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The Trail and Error Podcast#95 James ElsonEp. 95 James ElsonFor anyone in the UK endurance scene this man shouldn't really need an introduction. He's quite possibly one of the most influential figures of trail running in the UK over the last decade. James is the RD and founder of Centurion Running, host of the British Ultra Running Podcast and is a member of the ‘Mountain and Trail’ strategy group at UK Athletics. We chat about talent spotting, TDG and much, much more in this episode. Thanks...
2025-10-0251 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#94 David Parrish - Winner DBR 2025Ep. 94 David Parrish DBRWhat a pleasure to welcome back David to chat about winning the 2025 Dragons Back Race. This brute of a race covers almost 240 miles of gnarly mountain terrains and to finish you must run the equivalent of sea level to the summit of Everest TWICE in 6 days. What went well? What didn't? There were navigation issues, a time penalty and changes to the route to contend with but ultimately an overall podium win.
2025-09-281h 07
The Trail and Error Podcast#93 Holly WoottenEp. 93 Holly Wootten Holly joins me and new co-host Lewis Ryan to talk about her upcoming return to Dragons Back and her previous appearance in the scorching heat of 2023 which served as a (very long) recce run for a more competitive attempt in 2025. We talk about her entry into the sport and how she was the runner her crew were searching for, which makes more sense when you hear the story! Now a member of the Altra running team, we discuss how that relationship wor...
2025-08-251h 05
The Trail and Error Podcast#92 Sarah KellyEpisode 92Sarah Kelly is a scientist and endurance athlete who turns up the dial on enthusiasm to 10 in just about all aspects of her life. Her adventures are what happens when you take a 'can do' attitude and mix it with a 'give anything a go' view of the world. On this episode we chat about her 'Puddle Buckley', the 'Frog Graham' and so much more including top tips on midges and mosquitoes. You might want to put your wetsuit on and pop in a snorkel for this one...
2025-07-291h 04
The Trail and Error Podcast#91 Scilly 60: Race SpecialEpisode 91 Scilly 60: Race Special5 Islands, 60k, 6 races, 3 boats and 150 runners. Sounds straightforward? Welcome to the Scilly 60, brainchild of our last guest Wez Swain and his Scilly 60 Events company. Basically a 60k sprint which includes 5 boat transfers (some short, others up to 45 minutes) where runners charge around some of the UK's most picturesque islands in the hope of beating the clock and not missing the boat. Those not quick enough...
2025-06-271h 01
The Trail and Error Podcast#90 Wez Swain#90 Wez SwainWhat an absolute pleasure this was to chat with race director and proud Scillonian Wez Swain. Based on the Isles of Scilly, 28 miles of the south west coast of Cornwall Wez, already an accomplished 'swim run' competitor took the bull by the horns and created the Scilly 60 Events company to showcase the beautiful running environment these isles provide.We chat about his experiences of the Arc of Attrition and his solo swim out into the Atlantic to reach a remote lighthouse. His enthusiasm is infectious and...
2025-04-261h 02
The Trail and Error Podcast#89 David ParrishEx Royal Marine David Parrish joins me alongside a new guest co-host, Jodie Gauld, to talk multi-day adventures, his victory at the 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra and how he's preparing for the 2025 Dragon's Back Race. Alongside his record breaking companion, 'Munro' the spaniel, David has been running and hiking in the mountains in his native Scotland since leaving the military and his skills in the mountains showed with a dominating performance on the CWU, but he's taking a slightly different approach now he's taking on the Dragon. From humble running...
2025-03-181h 05
The Trail and Error Podcast#88 Max King#88 Max KingA resident of Oregon and ‘Dragon Tamer’, running legend and coach Max King joins me and guest co-host Lewis Ryan on this episode.We talk about his 2024 DBR win, taking on locals in their own back yard and the narrowing differences between race experiences around world. We even got the scoop on Max’s upcoming attempt at the Barkley Marathons and his tips for on the go repair and recovery in the middle of multi day races.Find more o...
2025-02-211h 06
The Trail and Error Podcast#87 Shane OhlyI’ve been itching to have Shane back on the show for a number of reasons.The foremost of these was his completion of the Dragon’s Back in a one’r, creating an FKT for this iconic route. It’s also the first real ‘3 peat’ achievement in appearing as a guest on the pod’!We chatted about his sub 24 hour finish on January’s Arc of Attrition by UTMB 100 miler and discuss how his experience as both a competitor and viewpoint as a race director measured up and h...
2025-02-1259 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#86 Noor van der Veen#86 Noor van der VeenOn this episode I speak to ultra runner and mountaineer Noor van der Veen. Noor turned up with an awesome performance on this year's 100 mile Arc of Attrition by UTMB taking 1st place in the women's race comfortably. As always we cover a whole host of topics including race recce's and tactics, opinions on the race and the realities of female participation in the world of trail ultras. As humble as she is talented it was an absolute p...
2025-01-3158 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#85 Lewis RyanIn this episode I chat to Lewis Ryan, overall winner of the Arc of Attrition by UTMB 100 mile race. We cover how the race unfolded and his experiences along the route as well discussing comparisons between his 2024 victory on the 50 mile race and how that race unfolded this year with a victory from Tom Evans and also how he felt about the race being a UTMB World Series event. We also talk a little on his 2024 Dragons Back Race and how it went among other things and there's a...
2025-01-291h 00
The Trail and Error Podcast#84 Julia DavisOn this episode I speak to ultra runner and coach Julia Davis.
We turned this chat into a travelogue of sorts, talking about Julia's running experiences donning the GB vest to race in India, her love of a race over Cape Town's Table Mountain and her uncanny ability to attract snow and unseasonable weather as well as chatting about the Arc of Attrition podium and her coaching with Centurion Running.
Thanks again to all of you for listening. If you have a moment please, like, subscribe and if you have a few...
