Best Aaron Shimmons Podcasts (2025)

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Noor van der Veen: Tor des Géants Champion 1:07:56

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Noor van der Veen is the new women’s champion of the Tor des Géants. We dig into her background in sport, the impressive fastest known times (FKTs) she’s set, and how she conquered the 330 km Tor330 ultra trail through Italy’s Aosta Valley. We cover race strategy, sleep management, fueling, and what it takes to win one of the hardest mountain ultra…

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Trail World Championships 2025 – Training, What to Watch & Q&A 1:35:52

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The Trail World Championships 2025 are here — and it’s race week. In this episode, we dive into training blocks, race previews, and answer your biggest questions about the event. From course details to storylines to who’s looking sharp, this is your go-to listen before the racing starts. We cover: Training approaches in the lead-up to Worlds What t…

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Live from Tor des Géants – Course Energy, Race Updates & Raw Reactions 1:06:33

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We’re live from the course at the Tor des Géants — and the energy is unreal. This is a raw drop from out in the Aosta Valley: runners deep in the pain cave, fans out in force, and the mountains delivering everything from sunshine to storms. No script, just trail talk from one of the most brutal and beautiful races on the planet. In this episode: Re…

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Tor des Géants Incoming – Fastpacking the Route & World Champs Prep 1:07:55

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It’s Tor des Géants week – and this episode is all about what’s happening in the mountains right now. I just finished fastpacking the Tor route in the Aosta Valley and give a full breakdown of how it went. We also get into: What to expect as the 330 km TOR kicks off Training reflections heading into the World Trail & Mountain Running Champs Notes o…

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UTMB Closing Party – Race Recap & Chamonix Chaos 1:15:48

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UTMB week is done — and we’re recapping it all from the streets of Chamonix. In this episode, we wrap up the 2025 UTMB and CCC races, the big performances, the blowups, and the atmosphere across an unforgettable week in the Alps. It’s a closing party of race takes, stories, and everything we saw on and off the course. We break down: • Who delivered…

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UTMB Week Special – Banter, Race Picks & What to Watch 54:31

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UTMB Week is here — and we’re breaking down the big race and all the things we've seen in Chamonix. In this episode, we go deep (and wide) on the elite fields, dark horses, and wild cards. It’s predictions, banter, bold takes, and everything you need to know before the races kick off. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail reviews, race coverage, athle…

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Tom Joly on UTMB, Kailas FUGA & Competing With the World’s Best 1:04:24

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Tom Joly is one of the UK’s top mountain runners and a rising contender at UTMB. In this episode, we talk about his build-up, how he’s approaching UTMB 2025, and what it’s like running on the edge of performance at the sharp end of the sport. We cover: Training and race prep leading into UTMB Lessons from past race blowups & breakthrough performanc…

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Patrick Stangbye – Ultra-Trail Athlete & Creative Director of PORTAL 1:22:10

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Patrick Stangbye is a Norwegian ultra-trail athlete and the creative director at PORTAL – a brand redefining high-performance outdoor gear. In this episode, we talk about his unique path blending art direction and mountain running, his work behind PORTAL’s minimal and functional aesthetic, and how he approaches long days in the mountains. Expect in…

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UTMB 2025: OCC & CCC Contenders, Predictions and Hot Takes 57:16

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UTMB week is here! In this Trail Talk Live episode, I sit down with Ricki Wynne to break down the 2025 OCC and CCC. We dive into the stacked fields, course dynamics, and who we think has the best shot at big performances. Expect bold predictions, dark horses, and plenty of pre-race hype straight from Chamonix. SUBSCRIBE for UTMB coverage, trail rac…

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Mercedes Siegle-Gaither – From Skyrunning to 100 Milers with Merrell 57:54

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Mercedes Siegle-Gaither is a Merrell-sponsored ultra-trail athlete who has raced everything from steep sky races to rugged 100-milers. In this episode, she shares her progression through the trail world — from short, technical mountain events to long, grindin' ultras. We talk about: Her start in sky and mountain races Transitioning to longer distan…

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What you need to know about Training & Rehab 1:05:42

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In this episode, co-host Ricki Wynne joins me to talk all things training, injury, and rehab. We share our own experiences balancing peak training with recovery, discuss common mistakes runners make when coming back from setbacks, and break down the mental and physical strategies that keep you moving towards the start line. Perfect for anyone chasi…

