Trail Culture

By Emily Robertson

Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.


Category: Running

Open in Apple Podcasts


Open RSS feed


Open Website


Rate for this podcast

Subscribers: 0
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 84

Description

Welcome to Trail Culture, the podcast set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley. The mission is to share stories, research, and insights sourced from the wealth of knowledge within the trail running community, spanning both South Africa and the wider world.

Trail Culture explores the heart of trail running and outdoor adventure. From interviews with coaches, athletes, and researchers to discussions on training tips, gear recommendations, and tales of triumph, our podcast covers all aspects of this great sport.

Every trail has a unique story to tell. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of outdoor sports, "Trail Culture" has something for you.

So, come along as we venture through the Jonkershoek Valley and beyond, guided by the stories we find along the way. Lace up your shoes, tune in, and embark on a journey of inspiration and exploration.


Episode Date
Strike 2 & the Cobra origin story | Jesse Roberts
Jun 26, 2026
MUT 2026 | Elite Interviews: Lodelia Kombrink, Rebecca Kohne & Jacques du Plessis
Jun 12, 2026
MUT 2026 | Elite interviews: Brandon Keeling, Daniël Claasen, Johardt van Heerden, Brandon Hulley & Mila Geldenhuys
May 29, 2026
MUT 2026 | Race Directors Report: Zane Schmahl
May 29, 2026
One run at a time | Athenkosi Nkonki
May 04, 2026
Trail Science: Physiological durability in trail runners | Simon de Waal
Apr 17, 2026
Dirt Nerds Do Forecasting: 2026 Hot Takes | Sean Robson
Feb 27, 2026
Finding our way | Nora Serres
Feb 21, 2026
The PhD Recap | Simon de Waal : Trail Science
Feb 09, 2026
Time to work | Alyssa Clark
Jan 30, 2026
Competition, pressure & possibilities | Jeff Mogavero
Dec 21, 2025
The time and the place | Chris Myers 
Dec 12, 2025
Cowboys, Carbs & Croissants | Charlie Hamilton 
Dec 01, 2025
UTCT: A 10 year Journey | Stu McConnachie
Nov 17, 2025
Still running brave | Tarrin van Niekerk
Nov 10, 2025
The African Adventure | S3E2: Brett Harrison
Sep 02, 2025
The sustainable thing | S3E1: Brock Kelly
Aug 13, 2025
MUT Locker Room E04 | Nicolette Griffioen, Pierre Jordaan, Lodelia Kombrink & Thembinkosi Sojola
May 30, 2025
MUT Locker Room: E03 | Monique Agenbag, Shaundre Jacobs, Rebecca Kohne & Admire Muzopambwa
May 24, 2025
MUT Locker Room | E02: Matt Bouch, Sam Reilly, Kane Reilly & Douglas Pickard
May 23, 2025
Race Directors Report | MUT by UTMB: Zane Schmahl
May 23, 2025
Purpose driven training | S2E19: Brendan Lombard
Mar 15, 2025
Super shoes for trail runners? | S2E18: Trail Science
Mar 07, 2025
The Fuelling Puzzle | S2E17: Louise Engelbrecht
Mar 01, 2025
Consistency always wins | S2E16: Skye Clark
Feb 21, 2025
A commitment to adventure | S2E15: Marz van der Merwe
Feb 14, 2025
Chaotic strava, a PhD update & 2025 vision | S2E14: Simon de Waal
Feb 08, 2025
Story telling & human connection | S2E13: Simon Pocock
Jan 25, 2025
A lifetime of running | S2E12: Ryan Sandes
Jan 17, 2025
The Trail Running Recap '24 | Sean Robson: S2E11
Dec 21, 2024
An adventure racing odyssey | S2E10: Robert Le Brun
Dec 06, 2024
The well balanced approach | S2E9: Toni McCann, Erin van Eyssen, Brendan Lombard
Dec 01, 2024
Fit but unhealthy? | Trail Science S2E8: Simon de Waal
Nov 23, 2024
Ultra running, risk and disappointment | S2E7: Naomi Brand
Nov 15, 2024
