In this episode, we’re joined by local legend and friend of the pod Dave Harvey — ultra runner, metal guitarist, mental health champion, and co-host of our favourite local show: The Portsmouth Running Podcast.

From shredding riffs in Belligerence to shredding trails at UTMB, TDS, Lakeland 100, Western States, and every Centurion race going, Dave’s journey is nothing short of epic.

We dive into:

• Winning Cardiff to London and The Tunnel

• Logging 200-milers on Strava as “Morning run” 😎

• His love of posh coffee and hatred for Coldplay

• The crossover between music, mindset, and mental health

• Behind the scenes of SMOGATHON — the greatest unofficial race you’ve never heard of

• And plenty of tales from the trails, riffs, and aid stations

So lace up, plug in, and get ready to step inside the mind of a man who lives loud, runs long, and lifts others along the way.

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In this episode of Trails, Tales & Fails, we delve into the remarkable journey of Susie Chan—a Peloton instructor, ultramarathoner, social media influencer, and award-winning author. From her humble beginnings to conquering some of the world's most gruelling races, such as Badwater 135 and MdS. Susie's story is a testament to the power of determination and resilience. Her memoir, Trails and Tribulations: The Running Adventures of Susie Chan, recently won the Sports Performance Book of the Year at the 2025 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards . Join us as we explore her evolution from someone who did not run to becoming a beacon of inspiration in the endurance community.

In this episode, we sit down with UK ultra talent Becky Perrett, fresh off a phenomenal 5th place finish at the UTS 100 miler — one of the toughest mountain ultras in the UK, with over 31,000ft (9,500m) of elevation gain.

We chat about:

• What it takes to train for massive mountain ultras

• Racing the UTS 100K vs the 100M
• Being coached by Jack Scott
• Her biggest lessons, fails, and moments of grit along the way

If you love mountains, mud, and relentless climbs — this one’s for you.

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In this ep, we’re joined by Paul from Performance Gains Nutrition — a performance nutritionist, university lecturer, and ultra runner with over 80 ultras under his belt, including the UTMB TDS, Bob Graham Round, and Northern Traverse.

In this episode, we discuss gut training tips and strategies.

Plus, we hit Paul with our trademark podcast gauntlet:
🔥 Truth or Lie⚡ Quickfire Round🏃‍♂️ Celebrity Pacer🍫 Guilty Pleasure

Packed with laughs, insight, and no-nonsense advice from a guy who’s lived it — in the lab and on the trails.

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In this episode, we’re joined by David Miller, one of the most respected visual storytellers in the sport. A passionate runner turned award-winning photographer, David’s images from races like UTMB and the Barkley Marathons have become iconic — including the now-legendary shot of Jasmin Paris slumped under the yellow gate.

We chat about:

• David’s experience at Barkley and UTMB

• What makes a powerful ultra running photo

• His own racing highlights — including the ARC50 and UTMB Istria

• His celebrity pacer picks, guilty pleasures, and a game of truth or lie

  
  

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This week on Trails, Tales, and Fails, we sit down with one of the most consistent and inspiring forces in the ultra world — Andy Glaze. A full-time firefighter, father, and ultra runner, Andy has racked up over 250 consecutive weeks of 100+ mile training — and he's still smiling.

We dive into his epic Arizona 300 adventure, how he manages sleep deprivation, why kindness beats trolls, and the real mental tools that keep him moving through five-day races and daily chaos. From hallucinations and guilty pleasures to social media noise and the secret to sore feet recovery, Andy discusses it with honesty, humour, and heart.

Plus: celebrity pacer, guilty pleasures, fails, quickfire round, and the ultimate advice he’d give his younger self before his first ultra. Whether you’re chasing your first ultra or your first 100-mile week, this episode is packed with the grit, laughs, and real talk you need.

🎧 Grab your running shoes — and maybe some tape for your feet — and join us for a wild ride with Andy Glaze.

In this episode of Trails, Tales, and Fails, we sit down with the ultra-running legend who became the first UK athlete to complete the Triple Crown of 200s in 2023 — and now he’s crushed the 304-mile Arizona 300, finishing 9th in just over 101 hours.

We dive deep into why Scott got into ultra running, and the highs, lows, hallucinations, and heatstroke of his epic races — plus what drives him to keep taking on the biggest, baddest ultras on the calendar. Expect tales of pain and a lot of grit.

CELEB PACER: Who would Scott choose to run a scorching desert leg with him? His answer might surprise you.

TRUTH OR LIE: Scott hits us with two outrageous statements — can we figure out what’s real and what’s pure ultra fiction?

QUICKFIRE ROUND: Hallucinations, dream races, go-to snacks, and why he might just choose cold weather over hot.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to run through day and night for four days straight — this one’s for you. Buckle up.