2025-01-291h 04
The Trail and Error Podcast#83 Winter Downs 200: Race SpecialIn this episode of Trail and Error Tris is back on the start line... for the Centurion Running Winter Downs 200 race.
200 miles obviously an extremely long race, and Tris's longest attempted one’r distance to date.
We go through all the details of his preparations, the race details and his plans in the first half of this episode before catching up with him again to hear how it all went.
There's also an important announcement regarding the podcast in this episode so let us know...
2024-12-291h 22
The Trail and Error Podcast#82 Chris KellyIn this episode of Trail and Error we talk to endurance runner and coach Chris Kelly.
A former footballer, hip surgery in 2016 forced Chris to look at sport in a new way and thankfully he discovered he was a runner! We talk about his running, injuries and rehab, 1st place on the GUCR and his epic 24 hour/169 mile feat as well as his sub 21 hour finish Arc of Attrition.Despite his injuries and surgeries Chris is one of the most positive runners in the sport and a true gent. Softly spoken and humble, it was a...
2024-12-2950 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#80 Luke Grenfell-ShawIn this episode we talk to Luke Grenfell-Shaw, a member of the Brooks Running trail running team and cancer survivor.
Luke was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2018 at the age of just 24. Far from recoiling he launched himself out into the world on a mission to make the most of life.
8 years on and Luke has a tandem bike ride from Bristol to Bejing under his belt as well as competing on the world trail running scene as part of the Brooks team and his work as a motivational...
2024-10-221h 01
The Trail and Error Podcast#79 UTMB: TDS Race SpecialJay heads over to Chamonix to take on the TDS.
A race with 9400m of elevation change over 145km of remote alpine trails, the TDS has a formidable reputation for difficulty and testing the endurance of those seeking more of a challenge than the classic UTMB 100 miler can offer.
TDS takes its participants from Courmayeur in Italy back to the iconic finish line in Chamonix, giving the runners a maximum of 44 hours for the journey. Its remote and exposed course includes sections of via ferrata with potentially fatal drops...
2024-09-131h 08
The Trail and Error Podcast#78 Arc of Attrition by UTMBIn this episode Tris and Jay talk to the team behind the iconic Cornish winter endurance race the Arc of Attrition and learn about what's changing and what's staying the same with 'The Arc' now that it has joined the UTMB stable of races as part of their World Series.
We're joined by Hayden, Jane and Ferg as we discuss the logistics of adding the additional 25 mile race and how the race rules have been adapted to match the standardised system across all the UTMB races worldwide and what that means for those hoping...
2024-08-261h 15
The Trail and Error Podcast#77 How Not to Fail at TDSIn this episode Jay is joined by Stephen Cousins of Film My Run and friend and runner Richard Hurdle as they discuss their experiences of TDS over the past 5 years.
Starts tactics, the never ending climbs, and the tragic fatalities this race has seen over the past few years all come up as they impart their wisdom and knowledge of this iconic mountain race.
At approximately 94 miles and 30,000ft of elevation and with a start and finish at opposite ends of the Mt Blanc tunnel this event has a...
2024-08-071h 11
The Trail and Error Podcast#76 Cape Wrath - Bonus MaterialAs promised, here is the bonus audio recorded by Jay with guests Stephen Cousins and James Forbes, after each day on the Cape Wrath 2024 Ultra. And at the end there is an interview with Event Director and Ourea founder Shane Ohly, where he discusses how the event team managed an infectious outbreak in the race camp and how they managed to keep it’s infection rate to a mind blowingly low 12.8%. Low enough to be the basis of a future scientific research paper on infection control no less!
2024-06-181h 47
The Trail and Error Podcast#75 Cape Wrapup (Cape Wrath 2024 Race Special)Jay takes on the 400km Cape Wrath Ultra along with friends Stephen Cousins and James Forbes
Winding along the route of the historic Cape Wrath Trail from Fort William at the base of the Great Glen this race heads north into the Knoydart region over 8 days. As with all mountain races the weather and its unpredictability can affect the conditions massively and this edition of the race was to prove challenging in unexpected ways.
Tris takes the role of interviewer and Jay as guest alongside James and Stephen as...
2024-06-171h 56
The Trail and Error Podcast#74 Cape Wrath Ultra PrepJay takes on the Cape Wrath Ultra by Ourea Events from May 19th and he’s joined on this episode by fellow race participants James Forbes of Trench Foot Cream and Stephen Cousins of the YouTube channel Film My Run. You can hear more from James on episode 59 and from Stephen way back on episode 4 and again on episode 35.
They chat about their race preparations (or lack of), the kit required to take on 400km of the UK’s most remote wilderness and their expectations of how the race will go.
2024-05-151h 08
The Trail and Error Podcast#73 Laura O'DriscollThis is available as a video episode on the Trail & Error YouTube channel.
Laura O’ Driscoll is an ultra runner, cyclist, swimmer and yoga instructor. Laura has clocked up numerous races in her time, including 1st place female at Cape Wrath, 1st place at the Kerry Way Ultra, 1st at Seven Sisters Skyline ultra, 1st place at Waterville WFT 3day, and many more. Following a car accident in 2012, she embraced yoga during her recovery from a serious knee injury. This journey led her from an Ironman hopeful to a certified yoga instructor through Ashtanga Yog...
2024-04-051h 02
The Trail and Error Podcast#72 Sam DowningSam Downing is a Cornwall based trail and ultra runner and the founder of the Ponnek trail running brand. On the episode we talk about the ethos behind Ponnek, how it was founded and where it’s going. He gives some hints as some new products in the pipeline and products that will never make it into the pipeline. We talk about the most useless bits of running gear and getting the longest lifespan out of kit. Sam talks about the beginning of his running journey, his recent experience at the Cheviot Goat, injuries and training, and we give th...
