Home Trails Podcast

Samuel Hill

Ultrarunning

Trail Running

Spine Race

Winter Spine Race

UTMB

Ultra Running

Nutrition

Photography

Western States

Mental Health

The Spine Race

Spine Challenger South

Pennine Way

The LAP

Northern Traverse

Bob Graham Round

Summer Spine Races

Home Trails

Pennine Barrier 50

Running

Presented by CurraNZ!

Home Trails brings you the best of British trail and ultra-running, plus international runners, scientists and professionals from running media.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	229	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	RunningSports

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SAM CALVERT | Skyline Scotland - Sam answers your concerns!

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There's always two sides to any story.

So, In light of the recent announcement of the 2027 race routes for Skyline Scotland, the inevitable backlash over the routes and the stat... more

3 Nov 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

ULTRA NEWS | Skyline Scotland by UTMB, Have they missed the mark again?

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On this ULTRA NEWS episode, myself and Woza sit down to chat about the current events taking place in our sport....

Including Rebecca Hormann setting an Ethels FKT over the weeke... more

27 Oct 2026 • 55 min • Most popular

COACHES CORNER | Woza joins to answer your questions!

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Coach Woza joins the Home Trails Podcast to talk answer your questions!

This one hits a bit differently to our usual training-centric episode....We discuss some tricky subjects, ... more

21 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 34 min • Popular

ANDY BERRY | Staying True to Himself and Trail Running

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On the Home Trails Podcast this week, we have Andy Fìor-Berry.

Andy is a well known British mountain ultra runner, who has steadily built a reputation for tackling some of the UK... more

14 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 11 min

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Recent Guests

Andy Berry

Ultra runner with a background in Fell running; interview guest on Home Trails Podcast

self-employed athlete

Episode: ANDY BERRY | Staying True to Himself and Trail Running

Dani Macgill

Scottish-born ultra runner, district backyard ultra winner

Episode: DANI MACGILL | District BYU Winner!

Fleur Cushman

Head of UK Operations, CurraNZ

CurraNZ

Episode: FLEUR CUSHMAN | Is the CurraNZ hype for real?

Tommy Price

Up-and-coming runner who survived severe hypothermia during a Bob Graham recce and later completed the Bob Graham Round

Episode: TOMMY PRICE | From dying on a recce, to completing the Bob Graham Round!

Lucy Gossage

Ultrarunner and physician, first woman to run the Pennine Way in under three days

Independent ultra running athlete

Episode: LUCY GOSSAGE | New Pennine Way Record!

Louise Brookwell

Ultrarunner specializing in coastal and mountain routes; UTMB participant

Independent athlete

Episode: LOUISE BROOKWELL | 1st Overall at Ring Of Fire 130

Luke Grenfell-Shaw

Elite trail runner and broadcaster

Episode: LUKE GRENFELL-SHAW | 4th place at CCC

Charlotte Fisher

Ultrarunner preparing for UTMB

Episode: Charlotte Fisher | Pre-UTMB Interview

Ry Webb

Ultra runner and Centurion coach

Dirty Runners, Centurion, La Sportiva ambassador

Episode: RY WEBB | Lakeland 50 Winner, Surfboard maker, Pizza expert!

Host

Sam

Host of Home Trails Podcast, frequent guest host with ultrarunning and event coverage

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings

Great pod for runners
Loads of interesting chat and guests
Apple Podcasts
5
Scared of ultras
United Kingdom8 months ago
Great Podcast for Runners
Great informative podcast for trail runners, I love listening to a variety of guest from pro athletes to trail enthusiasts!
Apple Podcasts
5
chrl1e
United Kingdom9 months ago
Top Podcast!
Awesome podcast one I look forward to listening to all every week and had the pleasure of being on there!
Made by a down to earth runner for the everyday runner and the elites!
Great guests, great banter with just the right amount of science mixed in
Top work!
Apple Podcasts
5
Crazy4marines
United Kingdom9 months ago
The interviews and insight are giving me valuable advice for some of my upcoming long races. Especially recommend it for people training for or following the Spine race and Northern Traverse or similar.
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Runningfree
4 years ago
Stu Westfield - great episode
Really interesting content. I have come across Stu and his races having finished 3rd to Sam at the Peak District South and North in 2021. I also spent a day with him as part of my Spine preparation. Very knowledgeable guy and interesting to hear from a race directors viewpoint.
Apple Podcasts
5
Grumpy-1972
United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Race director perspectives and behind-the-scenes insights are highly valued by listeners.

Balanced mix of race strategy, gear, and industry context; hosts feel down-to-earth and relatable.

Gives practical, usable training tips and engaging interviews with pros and enthusiasts.

Very informative for trail runners and ultrarunners, with solid guest variety.

Motivating and inspiring for both new and experienced runners.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#41	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#159	France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#210	Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#36	Poland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#52	Russia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#101	Singapore/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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ULTRA NEWS | Skyline Scotland by UTMB, Have they missed the mark again?

Q: Is this like geared at your sort of middle of the road UTMB runner, someone who just goes, oh look, there's another UTMB race that's going to do that, not really thinking about what they're signing up to?

Woza thinks the event may be targeting a broad, mass-participation audience and may be starting with manageable routes before expanding in later years. He also notes that the area's limited infrastructure could affect event size.

ULTRA NEWS | Skyline Scotland by UTMB, Have they missed the mark again?

Q: What's your sort of knowledge on it then? Because you're more familiar with this territory than I am at all.

Woza says the longer announced routes miss much of the technical skyline terrain runners expected, while the shorter Ben Nevis Skyline route best preserves the event's sky-running character. He speculates that route choices may reflect access, weather, safety, or a desire to attract a broader field.

COACHES CORNER | Woza joins to answer your questions!

Q: What is the science with footwear?

Woza recommends choosing comfortable shoes that allow the toes to spread, using a reasonably low drop and rotating multiple pairs rather than wearing one pair until it is worn out. He cautions that changing suddenly to zero-drop shoes can increase injury risk and recommends a gradual transition.

COACHES CORNER | Woza joins to answer your questions!

Q: Are women better at endurance? Is this like, are women just better at ultras now than men?

Woza says men have physiological advantages in many events, but women are increasingly achieving outstanding results. He attributes women's strength in some longer, less established formats partly to pacing, planning and race strategy, and argues that achievements should be celebrated rather than framed as a gender contest.

COACHES CORNER | Coach Woza returns to talk about his trip to Chamonix for UTMB

Q: What are your thoughts on athlete nutrition strategies and the lactate gel discussion?

There is a spectrum of fueling approaches from minimal early intake to high-carb strategies; the science around exogenous lactate gels is still thin and debated, with some athletes finding benefits while others see limited absorption or GI stress, underscoring the need for individualized fueling experiments.

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Listeners are drawn to in-depth conversations with ultrarunners, race organizers, photographers, and coaches, often tying practical training insights to real-world race experiences. Episodes blend race strategy, gear choices, hydration, and mental resilience with behind-the-scenes looks at event management and the sport's evolving ecosystem. Notable strengths include candid discussions about aging athletes, the impact of race logistics on performance, and timely coverage of major events and organizational shifts in the trail-running world. Potential listeners seeking actionable training tips, industry context, and authentic storytelling will likely find this show compelling.

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Home Trails Podcast launched 5 years ago and published 229 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Home Trails Podcast include:

1. Andy Berry
2. Dani Macgill
3. Fleur Cushman
4. Tommy Price
5. Lucy Gossage
6. Louise Brookwell
7. Luke Grenfell-Shaw
8. Charlotte Fisher

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