Welcome to Trails, Tales, and Fails! Dive into the world of ultra running with host Max Stuart, and co-hosts Rob Nugent, and Sarah Page as they discuss tales and fails of ultra running. Each episode features quirky facts, unforgettable guest stories, and plenty of laughs. From training tips to race-day surprises, they blend practical advice with good humour, making this the perfect podcast for both seasoned runners and curious newcomers. Tune in for a fun and informative journey through the highs and lows of ultra running!
Trails, Tales, and Fails - An Ultra Running Podcast
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Welcome to Trails, Tales, and Fails! Dive into the world of ultra running with host Max Stuart, and co-hosts Rob Nugent, and Sarah Page as they discuss tales and fails of ultra running. Each episode features quirky facts, unforgettable guest stories, and plenty of laughs. From training tips to race-day surprises, they blend practical advice with good humour, making this the perfect podcast for both seasoned runners and curious newcomers. Tune in for a fun and informative journey through the highs and lows of ultra running!
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
Sarah's UTMB Mozart 100 Debrief 5th place
<p>Sarah finished 5th female at Mozart 100 by UTMB — a 120km mountain ultra in the Austrian Alps with long climbs, technical descents and a strong international field.</p><p>In this episode we break down the whole experience:</p><ul><li><p>race week preparation and kit decisions</p></li><li><p>managing training around work and family life</p></li><li><p>preparing for Alpine races while living on the South Downs</p></li><li><p>how the climbs and descents compared to UK race</p></li><li><p>pacing, fuelling and race strategy</p></li><li><p>where the race got difficult</p></li><li><p>and what a result like this means only three years into ultra running</p></li></ul><p>Recorded 36 hours after the finish, while everything was still fresh.</p><p><a href="https://www.ultracoachmax.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coaching enquiries</a> </p><p>Support the show via <a href="https://patreon.com/TrailsTalesandFails?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon </a>and buy us a coffee.</p><p>We’re proud to be supported by: </p><p><a href="https://proteinrebel.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Protein Rebel</a> — get 15% off with code TTF15</p><p><a href="https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beta Outdoor Sports</a>, where you can get 10% off <a href="https://www.bvsport.com/uk/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BV Sports</a> compression and apparel, plus 10% off <a href="https://www.naak.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Näak Nutrition</a> products to fuel your adventures using TTF10.</p><p><a href="https://www.trailskin.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trailskin</a> get 20% off with TTFS_20</p><p>Don’t forget to<a href="https://strava.app.link/fIugnHBnWYb" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> click here</a> to join our Strava club to connect with fellow trail lovers and celebrate your own achievements.</p><p>👉 Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1874580990159559/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trails, Tales, and Fails Facebook Community</a> to continue the conversation and connect with fellow trail and ultra runners.</p><p>If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a rating and share it with your running buddies. </p><p></p>
May 11, 2026
Ultra Running, Addiction & Escapism | The World’s Poshest Marathon
<p>This week on Trails, Tales & Fails, Max and Rob dive into a more honest conversation around ultra running, routines, streaks, escapism, addiction, and why endurance sport can sometimes become far more than “just running.”</p><p>Why do runners become obsessed with structure?<br>Why do 4am alarms, endless training blocks, and planning life around races somehow start to feel normal?<br>And where’s the line between discipline, coping mechanism, identity, and unhealthy obsession?</p><p>This isn’t a clinical conversation and we’re definitely not pretending to be experts — it’s simply an open discussion based on lived experience, ultra running culture, alcohol, mental health, validation, and the role running can sometimes play in helping people switch off, process stress, or escape life for a while.</p><p><a href="https://www.ultracoachmax.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Coaching enquiries</a> </p><p>Support the show via <a href="https://patreon.com/TrailsTalesandFails?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon </a>and buy us a coffee.</p><p>We’re proud to be supported by: </p><p><a href="https://proteinrebel.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Protein Rebel</a> — get 15% off with code TTF15</p><p><a href="https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Beta Outdoor Sports</a>, where you can get 10% off <a href="https://www.bvsport.com/uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">BV Sports</a> compression and apparel, plus 10% off <a href="https://www.naak.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Näak Nutrition</a> products to fuel your adventures using TTF10.</p><p><a href="https://www.trailskin.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Trailskin</a> get 20% off with TTFS_20</p><p>Don’t forget to<a href="https://strava.app.link/fIugnHBnWYb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> click here</a> to join our Strava club to connect with fellow trail lovers and celebrate your own achievements.</p><p>👉 Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1874580990159559/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Trails, Tales, and Fails Facebook Community</a> to continue the conversation and connect with fellow trail and ultra runners.</p><p>If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a rating and share it with your running buddies. </p>
May 5, 2026
Karla Borland: Thames Path 100🏅
<p>In this ep, Max, Sarah and Rob are joined by Karla Borland — a runner whose results over the last 12 months have been steadily climbing, putting her firmly on the trajectory to becoming one of the standout performers in UK ultra running.</p><p>In that time, Karla has put together some seriously impressive performances:</p><ul><li>4th place at the South Downs Way 100 in 17:52 in a stacked field</li><li>1st place at the Hundred Hills 50 in 4:37</li><li>And most recently, the win at the Centurion Thames Path 100 in 17:21</li></ul><p>Thames Path is a unique kind of brutal — flat, fast, and relentless. There’s nowhere to hide. It becomes less about surviving the terrain, and more about holding pace, managing efficiency, and staying locked in for the long haul.</p><p>In this episode, we get into:</p><ul><li>How Karla prepared for a race where you’re running so much of it</li></ul><ul><li>What it takes to compete — and win — at the sharp end of a 100 miler</li><li>How her training and mindset have evolved over the past year</li><li>What’s driven that jump in performance</li></ul><p>And of course, we’ve got our usual mix of celeb pacer, truth-or-lie, and a quickfire round to finish.</p><p><a href="https://www.ultracoachmax.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coaching enquiries</a> </p><p>Support the show via <a href="https://patreon.com/TrailsTalesandFails?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon </a>and buy us a coffee.</p><p>We’re proud to be supported by: </p><p><a href="https://proteinrebel.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Protein Rebel</a> — get 15% off with code TTF15</p><p><a href="https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beta Outdoor Sports</a>, where you can get 10% off <a href="https://www.bvsport.com/uk/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BV Sports</a> compression and apparel, plus 10% off <a href="https://www.naak.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Näak Nutrition</a> products to fuel your adventures using TTF10.</p><p><a href="https://www.trailskin.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trailskin</a> get 20% off with TTFS_20</p><p>Don’t forget to<a href="https://strava.app.link/fIugnHBnWYb" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> click here</a> to join our Strava club to connect with fellow trail lovers and celebrate your own achievements.</p><p>👉 Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1874580990159559/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trails, Tales, and Fails Facebook Community</a> to continue the conversation and connect with fellow trail and ultra runners.</p><p>If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a rating and share it with your running buddies. </p><p><br /></p>
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