ITRA Trail Talks

Jun 20 2024 11 ep. 58 mins 8

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Mirna Valerio on Diversity and Inclusion

Jun 20 2024 60 mins

Welcome to the ITRA Trail Talks Podcast. In this episode, our host Stephanie Case is joined by ultra runner, adventurer and author Mirna Valerio. During the episode, Stephanie and Mirna discuss diversity, equality, and inclusion, as well as how it feels to be a black woman on the trails and the pressure of being a public figure. Mirna also discusses her recent participation in

Trail Tales With Lucy Bartholomew

May 15 2024 61 mins

Welcome to the ITRA Trail Talks Podcast. In this episode, host Stephanie Case is joined by accomplished ultra runner, Lucy Bartholomew. Lucy reflects on the challenges faced as a female athlete and highlights the importance of finding one's own path and building a supportive community. Lucy also delves into the mental aspect of trail running, discussing the need for a positive

Mastering the Trails: Training Tips from Megan and David Roche

Apr 25 2024 37 mins

Welcome to the ITRA Trail Talks Podcast. In this episode, host Stephanie Case is joined by trail running and coaching legends Megan and David Roche. Megan and David offer practical tips for the 'everyday' runner, with Megan bringing her scientific research background on female-athlete health, and David offering insights on the importance of mindset, and actionable tips to i

Trail Running and Environment

Apr 25 2024 74 mins

Welcome to the sixth episode of ITRA Trail Talks! Joining our host Jeff Campbell this month we have two elite trail runners, amazing athletes but also serious environmental advocates: Majell Backhausen and Dakota Jones. “There’s a lot of ways in which we operate in the world, and it’s evident when it’s in service for the health of the environment and ultimately the health

Race & Ethnicity in Trail Running

Dec 12 2023 37 mins

Race & Ethnicity in Trail Running: Simba Mugomba on highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion. Welcome to another episode of the ITRA Trail Talks podcast! In this edition, our host Jeff Campbell talks with Simba Mugomba on “Race & Ethnicity in Trail Running.” Simba is a Ultra-marathon runner, ‘Black Trail Runners’ Trustee and speaker. Join us for a t

Running and Ageing

Nov 20 2023 41 mins

Welcome to another episode of the ITRA Trail Talks podcast! In this edition, our host Jeff Campbell talks with Liza Howard and Dean Karnazes on "Running and Ageing." Liza Howard: A renowned ultrarunner, coach, and advocate for the trail running community, Liza Howard is celebrated for her numerous accomplishments on the trails. With a wealth of experience and a unique pe

WMTRC 2023

Jul 17 2023 70 mins

In Episode 5 we are talking about the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck/Stubai with some of the world’s top athletes, including our host Jeff Campbell who ran the Long Trail representing Team Canada! We discuss the race and event highlights with @Katharina Hartmuth (Team Germany), Judith Wyder (Team Switzerland) and Stian Angermund (Team Norway). Joined

How to Cope with Injuries?

May 26 2023 69 mins

Welcome to Episode 4 of ITRA Trail Talks. Are you injured, were you injured or are you scared of getting injured? This episode is for you! We talk injuries, comebacks, small wins and big frustrations with two amazing female athletes. First off: mountain adventurer, an amazing runner, cyclist, triathlete and a violin player Holly Page. Joined by Salomon pro-athlete, skimo champion,

ITRA’s President Janet Ng in the Spotlight

Apr 24 2023 51 mins

Our third episode of Trail Talks hosted by Jeff Campbell is all about Janet Ng - the first female president of ITRA. Since 2015, Janet has been the treasurer and a member of the Executive Board of the association and she was elected president of ITRA in 2021. Keen runner and race organiser of Hong Kong 100 she shares with us her running story. Are there really monkeys in the basem

Women, Trail Running and Disparity

Mar 08 2023 63 mins

Sharing the Trail - The Inequality of Trail Running Episode Two of ITRA Trail Talks hosted by Jeff Campbell, discussing female issues in the world of trail running with two outstanding athletes Stephanie Case and Sophie Amy Grant. Sophie and Steph talked about their daily life and their experiences on and off the trails. The anecdotes and obstacles they encountered reveal the inequ