2024-03-251h 03
The Trail and Error Podcast#71 Lewis RyanLewis Ryan is a Scarpa sponsored ultra runner who recently won the Arc 50 in Cornwall, resulting in is his fifth race win in the past year. On the episode we talk about cramping in Hayle, Lewis’ past races and upcoming challenges (including the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB and Dragon’s Back). We also talk about training around a young family and balancing a life in the alcohol industry with running - something that Lewis and Tris both share in common.
2024-03-071h 12
The Trail and Error Podcast#70 David BarryDavid Barry is the host of the Film My Trail Run YouTube channel and an ultra runner currently based in LA. On the episode we talk about some of David’s recent racing experiences, including the UTMB Canyons race, Transgrancaria, Cape Wrath Ultra, and running some of the biggest marathons in the world (including Kelvin Kiptum’s record breaking Chicago Marathon in October of last year). We also have a mildly heated debate around watches, pitting Coros against Garmin - which do you think is better?
2024-02-191h 17
The Trail and Error Podcast#69 Shane OhlyShane is a former elite mountain runner and the founder of Ourea Events, which organise some of the toughest races in the UK including the Dragons Back and Cape Wrath Ultra. This is his second appearance on the podcast. On this episode, which was recorded between Christmas and New Year, Jay is hosting solo and chats to Shane about his experience running the Dragon’s Back race in Autumn 2023 and looks forward to the racing in the Cape Wrath Ultra in a few months. Shane delves into his race and event philosophy, the differences between DB and CW and th...
2024-02-0952 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#68 Loyd PurvisLoyd Purvis is the host of the Run4Adventure YouTube channel and a prominent member of the Cornish trail running community. On this episode Jay and Loyd talk about the Cornish trail running scene, UTMB, Loyd’s transition into content making and the birth of Run4Adventure, what it takes to run his channel, pushing the limits, the Arc of Attrition, and much more….
2024-01-181h 01
The Trail and Error Podcast#67 Victoria CousinsVictoria Cousins is an ultra runner who has had a dramatic rise to running supremacy over the past couple of years, going from knee surgery to completing Centurion’s Grand Slam of 100 milers in 2023 and running three marathons in three weeks in three countries. Spurred on in part by her husband and previous podcast guest Stephen Cousins, we think she’s one to watch, however as you’ll see Victoria is extremely humble about her achievements. A lot of races get shout outs here - we discuss the GU36 race in Guernsey, The Brecon Beacons Ultra, Suffolk Backyard, SDW50, Thames...
2024-01-031h 03
The Trail and Error Podcast#66 Jay MedwayOn this special episode which was held at the pop-up Ponnek Running Store in Falmouth on 28th October (yeah, took a while to get this out!) Tris records the first every live episode of Trail & Error with Jay Medway from Left Handed Giant Running Club in Bristol. On the episode we talk about the Arc of Attrition, Jay’s philosophy on running clubs and the details of how LHG running club operates with its typical number of 150 runners per week. We talk injury and recovery, adventuring over racing, crewing a 200 mile race around a town square, and how running cl...
2023-12-1152 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#65 Allie BaileyAllie Bailey is an ultra runner, and endurance and mindset coach. She has run across Lake Khovsgol in Mongolia, crossed the Namibia Desert, run the full length of the Panama Canal, run the length of the UK and was the winner of the Wild Horse 200 mile race in the Brecon Beacons. On top of that she has run over 200 marathons. So it’s all the more incredible to hear that much of this was achieved under the cloud of an alcohol addiction. On the episode Allie talks to us about her road to recovery, what running can (and cannot) do...
2023-10-261h 18
The Trail and Error Podcast#64 Elsey DavisElsie is a doctor, North Face sponsored trail ultra runner, 2:33 marathoner, and a returning guest on the T&E podcast. On the episode we talk about her recent win at Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB, her winter Bob Graham round record, and reaching her limits with heat stroke at the Calamorro Skyrace. We touch on some of Elsie’s training strategies, including her 40% incline treadmill and depriving herself of oxygen in bed and while on the treadmill with an altitude mask. All that and more. PS. The audio quality is fairly poor on this one. We’ll try to make...
2023-10-071h 01
The Trail and Error Podcast#63 The Dragon's Back 2023Our biggest ever race deserves our biggest ever episode. Join Jay and Tris as they delve into the belly of the beast that is the Montane Dragon's Back, a six day ultramarathon through Wales. Featuring content captured throughout the course of the week, a day by day synopsis of the event, as well as our own experiences on course, this is the Dragon's Back recap that you are looking for.
2023-09-122h 40
The Trail and Error Podcast#62 Dragons Back - Two Weeks To Go!With most of the training done and a two week taper left, Jay & Tris discuss their preparations for Dragon’s Back 2023 - a 380km, six day, stage race, through the length of Wales with 18,000m of elevation gain and loss. On the episode we discuss the highs and lows of training, our training plans, nutrition, kit, hopes, and fears.
2023-08-2139 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#61 Ben GarrodBen is an evolutionary biologist, primatologist and broadcaster. He has been Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia since 2019. Much of his career has been focussed on primates in Africa. On this episode we talk about the Dragons Back race, which Ben, Jay, and Tris are all training for. We hear about Ben’s experiences reccying the course, and in particular Crib Gogh. We then tap into Ben’s wealth of knowledge around human evolution, running mechanics and form, touching on fascia, strength training, psychology, endurance and breathing, and how he has - in our...
2023-07-3159 min
The Confused BreakfastTwister (1996)It’s summer in the midwest and the evil villain is a killer tornado that can’t be killed! Join us as we go back to watch 1996’s Twister to see what we think about it with a modern eye. Why is this team so bad at chasing tornados? How easy is it for Bill to treat Melissa so terribly? Is Phillip Seymor Hoffman’s performance good or bad? We tackle all of this and more.•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:07:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:16:00 - Critical and fan revie...
