Rephonic
Artwork for Trail Tales

Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce

Bryce Davies and Tara Walker
Trail Running
Backyard Ultra
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Run Queensland
Podiatry
Western States Ultra
Footwear
Brisbane
Tarawera
Noosa, Australia
Goggins Challenge
FTR For the Runner
Guzzler 100-Kilometre Trail Race
Training and Fueling Strategies
Adelaide
Endurance Running
Nutrition and Fueling For Ultrarunning
Tarawera Ultra Marathon
Sunshine Coast Ultra Trail
Hyrox

Bryce and Tara chat with special Guests and fellow trail runners about courses, nutrition, and all things trail running.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes61Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Mental HealthHealth & Fitness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Trail Tales

Latest Episodes

Tara and Bryce are joined by Dominque and we have a great chat with Michi all the way from Japan. His achievements are legendary and yet he is completely humble and relational.

His great hope is to encourage more Australians to discover the wonderf... more

In this episode we catch up with our good friends Lisa Hennell and Rowan Cassidy. Rowan is the founder of the We've Gotcha BACKyard Ultra event that inspired us to become such backyard ultra fans. And recently they have teamed up to launch their own ... more

Ricky is the Founder & Director of a sports nutrition brand called Flow nutrition. flownutrition.au

He has a Bachelors, Honours, Masters & PhD in exercise science/ physiology, has worked in elite sport (Cricket, Surfing, Broncos) and is a re... more

Associate Professor Vince Kelly is a leading sport scientist at Queensland University of Technology, where he leads the Skill, Sport Performance Research and Injury Group. His work involves improving performance, recovery, and psychology, with a part... more

In this episode we chat to two of our well loved trail running buddies who inspire us. Kristen ran the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 100 miler and Sharon ran the 50 miler. Huge efforts from them both and without giving too much away this episode touches... more

Sean is one of our running buddies and we have seen him go from "regular running buddy" to "elite backyard Ultra legend" in the space of a year. But Sean is a balanced and humble sort of guy and we really enjoyed chatting with our friend who just ran... more

Joe is a terrific fellow and we loved chatting. His expertise in all things feet and lower limbs is really interesting and relevant. His own running journey adds credibility and nuance to the conversation. If you have ever had Planter, shin splints o... more

Andy is an accomplished ultra marathon runner with multiple finishes of Comrades in South Africa and Tarawera in New Zealand. He is in his 70s now and stays fit with bike riding and regular strength training. Andy and Bryce have been mates for over 1... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Lisa Hennell
Founder of activewear brand for runners (FTR For The Runner)
FTR For The Runner
Episode: Lisa Hennell and Rowan Cassidy.
Rowan Cassidy
Co-founder of the activewear brand and organizer of BACKyard Ultra events
FTR For The Runner; BACKyard Ultra
Episode: Lisa Hennell and Rowan Cassidy.
Ricky Dann
Exercise scientist, founder of Flow Nutrition
Flow Nutrition
Episode: Ricky Dann. Flow nutrition
Associate Professor Vince Kelly
Sports scientist, Associate Professor at QUT
Queensland University of Technology
Episode: Vince Kelly
Sean Pollock
Backyard Ultra competitor, endurance runner
Episode: Sean Pollock Backyard Ultra legend
Joe Keain
Podiatrist at PodFit Podiatry
PodFit Podiatry, Adelaide
Episode: Joe Keain. Podiatrist
Andy Steele
Friend of the hosts, endurance athlete, charity rider
Salvos
Episode: Andy Steele
Brett Peterson
Trail runner with diverse background in hills running, Cross Country, and throws
Independent athlete/coach
Episode: Brett Peterson
Amber Philp
Trail runner and scientist, collaborator with Sol Velida; former Adidas Chile sponsored athlete
University-affiliated labs in San Francisco; previously Adidas Chile
Episode: Amber Philp

Hosts

Tara Walker
Host with co-hosts, frequently involved in Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
Bryce
Co-host and primary host, often guiding discussions and bringing guest expertise

Top Mental Health Podcasts

The Imperfects
The ImperfectsHugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg
All In The Mind
All In The MindABC Australia
KICPod
KICPodLiSTNR
Happy Place
Happy PlaceFearne Cotton
Do You F*cking Mind?
Do You F*cking Mind?Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach
ADHD Chatter
ADHD ChatterAlex Partridge

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

David Balfe. Guzzler 100k take 2
Q: Can you describe the social aspect and how camaraderie influenced your race?
Camaraderie kept me going; running with a long-time training partner through the final 70Ks provided mental support and practical pacing, and checkpoints where familiar volunteers greeted you by name made the experience more human and sustainable.
David Balfe. Guzzler 100k take 2
Q: How did training differ this year and what would you change next time?
This year I trained less and faced busier life, but also discovered that long runs can be more effective when paired with strength work and speed sessions; next year I'd aim for more structured speed work and more targeted leg conditioning to handle downhill impact.
David Balfe. Guzzler 100k take 2
Q: What did you learn about yourself after finishing the race this year compared to last year?
I learned that I love this stuff even more than I suspected, and I'm driven by goals but also by balancing life demands; the experience showed growth in endurance, strategy, and recognizing what I still want to improve, like adding speed work and smarter training.
Blackall100 Runcation
Q: What do you love about the course or the event?
She highlights the supportive checkpoints, the community cheers from elites, the non-ego culture, and the overall sense of belonging that makes people keep returning.
Blackall100 Runcation
Q: And would you like to tell us why you really love this race?
Kirsty explains the sense of family and community at Blackall, the pride in finishing a challenging distance, and how the event feels like coming home within the Run Queensland network.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Trail Tales

What is Trail Tales about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on trail running, covering courses, fueling, recovery, gear, and community dynamics through conversations with elite athletes, medical professionals, scientists, crew members, and event organizers. Episodes often blend training philosophy with practical tips on footwear, nutrition, hydration, and race strategy, while highlighting the social fabric of trail running communities—crews, companions, and supporters play pivotal roles in endurance journeys. A notable through-line is the integration of science and sport, with guests ranging from podiatrists and brain-health researchers to adaptive athletes and event organizers, making the show valuable for listeners who want actionable training insights paired with broader context... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Trail Tales?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Trail Tales. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Trail Tales and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Trail Tales get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Trail Tales, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Trail Tales?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Trail Tales, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Trail Tales have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Trail Tales has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Trail Tales?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Trail Tales:

1. Dirt Church Radio Trail Running
2. In The Beginning | Australian Running and Endurance Podcast
3. Mamamia Out Loud
4. It's A Lot with Abbie Chatfield
5. The Stronger Stride Podcast

How many episodes of Trail Tales are there?

Trail Tales launched 2 years ago and published 61 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Trail Tales?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Trail Tales?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Trail Tales from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Trail Tales?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Trail Tales. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Trail Tales?

Recent guests on Trail Tales include:

1. Lisa Hennell
2. Rowan Cassidy
3. Ricky Dann
4. Associate Professor Vince Kelly
5. Sean Pollock
6. Joe Keain
7. Andy Steele
8. Brett Peterson

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days