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RunThrough Trails
The RunThrough Trails Podcast, hosted by Beth Dennis, brings you conversations from across the world of trail running.
From chats with athletes and post-race debriefs to honest conversations around training, nutrition, performance and everything that goes into life on the trails, we hear from the people who know it best.
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Episodes
RunThrough Trails#Ep56 - Charlotte Fisher | From Her First Ultra to UTMB
From her very first ultra to taking on some of the biggest challenges in trail running, Charlotte Fisher joins us on the RunThrough Trails Podcast to share her…
RunThrough Trails#Ep55 - Gemma Hillier Moses | UTMB Debrief, Women's Racing & the Power of Community
In this episode, Gemma joins us for a full UTMB debrief! From race strategy and unexpected course changes to gear choices, fueling and mindset, we look back at…
RunThrough Trails#Ep54 - Ingvild Kaspersen | Two-Time CCC Champion & Balancing a Medical Career with Trail Running
In this episode Ingvild Kaspersen shares her incredible journey through trail running, her race strategies, and how she balances her passion for running with…
RunThrough Trails#Ep53 - Lauren Gregory | Winning OCC, Race-Day Mindset, and the Power of Supportive Competition
In this episode, trail runner Lauren Gregory shares her journey from Colorado childhood to winning OCC at UTMB, her race strategies, and insights into the…
RunThrough Trails#Ep 52 - Jake Catterall | Connecting Every UTMB Race in 12 Days
This week, we’re joined by Jake Catterall, fresh from completing an incredible challenge in the Alps: linking the routes of MCC, OCC, UTMB, TDS, ETC, YCC and…
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#Ep 51 - Inside the Mind of Elite Trail Runners Joe Farrelly & Jordan Rowe With Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2
In a special collaboration between The RunThrough Podcast and The RunThrough Trails Podcast, host Ben Sheppard heads to the Peak District for two conversations…
RunThrough Trails#Ep 50 - Lewis Moses | Breaking Down UTMB Week 2026
In this episode, we’re joined by Lewis Moses to preview UTMB Week 2026 and break down the biggest races, contenders and storylines to watch in Chamonix. We…
RunThrough Trails#Ep 49 - Sophie Vecchione | Running Physio, RED-S & Women's Health
What happens when training hard starts doing more harm than good? In this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Vecchione, running physiotherapist and trail runner…
RunThrough Trails#Ep 48 - Matthis Granet | 24,759m in 48 Hours, 40 Trail Goals & the Ultra Trail Mindset
From breaking the 48-hour elevation record to dreaming up his next big adventure, Matthis Granet shares what drives him to keep pushing the limits of…
RunThrough Trails#Ep 47 - Stephanie Case | Human Rights Lawyer, Gender Equality in Trail Running & Racing Antarctica
In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, we sit down with ultra-runner and human rights lawyer Stephanie Case. Steph shares her unique journey from…
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#Ep46 - Introducing The Brand New Host Of The RunThrough Trails Podcast!
In this collaborative episode with the RunThrough Podcast meet, Beth Dennis a trail runner, intensive care nurse and the new host of The RunThrough Trails…
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#Ep45 - British 50K Championships at RunThrough Trails Lake District Preview Show
In this special episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, James and Lewis take a deep dive into this weekend’s RunThrough Trails Lake District event - and why…
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#Ep44 - David Kilgore: 7 Marathons on 7 Continents
In this episode of The RunThrough Trails Podcast, Red Bull athlete David Kilgore joins host James Tilley to talk all things trail running. Known for his…
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#Ep43 - Toni McCann: OCC and CCC Champion on Why South Africa Is Built for World Champs
In this episode of The RunThrough Trails Podcast, elite trail runner Toni McCann joins host James Tilley. Coming to running later than many pros, Toni started…
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#Ep42 - Why Trail and Road Running Are More Similar Than You Think W/ Lawrence McCourt
In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, James Tilley is joined by GB athlete Lawrence McCourt to talk through his journey from the strong club scene…
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#Ep41 - How Gemma Hillier-Moses Won ARC 50: Strategy, Mindset & Mud I RunThrough Trails Podcast
In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, host James is joined by Gemma and Lewis to break down Gemma’s impressive win at the ARC 50. Facing brutal…
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#Ep40 - From UTMB Struggles to Kodiak Success & Why Hayden Hawks’ Targeting Unfinished Business In 2026
In this episode of the Run Through Trails Podcast, host James Tilley welcomes elite trail runner Hayden Hawks to reflect on the challenges he faced at UTMB…
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#Ep39 - How Trail Running Superstar Judith Wyder Balances Family & Training As A World Class Athlete!
