden ticket races?- The pacer debate in professional ultra running Mourne Mountains Meetup:- Trail Talk community meetup recap from the Mourne Mountains New episodes drop every week in audio and video formats. / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15 Communityhttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains

    1h 14m

  2. JAN 27

    Arc of Attrition & HK100 Recaps | UTMB World Series & World Trail Majors Kick Off

    This week on Trail Talk, Aaron Shimmons and Ricki Wynne recap the opening weekend of both the UTMB World Series and World Trail Majors: Race Coverage:- Arc of Attrition by UTMB recap: Brutal UK winter conditions and standout performances- Hong Kong 100 recap: UTMB World Series and World Trail Majors season opener Listener Q&A:We answer your question: "I'm stepping up from 50k to 100k this year. How long should my long runs be?" Plus: Our weekly training update and exciting news about Trail Talk community meetups at Swiss Canyon Trail and our Winter Meet in the Mourne Mountains! New episodes drop every week in audio and video formats. / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15 Communityhttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains

    1h 11m
  3. Winter Spine & Terra de Gigantes Recaps | HK100 & Arc of Attrition by UTMB Previews

    JAN 20

    Winter Spine & Terra de Gigantes Recaps | HK100 & Arc of Attrition by UTMB Previews

    This week on Trail Talk, Aaron and HOKA Pro Runner Ricki Wynne break down the latest in ultra-trail running: Race Coverage:- Winter Spine Race highlights and standout performances- Terra de Gigantes recap from the Canary Islands- Arc of Attrition preview: What to expect from this brutal UK winter ultra- Hong Kong 100 preview: Course insights and contenders to watch- Breaking news: Max King joins Kailas FUGA team Listener Q&A:We tackle your questions on bouncing back from DNFs, the Suunto vs Coros debate, representation in ultra-running media, and our hosting origin story. Plus: Our weekly training segment with practical tips for your running. New episodes drop every week in audio and video formats. / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / - / - /- / - / - / - / - / - / Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15 Communityhttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains

    1h 17m
  4. Winter Spine Race, The MAD Burrito League & Major Moves at HOKA & Suunto

    JAN 13

    Winter Spine Race, The MAD Burrito League & Major Moves at HOKA & Suunto

    In this episode, we cover the Winter Spine Race, including the course, conditions, athletes racing, and our thoughts on how the event is shaping up. We also discuss the situation involving Sarah Porter following reported death threats and her withdrawal from the race. If you’d like to support Sarah, a charity donation page has been set up here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-porter-spine-race-2026 We also cover: The MAD Burrito League — what it is and what we’ve set up Hans Troyer signing with HOKA Joe Gray leaving HOKA and what could come next A major Suunto firmware update, including NGP / GAP now available as a data field Molly Seidel racing on trail for the first time at Bandera, winning and setting a course record Updates on the Swiss Canyon Trail and Mourne Winter meet-upsWe also briefly discuss how training has gone over the past week, including bike power intervals and uphill treadmill running. Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15 Communityhttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains

    1h 21m

  5. JAN 6

    We Are So Back — UTMB Rules, Pro Contract Moves & HR Training

    In this episode, we kick off the new year with a reset and a general catch-up. We discuss the new UTMB mobility policy and how it could create confusion for athletes attending the World Finals in Chamonix. We cover recent pro contract moves, including Jenn Lichter and Hans Troyer. We discuss heart rate–based training, referencing Francesco Puppi’s heart rate data and comparing different training approaches. We also cover: New year goals and training intentions Upcoming community meet-ups, including a winter meet-up in the Mournes and Swiss Canyon Trail in May A planned training adventure around the Mourne 600s in FebruaryThis episode serves as a reset for the year and a check-in on training, racing, and current topics in trail running. Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15 Communityhttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains

    1h 27m

  6. 12/29/2025

    Highs & Lows of the 2025 Trail Running Season

    A reflective wrap on the highs and lows of the 2025 trail running season, both personally and across the wider sport. With Trail Talk regulars Ricki Wynne and Krissi Polentz, we look back on the moments that defined the year — standout performances, difficult controversies, and experiences that shaped our own season. We cover: Ruth Croft’s historic achievement as the first woman to win OCC, CCC and UTMB The success of the World Championships, from TV coverage to competitive racing Lows including Camille Herron’s public response around neurodiversity and the Joyline Chepngeno doping case A Western States trip and the US trail running community Covering TOR330 and fastpacking sections of the route Coming back from injury after UTA to run strongly at GPT100 An early-season high following the Winter Spine RaceAn honest conversation about performance, accountability, resilience, and what the season revealed about the sport. 📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts covering races, athletes, and the bigger picture. Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15 GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30 Communityhttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #UTMB #TOR330

    1h 12m
  7. Strava Stats, World Trail Majors & UTMB 2025 Updates

    12/23/2025

    Strava Stats, World Trail Majors & UTMB 2025 Updates

    A regular weekly check-in covering training context, the wider trail running landscape, and what’s been happening recently. We look at Strava stats for the year and what they actually say about consistency and training patterns, before moving into updates around World Trail Majors, including Swiss Canyon Trail and Grand Raid stepping away from the series. We also wrap up with a UTMB 2025 update and a short Trail Talk podcast year-in-review. We cover: Yearly Strava stats and training context World Trail Majors updates and changes Swiss Canyon Trail & Grand Raid news UTMB 2025 context and takeaways Trail Talk podcast year in reviewA grounded weekly episode focused on context, consistency, and where the sport is heading. 📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts covering races, athletes, training, and the bigger picture. Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15 GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30 Communityhttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #WorldTrailMajors #UTMB2025

    1h 14m
  8. TransLantau by UTMB Winner on Pro Running, YouTube & Longevity — With Harry Jones

    12/18/2025

    TransLantau by UTMB Winner on Pro Running, YouTube & Longevity — With Harry Jones

    Harry Jones is a professional runner for Merrell, coming off a win at TransLantau by UTMB in Hong Kong. We talk about what it really takes to build longevity in pro trail running — from Harry’s early years living and racing across Asia, to launching a YouTube channel years ahead of its time, to navigating sponsorship changes and form over a long career. We cover: Winning TransLantau by UTMB and how the race unfolded Growing up and racing across Asia Building a YouTube channel to 73k+ subscribers The realities of professional running beyond results Moving from HOKA to Merrell Longevity, patience, and staying competitive over timeA grounded conversation about performance, creativity, and playing the long game in trail running. 📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, gear, training and stories from the mountains. Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15 GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30 Communityhttps://linktr.ee/irunovermountains #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #TransLantau #MerrellRunning

    1h 10m
See All (113)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Weekly global ultra-trail show covering races, athlete stories, gear reviews, and the culture that drives runners to push beyond the marathon. Hosted by Aaron Shimmons and HOKA Pro trail runner Ricki Wynne.

Information

  • Creator
    Aaron Shimmons
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aaron Shimmons
  • Show Website
    Trail Talk

You Might Also Like