The Tea & Trails Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with HOKA athlete Gemma Hillier‑Moses, fresh off her dominant win at the 2026 Arc of Attrition 50 by UTMB, a performance built on speed, strength, and grit across those wild, muddy coastal trails.

Gemma’s energy is infectious! This conversation is full of honesty, humour, and proper inspiration as she opens up about the highs and lows of her journey so far, what she’s learned along the way, and what’s brewing for the rest of 2026 and beyond.

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for supporting our February competition. Head over to instagram for all the deets. Good luck!
Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3
HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order
PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z
RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order.
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP
Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders
https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/
*Excluding Sale Items
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/

What a crammed week it’s been! The National Running Show was an absolute blast, and it was brilliant meeting so many listeners in person. Huge kudos to the Altra 13 Valleys team for pulling it all together.
Meanwhile, Gary had his own bit of drama to deal with as he toed the line at the Hardmoors Saltburn Trails Marathon. Could he outrun his 2014 self, and did he manage to bag that V50 win?
Our coaches are on hand with some much‑needed footwear wisdom, and we share our top tip for taking on a big scary goal without letting it swallow you whole.
And of course, another sensational week over on Strava, and as always, we’re celebrating your tales from the trails.
Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for supporting our February competition. Head over to instagram for all the deets. Good luck!
Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3
HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order
PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z
RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order.
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP
Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders
https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/
*Excluding Sale Items
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/

Jade Barrett has just pulled off something no one else has ever managed, completing the entire Centurion Running calendar in a single year. Every. Single. Event. And because that apparently wasn’t quite enough, she also squeezed in the Arc of Attrition for good measure! In our chat, we dive into the highs, the lows, the moments that nearly broke her, and the ones that reminded her exactly why she does this. And with her 2026 already looking absolutely packed, you’ll be seeing her on the start lines of both the Northern Traverse and the Lakeland 100.
Thanks to Fenix Light UK, Voom & Altra 13 Valleys for supporting our January competitions. Head over to instagram for all the deets. Good luck!
Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3
HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order
PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z
RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order.
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP
Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders
https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/
*Excluding Sale Items
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/

This week the hosts spill the beans on their epic Northern Traverse recces. From the Lakeland mountains to the Dales, the Moors, and the sea, the Northern Traverse really does have it all. We also break down how we set our recces up for success, so you can get the most out of yours.
If our tales of fun on the trails get your juices flowing, don’t forget that Patreons receive 10% off the Northern Traverse and all Ourea Events races.
And the big question keeps coming up, how do you train for the hills when you don’t actually live near any hills? The coaches have your back. Plus, a listener shares an awesome fundraising story in this week’s Tales from the Trails!
Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3
HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order
PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z
RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order.
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP
Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders
https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.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/

Thanks for the intro Jed!
In this episode, we are joined by the brilliant Tonya Olson, one of the leading experts behind Fixing Your Feet, the go‑to guide for anyone who’s ever limped through the last miles of a race wondering where it all went wrong.
Tonya has spent years helping athletes understand the art and science of foot care: from blister prevention and taping techniques to shoe choices and the tiny mistakes that turn into big problems on race day.
If you’ve ever finished a long run with hot spots, mystery aches, or feet that look like they’ve been through a small war, this conversation is going to change your running life.
Tonya's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/tonyakolsondpt?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2053ef99-5813-4d4e-b565-0d93f16c8639
Thanks to Fenix Light UK, Voom & Altra 13 Valleys for supporting our January competitions. Head over to instagram for all the deets. Good luck!
Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3
HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea

XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR

FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/

PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order
PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z
RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order.
https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP
Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders
https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/
*Excluding Sale Items
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/