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Andy Glaze - The Book, The Runner, The Firefighter 1:36:55

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Chewing the fat live with Andy Glaze about his upcoming book, being a running influencer, a firefighter, and how in the heck he gets the time to do all the things. 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: irunovermount…

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From Pro Trail Runner to Founder with Vlad Ixel of BIX Hydration 1:10:14

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Vlad Ixel's story from ultra to shorter distance and now the successful founder of BIX hydration. XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains…

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What Distance is an ULTRA + the UTMB Hype Train has Arrived! 1:09:22

2M ago1:09:22

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Choo Choo! We have a speculative list of UTMB pro starters and we're here for it + we dig into WHAT is an ULTRA? Surely it's not a 4hr 50k!!! You tell us!XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:h…

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What's The REAL Reason You LOVE Satisfy Running & the VIBE brands? 1:03:15

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Satisfy Running & the vibe brands - why do you love them or hate 'em? What about the latest Nike rip-off? We also get into the big double of UTMB Monte Rosa Walser Waeg & Eiger Ultra Trail. Ricki's training to bridge the gap to the front runners by September! and we had to tackle doping after the latest scandal out of Kenya. Let’s go!XMiles 10%http…

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Hardrock & Trail Verbier Deliver the News & Banter! 1:08:24

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Hardrock Hundred, Trail Verbier St. Bernard, your questions, and of course all the Trail Talk News & Banter! Sit tight!XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains…

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TrailCon 2025: Inside the Action + Hall of Fame Moments 1:05:43

3M ago1:05:43

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TrailCon took place in the days after Broken Arrow Skyrace and before Western States 100. I sat down with longtime Trail Talker Krissi Polentz and Tantrums vest founder Adam Copeland.XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains…

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Western States 100 Recap: Fiona Pascall Takes 5th After Mid-Race Bear Surprise 1:04:26

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The post-race debrief with 5th place finisher, Fiona Pascall. We chat all things Western States and also touch on the previous UTMB DNF and plans to return in 2026.XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://…

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Western States 100 Recap: Elites, Heat, and a Bear Encounter 1:45:42

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The post-race debrief you’ve been waiting for – including that bear story! 🐻🇺🇸We break down all things Western States 100: the race, the heat, the highs, and yes… the bear.It was a wild ride – hope you enjoy it as much as we did!XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaGOREWEAR 30%https://www…

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Trail Talk Hits the USA: Broken Arrow Chaos & Western States Madness! 58:58

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We're in the USA for Broken Arrow Skyrace, TrailCon and Western States 100 and loving it. Tune in for hot takes & banter!XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

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How to TRAIN on the Western States 100 course and get ready to RACE 1:04:09

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Ricki's in Nevada getting ready for Western States in 11 days! We talk all about it, plus the Broken Arrow course and all the banter you'd expect from Trail Talk. Enjoy 😉XMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly…

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UTS Snowdonia, UTMB, Sponsorship with Kailas Fuga and doping in Ultra Trail Running with Tom Joly 1:37:00

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Tom Joly joins the show for a deep dive on all things ultra trail, plus we tackle all the viewer submitted questions from UTS, UTMB, Sponsorship, doping and a lot more. It’s a fun one. Listen to the end #trailwankXMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: …

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How To WIN a World Championship Qualifier with Ricki Wynne 1:05:11

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How To WIN a World Championship Qualifier with Ricki Wynne and all your questions, plus we get into all the news in ultra-trail, from Francois D'haene in Transylvania to Sara Alonso smashing Zegama. Sit tight.XMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irun…

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Drama at Ultra-Trail Australia & Snowdonia 58:28

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It’s a big show! Ultra-Trail Australia & Snowdonia, plus all the trials and tribulations of my own adventure! It’s also race week for Ricki! Let’s go!!Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.ukXMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:ht…

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The Cocodona 250 Debrief 1:01:38

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It's the Cocodona 250 debrief episode. Lot's happened and we dig into it all! Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk XMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountains Discount code: irunovermountains GOREWEAR 30% https://www.gorewear.com Discount Code: irunovermountains30 COMMUNITY: https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains…

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Will Courtney Dauwalter SHOCK the World at the Cocodona 250? 46:23