2023-07-261h 51
The Trail and Error Podcast#60 Andy BlowAndy Blow is the founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration, a company that makes sports supplements for endurance athletes. He has a BSc Honours degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath and has co-authored a number of scientific studies and books.
He was once the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre at Silverstone. Andy has finished in the top 10 in Ironman events and won the XTERRA Age Group World title.
On the episode we talk about Andy’s spo...
2023-07-141h 01
The Confused BreakfastFlight of the Navigator (1986)Do you remember the wonder and magic of 1986's Flight of the Navigator? We decided to rewatch it to see if it is still holds up the way it did when we were kids. Are the NASA guys really that bad? Did David just create a time travel paradox? What did his dad do to afford a house like that? We tackle these questions and so much more! Compliance!!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:06:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:30 - Critical and fan reviews•0:20:00 - Scene by scene breakdown
2023-07-121h 41
The Confused BreakfastBack To The Future II (1989)Is Back To The Future 2 one of the best sequels ever? What did they get right and wrong about the future predictions? Why was that guy so focused on a stolen wallet? Why are we blaming Marty’s kids when this is clearly Marty’s fault? We tackle all of this and more in our new episode. Join us as we review Back To The Future 2 with a modern eye to see if it still holds up•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:04:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:07:45 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:30 - Critical and fan...
2023-07-051h 48
The Confused BreakfastRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Is Raiders of the Lost Ark the best Indiana Jones movie? Despite being more than 40 years old, does the action still hold up? What’s worse- snakes or spiders? Did Indiana Jones actually do anything to affect this story? We tackle all these questions and more in a full-blown, modern-day review.•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:04:00 - Memories of first viewing•0:07:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:14:00 - Critical and fan reviews•0:20:45 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:33:30 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————SPONSORS:**Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey...
2023-06-281h 47
The Confused BreakfastAirborne (1993)We all could use a consciousness raiser. So we’re covering Airborne! You better bring your skates for this Liquid Drano Wannabe Bullwinkle. An iconic take on the surge of 90’s rollerblading, laced with positive vibes, underwear references, and zero rules. •0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:45 - Memories of first viewing•0:07:15 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:30 - Critical and fan reviews•0:20:15 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:33:00 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————SPONSORS:**Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey. http://cedarridgewhiskey.com**Visit us at Http://confusedbreakfast.com or...
2023-06-211h 46
The Trail and Error Podcast#59 James ForbesJames Forbes is a mountain leader, rock climber, kayaker and runner. He is also the founder of Trench foot cream. On this episode we talk about James’ experience in endurance events, the 300km Northern Traverse, hallucinations, the founding of Trench and its subsequent success, being support crew on the Dragons Back, and how to plan and prepare properly for multi day events.
https://trenchfootcream.co.uk/
2023-06-1559 min
The Confused BreakfastThe Fugitive (1993)What does a one-armed man, St. Patrick's Day, a respected doctor with a wife who doesn't get too tired for love-making, Polish landlords and a ton of trains have in common? They all make up the plot of the classic 1993 film, The Fugitive. Does it still hold up with a modern eye? How bad is Kimble's lawyer? How many one-arm jokes will the hosts make during this episode? Tune in to find out!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:07:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:45 - Critical and fan reviews•0:25:00 - Scene by s...
2023-06-141h 38
The Trail and Error Podcast#58 Matt WhymanMatt Whyman is an ultra runner, artist, dad, and author of a number of very good books (fiction and non-fiction) including one about running: Failure Is An Option “the story of an average runner who sets out to discover just how far he can go.” On this episode we take a deep dive into the Dragon’s Back Race, a six day ultra in Wales which Matt ran in 2021 and is attempting (along with Tris and Jay) again in September 2023.
www.mattwyman.com
2023-05-261h 01
The Trail and Error Podcast#57 Canyons 100kAnother race special, and this time Jay is racing the Canyons 100k by UTMB in California. In the first half we discuss Jay's planning, the route (and how it has changed) and all aspects of the race. In the second half we pick through the wreckage like carrion crows, discussing how the race went for Jay as well as the elite performances.
2023-05-151h 09
The Trail and Error Podcast#56 Centurion Track 100Race Special - Tris competed in the Centurion Track 100 mile race at Bedford International Athletics Track on 22nd April. In the first half of this episode (recorded a few days before the event) Tris and Jay discuss Tris’ preparation for the event, the event format, and his goals. In the second half (recorded the day after) we find out how he and the other athletes got on!
2023-04-261h 20
The Trail and Error Podcast#55 Shane BenzieShane Benzie is a running coach, researcher, and author known for his work on the biomechanics of running. He is the founder of Running Reborn, a coaching company that helps runners improve their performance and prevent injuries by focusing on proper technique and natural movement patterns. Shane has worked with a range of runners, from recreational to Rhonex Kipruto and Elide Kipchoge. He has also conducted extensive research on running technique and movement, and has presented his findings at conferences and workshops around the world. On the episode we take a deep dive into running mechanics, touching on the...
2023-04-181h 07
The Trail and Error Podcast#54 David MillerDavid Miller is a sports photographer and ultra runner from Weymouth. He has photographed numerous events in the South West of the UK as well as two UTMB’s and - a few weeks ago - the infamous Barkley Marathons in the USA. We talk about David’s background, how he got into photography, creating a style, kit and equipment, the business of events photography, UTMB, and Barkley.
2023-04-0451 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#53 Robbie BrittonRobbie Britton is an elite ultra runner, coach, and author. Robbie recently broke the longstanding British 24 hour record, completing a distance of 277.5km at 24 Ore di Torino in Turin. Robbie has competed for GB in the 24 hour discipline on multiple occasions and serves a coach for the GB ultra team. He is coach to numerous elite runners, including previous podcast guest and age group 100 mile record holder Michael Stocks. Robbie writes for FastRunning.com and is the author of 1001 Tips for Runners. On an episode that broke the T&E endurance record and saw Jay sadly drop out after 20...
