Trail Talk

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

The Global Ultra-Trail Show – a weekly trail and ultra running podcast covering training, racing, nutrition, gear and culture.

  1. Strava Stats, World Trail Majors & UTMB 2025 Updates

    2D AGO

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

    DEC 18

    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

  3. DEC 16

    Building a Race Season, Hardrock News & Suunto Vertical 2 Testing

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    1h 10m
  4. Inside TRE 2025 — Nike ACG, Satisfy, Norda 055 & the Gear Everyone’s Talking About

    DEC 11

    Inside TRE 2025 — Nike ACG, Satisfy, Norda 055 & the Gear Everyone’s Talking About

    A full breakdown of TRE 2025 (The Running Event) in San Antonio with Cole Townsend of Running Supply and Krissi Polentz, Trail Talk contributor. We talk through how the show has evolved, what brands are doing, and the gear everyone is talking about. We cover: Nike ACG’s arrival in trail Satisfy’s closed booth + updates to TheROCKER & the TEAM shoe Tantrums’ Bodega-style booth and hydration vests stealing the show Norda’s reveal of the 055 mountain super shoe + new colourways Mount to Coast’s aid-station-style booth and what 2026 may look like Running Supply’s vintage tee collaboration with Salomon Why TRE has become the most important industry week of the yearCheck out Cole’s Running Supply Newsletter:https://running.supply/https://runningsupply.substack.com/ A real inside look at TRE — the smart moves, the surprises, and the standout innovations. 📌 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://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains #TRE2025 #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #RunningGear #Norda055 #TheROCKER

    1h 3m
  5. Training Updates, New Gear Tests & Hardrock Hundred Picks

    DEC 9

    Training Updates, New Gear Tests & Hardrock Hundred Picks

    This week we break down training updates, the new watch that we’re testing, Dale’s Hardrock Hundred pick’s and a lot more… We talk through: Current training directionFirst impressions of the Suunto Vertical 2Nnormal’s new vest and expansion packThoughts on the norda 055 super shoeDale’s Hardrock 100 picksWhat’s catching our eye in the gear worldPlans for the next training block📌 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://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #RunningGear #Hardrock100

    1h 19m
  6. From 100 Miles as a First Trail Race to by UTMB Wins — With Ethan Peters

    DEC 4

    From 100 Miles as a First Trail Race to by UTMB Wins — With Ethan Peters

    Ethan Peters has one of the most unique entries into ultra-trail — beginning with a 100 miler and going on to win major international events including UTS (Ultra-Trail Snowdonia) and UTMB Bariloche in Argentina. He is now a professional athlete with norda. We talk about: Growing up in Canada and finding running Why his first big step into the sport was a 100 mile race Winning UTS in the UK His victory at UTMB Bariloche and how the race unfolded How he connected with norda and became a sponsored athlete Training, mindset and what comes nextA grounded conversation with one of the most exciting young athletes breaking through on the global ultra-trail scene. 📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, training and stories from the mountains. Merch https://store.irunovermountains.com/ XMiles 10% https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqx Tantrums 15% https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDna Code: TrailTalk15 GOREWEAR 30% https://www.gorewear.com Discount Code: irunovermountains30 Community https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #UTS #UTMBBariloche #NordaRun

    1h 41m
  7. 30K Lessons, 50K Debrief & UTMB Kosciuszko – Plus Ricki’s Return to the Base Block

    DEC 2

    30K Lessons, 50K Debrief & UTMB Kosciuszko – Plus Ricki’s Return to the Base Block

    A full breakdown of the last few weeks of training, racing and recovery — including the 30K and 50K races, plus reflections on UTMB Kosciuszko, where I was working media on the 100K event. We also talk through Ricki’s return to the base block, what the coming phases of training look like, and the usual Trail Talk banter around planning, racing and staying consistent. We cover: Key lessons from the 30K race 50K debrief and recovery UTMB Kosciuszko reflections and working media on the 100K Ricki’s return to base training Off-season and in-season structure Training focus areas for the next blockA grounded catch-up episode on racing, training load, recovery, mindset and what’s ahead. 📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, 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://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains #UltraTrail #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #Training #Racing #Recovery

    1h 8m

  8. NOV 27

    Running Culture in 2025 – Run Clubs, Branding & the Vibe Shift (With Leggggs & Running Supply)

    A look at running culture in 2025 with Will from Leggggs and Cole Townsend from Running Supply — two people deeply embedded in the style, media and community side of the sport. We talk about: The explosion of run clubs and how they’ve changed the sport The rise of branded run clubs like the Satisfy LSD meet-ups Style, identity and the shift toward “vibe” culture in running Narcissism in running and the performance of social running The growth of vibe-first running accounts with little or no substance What’s healthy, what’s not, and where culture is heading nextA real conversation about where running is right now — the good, the strange, and everything in between. 📌 Weekly ultra-trail podcasts: races, athletes, culture, 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://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains #RunningCulture #TrailRunningPodcast #TrailTalkPod #RunClubs #RunningCommunity

    1h 18m
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About

The Global Ultra-Trail Show – a weekly trail and ultra running podcast covering training, racing, nutrition, gear and culture.

Information

  • Creator
    Aaron Shimmons
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aaron Shimmons
  • Show Website
    Trail Talk

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