
The Home Trails Podcast
Ultrarunning Sam brings you the best of British and global trail and ultra running.
Official Podcast in residence for the Winter Spine Race 2025 and The LAP 2025
Episodes
147 episodes
ULTRA WOMEN The Book, with Lily Canter & Emma Wilkinson
In this episode I speak to authors Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson.Last month the duo launched their book ULTRA WOMEN, a book all about the history of women's endurance throughout the years. This book reveals the sometimes hid...
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Keith Wigley | 3rd at UTS 100k and the Elite Trail Team
In this episode of the podcast I speak to Keith Wigley about his 3rd place at UTS 100k.Keith has patiently worked his way up to a performance that put him firmly on the podium along side running veterans, Jon Albon and Mathieu Blanchard!...
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Mike McMononagle | @shitinthewoods at UTS
In this episode of the @hometrails_ podcast we speak to Mike McMonagle, aka @shitinthewoodsWe ask Mike the Superhero question and find out that his reputation as the ‘fast media guy’ is well earned. Recently, Mike made the tr...
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Charlotte Fisher | 3rd place at UTS
Charlotte returns to the Home Trails podcast for another catch up.This time its to talk about her awesome performance at UTS over the past weekend. Last year Charlotte was sick going into the race and although she gritted it out to fini...
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Tom Joly | 3rd at UTS
Tom returns to the Home Trails podcast!We talk about his 3rd place at the UTS 100 miler at the past weekend. We dive into his training and racing leading up to his podium success and we discuss the changes he's made to bring him back to ...
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Podcast in residence at The LAP 2025!
Home Trails were the official Podcast in residence at The LAP 2025!This is a long episode but it has 3 distinct parts. So if you were interviewed by me over the weekend then it should be fairly easy to find yourself if you want to skip s...
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Rebecca Hormann | GB ULTRAS Pennine Barrier 50 Winner
In this episode of the Home Trails Podcast, I speak to Rebecca Hormann.Last week, Rebecca stormed to victory at the GB ULTRAS Pennine Barrier 50 in 8:45:58, to not only win, but take 4th place overallRebecca is well traveled and h...
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Davy Newell | The LAP 2025 Preview
In this episode I speak to the ball of energy and enthusiasm that is Davy Newell!Since 2019 Davy has been putting on The LAP in the Lake District, a 47 mile ultramarathon around lake Windermere.Davy has gradually scaled up the rac...
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Scott Jenkins | The Arizona Monster 300
In this episode I speak to returning guest, Scott Jenkins.Scott was last on the show in 2024, when he became the first Brit to complete the Gland Slam of 200's in the US.Since then Scott has moved from the the UK to New Jersey in ...
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ULTRA NEWS | Northern Traverse, WSER, Unbreakable 2, Arizona Monster 300 controversy
This is a solo news episode.I opine on Northern Traverse results, who's going to Western States, the controversies surrounding Destination Trails race, The Monster 300 and what's being said about it on social media and Reddit.I al...
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw | From terminal cancer to ultra phenom
This episode is an emotional one, so be prepared!Luke talks about the moment as a 24 year old, that he now says was the end of everything he ever knew to be right with the world. The moment he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.Havi...
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Fiona Pascall | Chianti Ultratrail and Golden Ticket to Western States
In this podcast we speak to returning guest Fiona Pascall.Fi is back for a third time to talk about her recent success at Chianti by UTMB.Fi beat some of the best international ultra runners to win the race and secure her golden t...
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ULTRA NEWS | Barkley Marathons 2025 & Chianti by UTMB Preview
Instagram Live with Robin the Running Accountant!We dive into all the action from Barkley Marathons and we chat about what might go down at Chianti by UTMB this coming weekend!
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Simon Dicks | Running Technique For Ultramarathon Runners
In this episode I speak to Dicksy, AKA Simon Dicks.Simon is a very humble, but also a very accomplished ultra runner. Whose won races in opposite environments. From the jungle and desert, to the snow and ice. I caught up with h...
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Stu Westfield - Pennine Bridleway VS Pennine Way
In this episode I speak to returning guest Stu Westfield from Ranger Ultras.Ranger Ultras hold a special place for me and my racing career, with the PB57 being my first race win back in 2019.So this conversation is a catch up with S...
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The Key Cobbler | Shoe Repairs and Sustainability
If you're a shoe geek, you won't want to miss this one!Chris, AKA The Key Cobbler, has shot to social media fame with his instagram reels showing his skills as a cobbler, based in Kendal in the Lake District. Returning running ...
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BONUS EPISODE - Kim Collison | CONFIDENCE - HOME TRAILS Audio version
Audio taken from the documentary on YouTube https://youtu.be/G0C8ACMuayE?si=TQisjHbHhj9Zu7GwWelcome to HOME TRAILS episode 3.This time I interview Kim Collison about his return to this years Spine Race, to ...
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Danny Stokes | TrailFam
In this episode I speak to Danny Stokes from TrailFam.TrailFam is a charity that Danny set up after seeing the kids at his school suffer because they didn't have access to green spaces during the pandemic.TrailFam provides access ...
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Samuel Skinner | Spine Race 2025 and Addiction Recovery
In this episode of the podcast I speak to rising ultra star Sam Skinner!Sam shot to fame in 2023 when he took 2nd place at the Centurion Winter Downs 200. Since then he's steadily made a name for himself as one of the nicest guys in ult...
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Alice Kershaw | Spine Race - Challenger South Winner
In this episode I speak to long time podcast listener and friend of the show, Alice Kershaw!Alice could possibly be a bigger fan of the Spine Race than even I am, which is saying something obviously!Alice loves the race so much that...
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Tiaan Erwee | 3rd Place - Spine Race 2025
In this episode of the podcast we speak to Tiaan Erwee who took 3rd place at this years Winter Spine Race.Tiaan had unfinished business at the winter edition of the race after suffering 2 DNFs. He then came back to smash the overall sum...
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MONTANE WINTER SPINE 2025 | Ep6 - Dot Watching and Race Round Up
Welcome to the last episode of the podcast in residence at the Spine Race!In this episode we round up the week of racing and we get final thoughts from Allie Bailey and Phil Hayday-Brown.We talk to James Thurlow about Open Track...
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MONTANE WINTER SPINE 2025 | Ep5 - Full Spine and North Podiums
Welcome back to the resident podcast for the 2025 Montane Winter Spine Races!In this episode we see the winners of the full Spine and Challenger North races. Lucy Gossage wins the women's race and Kim Collison makes it 4th time lucky to...
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MONTANE WINTER SPINE 2025 | Ep4 - The Women's Race
Welcome back to the resident podcast for the 2025 Montane Winter Spine Races!In this episode we speak to the women of the race!We have trail interviews with Lucy Gossage, Robyn Cassidy, Nicki Arthur, Sarah Perry and Laura Swanton Ro...
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MONTANE WINTER SPINE 2025 Podcast Ep3 - Challenger South Podium and North Preview
Welcome back to the resident podcast for the 2025 Montane Winter Spine Races!In this episode we speak to the women's and men's podium for Challenger South and North. We talk to Nicki Spinks and Samantha Lissauer about Challenge...
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