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Let’s chat Cocodona 250 with a large slice of banter from the mountain training camp!Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.ukXMiles https://xmiles.co.uk/discount/irunovermountainsDiscount code: irunovermountainsGOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITY:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains…

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MASSIVE Weekend for Trail and Ultra Racing 39:06

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So many races this weekend and we need to talk about it! Canyons by UTMB, Madeira Ultra Trail, Mount Fuji 100, Grand Trail Mont Ventoux, Golden Trail Series and Skyrunning!Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscoun…

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Qualifying for the World Champs & Early Western States 100 predictions! 38:06

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We have some questions that need to be answered! Some fun, some serious, but also we get into Ricki qualifying for the World Championship and our Western States 100 top picks and plans!Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOU…

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Ireland's Uphill Running Champion - Zak Hanna 1:29:58

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We sat down together and chatted about what it's like to be a professional trail runner, competing at the highest level at World Mountain Running Association events, winning the Mont Blanc VK, training, inspiration and trail running in the Olympics + a lot more. This is was a great one.Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!CO…

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Disaster at the Arizona Monster 300 40:23

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Destination Trail Arizona Monster 300 has been a shitshow for so many runners and volunteers. We recount the stories that have been shared privately about a week of stress for many of the volunteers. Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below! COMMUNITY LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains DISCOUNTS: XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmile…

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Live Q&A with Irish Uphill Running Phenom Zak Hanna 25:30

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Zak Hanna joined the live show this week. It was a great chat spanning WMRA, Golden Trail Series, Trail Running in the Olympics, winning the Mont Blan VK and a host of other great stories. Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVE…

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Live Q&A with James Poole on day 6 of THE SPEED PROJECT 32:45

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I ask James your questions about The Speed Project! Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount code: irunovermountainsTORQ Nutritionhttps://bit.ly/4a11dyFDiscount Code: AFAARON10GOREWEARhttps://www.gorewear.comDis…

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THE SPEED PROJECT - Day 3 Check-In with James Poole 20:15

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I catch-up with James Poole on day 3 of The Speed Project, TSP LA to Las VegasVisit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount code: irunovermountainsTORQ Nutritionhttps://bit.ly/4a11dyFDiscount Code: AFAARON10GOREWEARh…

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THE SPEED PROJECT - LA to Las Vegas with James Poole 1:53:41

6M ago1:53:41

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I catch-up with James Poole in London a few days before his fourth TSP Solo pilgrimage from LA to Las Vegas. The Speed Project is a 500+ Km route, but this year there's a special twist for two athletes. We get into itVisit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.uk…

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Chianti Ultra-Trail Special with JOSH WADE 30:23

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Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount code: irunovermountainsTORQ Nutritionhttps://bit.ly/4a11dyFDiscount Code: AFAARON10GOREWEARhttps://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30 (massive 30% off)…

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Barkley Marathons - The Course Wins 28:53

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We're back for another Barkley Marathons wrap as the Barkley course took all the souls this year. We dig into all the information coming out of Frozen Head state Park. #bm100 Strap in, let's go! Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/I…

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Barkley Marathons Special 27:29

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We're back for another Barkley Marathons Special - play by play as we hear it. You might remember the live streams last year, when we were live on air for Jasmine Paris completing the Barkley Marathons - the first every female finisher!! Well we're back for more #BM100 goodness. Strap in, let's go! Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount …

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Why JOSH WADE is Ultra Trail’s Most Exciting New Talent 1:22:15

6M ago1:22:15

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Learn why Josh Wade is considered Ultra Trail's most exciting new talent in this video. From Transgrancanaria to UTMB, his trail running skills are unmatched! His energy and banter are exactly what we love and the sport needs. This is such a fun chat, from how it all started, to his daily grind, and that stunning 3rd place finish at the World Trail…

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OnlyFans backlash, TheROCKER by Satisfy, Barkley & TSP! 33:34

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Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount code: irunovermountainsTORQ Nutritionhttps://bit.ly/4a11dyFDiscount Code: AFAARON10GOREWEARhttps://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30 (massive 30% off)…

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Sabrina Stanley OnlyFans Athlete, Kilian Jornet on IWD & Golden Trail Pivot / Trail Talk Media Pass 1:39:10

