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Trail running inspiration can take many forms, but few are more portable than the podcast. As one of the quickest growing forms of media, both educating and entertaining millions of listeners worldwide each day, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to tales of the trails. These are the top eight trail running podcasts from every corner of our passionate off-road community...
The Checkpoint
The Checkpoint is hosted by Black Trail Runners, a group driven to increase both participation and representation of Black people in trail running. The inspirational group welcomes listeners of all backgrounds, inviting a range of guests to ultimately deliver a first-class analysis of recent events. The group has a huge social media presence (which actually featured in the previous issue’s The Edit), so make sure you check out the voices behind the pictures. spotify.com
Trail Running Ireland
With our very own editor Paul Larkins recently appearing as a guest, how on Earth could Eoin Flynn’s Trail Running Ireland not make the list? The unique nature of Irish terrain is a fascinating topic that might just surprise you into booking a trip to the famous Great South Wall. His episodes are mostly only half an hour long, making it a convenient listen on your commute, or even on a run. trailrunningireland.com
Run To The Hills
As you can probably guess, Run to the Hills is inclined towards ultra-runners, with co-host Gary Thwaites being an avid endurance athlete. Episodes are released weekly, and they tend to focus on recent events or topical areas of run chat. It’s a great listen for those of us looking to push ourselves to the next level. runtothehills.buzzsprout.com
Trail Runner Nation
Spotify’s most heavily searched podcast for its inclusion of runners of all levels. You’ll find tactics for ultra-runners all the way to, and we quote, “worst bonks ever,” keeping us thoroughly entertained throughout. The US-based podcast gives in-depth, first-hand experiences of Western American routes, providing route inspo in spades. trailrunnernation.com
British Ultra Running
We’ve been around the world with this compendium of podcasts, but for this one we get to put our feet up and stick the kettle on… And go! The British Ultra Running podcast is made up of a large team reaching all the way back to 2017, offering up a wide range
