She Trails Podcast

Julia Audrain

Welcome to: She Trails Podcast, where in each episode, Julia interviews a woman trail runner to discuss all things from their first runs to bigger challenges they took on. They share their journey with us, offering a unique insight into their stories as athletes, and humans! This is a podcast that strives to remind us that we can all explore different paths, and seek our own adventures whatever they may be.

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20 episodes
Updated July 22

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July 22 · 53 min
70: Rebecca Hormann on a Standout Year, Leaning Into Fear & Exploring
Very excited to welcome Rebecca Hormann to the podcast. This year, she's had one of the standout seasons in the sport: winning the 200-mile Terra de Gigantes crossing of Portugal, followed by a top 10 finish at Madeira Ultra Trail against a stacked international field, and recently she became part of the top 15th women that have ran a sub-20 Bob Graham Round in the Lake District. She shares more about this year's journey, from bringing on a coach for the first time to racing less and putting more focus into the each events. We explore the importance of exploring more of what scares you, whether that's a technical descent or an entire distance, and why she refuses to box herself into one type of race. We also talk about her journey from football passionate kid to professional player in Spain, and how lockdown reshaped her path into ultra running. Enjoy the episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail rand ultra runners stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 8 · 1 hr 12 min
69: Martina Valmassoi on her Trail 100 Andorra Win & Doing Things her Way
Very happy to welcome Martina Valmassoi to the podcast. Last month, she had one of the best race of her career: winning Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB, on technical, mountainous terrain that suited her strengths and love for adventures. She shares more about this race experience and her recent journey rebuilding from injury, cycling to Zegama and Andorra to build up to the race. We explore the importance of doing things in a way that works for you outside of external noises, and finding your place in the sport, remembering why you are in it, and why you want to stay in it for a long time. Enjoy the episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail rand ultra runners stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 10 · 1 hr 2 min
68: Jazmine Lowther on Her MIUT Podium, Sustainable Performance & Protecting our Trails
So excited to welcome Jazmine Lowther to the podcast. She is a pro trail runner, who most recently finished on the podium at Madeira Island Ultra Trail, one of her Bucket List Race. Growing up in a small town in Canada, her life has been shaped by an openness to people, experiences and a love for movement and nature. We deep dive into her recent race but we also talk about how we can be leaders in protecting our planet, the importance of having people in your corner that trust you, and a strong why. She also shares more on her experience, understanding, navigating and healing from REDs and what she has changed to ensure she can do this in a sustainable way, Hope you enjoy this episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail rand ultra runners stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27 · 47 min
67: Bee Leask on her Journey from Munro Bagging to Mountain Leader
Really excited to be joined by Bee Leask on today’s episode, an adventurer and qualified mountain leader from Scotland. She shares how growing up in the Shetland islands created a sense of freedom, ease and forever bond with the outdoors. Bee started her Munro-bagging journey, right alongside the early days of social media, and documented her adventure. We talk about this journey opening her mind to new sports, including ultra running, experiences she never thought she would do, and meeting incredible people. Since then, she’s gone on to become a Mountain Leader, and we talk about what it means to now guide others and share her passion for the mountains. We also chat about the industry, looking at the progress that’s been made, and what still needs to be done to create a more inclusive space. I hope you enjoy this episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail rand ultra runners stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13 · 1 hr 6 min
66: Kate Shuttlewood on The Journey Behind Her Wild Horse 200 Win
Really excited to be joined by Kate Shuttlewood on today’s episode, fresh off her win at the Wild Horse 200 in Wales. We dive into her journey, from a lifelong love of sport to finding her latest passion in the ultra endurance running space. We talk about how everything came together at Wild Horse 200, she shares the highs and the lows , the route, what worked, the highlights, learnings and the challenges she had to navigate along the way. We also talk about how cool it is that we are all different and how it shapes how we can approach those adventures. I hope you enjoy the episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail rand ultra runners stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 29 · 55 min
65: Caro Wilson: 222km at Ultra X Tanzania & the Power of New Beginnings
Very happy to welcome Caro Wilson for a new episode, she is an ultra-runner based in Scotland who took on a 222km multi-stage race called Ultra X Tanzania, back in February. We deep dive into her journey from beginner to ultra-distance athlete, exploring the mindset shifts, challenges, friendships and breakthroughs that carried her through one of the toughest endurance events. She shares what it took to keep going when pushed to her limits, and how stepping into the unknown unlocked a whole new version of herself. This conversation is also about courage, self-belief, and is here to remind us that there is no expiration date on our dreams, or trying new things! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail rand ultra runners stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 15 · 52 min
