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In this episode I speak to Tom Hoyle, AKA The Hiking Hairdresser on Instagram, to find out about the man who seems to be everywhere there's some Spine Race action to be had. From training weekends to the race media team, Tom is making a name for himself!

We talk about his route into trail running, his career as a professional photographer and his latest project ULTRA IMPOSSIBLE - 'A raw insight into the unique individuals from within the running community.'

We talk about what the project means to him and what he wants it to achieve. We talk about his own struggle with self confidence and how running and his photography have helped him personally.

Obviously we talk about our mutual favourite race, the Spine, how we met on the race and what his plans are for the media team this year.

For more information you can contact Tom through either his Hiking Hairdresser or Ultra Impossible pages on Instagram.

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In this episode I speak to returning guest Emma Stuart, AKA The Running Vet!

We talk about her recent win at Centurion Winter Downs 200 and the aftermath of her spectacular performance where she not only led the entire race, but finished with an injury and still took first lady and second overall!

We talk about her recovery, what she's been eating and the surprises she's had since finishing, including an unscheduled visit to the dentist this week. We talk about how she turned a DNF at UTMB into motivation to have a crack at the WD200 course.

We talk about how the race compares to other big ultras and the conditions that she encountered during her recce weekend and the race itself.
We dive into her fuelling and sleep strategies and how she would approach the race if she goes back next year.

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In this episode I speak to Rebecca Devereux about her journey to this years winter Spine Sprint, the first 46 miles of the Pennine Way.

Rebecca is a member of the ever growing community and charity, Black Trail Runners. A group seeking to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of people of Black ethnicity in trail running.

We talk about her path into ultra trail running, her training and racing leading up to this years race and how she is slowly coming to terms with the epic challenge that she's set herself, taking on Britain's most brutal race!
We discuss the support that Adidas Terrex has given her through their Infinite Trails Race and how she represented BTR through it.

We also discuss the issues faced by people of colour coming into a sport, that until now has been known for its participation by mostly white, middle-aged men!
Rebecca talks about her own insecurities when she first stood on a start line and looked around to see nobody that looked like her.
Black Trail Runners -BTR endeavour to change the previous demographic of a mainly white dominated sport and show that trail and ultra are a sport that is open to everyone.

To find out more please follow the links below ⬇️
Insta @rebecca_runs_wild
Black Trail runners @blacktrailrunners
Coach : @kotwf
Black to the Trails Sunday 11th May 2025
https://www.blacktothetrails.co.uk

A mention and thanks to @adidasterrex for their support and @lakes.divide and their journey fund.
I'm also an Ambassador for @torqfitness as well.

@infinitetrailsrace
Here is the link to the film we made about our Infinite Trails journey with BTR

https://youtu.be/8aMVuVduGOo?si=tNCiRHpfVDkzxL4K

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