The Tea & Trails Podcast

Edwina Sutton & Gary Thwaites
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Running
  • Updated Weekly

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/1330576474428708 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrailsReach out if you would like to be involved! - hello@teaandtrails.com

  1. 3d ago

    Gary Thwaites - Hardmoors 200 Champ #223

    Ten years ago, Gary popped his 100‑mile cherry on the Cleveland Way. Countless miles have been covered between then and now, but after a bit of refocusing found himself back on a start line, this time for the Hardmoors 200. Starting in Hull, the route winds through wooded slopes, over rolling hills, and down into deep valleys, before eventually climbing onto the northern escarpment and dropping toward the final stretch of the Wolds Way. At Filey you join the stunning 110‑mile Cleveland Way National Trail. Over the course of the weekend, Gary’s race evolved from simply getting the job done to suddenly finding himself in pole position… and then hanging on for dear life as the pack closed in. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=TEA SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. https://ascendtrailapp.avln.me/c/MOwNWISPDOwi 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/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.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/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

    1h 24m

  2. 6d ago

    Hardmoors 200 - Recover like a Pro #222

    This week, Gary is back from a very successful Hardmoors 200. It’s not our full recap, but he shares some thoughts and takeaways from the whole 200 mile experience, and it’s fair to say his emotions are easily triggered right now. Eddie is still on the injury bench, which is rough. Small gains, but sad times for our Eddie. The coaches tackle a listener question from someone who wants to become a coach, and we chat through what recovery can look like after a big race. This bumper episode also has Birthday Shout‑outs, Heavy Flexes, Tales from the Trails, and another incredible Strava Club. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=TEA SUNGOD - Use code TEA15 for 15% off your order - https://www.sungod.co/en-gb ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. https://ascendtrailapp.avln.me/c/MOwNWISPDOwi 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/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.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/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

    1h 19m

  3. May 24

    Kim Collison - Lakes, Meres & Waters Record #221

    We’re incredibly lucky this week to share the mics with a true legend of our sport. Kim Collison has taken on, and completed, some of the UK’s roughest, toughest challenges. And it’s not all about going long either. He’s just as happy toeing the line at a local fell race. Kim joins us to talk about his recent Lakes, Meres & Waters record‑breaking run, but the conversation wanders beautifully through all sorts of topics, nutrition, training, how he picks his challenges and even his journey with cholesterol medication. Kim’s not someone who seeks the limelight, so it felt like a real treat, for us and for you listening, that he said yes to our persistent DMs. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=TEA ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. https://ascendtrailapp.avln.me/c/MOwNWISPDOwi 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/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.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/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

    1h 7m

  4. May 21

    Hardmoors 110 & 200 - Race Week #220

    It’s finally here. The training is done, the excuses are gone, and Gary, along with a whole crew of wonderfully stubborn athletes, is about to set off on an adventure that will push every limit they’ve got. There’ll be moments of doubt, a few questionable life choices, and probably more than one internal conversation about retiring from running altogether. But there will also be magic. A full weekend of grit, laughter, memories, and people proving, yet again, that what seems impossible is absolutely within reach. Click to Track HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=TEA ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. https://ascendtrailapp.avln.me/c/MOwNWISPDOwi 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/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.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/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

    57 min

  5. May 17

    Freya Shepherd - West Highland Way - Great Glen FKT #219

    This week we’re joined by physics teacher and West Highland Way – Great Glen FKT holder, Freya Shepherd. It’s an incredible story of learning, grit and resilience. After her first attempt ended early at Fort William, Freya dusted herself off, rallied an army of friends and family, and went back out to complete the full 175‑mile journey in 2 days, 15 hours, 43 minutes and 16 seconds. She talks us through the highs, the lows, the wobbly moments, the hallucinations, the power of community, and of course, every snack that kept her moving forward. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=TEA ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. https://ascendtrailapp.avln.me/c/MOwNWISPDOwi 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/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.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/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

    59 min

  6. May 14

    Cocodona 250 & How to Avoid Hitting the Wall #218

    This week on the Tea & Trails podcast, Gary squeezed in a Bob Graham support and a race. Not exactly the textbook taper, but he had such a cracking weekend and wouldn’t change a thing. And unbelievably, after all those months of graft, the Hardmoors 200 is now just one week away. Meanwhile, Eddie is on the injury bench with a herniated disc flare‑up. Grim timing as she gears up for the Spine, and we’re all crossing fingers and toes it doesn’t keep her off the trails for long. The coaches dig into a great listener question about bonking late in The Lap Ultra, what went wrong, what to learn, and how to avoid that death‑march shuffle next time. And finally, Eddie and Gary chew the fat about an absolutely wild Cocodona 250, including a sensational run from Precision Fuel & Hydration athlete Rachel Entrekin. Truly incredible stuff. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=TEA ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. https://ascendtrailapp.avln.me/c/MOwNWISPDOwi 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/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.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/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

    1h 7m

  7. May 10

    Stu Edwards - Reverse London Marathon #217

    We are so lucky to bring you the brilliant Stu Edwards this week. Stu is part of the team behind the Reverse London Marathon, and if you’re wondering what that is, you’re in for a treat. It’s an incredible community who gather in Trafalgar Square the night before the London Marathon and run the entire route in reverse. It’s a magical way to see the city at night, and it’s all wrapped up in some seriously impressive fundraising. Stu brought huge energy to our chat, and his enthusiasm shone through from start to finish. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=TEA ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. https://ascendtrailapp.avln.me/c/MOwNWISPDOwi 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/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.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/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

    1h 6m

  8. May 7

    Stair Steppers & The Back to Back Long Run #216

    This week on the Tea & Trails podcast we’re talking all things Stair Stepper, how to use it, when to use it. Neither Gary nor Eddie are exactly Stepper superfans, but we know plenty of you swear by it for your vert, so we’re diving in. Eddie also pops on her coaching hat to chat about the classic back‑to‑back long run versus Gary’s preferred method: the double… but absolutely not back‑to‑back long runs. We also cast our eyes across the pond for a pinch of inspiration from the mighty Cocodona 250! Meanwhile, another week of Hardmoors 200 and Spine Race training is in the bank, and you lot have been absolutely smashing it over on Strava, big miles, big races, big energy. We’ve got a cracking Tales from the Trail and a Heavy Flex lined up too. HARRIER - Use code TATP10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z STRAVA - Use code TEA for 20% off an annual membership - #StravaPartner #Ad https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=TEA ASCEND APP - Use code TeaandTrails30 to receive 30% off a monthly subscription. https://ascendtrailapp.avln.me/c/MOwNWISPDOwi 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/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.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/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

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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/1330576474428708 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrailsReach out if you would like to be involved! - hello@teaandtrails.com

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  • Creator
    Edwina Sutton & Gary Thwaites
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Tea & Trails Podcast
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