Trail Tales - A Running Podcast

One 40+ year old mom + One 11 year old Henry = AdventureThis was never a planned thing. We live on a farm, Henry went to the local school. Life was normal. And then the pandemic hit.We switched to homeschooling, but that can be a lonely thing for a, then, 7 year old. So we began hiking the Bruce Trail which was, quite literally, in our backyard. Along the trails Henry met fellow kids and adults with a passion for the natural world around us. Soon we would lead groups of kids on adventures and the local papers would follow our pursuits.  Whether with friends in tow, or just his mom along, Henry enjoys exploring and wants to share his passion with everyone!Henry's YouTube ChannelHenry's Website

RTR has an old friend of the show back on as a guest!

Thibault Delacroix is an ultra-distance runner. He grew up in France but has made Australia his home the last few years and he's happy to say he is now an Australian permanent resident. Thibault's running journey began during his first few years living in Australia. It was the beginning of 2018 and he made the decision to give up smoking, this led him to start running as a distraction and he hasn't looked back!  Over the last few years he has completed many races from marathons to a 100 kilometer ultramarathon, to 100 mile ultramarathons, and his desire to keep pushing limits continues. This year he had an ambitious goal of going for the title of Triple Crown Under Grand Master. The Triple Crown Under Grand Master consists of completing 3x 200 mile races within a calendar year. For Australia, the races are:• The Delirious WEST 200 miler February 2024,• The Irrational SOUTH 200 miler April 2024,• The Unreasonable EAST 200 miler August 2024. Thibault is proud to say that he completed the goal and even managed to reach the podium in each of the three races which was a big bonus! Thibault's next project will be creating a documentary about his running journey over this challenge and he will hire a videographer who can help put it all together. Thibaut has a Go Fund ME where any funds received will go towards paying the videographer.   Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated:https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-grand-master-australia 

I had such an amazing conversation with Cody today. He set the Bruce Trail Unsupported FKT just a few short weeks ago, in 14 days and 30 minutes. Cody shared some great stories and some very useful info on unsupported hiking/ultrarunning in the multi-day fashion. He's such an amazing human.

RTR had the absolute pleasure of connecting with such a truly amazing and world class ultramarathoner, and even better human being, Viktoria Brown.

Aaron Conners, ultramarathoner, has only been running for three years and has overcome a tremendous amount personally. In the past two years, Aaron has finished ultramarathons such as the 125K Canadian Death Race and the 108K Black Spur Ultra, along with finishing the Iron Horse 100 miler in both 2022 and 2023. Aaron's journey is one of hope, resiliency and breaking through personal barriers in overcoming a tremendous amount.Aaron can be found on Strava here: https://www.strava.com/athletes/88850292?oq=aaron%20conners

Kevin Barata, ultramarathoner, has run a huge amount of ultramarathon endurance events in his life. Kevin recently had a multi day adventure in finishing the Cocodona 250+ mile ultramarathon in 89 hrs and 6 minutes. Kevin is also a finisher of the inaugural Oregon 200 last year, which is a 200+ mile ultramarathon. Furthermore, Kevin has finished the Fat Dog 120 twice (in 2017 and 2021), has run many backyard ultramarathons into a second day amongst many other ultramarathons. Kevin's instagram is https://www.instagram.com/kbar_runs/.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Hannah Rollason, ultramarathoner from the UK, began running five years ago in 2019. She progressively went from a Couch to 5K runner in the beginning. Hannah has now worked up to having an incredible journey in completing the Sea to Sky 100K ultramarathon in only a four year span. Hannah has the Edinburgh Marathon with two more ultramarathons planned for 2024 with another 100K coming up this year in July. She has her sights set on a 125K ultramarathon and likely a 100 mile ultramarathon in the future as well.  You can follow Hannah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rolyhanruns/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Adam Koppany, seasoned ultramarathoner, has journeyed ten 100 mile ultramarathons in his life along with finishing the inaugural Great Divide 200, which is a 205 mile ultramarathon with approx. 40,000 ft of climbing through the mountains of Alberta and BC. Tune in to this amazing episode in which Adam and I discuss effective strategies for ultramarathoning, his experience at the Divide 200 last fall as well as the beyond incredible upcoming 2024 ultramarathon season has ahead of him with three 100 mile races and two 200+ mile races. Follow Adam on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adamkoppany/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Terri Biloski, ultramarathoner, has been running for twenty five years and ultrarunning for sixteen years. Terri has journeyed at least fifty ultramarathons over that course of time, in which at least ten of those ultramarathons are 100 miles or further. Terri's most substantial ultramarathons are the Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee (GVRAT) created by the infamous Lazarus Lake or Gary Cantrell, in which Terri was the fastest human to complete this 1000 kilometre virtual challenge over the span of 11 days and 20 hours amongst 40,000 participants. Terri also has participated in the six day Across The Years organized by Aravaipa Running, in which she travelled 300 miles (483 kilometres) throughout this journey. Tune in to hear all about these adventures and gain valuable insights from Terri, a truly wonderful human being and extraordinary ultramarathoner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Welcome to season 10! 5 years of TTARP thanks to YOU! Thibault and RTR chat about his recent 200 Miler! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Well what can I say? It's been an amazing four years here with TTARP. As creator and host it's been a WILD ride! I am ever grateful for all of the wonderful humans I've had the pleasure of interviewing and I'm grateful for YOU for listening and sharing your running journey with us! If you'd like to keep in touch and follow along on my Canicross adventures FOLLOW ME HERE RTR will be taking over the reigns of TTARP for many episodes and years to come! RUN WILD!!!! -Shawn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Enjoy the conversation with RTR and ADAM! Adam on X --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

