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The Tea & Trails Podcast

The Tea & Trails Podcast

By: Edwina Sutton & Gary Thwaites
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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.

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  • No hills? No problem - Hail the treadmill #204
    Mar 27 2026

    This week on the Tea & Trails Podcast, Eddie is on the hunt for a new race to fill the Northern Traverse‑shaped hole in her calendar, and Gary has been back on the start line, this time proudly wearing the blue and white of division 3 champions, Sedgefield Harriers.

    The hosts also share how they fuel their week. Spoiler: it involves a lot of snacks.

    Our listeners are absolutely smashing it over on Strava, and the coaches tackle one of the most common questions they get asked: How do I train for a hilly ultra when I only have access to a treadmill?

    Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 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

    RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILPOD15 for 15% off your order.
    https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

    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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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Punk Panther Endurance Events #203
    Mar 23 2026

    After Gary’s cracking day out at the Punk Panther Welcome Way Ultra, we thought it was only right to sit down with the masterminds behind the miles. Race directors Mark and Ryk join us to peak behind the curtain on what it really takes to organise some of the most stunning events in the county.

    Punk Panther have built their reputation on classic, low‑key, community‑driven races, the kind that remind you exactly why we love trail running. And with distances ranging from 5k to a full on 50‑mile epic adventure, there’s genuinely something for everyone.

    Follow the link below to find out more!

    Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 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

    RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order.
    https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

    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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    55 mins
  • Northern Traverse cancelled - Finding the rainbow after the disappointment #202
    Mar 20 2026

    This week, Eddie and Gary share their thoughts after the news that Ourea Events have ceased trading, a truly desperate situation for everyone involved. Gary felt the love with the Punk Panthers. Spoiler, he absolutly loved his time on the trails around Otley.

    The coaches tackle a triple‑whammy question from a listener down under: how to run downhill faster, coping with the heat, and dealing with grumpy knees.

    Our community brings the joy as always, with an inspirational Strava Club update, tales from the trails, and a belated Mother’s Day shout‑out.

    And with the Northern Traverse no longer going ahead, we thought it was the perfect moment to chat about how to choose your next race.

    And finally, you could be in with a chance of winning a waterproof jacket, thanks to our friends at Harrier Trail Running!

    Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 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

    RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order.
    https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP

    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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    1 hr and 12 mins
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Great episode again, but found this especially enlightening and useful with all things menopausal and running.

Fantastic podcast- another brilliant episode

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