64. Katja Takala on Endurance & Building Something Meaningful
I’m really happy to welcome Katja Takala to the podcast: a mum, ultra-runner, Ironwoman, and entrepreneur. Growing up in Finland, being active outdoors was simply a way of life, and running has been part of hers since childhood. We talk about how that relationship with running has evolved through different life stages, and how it also was the foundation for building her business, Stolt Running. We dive into the importance of stepping back and looking at the bigger picture, being intentional with what we do and how we live. From training when we can to navigating social media in a world of content fatigue, to staying competitive with ourselves, to expanding the running space beyond just products..Katja is helping to shape the future of the sport both as an athlete and an entrepreneur, creating more opportunities for others to take part in meaningful ways and I can’t wait for you to hear her insights. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail rand ultra runners stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 1 · 1 hr 5 min
63: Gemma Hillier-Moses on Chianti Ultra Trail, Perspective & Backing Yourself
I’m really excited to be joined by Gemma Hillier-Moses for this new episode. She is a pro ultra runner from the UK who’s made an incredible rise in just three years of trail running. We caught up right after her longest race yet at Chianti Ultra Trail, racing alongside some of the best women trail runners in the world. We discuss her journey, and the perspective and life changes that came from facing an aggressive cancer at 24 years old. We deep dive into what followed in terms of career, projects and sport, with at the core her passion for the outdoors and helping others. Also the way she talks about backing herself and trusting what feels right at different stages of life really stuck with me.. Hope you enjoy the episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 18 · 44 min
62: Henriette Albon on Back-to-Back Wins at Transgrancanaria, Resilience & Passion
So excited to welcome Henriette Albon for this new episode, an amazing mountain runner based in Norway. She just won TransGrancanaria for the second consecutive year, with her husband also taking the top spot this year. We dive into what it takes to perform at that level, the discipline behind the scenes, and the big life decisions that came with going all-in on the athlete lifestyle & building a business. She shares how much joy she finds in being outdoors and connected to nature, and we chat about the highs and lows of the sport, the wins, navigating injury and REDs and the road back to being the strong athlete she knows she can be. I hope you enjoy the episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 4 · 44 min
61: Mercedes Siegle-Gaither on Endurance, Competition & Growing as an Athlete
So excited to welcome Mercedes Siegle-Gaither for this new episode, she is a professional ultra mountain runner for Merrell, based in Colorado. She has been running ultras for over a decade, exploring different distances and terrain, and recently raced UTS 100 miles and Arc50 in the UK so we dive into those in more details. We also discuss the balancing act of wanting to do it all: racing, staying competitive, crewing friends, traveling, and choosing the right events to support long-term goals like UTMB, while protecting your mental energy to avoid burnout. She also shares insights about her journey with sponsorship, and advice for athletes hoping to build those partnerships in a sustainable and authentic way. Hope you enjoy this episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 18 · 54 min
60: Shirin Shabestari on Mountain Adventures, Curiosity & Expanding Access to the Sport
So excited to welcome Shirin for a new episode. Her story begins in the mountains of Iran, growing up climbing alongside her dad, where she fell in love with adventure and the outdoors. Her connection to the mountains never left her and she kept it alive by leading expeditions back in Iran, becoming a climbing instructor and more recently, getting into ultra-running. We talk about coming into the sport with a mountaineering background, embracing the process, finding friendships and the curiosity and excitement for all the ultra challenges she has taken on and dreams of next. She also tells us more about her work with Into Ultra, that aims to provide financial support to runners so they get the chance to step on their dream start lines too. I hope you will enjoy the episode. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 4 · 57 min
59: Siân Longthorpe on Community, Transition & Running as a Constant
So happy to welcome Siân Longthorpe for this new episode of the podcast. Running has been a constant in her life, on the road and the trails, through different life stages, and more recently the transition to her new life as a woman. She shares more on her journey with us, the initial fears of loosing the community that means a lot to her, and how her relationship with running evolved, becoming an incredible way to process things and be immersed in nature. We talk about how she’s finding new joy in running, and why challenging biased media narratives by sharing different stories is essential, because we’re all human, and trans people belong in running. So grateful for her time and I hope you will enjoy the episode. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 21 · 53 min
58: Megan Boxall on her Journey Running the coastline of Britain