RTR chatted with Stacy back in September - here is their conversation. ENJOY! Stacy on IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Thibault "The Nomad Runner" Delacroix is back and he has some BIG PLANS for 2024. Read below and please help Thibault reach his dream goal to complete the Triple Crown Under! Run WILD! SUPPORT THIBAULT on GOFUNDME What is Project24: Hi, my name is Thibault Delacroix and I'm a French man living in Australia. I spent the last 2 years in Tasmania running as much as I could, I was determined to train properly for long distance and this resulted in me finishing the Tassie Trail Fest 1oo mile race in 1st position 2 years in a row. My goal was to break the 24h mark. The 1st year I finished with a time of 24:52:34. After this I trained harder and smarter and the 2nd year I finally did it and finished with a time of 23:23:43. Now I feel ready to go even bigger and want to aim for 200 miles. After doing some research for races on the mainland, I discovered the title of “TripleCrownunder” and Project24 was born. TripleCrownunder consists of completing 3x 200mile races within a year. For Australia, the races are: • The Delirious WEST 200 miler February 2024, • The Irrational SOUTH 200 miler April 2024, • The Unreasonable EAST 200 miler August 2024 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

RTR sat down to record a very vulnerable synopsis of his return to the mountains. After having been missing and alone in the mountains last year at the Fat Dog 120, our beloved Russell, with the encouragement of his friends and loving family made his return to the mountains. In this episode Russell shares some vulnerable moments and provides insight to is emotional journey back to the mountains in B.C. I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Today I chat with you from my desk and read some weird things that people found while running. Article link below. Weird things --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Noel Thomson is man who wears many hats. From father, to husband, to employee, to triathlete, to ultrarunner, to kids coach and mentor . Noel takes pride and puts passion into everything he is involved in. He has been the trail boss at Sulphur Springs for several years helping green runners learn what they need to be successful at Canada's first Western States Endurance Run qualifier! Sulphur Springs Trail Tales ARP YouTube Channel - Subscribe today and watch Noel's interview here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

RTR interviews Brian Bondy on this episode of TTARP. This past May Bondy completed the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon! If that's not impressive enough have a look at his running accomplishments . Just WOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Matt Munro has become a record holder at Sulphur Springs and it's a record that may stand for quite some time. At 19 years old, Matt is the youngest ever 100 mile finisher at Sulphur Springs! Matt completed the 160.93-kilometre race in 29 hours and 13 minutes. Read Matt's Story in Canadian Trail Running Magazine here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

RTR sits down to chat with Ultrarunner Adam Koppany. Adam has completed Sulphur Springs, Vermont 100, and Haliburtan Forest Trail Race to name a few! Check out Adam here! Adam's Racing Resume --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Come along for a little journey with Shawn as he completes day 14 and 15 of the Run For The Sun run streak. Check out Coach Jeff --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Long time listeners of the podcast will remember the name David Kempston, a previous guest from our early days as a podcast. David is a life long runner and author of the book "Lessons Learned on The Run". https://www.amazon.ca/Lessons-Learned-Run-About-Running/dp/0578230437 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Rick is a leading Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience helping runners and all types of athletes overcome pain without the need for medication and avoiding surgery. He saw that this area of healthcare was failing to help people solve the pain puzzle so he put the pieces together and created the Fixing You Method and has just released his new book Solving the Pain Puzzle. With Rick's program you are given the tools to effectively manage your pain. https://rickolderman.com Solving the Pain Puzzle http://www.fixingyoumethod.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FixingYouMethod https://www.instagram.com/fixingyouclinic/ https://www.youtube.com/@RickOldermanPT/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