7M ago1:39:10

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Another packed show! Sabrina Stanley joins OnlyFans as an "OnlyFans Athlete", Kilian Jornet speaks up on IWD, On Running enter the scene at TrailCon, Transgrancanaria and the World Trail Majors and last but by no means least, the Golden Trail Series reshapes with the flower format.Thanks to Troy Meadow of the Midpacker Pod and Mathias Eichler of Si…

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The Chianti Special & the Norda 005 is here! 33:24

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Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount code: irunovermountainsTORQ Nutritionhttps://bit.ly/4a11dyFDiscount Code: AFAARON10GOREWEARhttps://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30 (massive 30% off)…

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Transgrancanaria and Dartmoor Winter Traverse Debrief 39:35

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It's the Transgrancanaria and Dartmoor Winter traverse debrief with co-host Ricki Wynne.Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount code: irunovermountainsTORQ Nutritionhttps://bit.ly/4a11dyFDiscount Code: AFAARON1…

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BIG news in Ultra/Trail and Ask Us Anything LIVE from the Campervan! 1:05:44

7M ago1:05:44

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This is your weekly what's happening in ultra-trail! This week we're live from the campervan in-person!!!! This is a stacked show with the latest news in ultra/trail and a really fun Ask Us Anything with questions submitted via Instagram. If you enjoy, leave us a comment and let us know what bit!Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount cod…

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UTMB Calendar, Prize Money, Outside Mag is dead & Who killed Contract szn? / Trail Talk Media Pass 1:46:15

7M ago1:46:15

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Packed agenda on this one, with the first episode of Trail Talk Media Pass - the insiders chat on what's happening in our sport. We get into Black Canyon 100k's lack of prize money and why this is prevalent in the sport. the big entry numbers at Tarawera by UTMB and the amazing gender split! How Outside Magazine is now trash, UTMB's extensive 50 ev…

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BIG Athlete Contracts, SOAR Rip-off, Camille Herron is back & Black Canyon 100k picks! 36:31

8M ago36:31

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This is your weekly what's happening in ultra-trail! Visit our sponsors xmiles.co.uk - link & discount code below!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount code: irunovermountainsTORQ Nutritionhttps://bit.ly/4a11dyFDiscount Code: AFAARON10GOREWEARhttps://www.gorewear.comDi…

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Ultra-Trail News of the Week 31:02

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What's happening this week in Trail Running... Raide Research belts arrive for the Trail Talk community, Norda 005 testing continues, HOKA Speedloafer drops at Paris Fashion Week, UTMB nailed it at Arc of Attrition, and some new trail shoe news!COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUN…

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KIM COLLISON's Secret to Turning DNF's into SPINE RACE Victory 1:33:53

8M ago1:33:53

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Prepare to be inspired by Kim Collison's incredible journey to victory in the winter spine race. Learn about his mindset, gear, and nutrition strategies that helped him come back from multiple DNFs and achieve an amazing triumph. COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount c…

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Francesco Puppi - State of the Sport, Pro Contracts, UTMB and the PTRA 1:02:07

8M ago1:02:07

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Francesco Puppi talks about the state of the sport, pro contracts, UTMB, and the PTRA in this exclusive interview. A must-watch for trail enthusiasts! COMMUNITY LINKS:https://bit.ly/m/irunovermountainsDISCOUNTS:XMiles.co.ukhttps://xmiles.co.uk/IRUNOVERMOUNTAINSDiscount code: irunovermountainsTORQ Nutritionhttps://bit.ly/4a11dyFDiscount Code: AFAARO…

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Highs & Lows of the Winter Spine Race 30:33

8M ago30:33

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We go deep on the Winter Spine Race and what it was like documenting the front of the race for 268 miles through England and into Scotland. Hope you enjoy DISCOUNTS: TORQ Nutrition https://bit.ly/4a11dyFUse code AFAARON10 for 10% off the best tasting gels in the game! GOREWEAR https://www.gorewear.com Use code: irunovermountains30 for a massive 30%…

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Winter Spine Race Special 30:04

9M ago30:04

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It's a special live show with Will & Sam from the Spine Race media team. We cover the top contenders and what's possible this year with the currnet conditions and racers. Hope you enjoy DISCOUNTS: TORQ Nutrition https://bit.ly/4a11dyFUse code AFAARON10 for 10% off the best tasting gels in the game! GOREWEAR https://www.gorewear.com Use code: irunov…