Trail Runs

This week we’re joined by James Poole, an ultra runner and all round enthusiast of the outdoors. James has been involved in the running community over the years and now predominantly works in the industry. ⁣ ⁣ 

James founded Advent Running, has an impressive marathon PB of 2:44 and has taken on challenges and races across the world including the Gobi Desert in China, Western States, UTMB and the Mallorca GR221 FKT for Strava.⁣ ⁣ 

James Poole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesdpoole/
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Red Bull Gobi Desert Ultra: https://www.redbull.com/sg-en/theredbulletin/ultra-gobi-ultramarathon-james-poole-james-carnegie
Strava Mallorca GR221 FKT: https://blog.strava.com/galleries/mallorca-fkt/ 

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In episode 7 of Trail Tales we’re joined by Justin Bufton, one half of the team behind Maverick Race. Maverick organise trail running events throughout the UK. 

Hear about how Maverick started, what makes them different, how 2020 threw a spanner in the works but also their plans for their future! 

Welcome to our sixth instalment of Trail Tales, bringing you running motivation and inspiration. This week we're joined by Jodie Gauld, a trail runner who doesn’t like to do things by halves. In 2019 she set off with two friends to do something that had never been done before; run from the border of Afghanistan to the border of China through Tajikistan’s Bartang Valley.⁣

When not taking on crazy challenges, Jodie gets her kicks from running long distances on the trails. She’s placed on the podium at numerous events including the Exmoor 50k and Maverick Ultra Peak District. ⁣

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Jodie Gauld on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodiegauld/

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This week on Trail Run's Trail Tales we're joined by Katie Kaars Sijpesteijn. Katie is a Salomon sponsored ultra trail and mountain runner who has competed at some of the toughest sky races and represented her country at the IAU World Trail Championships.

Although based in Leeds, Katie's probably more at home in the Lake District having set record times at the Lakeland 50 and Lakes in a Day.

Join us to hear all about Katie's adventures, racing experiences and her running career so far.

This week Tom Wake will be joined by Howard Dracup. Howard is a trail, fell and ultra runner who can mostly be found running over the Lakeland peaks. In 2019 he won the Brecons Way Ultra, 100 miles across the Brecon Beacons and took 3rd place at the Spine Challenger. This year he went on to set a new record on the Steve Parr round - 62 fells, 42,000 ft of ascent and over 100 miles.

We're back with our third instalment of Trail Tales. Tom Wake speaks to Charlie Harpur who provides a dose of running motivation and inspiration.

When not working as a Landscape Designer & Gardener, Charlie is an impressive trail and ultra runner who in 2019 became the British 100km champion. His other achievements include winning the UK Trail Running Championships, finishing 3rd Brit at the CCC and taking the win at the South Downs Way 100.

In our second instalment of Trail Tales, Tom Wake speaks to Lauren Gregory about everything running and beyond. 

Lauren is a wife and mum of 2 young children, Personal Trainer and Amateur Sportswoman of the year. She's also a Salomon and Tailwind ambassador, loves trail running and going the distance in ultra marathons. Lauren has completed events including the CCC, West Country 100 and Pilgrims Challenge. She also enjoys running crazy distances for fun.

Trail Runs brings you weekly running motivation through interviews and Q&A's with inspirational runners.

This week we're joined on Trail Tales by Mark Innocenti, a trail and ultra runner who has won events including the 2020 Autumn 100 and previously Race to the King. He's also placed 2nd at the South Downs Way 50, completed the Dragon's Back race in Wales and has an impressive marathon PB of 2:31. We tap into Mark's training, mindset, trail and ultra tips and find out his plans for 2021 and beyond.