5 things that only trail runners will relate to, cocaine bears, why Shawn is afraid of snakes, all this and more on this episode of Trail Tales ARP!! The Muddy Paw Canicross Race USE TTARP25 for 25% of registration and join us virtually with your dog! Cocaine Bear Wild Life Encounters --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

We are excited to bring you part 3 of 3 from our great interview with the amazing Morgan Schick! Morgan on IG Morgan on YouTube Trail Tales ARP on YouTube The Muddy Paw Canicross Race - Run Wild with your Dog! REGISTER HERE use promo code TTARP25 to get 25% off registration for a limited time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Let's continue the conversation with Morgan! We've learned about his amazing Boston qualifying story already, lets sit down and hear what's next! Morgan on IG Morgan's on YouTube Trail Tales ARP on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

RTR sits down and talks about some of Morgan's many Ultra Running experiences! Watch this podcast episode on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

They say mistakes are ok as long as you learn from them. Well today's episode offers some hard learned wisdom from some story sharing runners. Run to the Finish The Muddy Paw Canicross Race - Run with your DOG!! - 5k and 10k virtual --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Part 2 of our chat with Hannah Sine - Yes she's so awesome that we needed TWO parts! Towne Fitness Contact Hannah The Muddy Paw Canicross Race!! Register HERE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Hannah Sine is an ultrarunner, western states pacer, Boston marathoner, gym owner, and community fixture when it comes to running and fitness. Hannah inspires others to reach goals once thought to be unachievable. This is part 1 of our chat with Hannah. Towne Fitness Contact Hannah The Muddy Paw Canicross Race - Virtual or in Person - Run with your dog! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

Shawn and Russell are back for the first episode of 2023. On Today's show we discuss tips for running in the snow. Article Link HERE Trailtalesarp@gmail.com Trail Tales on YouTube Trail Tales on IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trailtalesarp/message

A quick chat with Shawn and Russell to close out 2022! Share your 2023 running and life goals with us! email us trailtalesarp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Jerry Dunn has lived a life full of adventure and experience. He has been running ultramarathons since before it became a popular sport. Jerry has created multiple ultra marathons and races. He has run coast to coast and everywhere in between. Beyond and intertwined with running, Jerry is a Veteran and advocate for THC use to help treat PTSD and enhance performance in endurance sports. He brings a new meaning to the term runners high.  Jerry shares his vulnerable moments with us and his own experiences with mental illness, alcoholism and marijuana use. Jerry talks about how he met a group of THC using endurance runners and how it's use can play a role in ultrarunning and beyond. Jerry Dunn Video https://americasmarathonman.com/ Jerry Dunn - High Times Trail Tales ARP YouTube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

RTR shares his initial thoughts while running in the Cloud5 Watch this episode on YouTube  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

RTR gives us an initial unboxing review of On's Cloud5 Waterproof. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel @trailtalesarp for NEW content and to watch our podcasts. RUN WILD! Shawn and RTR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Listen or watch as I unbox the Cloudultra trail shoe made by On. Head to our YouTube Channel and subscribe to stay in the loop with all of our upcoming content!  Russel the Runner has his own review of the Cloud5 Waterproof Shoe coming soon! RUN WILD! Trail Tales ARP on YouTube On CloudTech --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Meet Rachel Murray. How many of us eat crap food as a reward for putting a hard effort out on the trails, road, or track? Do you prefer eating a big slice of cake or mowing down a huge bowl of pasta as an "I earned this" treat? In this introduction to a several part mini-series on sugar addiction, Rachel and I discuss what sugar addiction is, why it's hard to overcome, and why many of us may not see as a problem. Email your sugar/nutrition related questions for Rachel trailtalesarp@gmail.com to be answered in our mini-series Rachel has a quick self-assessment that she goes over on the show, make sure to take note of the questions, answer honestly and see if you might want to dig a bit deeper with Rachel to see if you have a problem with sugar. Sign up to register for SUGAR FREE NOVEMBER with Rachel and visit her at rachelmurrayholisticnutrition.ca Get Rachel's weekly newsletter HERE Follow Rachel on IG HERE “You don't get over an addiction by stopping using. You recover by creating a new life where it is easier not to use. If you don't create a new life, then all the factors that brought you to your addiction will catch up with you.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Before we begin our interview with Isaac, I take you along a short journey with myself and Victor Balanco as we run in the final chase of the Chase the Coyote Trail Race by our great friends at Gotta Run Racing! (check out their podcast - here) in the beautiful Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Isaac recently ran over 230 km with an altitude equivalent to Everest all in the name of helping people suffering with mental health issues. Isaac ran 233km as he went the wrong way a few times and covered 8,450m of elevation Average distance ran per day ~60km Total estimated time – 4 days (96 hours) sleeping 6 hours, running 12 hours with resting/recovery 6 hours Height of each peak > Snowdon = 1,085m, Cadir Idris = 893m, Pen-Y-Fan (886m) Isaac's Website - Click Here Isaac on Instagram Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching with Shannon Mick Trail Tales ARP on Instagram Before Occupational Stress - BOS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