2023-03-031h 29
The Trail and Error Podcast#52 News and Q&AJay & Tris discuss their upcoming races and current training, and reveal the big race they are both competing in in September '23. In the second half they take listener questions which range from how to pack waist belts to monitoring heart rate during exercise, foot care and whether caffeine should be classed as a banned substance.
If you would like to submit question for Jay & Tris you can drop us a message on social media or use this magic voice link, where you can record your question and then you get to hear yourself on the podcast...
2023-02-231h 05
The Confused BreakfastSaving Private Ryan (1998)It's a deep episode but it's important that we honor those brave soldiers who were immortalized in 1998's Saving Private Ryan. So, strap in and join us for our most intense and longest episode yet.•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:09:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:19:15 - Critical and fan reviews•0:29:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:58:00 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————Sponsors:**Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey. http://cedarridgewhiskey.com**Zocdoc- Go to http://ZocDoc.com/Breakfa...
2023-02-222h 10
The Trail and Error Podcast#51 Gavin DaleIn the last of our Arc of Attrition 2023 episodes, we speak to Gavin Dale, this year’s male winner of the 100. We talk to Gavin about the race, his training, nutrition, and race strategy. We also talk about fell racing, the trail running scene in New Zealand, and backyard ultras.
2023-02-161h 10
The Trail and Error Podcast#50 Fi PascallFi Pascall is a rising star in the ultra world. She set a remarkable new course record at this year’s Arc 50, holds the course record for the Wendover Woods 50, and has the female Lakeland 24 hour record - summiting 68 peaks in 23.5 hours. We talk about her Arc victory, the allure of ultras, Wendover, running fast downhills, coaching, marathon running and suffering, route planning and strategy in the Lakes, the top of Skiddaw, and beards.
2023-02-1158 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#49 Ellis BlandEllis is a British ultra runner and the co-founder of VÅGA. He is has logged the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on Hadrians Wall (supported), is the CR holder on the 100km RAT in Cornwall, came 2nd place in the 2022 Cheviot Goat and 2nd place in this year’s Arc of Attrition. We talk about yoga and the importance of intention and expectation in running, Ellis’ experience on the Arc in 2022 and 2023, training plans and race strategy, the ‘Bramble Guy’ at the 2023 AoA, the CCC race at UTMB and his CR on the RAT. We also touch on the Bland fam...
2023-02-041h 09
The Trail and Error Podcast#48 Debbie Martin-ConsaniDebbie Martin-Consani is a British ultra runner. She has represented Scotland and GB in 100km and 24 hour disciplines, and finished top female in the Lakeland 100, Thames Path 100 and, more recently, the 2022 Spine Race, where she completed the 268 mile distance in 104 hours. She's also one of the few lucky (or perhaps not) Brits to have been invited to run the Badwater 135 in Death Valley. We talk about her experiences in that race, and others, plus her planning for the upcoming Arc of Attrition 100 which she is racing in this year.
2023-01-251h 02
The Trail and Error Podcast#47 Holly StablesHolly Stables is an former international road marathon runner who has competed in the Commonwealth Games and bagged a bronze medal for GB at the European Championships. She’s clocked multiple 2:37 marathons as well as rapid PB's on 10k and HM. . She’s now focussing on trail running and ultra distance and has done rather well at that too, with a clutch of gender and overall wins at races from the Hurtwood 50k to Cotswold Way 100 mile and Wye Valley Trail Marathon. We talk about Holly’s training regime, the transition from road to trail, her experiences racing, and her bui...
2023-01-2349 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#46 North Cornwall UltraTris raced in the Endurance Life North Cornwall 50km Ultramarathon on Saturday 14th January. In this race special episode which is, as usual, split in to two parts, Tris discusses his planning for the event and we find out how he got on.
2023-01-2056 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#45 Mark DarbyshireMark Darbyshire is a Brummie ultra runner and the course record holder of the Lakeland 100, Arc of Attrition 100 and North Downs Way 100 to name a few, as well as 13th place in last year’s UTMB. He is, not to put too fine a point on it, one of the best British 100 milers of recent times. We talk about Mark’s training regime, his experience racing over the past few years, we take a deep dive in to the AoA 2021 (where Tris and Mark battled for the top spots on the podium), we talk UTMB and Mark’s aspirations for the Ar...
2023-01-1457 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#44 The Crew EpisodeOn this episode Jay and Tris sit down and chat with Sam Grady and Rachel Stephenson, two of their respective crew members and also Jay's wife and Tris' mother. We talk all things crewing from selecting crew to race planning, kit, tips for crew and crew etiquette, with examples of success and failure along the way.
2023-01-031h 11
The Trail and Error Podcast#43 Toby LoweToby Lowe is a Cornwall based trail runner, photographer, and co-founder of Perran Trail Runners running club. In a past life he was part of the team responsible for maintaining Cornwall's footpaths, bridleways and coast path... all 2,000 miles of them. We discuss the the coast path and how it is paid for and maintained, Toby's running and climbing background, the founding of Perran Trail Runners, their upcoming event 'St Piran's Revenge', and hear Toby's thoughts on race entry fees and medals... and our thoughts. And there's probably some other stuff.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/perrantrailrunners
2022-12-011h 13
The Trail and Error Podcast#42 Transvulcania by UTMBAnother race special, and this time it's Jay's turn to don running shoes. He is returning to the island of La Palma to run up an active volcano, run along the top of it a bit, then run down the other side. Sounds simple enough, right? Let's find out how he did...
