The Tea & Trails Podcast

This week we dish out some Brew with the Coaches shoe‑choice wisdom and chat about how we’ve navigated the festive season. Was Christmas training a complete write‑off, or did our co‑hosts just about hang on in there? We’re also treated to a brilliantly talented listener’s poetic Tales from the Trails, and, as always, an inspirational Strava Club roundup.Thanks to Fenix Light UK for supporting our January competition. Want to be in with a chance of winning a Fenix HM55R headlamp? Tune in to find out howLinks to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeRFENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first orderPRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25zHARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMeaRUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order.https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLPContent may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

Andy Imms is a runner who thrives in the backyard ultra scene, where the race doesn’t end until you say it does. Hour after hour, loop after loop, Andy has proven that persistence beats pace, and that the real finish line is found in resilience. He’s here to share stories from the long nights, sunrises and the mental battles that make backyard ultras the ultimate test of spirit. So lace up, settle in, and prepare to be inspired, because Andy Imms is about to take us on a journey where the only limit is how many times you’re willing to toe the line.Andy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andyimms_byu/Pic Credit - https://www.instagram.com/stevewoodphoto/Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeRFENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first orderPRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25zHARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMeaPROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.com/Content may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

Sam Skinner is a trail runner who thrives where the terrain is brutal and the weather unforgiving. From the legendary Winter Spine Race, where every mile tests body and mind, to the Scott Cheviot Goat’s icy climbs, and the epic landscapes of Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, Sam has proven that endurance is more than a skill, it’s a way of life.Pic Credit - https://www.clorroecam.com/Pic Credit - https://www.instagram.com/clorroe_cam/Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeRFENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.com/PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjUPRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25zHARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMeaContent may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

The Christmas countdown is in full swing, and our co-hosts are feeling the festive rush as the big day approaches. This week’s episode has it all! Rex battling through a rough patch, exciting plans already brewing for 2026, and a look back at some standout podcast moments of 2025. We dive into the XNRG competition, swap tales from the trails, and celebrate a truly inspiring Strava podium. Plus, our coaches share wisdom and practical tips for athletes pushing hard against those dreaded cut-offsLinks to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeRFENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.com/PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjUPRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25zHARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMeaContent may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/

From the winding trails of Wendover Woods to the sun-scorched switchbacks of Arizona’s Black Canyon 100K, Joseph Turner runs with purpose, grit, and a story in every stride. A GB athlete with a heart for the hills and a mind wired for endurance, Joseph has carved out a reputation not just for his results, but for the way he races, with humility, humor, and a relentless drive to grow.In this episode, we dive into the moments that shaped him: the breakthrough performances, the setbacks that taught him more than any podium, and the quiet rituals that fuel his fire. From his early days chasing splits through the Chilterns to representing Great Britain on the international stage, Joseph brings insight, honesty, and a few trail-tested laughs.Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeRFENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/PROTEIN REBEL - Use code Tea15 for 15% off your first order - https://proteinrebel.com/PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjUPRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25zHARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMeaContent may contain affiliate links which help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you. Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HERE Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/