What a fun time we had chatting with Paula who is prepping for her first Ultra Marathon after starting her running journey only 4 years ago! Get ready for some laughs! Paula on IG Visit Finish Stronger Counselling for professional counselling by Ultrarunner Shannon Mick NCC, LPC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

RTR is off to beautiful British Columbia to run in the mountains for 120 miles of glorious trails with elevation that rivals that of Everest. FatDog120 on Instagram FatDog120 Website Mountain Madness Trail Running Races Facebook Trails & Tails Classic Canicross Race by Canadian Canicross Sports Trails & Tails Classic on Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

On today's episode Shawn and RTR discuss his recent Ultra Marathon in Essex County called the FAwR. FawR Website FawR Ultra on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Shout out to London, Ontario the hometown of record holding marathoner Brian Murphy. (London, Ont. runner breaks Canadian M60+ marathon record in Toledo - Canadian Running Magazine) We were lucky enough to chat with Brian about his running and training a few weeks ago and without further adieu here we go! RUN WILD! Shawn and RTR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Cindy Cherry and Kelly Lalonde Ward join your host Shawn Sobon today as we talk about the work that both of these great organizations do to help rescue dogs (and a pig!) With the Trails & Tails Canicross Classic set to take place in November we thought it was a great idea to highlight the endless and difficult work that the angels of dog rescues go through in order to save the lives of these otherwise doomed dogs. The Trails & Tails Classic is proud to be supporting Lost Boys Hope by donating a portion of the proceeds of registration fees to Lost Boys Hope. Participants can also raise extra funds for Lost Boys Hope via fundraising through Race Roster (Link Below) Don Cherry's Pet Rescue Foundation - Cindy's NEW Dog and Animal Podcast COMING SOON! Lost Boys Hope Dog Rescue Trail & Tails Classic - Run with your dog virtually or in person!7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Russell recorded a message for us all prior to heading out to his longest Ultra to date. Good Luck RTR!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Kip Arlidge holds the Men's FKT (fastest known time) for the over 900km Bruce Trail in Ontario Canada. Here is our conversation with Kip. Please check out the links in the show notes, especially the link to the South River Solstice Run. Run Wild! Athlete of the Week CBC article on Kip's FTK of the Bruce Trail https://www.southriversolsticerun.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Russell The Runner and Shawn meet up for their first in person run together! We joined Victor Balanco, a great friend of the show and his cadre of runners for some loops around Island Lake to support Nicole Mullin and her efforts to help raise money for humanitarian relief in the Ukraine. Open the links below to donate today! THANK YOU and RUN WILD!! Donate towards Nicole's Ukrainian relief efforts HERE via Red Cross Donate towards Russell's efforts for Food for Kids in the City of Kawartha Lakes HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Get ready for a great conversation and a few laughs with Peter and Heidi Meades founders of Inherit The Earth running apparel. I thought I've found some weird things while running but Pete's County Clean Up Enviro Run takes the cake! (he ran 2900km for that btw) Learn about Heidi's 100k debut and Pete's BQ qualifier plus so much more. RUN WILD! -Shawn & RTR ITE - Website Email ITE ITE Instagram Peter on Instagram Heidi on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Shawn and Russell The Runner are joined by the wonderful Erika Goreski to talk about her running journey - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Running it seems is a lot like life - keep on moving forward despite the obstacles. - Run Wild! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Wow this is the 100th episode of TTARP! THANK YOU for listening and supporting the show. We have a new co-host moving forward and he is joining us on this episode. Listen as we get to know our mystery man. There is also a special segment at the end of the show, if you're a dog lover you NEED to listen to it! RUN WILD my friends! Thanks for 100 shows! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message

Russell The Runner is back on the show, this time recapping his Ultra Marathon in support of Kids Help Line along the Victoria Rail Trail in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes! We also get into some strength training talk, Russell's mileage feats in 2021 and his goals for 2022. Donate to Kids Help Phone Russell's Global News Interview Please visit this episodes sponsor - Matts Party Rental Supplies --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trailtalesarp/message