2022-10-2552 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#40 The DramathonThe Dramathon is a 42km trail race through the heartlands of whisky country, passing by and through around a dozen single malt distilleries (10% off the whisky distilleries in Scotland no less!) on mixed terrain ranging from exposed hills, technical woodland, golf courses, castles, road and rough track. Tristan raced this event on 15th October - listen here to find out how he prepared and how he did.
2022-10-1859 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#39 Josh PerryJosh Perry is a British ultra runner and hiker. He specialises in very long FKT’s (fastest known time) and is the current self-supported record holder of the Arizona Trail (817 miles) and Pacific Crest Trail (2,663 miles - not a typo) which he set in August ’22 in a time of 55 days, 16 hours and 54 minutes, averaging 50 miles a day. If you want to know what 50 miles a day for two months feels like, Josh tells us on this episode.
2022-10-121h 02
The Trail and Error Podcast#38 Shane OhlyShane is a former elite mountain runner and the founder of Ourea Events, who organise some of the toughest races in the UK including the Dragons Back (6 days, 380km) Cape Wrath (8 days 400km) amongst others. We talk about Shane's background and his in-road in to running running events, and take a deep dive into the logistical considerations of shepherding hundreds of people through some of the most remote and technically challenging bits of the British Isles. This year's Dragon's Back race begins on the 5th of September and you can keep up to date with the action through @Oureaevents and...
2022-09-0358 minThe Trail and Error Podcast#37 Ultra Trail Mont Blanc - CCCIn a record breaking week of UTMB action, we break a record too with our longest ever podcast episode! As has become customary with our race episodes, this one is split in to two sections: in the first half we discuss the 100km CCC that Jay is racing in, his preparations, hopes, dreams, aspirations; and in the second half we pick through the debris like carrion crows on a battlefield.
https://utmbmontblanc.com/en/page/21/21.html
2022-08-311h 31
The Trail and Error Podcast#36 Tomasz DrybalaTomasz is an ultra (ultra, ultra) endurance runner, public speaker and author of the upcoming book 'Flow Up' - understanding and mastering the flow state. On this episode we talk about Tomasz' experiences running the perimeter of the UK and his preparations for his next challenge - a 25,000 mile (40,000km) lap of the world, which he intends on completing in 40 months. We also talk about active mediation, flow states, tips for getting in to flow, and more.
https://tomaszdrybala.com/
2022-08-181h 02The Trail and Error Podcast#35 Stephen CousinsStephen Cousins from Film My Run returns to the Trail & Error Podcast to discuss his ambitious (and enviable) race calendar, UTMB, running with poles, running backwards down hills, barely running at all at Val d'Aran, and other, less relevant things.
2022-08-031h 12
The Trail and Error Podcast#34 David LaneyDavid Laney is an American ultra runner and Craft Sportswear ambassador based in the Pacific Northwest. He has placed 3rd and 4th at UTMB and was the winner of the 2019 Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile. Back in the day he ran a 2:17 marathon too!
We talk about life on the professional endurance running circuit, ice baths and saunas and his upcoming season as well as discussing some recent races including the 90km Ultrvasan in Sweden (an almost totally downhill event on surfaces including trail, tarmac and wooden planks) and the Desert Solstice 100 track event among others.
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2022-05-1641 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#33 Thames Paftermath (Thames Path 100)Tris ran in the Centurion Thames Path 100 Mile race on 7th May 2022, following the River Thames from Richmond in London through to Oxford. As has become customary on this podcast, this episode is formed of two parts (1) recorded a week before the event (2) recorded 18 hours after. Enjoy!
https://www.centurionrunning.com/races/thames-path-100-2022
2022-05-091h 15
The Trail and Error Podcast#32 Elsey DavisElsey Davis is one of the UK’s top marathon runners with a PB of 2:33 (in Valencia in 2019). She has more recently began shifting away from roads to trail. Elsey is a doctor, lives in Chester with her wife, runs for Preston Harriers and is coached by double Olympian Helen Clitheroe.
2022-03-211h 01
The Trail and Error Podcast#31 Paddy MittonThis week Tris and Jay are joined by doctor and ultra runner Paddy Mitton whose office is normally the icy wastes of the southern hemisphere. Paddy is an expert in how the human body operates in terrestrial extremes, the very edges of our limits and how to prepare and perform in those places.
2022-03-101h 02
The Trail and Error Podcast#30 James ElsonJames Elson is the host of the British Ultra Running Podcast, an ultra runner and race director. On this episode we talk about everything from Leadville to the London Marathon, James' life before running and his journey with Centurion Running, from a single race in 2010 to arguably what is now the UK's most prolific and well respected organiser of ultra distance trail running events.
2022-02-281h 16
The Trail and Error Podcast#29 ArctermathJay & Tris discuss their experiences running in the 100 mile Arc of Attrition footrace held in Cornwall on 29th January 2022.
2022-01-311h 08
The Trail and Error Podcast28 AoA 2 Weeks to GoIt’s two weeks until the 2022 Arc of Attrition 100 and 50 mile ultra marathons. Jay and Tris are both running in the 100 mile distance, so following on from the 10-weeks-to-go episode (which feels like it was recorded about 10 days ago) we’ve taken some time to talk about our build up and to go over plans for kit, shoes, nutrition, crew, and finishing the race.
Good luck to all who are running the Arc this year - we shall see you at registration on the 28th!
2022-01-1446 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#27 Mimi AndersonMimi is an endurance athlete and multiple world record holder. She has competed in numerous races across the planet, specialising in multi-day events in places like the Sahara Desert, Peruvian jungle and Arctic Circle, to name a few. More recently, in 2017, she attempted to break the women's transcontinental record by running across America. She is the author of two books: "Limitless" and "Beyond Impossible".
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This episode is dedicated to the late Andy Bishop of Helston Trail Runners.