Nutrition, Adaptation and Sweat Testing. What are we losing? S2E6 | John Middlewick
Nov 08, 2024
The Outdoor Community, Access & Emotion | S2E5: Shaf Gordon
Nov 01, 2024
The craft of coaching | S2E4 Part 2: James Montgomery
Oct 25, 2024
The craft of coaching | S2E4: Part 1: James Montgomery
Oct 19, 2024
Health, movement and chiropractic | S2E3: Hilton Lazar
Oct 11, 2024
The history, the family, the difference | Season 2: Live from the Otter Trail
Oct 05, 2024
Tradition, Trail Culture & the Mountain MXN | S2E1: Petrus de Klerk
Sep 27, 2024
Power as a performance measure | Trail Science: Episode 07
Jul 20, 2024
The baker, the wizard & the hiking vikings | Episode 30: Michael Baker
Jul 13, 2024
The Long Road: Part 2 | Mari Marincowitz: Episode 29
Jul 05, 2024
The Long Road: Part 1 | Episode 29: Mari Marincowitz
Jun 28, 2024
Training Load Monitoring for Trail Runners | Trail Science: E06
Jun 21, 2024
Growing up with Trail Culture: A holistic approach | Episode 28: Lijan Burger
Jun 14, 2024
Adventure & an Outdoor Lifestyle in a Modern Era | Episode 27: Pierre Jordaan
Jun 07, 2024
MUT Moments | The Humans
May 28, 2024
MUT Moments: Behind the Scenes | The Team
May 25, 2024
MUT Moments: LIV2Run | Sport & Transformation
May 23, 2024
The Balancing Act | Episode 26: Bianca Tarboton
May 17, 2024
Nutrition, Milers & Inspiration | Episode 25: Matt Bouch
May 10, 2024
Metabolic Testing & Performance | Episode 24: Colin Fleming
May 03, 2024
Jonkershoek to Europe | Episode 23: Kyle Herring
Apr 26, 2024
Women in Trail Running: The athlete & coach perspective | Episode 22 : Meg Mackenzie
Apr 19, 2024
Psychological benefits to trail running: A systematic review | Trail Science: Episode 5
Apr 12, 2024
Injuries & drug free sport: The Sports Medicine Lens | Episode 21: Janesh Ganda
Apr 05, 2024
Purpose in training, racing & the process | Episode 20: Kane Reilly
Mar 29, 2024
Research on female athletes & the PhD journey | Trail Science E4
Mar 22, 2024
6 x 6 Peaks & the Outeniqua | Episode 19: Jacques Mouton:
Mar 15, 2024
Community, Crews & Culture | Episode 18: Mike Obery
Mar 08, 2024
The Mental Game | Episode 17: Brandon Hulley
Mar 01, 2024
The FKT Queen | Episode 16: Rebecca Kohne
Feb 23, 2024
Calling Cape Town | Episode 15: Stephan May
Feb 16, 2024
George MUT & the UTMB Journey | Episode 14: Zane Schmahl
Feb 09, 2024
Injury Risk Factors for Trail Runners | Trail Science: E03
Jan 26, 2024
Community Track Club & Sport Media | Episode 13: Erin Groll
Jan 19, 2024
The Comrades Legend & the 5:30 barrier | Episode 12: Alan Robb
Jan 12, 2024
Planning your Race Season | Episode 11: Cobus Fourie
Jan 05, 2024
Is Ultra Marathon Running Good for You? | Trail Science E:02
Dec 22, 2023
The Double Drakensberg Grand Traverse | Episode 10: Caro Jordaan
Dec 15, 2023
The Injury Journey, Biokinetics & the Modern Day Athlete | Episode 09: Francois Janse van Rensburg
Dec 08, 2023
Environmental Activism, Run West & Adventure | E:08 Damien Schumann
Dec 01, 2023
The Ultra Pain Cave & Training Process Focused | E:07 Daniël Claassen
Nov 23, 2023
Pacing in Ultra Trail Marathons | Trail Science E:01
Nov 22, 2023
Debunking the S&C Myths | E06: Brad Williams
Nov 17, 2023
Research & Performance Prediction in Trail Running | E:05 Simon De Waal
Nov 10, 2023
Track to Trail | Dr Shaundre Jacobs E:04 Part 2
Nov 03, 2023
Sport Policy & South Africa | Dr Shaundre Jacobs: Part 1
Oct 27, 2023
The Coaching Journey | Erin van Eyssen
Oct 20, 2023
Run Brave | Tarrin van Niekerk
Oct 13, 2023
The FKT champion | Johardt van Heerden
Oct 06, 2023
Trail Culture Trailer | E0
Sep 29, 2023