Episode 14 we do a wrap up of the recent Hounslow Classic and Six Foot Track Marathon Events. We then go though all the details and winning strategies of Mike Carroll and Stephanie Austin, the 2025 Six Foot Track Marathon winners
This is our first live event - run at Tempus Katoomba we are covering the Firies Stair Climb for MND - why we do it and the impact it has on peoples lives. After this we attempt a live cross to Mike Dunstan in Chamonix as he shares his emotions and plans before he sets out on his UTMB Lap
We have a whole lot of new gels and high carb drinks now at Summit Gear so we thought it would be a great idea to give you an overview of them and how they taste. We also have a great chat with Scott Hazelton - The Lonely Mountain Ultra Race director and find out what is new for 2025!
This episode Rob gets more help from his Fellowship of the Ring for his massive upcoming challenge. This fellowship this time includes Phil Smith of Birdwood Podiatry and Jason Wheeler from First Choice Physiotherapy. Plus we discuss the Firies Stair Climb for MND, Running Wild's Saints and Sinners and much more
In Episode 10 We recap the Burralow Bush Run, and Rob gathers his team for His "Fellowship of the Ring" challenge - Stair Climb 24hrs , Six Foot track marathon and the Lonely Mountain Miler - all in 5 weeks. In this episode Rob visits Lewis Squadrito from Lab Fit (https://www.lspt.com.au/) and Katie Rainbird (https://www.instagram.com/nutr.ev.day/) - nutrition expert to get the best advice possible for this epic challenge!
In part 2 of the UTA 2025 series, the Talking Trails team continues our great stories - this time from local legends Tom Payton (first miler) and Emily Brunt (3rd at UTA 100K) on their race experiences.
In this episode the Talking Trail team recap their UTA performances before diving into some great stories from local legends Annie Mackie and Rhett Gibson on their UTA experience for 2025.
This episode the two Rob's and Sara share their top race day tips and tricks to give yourself the best chance for your UTA race. The tips and tricks are suitable from the 22km event, all the way to the miler.
On this special episode we go deep with Andrew Lee - 2 time winner of UTA 100 (The North Face 100). We cover everything from race strategy, nutrition, his passion for running and everything it takes to win an Ultra!
This episode we interview the Buffalo Stampede 100K Podium place getters - Bridie Temple and Michael Dunstan as well as recap Mt Solitary 2025 Ultra and Ridgy Didge.
In episode 4 of Talking Trailwe review the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro trail running shoe and race it against our regular trail shoe - does it make a difference? Is this the best trail shoe ever? We also have a chat with Lyndal Maloney the owner of Serotonin Running tofind out what drives her and how she has been able to motivate so many women into trail running.
This is the last of our Six Foot Track Marathon Series - this week Sara and the the two Robs, discuss the final taper leading into the Six Foot Track Marathon, our Lawson Park run challenge, the latest Blue Mountains trail running news, before Rob sits down with Six Foot Track Marathon living legend Domonic Boidin.
Episode two is the second podcast of our Six Foot Track Marathon Series. In this episode the Two Robs and our guest host Sara Levett discuss our progress towards this years Six Foot Track Marathon, and recent Blue Mountains trail running event results, before Rob Phillpott hosts an interview with a Six Foot Track original - Rod Cutler!
Season 2 kicks off with a series of interviews of trail runners associated with the iconic Six Foot Track Ultra Marathon, the first being Ben Artup - former winner and record holder of the Six foot track marathon where we review his running career and also his more recent adventures such as the FKT of the Wollemi.
The final Episode of Season 1 of Two Robs and a Mic we review the Grampians Peaks Trail Miler and the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko, as well as look towards trail running in the Blue Mountains in 2025.
With the Blue Goat Backyard ultra coming up - Two Robs discuss the differences in approach from a regular ultra marathon and the backyard format with a lot of great tips and tricks if you are wanting to give one a go. We cover mindset, nutrition and overall approach to have a successful backyard ultra. In addition we discuss everything trail running in Blue mountains over the last few weeks
In Episode 6 we chat with Mark Green the Body Mechanic, Mark is an accomplished trail runner, physiotherapist and run coach. We cover a broad range of topics and there is sure to be some insightful information for any aspiring trail runner.
This episode we wrap up the 2024 Lonely Mountain Ultra as well as discuss all things trail running in the Blue Mountains
In episode 004, Two Robs and a Mike dive deep with Scott Hazelton to preview the Lonely Mountains Ultra - set against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Canobolas in Orange. Scott shares insights into the incredible community spirit and passion for trail running that has blossomed in this emerging region and it is this vibrant enthusiasm that underpins the Lonely Mountains Ultra, which has quickly attracted over 1,000 entrants in just its third year!
This episode we do a wrap of the Hounslow Classic and the Pilliaga, we also have a great discussion with Dave Stewart who you may know as your Emcee at all the trail running events, its a great discussion with some real insights.