In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, guest host Lewis Moses sits in for James Tilley to chat with trail running superstar Judith Wyder. Judith…
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#Ep38 - Francesco Puppi: The Mindset Behind World-Class Trail Running & His Western States Ambitions
On this episode of the RunThrough Trails podcast, we’re joined by Francesco Puppi, one of the best trail running athletes on earth and the recent champion of…
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#Ep37 - How Ryan Sandes Became a Global Trail Running Pioneer | RunThrough Trails Podcast
In this episode of the RunThrough podcast, trail running legend Ryan Sandes joins the show to share his journey from rugby player to world-renowned ultra…
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#Ep36 - James & Gemma Catch Up | Best RunThrough Trail Event, Why Rest Matters & How Routine Supports Goals
In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, James Tilley and Gemma Hiller-Moses catch up for an honest conversation about all things trail running, from…
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#Ep35 - From the Scottish Hills to the World Stage | How Naomi Lang Became a World-Class Trail Runner
In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, host James Tilley sits down with elite trail runner Naomi Lang to explore her journey from growing up in the…
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#Ep34 - Danny Stokes on Building TrailFam & Inspiring the Next Generation Of Runners From ALL Backgrounds!
In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, host James Tilley sits down with Danny Stokes from TrailFam, a charity using the power of trail running to…
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#Ep33 - How being a Multi-Discipline athlete has shaped ANNA GIBSON into an ELITE Trail Runner! #worldchamps
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast | Episode 33 In this episode of the RunThrough Trails podcast, host James Tilley sits down with professional Brooks trail runner…
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#Ep32 - CCC RACE DEBREIF: How Gemma Hillier-Moses came through HUGE ADVERSITY on her 100K DEBUT at UTMB week
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast | Episode 32 In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, host James Tilley sits down with Gemma Hillier-Moses to reflect on…
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#Ep31 - DANI MORENO: From TRAUMATIC injury at OCC in 2024 to her 100K DEBUT at CCC 2025! #utmb #injury
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast | Episode 31 In this episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, host James Tilley sits down with professional trail runner Dani…
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#Ep30 - Alex Staniforth’s RECORD BREAKING 446 challenge: 3000KM, 100’000Ms of Elevation Gain, 45 Days #ultra
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast | Episode 30 In this episode of the RunThrough Trails podcast, host James Tilley speaks with adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete…
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#Ep29 - WHY THE BRECON BEACONS is the PERFECT place to START ULTRA or TRAIL RUNNING W/ Edward Gwynne-Harris
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast | Episode 29 In this episode of the Run Through Trails podcast, host James Tilley welcomes Edward Gwynne-Harris, trail running…
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#Ep28 - RAW EMOTION: WHY Ultra Trail Morzine-Avoriaz was the TOUGHEST event of James Tilley's LIFE! #ultra
In this special episode, we sit down with RunThrough Trails' very own James Tilley for an honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation. Together with guest…
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#Ep27 - Race Recap: How Caleb Olson WON Western States 2025!
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast | Episode 27 In this episode, host James Tilley sits down with Caleb Olson, fresh off his incredible win at Western States 2025 —…
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#Ep26 - WHY you WILL NEVER CHANGE if you don't TAKE THAT STEP! W/ Ian Morgan and Fran Ibar #inspire
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast – Episode 26: Ian Morgan and Fran Ibar In this episode of the Run Through Trails Podcast, host James Tilley sits down with runners…
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#Ep25 - How 'RUN THE RUNNABLE' became a MANTRA in Tommy Leiws' TRAIL RUNNING & LIFE! #ultrarunning
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast – Episode 25: Tommy Lewis In this episode, host James Tilley and co-host Lewis Moses sit down with ultra runner and coach Tommy…
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#Ep24 - Conquering THE MONSTER, a 300 Mile RACE across ARIZONA W/ Welsh Ultra Athlete Scott Jenkins
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast – Episode 24: Scott Jenkins In this episode, James and Lewis sit down with legendary ultra runner Scott Jenkins, the first British…
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#Ep23 - How DISCOVERING his AUTHENTIC SELF led JOE FARRELLY from the ROAD to THE TRAILS, TARGETING 100K!
🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast – Episode 23: Joe Farrelly 🏃♂️🔥 In this raw and motivating episode, Lewis Moses welcomes Joe Farrelly, a fast-rising name in the…
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#Ep22 - How HOLLY STABLES ran 300+ miles SOLO from LA to LAS VEGAS in the MYTHICAL 'Speed Project' #TSP
Welcome back to the RunThrough Trails Podcast! This week, we're joined by the incredible Holly Stables—a marathoner turned ultra runner who's taken on…
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#Ep21 - How GEMMA HILLIER-MOSES took VICTORY in a WORLD CLASS FEILD seeded 8TH!
In this episode of the RunThrough Trails podcast, Gemma Moses returns to discuss her journey in trail running since her last appearance. The conversation…
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#020 - Athlete Interview - John McAvoy
In episode 20 of the RunThrough Trails podcast we explore the inspiring journey of John McAvoy, the founder of the Alpine Run Project. From his early life and…
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#019 - Athlete Interview - Mike Murphy
In this episode, James & Lewis are joined by a very special guest, Mike Murphy. Mike was the person who introduced James to trail running and has been a huge…
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#018 - Athlete Interview - Christian Meier
James & Lewis are back for another episode & are joined by special guest Christian Meier. Christian shares his journey from cycling to trail running, exploring…
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#017 - Athlete Interview - Chelsea Creak
In this episode of the Run Through Trails podcast, host James Tilley and co-host Lewis Moses interview elite trail runner Chelsea Creak. Chelsea discusses her…
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#016 - Arc of Attrition Recap & Girona
In this episode, we kick things off by diving into Lewis' recent experience of The Arc of Attrition as a coach. James & Lewis then recap their experiences and…
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#015 - Race Recaps & Training Camps
James and Lewis are back in 2025 for the latest episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast! In this episode James & Lewis cover the recent New Levels Coaching…
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#014 - Our Favourite Running Shoes
In Episode 14, James and Lewis talk all things trail shoes, running gear, and winter essentials. Lewis recaps his trip to the Kendal Mountain Festival, James…
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#013 - How to Plan for the Year Ahead
James and Lewis reflect on 2024, looking back at races, injuries, experiences and lessons learned. They then chat about how to properly plan for the year ahead…
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#012 - Working in the Running Industry
James & Lewis discuss their career history and how they ended up working dream jobs in the running industry. They also discuss recruitment and give some tips…
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#011 - Dealing With Injury
James and Lewis discuss rehab post UTMB and how best to deal with injuries from the perspective of both coach and athlete.
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#010 - UTMB Debrief & RunThrough Trails Future Plans
In this episode the James & Lewis debrief their time away in the Alps & the UTMB week of racing. James & Lewis also discuss the future of the RunThrough Trails…
RunThrough Trails#009 - James' Story
Lewis and James sit down in the stunning Chamonix valley for a collab podcast between New Levels Coaching and RunThrough Trails. James talks about his personal…
RunThrough Trails#008 - Luke Grenfell Shaw
Lewis and James chat to the inspirational Luke Grenfell Shaw. Luke is a Brooks athlete who will be competing at the upcoming CCC by UTMB in Chamonix this week…
RunThrough Trails#007 - Kris Jones
Lewis and James chat to HOKA athlete and Elite Trail Team member Kris Jones. Kris speaks all about his running career so far as well some of his training…
RunThrough Trails#006 - Jon Albon
In this episode James and Lewis talk all things trail running with legendary British trail runner Jon Albon. Jon has a world class list of race results dating…
RunThrough Trails#005 - Tom Joly
The first of our upcomming run of athlete interviews. Tom Joly is a professional trail runner, originating from the UK but now based in Spain. He is a member…
RunThrough Trails#004 - James & Gemma in France
On this episode James is joined by Lewis' better half Gemma, and they discuss their recent Euro road trip including course recce's in Chamonix, Retreats in…
RunThrough Trails#003 - James gets selected for Team GB!
While Lewis heads off to Austria to support Gemma and Justin at Mozart, James travels to Annecy after a last minute call up to represent Team GB at the…
RunThrough Trails#002 - Taking the win at Ultra Trail Snowdonia
After a big weekend of racing at Ultra Trail Snowdonia, James and Lewis talk through the week leading up to the race and breakdown James' winning run.
RunThrough Trails#001 - Welcome to the RunThrough Trails Podcast
James and Lewis welcome you to the new pod with updates on recent training, future race plans and plenty of other random trail chat to keep you company on your…