Super excited to welcome Megan Boxall today! I catch up with her in the middle of a truly huge adventure, running the coast of Britain. She shares the preparation, work behind the scenes and the why for this journey, raising money and awareness for the Samaritans charity that supported her through her own mental health struggles.On day 95, she tells us more about the coast path’s views, adapting when things don’t go to plan, the joy of sharing miles with the running community, and how this experience has already changed her. Now in Scotland, she’s looking forward to many more days out running, so if you’re in Scotland, do reach out to her! Here are some ways you can support her on this journey Support her fundraising effort for the Samaritans: https://www.justgiving.com/page/megan-boxall-run-britain?newPage=true Join her on the route: https://meganboxall.com/join-me-on-run-britain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 7 · 48 min
57: Trish Patterson on her Winter Dragon FKT
I’m so happy to welcome Trish Patterson for this first episode of 2026. She is is an adventurer, based in the UK who loves running and exploring in the mountains, and this December, she became the first person ever to complete a Winter Dragon FKT. It represents 370 kilometres and over 16,000 meters of elevation along the spine of the mountains of Wales. This FKT is the result of years building experience, skills, and confidence, and we explore where her sense of adventure comes from, with curiosity as a starting point always. She shares more on her experience, how she imagined and organised it, and some key moments and challenges. We also discuss the importance of getting out of our comfort zones, and staying open to opportunities. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2025 · 57 min
56: Sabrina Pace-Humphreys on UTMB, Trail Running & Creating Lasting Change on the Trails
I am really excited to welcome Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to the podcast. She’s an ultra-runner, co-founder of Black Trail Runners, and is known for bringing joy, representation, and meaningful change to the trails. In this episode, we chat about what it takes to help more people feel welcome in trail running, which is something she dives into in her latest book "Start where you are". We explore the question of sustainable change and whether the sport is moving in the right direction, her “why” and what it means to keep showing up as an activist without burning out. She also takes us through her recent UTMB journey, and what comes next. A conversation you don’t want to miss, hope you love it! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2025 · 41 min
55. Lydia Oldham on Running 520km from London to Cornwall
Very happy to welcome Lydia Oldham to the podcast today. She’s an ultra-runner and since a couple of years has taken on big solo adventure projects, her latest one being a 500km run from London to Cornwall. We talk about her mindset and attitude towards change, and the resilience she built when swimming competitively. We also go into more details on all the things we don’t see when following these big challenges from afar, how she chooses them, everything it takes to make them happen behind the scenes, and what was special in each of them. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
54: Sophie Grant on her 3rd Tor Des Geants Journey, Endurance, and Radical Change
Super excited to welcome Sophie Grant to the podcast! She’s an ultra-runner, coach, mountain adventurer who has been showing up consistently in this sport for years. Sophie recently completed her third Tor des Géants, and we dive into what that experience looked like! But this episode isn’t just about racing. We talk about what radical change could look like for women in endurance, the incredible partnership she and her husband bring to race days but also to their life in general. She tells us more about her upcoming film “Off Course” with Stephanie Case, a story about friendship, and navigating ultra-running and IVF. Hope you enjoy this episode. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2025 · 53 min
53: Lianne van Dijk on Racing, Learning, and her Dragon’s Back Journey
So happy to welcome Lianne van Dijk to the podcast today. This summer she tackled the Dragon’s Back Race, a 380 km, six-day ultra-running challenge across the spine of Wales. In her first ever stage race, and her first race in Wales, she finished 3rd woman and 10th overall. We dive into what the experience was really like, the highs, the lows, what she learned by trying something completely different, and how she’s redefining her relationship with running. We also talk about the expectations we put on ourselves, why running is such an honest sport, and the importance of not comparing ourselves to others, both in running and in life. Hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed this conversation. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2025 · 57 min
52: Milly Young on her PTL experiences
So happy to welcome Milly Young on the podcast today. Based in the mountains in France, she is a climber and runner, and describes running as her way to explore and a means to adventure and connecting with nature. This year, she completed her second PTL a UTMB race, short for La Petite Trotte a Leon, with her brother. She tells us more about this unique experience, 300km of less explored trails as a team, and a cross-over between running and mountaineering. We explore more of what led her to this particular race, the joy of doing it together with her brother, and her growing passion for the mountains from Australia to Chamonix. Hope you enjoy this episode! Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 hr
51: Sylvia Nordskar on her Epic Race & Podium at CCC 2025
So happy to welcome Sylvia Nordskar on the podcast today. She is a pro-ultra runner from Norway, who recently took on the 100k finals of the UTMB series, considered one of the most competitive in history this year, as 3 past winners stood on the start line. We take time to unpack her experience, where she got the second place in a very exciting women’s race. We also explore more about her journey in the sport, training, competition and building confidence in the process. Excited for you to hear Sylvia’s story, and I hope you enjoy the episode. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.