2021-12-2858 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#26 Fixing Your Feet - John Vonhof and Tonya OlsonWhat’s the best way to treat a blister? Or even better how to prevent it from forming in the first place? Ever wondered how to stop your toenails turning black and falling off?
This week we’re joined by author and ultra runner John Vonhof and doctor of physiotherapy Tonya Olsen.
Together they are stalwart foot specialists and checkpoint managers at Western States (John’s also a 3x finisher at WS among other notable races) and author and contributor respectively for the foot care bible that is…
Fixing Your Feet - Now...
2021-12-071h 09
The Trail and Error Podcast#25 Ian CorlessIan is photographer, writer, endurance athlete, and the host of the Talk Ultra podcast. He is the author and photographer of the book 'Running Beyond: Epic Ultra, Trail and Skyrunning Races' and has many of the top ultra runners around the world on speed dial. We talk about podcasting, pushing the limits of endurance, how ultra running is perceived in the public eye, ingratiating oneself with the elites, the importance of packing the right kit, adventure runs, and Kilian Jornet.
2021-11-261h 03
The Trail and Error Podcast#24 AoA 10 Weeks To GoOn this episode Jay and Tris discuss the Arc of Attrition 100 & 50 mile endurance race, which will take place on the 28th January 2022. Jay and Tris are both training for the 100 mile race and have both run it before, so this episode gives some insight in to their past experiences and future plans for the race.
2021-11-2251 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#23 Jordan ClayJordan is an endurance runner from Leighton Buzzard who, at the ripe young age of 24, has competed in a number of trail and ultra races across the UK and, more recently, Europe. He also holds approximately half of all the Strava CR’s in Cornwall. We talk about Jordan’s approach to running, his current (enviable) nomadic lifestyle, the Gold Trail Series, and much more.
2021-11-0559 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#22 Gloucester Track 24 Hour RaceOn this special episode Jay and Tris discuss the Gloucester Track 24 Hour race which Tris competed in on 23rd October. As we have done with other race specific episodes, this recording is made up of two parts: the first half was recorded the day before the race and covers Tris’ preparation and aspirations for the race; the second half picks through the battlefield debris in attempts to work out what went right and what went wrong.
http://www.severnvalleyevents.co.uk/events/blackbridge.html
2021-10-291h 10
The Trail and Error Podcast#21 Jane StephensJane is race director for Mud Crew and an experienced ultra runner based in Cornwall. On this episode we discuss Jane’s entry in to the world of ultra running and her role at Mud Crew. However most of the conversation is dedicated to the Marathon Des Sable, the 6-day 250km race through the Sahara Desert from which Jane has recently returned. If you’re looking to learn more about MDS this episode is for you!
2021-10-221h 11
The Trail and Error Podcast#20 Marco AltiniWelcome to Season 2 of Trail & Error. This week’s guest is Dr. Marco Altini. Marco has a PhD in Data Science and Masters degrees in Computer engineering, Human Movement Science and High-Performance Coaching. He is Data Science Advisor at Oura (the wearable sleep rings) and the founder of HRV4Training app. He’s also a passionate runner, based in Amsterdam. On this episode we uncover what heart rate variability is, how it affects performance and adaptation, what lifestyle variables impact HRV, continuous glucose monitoring and what it might mean for the sport of running, and even more geeky stuff besi...
2021-10-161h 03
The Trail and Error Podcast#19 Ask Me Anything (Tris)On this AMA episode Tris takes your listener questions and rambles through some answers.
2021-09-1034 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#18 Tom SuttonTom Sutton is race director of Freedom Racing, who organise a bunch of races in Cornwall and beyond, including the KVK, Serpent Trail & Hurtwood 50k. Tom started running through getting to the final selections to represent Great Britain in the 2003 LandRover G4 Challenge adventure race and has since competed in the Lakeland 100 (more than once) Skye Ultra Trail and done multiple Bob Graham Rounds. He’s also done a few Mountain Bike races such as Strathpuffer 24hr.
http://freedom-racing.co.uk/
2021-09-031h 04
The Trail and Error Podcast#17 Paul MaskellPaul Maskell is a Cornish ultra runner and paramedic who, amongst his many successes, has represented Great Britain at the 24 Hour World Championships where he ran 156 miles (251km). On this episode Paul tells us about how he got in to running, his experiences running the Arc of Attrition and Grand union Canal, the fact that drunk people seem to appear at every race he competes in, 24 hour track competition, getting lost, and the Cornwall Air Ambulance service.
2021-08-271h 08
The Trail and Error Podcast#16 John MerglerJohn Mergler is a multi-discipline endurance athlete, adventurer and triathlon legend. John has run over 100 Ironman events and won in his age category at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii in 2010. In 2017, he and his partner Debbie embarked upon the Iron Century, an attempt to complete 100 Ironman distances in 100 days (Debbie did half Ironman distances and subsequently set a world record). After being based in Australia for a number of years, John has recently returned to his Cornish homeland and very recently competed in the the BOYD 24 hour endurance race.
2021-08-201h 19
The Trail and Error Podcast#15 Race Review - The PlagueOn this special before and after episode Jay and Tris talk about their experiences planning for and running The Plague, a 100km ultra marathon on the South Cornwall coast path which was held on Saturday 7th August.
www.mudcrew.co.uk
2021-08-131h 07
The Trail and Error Podcast#14 Jamie StephensonJamie Stephenson is a well-known face on the Cornish running scene because he is very often the reason why it’s impossible to place first in a trail race down here. On this episode we talk about Jamie’s current training plan, his success at the Serpent Trail 50k, pacing and sweeping, pushing yourself to the limits (if there is a limit?) his plans for 2022, and - in an emotionally charged section of the episode - how much Jamie’s older brother Tristan has been an inspiration to him over the years ;-)
2021-08-061h 11
The Trail and Error Podcast#13 Andrew McCauleyAndrew McCauley is a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach based in Truro, Cornwall. He is the founder of ProCare Sports Medicine, Cornwall’s only sports medicine clinic, which combines up to date sports science with strength and conditioning practices to assist with training goals, diagnose and rehabilitate injuries and help prevent injuries in the first place. On this episode we discuss how strength and conditioning can help runners, the differences between strength and power, the psychology of pain, tips for building strength, and much more.
https://procaresportsmedicine.com/
2021-07-301h 11
The Trail and Error Podcast#12 Vassos AlexanderVassos is a radio broadcaster, author and ultra runner. He has been the sports corespondent for the Chris Evans Breakfast Show for a decade and he also hosts the Parkrun Podcast. He has written three books on running including the bestselling ‘Running up that Hill, the highs and lows of going that bit further’. We talk jetpack injuries, the ethics of global travel and climate change, running the Lake District, the art of badly pacing an ultra, the 153 mile Spartathlon, Phidippides, Cretan ultra running and the Arc of Attrition.
2021-07-2350 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#11 Tracy WaiteTracy Waite is an endurance runner and fitness and lifestyle coach who was recently awarded Personal Trainer of they Year for the South West of England. Based in Cornwall, she loves nothing more than spending back to back days running very long stretches of Cornish coast path.
http://www.personaltrainerincornwall.co.uk/
2021-07-161h 17
The Trail and Error Podcast#10 Race Review - The Serpent Trail 100kA special edition episode where Jay interviews Tris about his preparation for the Freedom Racing Salomon Serpent Trail 100k, which was held on 3rd July 2021, followed by a race de-brief that reveals how Tris got on plus some other stuff about toenails.
2021-07-091h 07
The Trail and Error Podcast#9 Mike McKnightMike McKNight is a Salomon sponsored ultra endurance athlete who specialises in the 200 mile distance and multi-day FKTs. He was the winner of the Triple Crown in 2017 and 2019, ran a 100 miles with zero nutrition in 2020, then took on the 486 mile long Colorado Trail FKT, which was fully documented in the new ‘Broken to Breaking’ film on YouTube.
2021-07-0251 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#8 Jeri ChuaJeri is an extreme ultra distance runner, and the owner of Red Dot Running store and Fat Bird events based out of Singapore. On this episode we learn about Jeri’s introduction in to ultra running in Cornwall leading to her experiences running 400km+ ultras all around the world. We also discuss risk management and death, how to deal with a stampede of highland cows, backyard ultras, recovering from injury and napping.
2021-06-251h 19
The Trail and Error Podcast#7 Michael StocksMichael Stocks is an ultra-runner who competes in the 24 hour track standard for Great Britain. He is also the author of One Track Mind, an account of his experience running for 24 hours at the Self Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race in London, in 2018. Besides discussing the various challenges one faces when attempting to run all day, we also cover training, nutrition, meditation and equality in ultra distance running.
2021-06-181h 29
The Trail and Error Podcast#6 Ellie WalshEllie is a relative newcomer to the ultra running world, and on this episode she chats with us about her experiences racing and supporting around the world, her friendship with ultra running megastar Mira Rai (and her charity the 'Mira Rai Initiative'), donuts, injuries, and what not to do with energy gels.
2021-06-111h 10
The Trail and Error Podcast#5 Race Review - The South West TraverseIn this special episode of two halves, Jay and Tris discuss the The South West Traverse, a 44 mile trail race in Cornwall which took place on 30th May 2021. The first half of the episode was recorded four days before race day, where we both discuss the route, our training, nutrition plan and goals. The second half was recorded 24 hours after the race, where we review the highs and lows of the event and assess our performances.
The South West Traverse begins at the most southerly tip of the UK mainland and follows the coastal path 44 miles to...
2021-06-011h 09
The Trail and Error Podcast#4 Stephen CousinsStephen Cousins is the host of the 'Film My Run' YouTube channel, the in-house running journalist and vlogger for Zwift, an accomplished ultra marathon runner and daily treadmill pounder. In this episode we talk about Zwift running, training, camera tech, the positives and negatives of treadmill training, and discuss Stephen's experiences in various European races.
You can find Stephen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjphxoB7x0A_VhB1CUz3AwA
and learn more about Zwift Run here: https://www.zwift.com/uk/run
2021-05-281h 12
The Trail and Error Podcast#3 James HallettJames Hallett is a running journalist and the founder of Trails in Motion film tour. He talks to us about how an idea that started as a forerunner to Strava and a mountain trail race in Africa spawned a global trail running phenomenon. We talk about movies, mountains and chicken pox!
Find out more about Trails In Motion and how to host a screening here:
https://www.trailsinmotion.com/
Watch Mountain of Greatness here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_7CNhATLGc&t=1030s
And James' other co production...
2021-05-211h 17
The Trail and Error Podcast#2 Andrew "Fergy" FergusonRace Director and rebel runner, this week we welcome to the show Andrew ‘Fergy’ Ferguson a Race Director at MudCrew Events here in the UK and a well travelled runner of the world trail running scene.
Ferg talks to Tris and Jay about some of the trials and tests of establishing a trail running events company back when such things were new! MudCrew famously don’t do easy!. Ferg and the other two race directors at MudCrew have travelled the world to experience the best and worst in events’ organisation, pulling the parts they like into MudCrew’s iconic R...
2021-05-141h 14
The Trail and Error Podcast#1 Jodie GauldFor the first ever episode of Trail & Error, Jay and Tris are joined by ultra runner/adventurer Jodie Gauld, who speaks about her experiences filming "Running the Roof" a Banff Film Festival award nominated documentary that saw Jodie and two pals run across Tajikistan (we hadn't heard of it either) from the border of Afghanistan to the border of China - 400km in 7 days, through one of the most remote valleys in the world.
2021-05-071h 01