We are a couple of amateur runners who want to inspire others to discover the joy of trail running. Trail Tales is a fortnightly podcast where we interview guests and chat together about local trails, community, fitness and the overall physical and mental health benefits of trail running.
Tara and Bryce chat with Yana McBride about her amazing year of ultra running, focusing on the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) series.
1/10/25 • 37:41
Tara has a before and after chat with Bryce about his 800k Camino De Santiago adventure in Spain.
12/27/24 • 38:25
Today Kristen and Tara get their VO2Max measured by exercise physiologist Professor Jeff Coombs. We chat with Jeff about this metric and what we can do to increase it.
12/13/24 • 33:25
In this episode we chat about our runcation to the stunning Blue Mountains, where Kristen, Rowena and I headed down for a cheeky girls weekend away to check out the UTA50 course.
11/29/24 • 43:15
In this episode we delve into the world of multi-day ultra running with Rowena Fraser. Rowena is passionate about this race format and has so far completed 5 of these grueling events! She is an absolute legend who is very generous with her time and advice and inspires others to achieve their running goals.
11/15/24 • 52:02
In this episode we chat to Travis Ireland, founder of Run the World. Run the World is an incredible initiative that has the goal of uniting runners and walker from all walks of life, creating a global community that embraces diversity and inclusivity. To read more about Run the World: https://www.runsoftheworld.com/ #TrailRunning, #Trails, #Fitness, #Health, #Exercise, #Community
11/1/24 • 30:36
Tara interviews Professor Jeff Coombes, Exercise Physiologist from the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland. His research focus on determining the optimal exercise prescription for improving health. To read more about Jeff's research: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/908
10/31/24 • 43:34
Toohey Forest is home to the Brisbane Trail Runners Toohey trotters, a weekly trail run every Wednesday morning at 5:45am. Today we chat about the what being part of this amazing, supportive group means to us and the history of the reserve. To learn more about the history of Toohey Forest Reserve: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/clean-and-green/natural-environment-and-water/bushland-reserves/toohey-forest-park
10/4/24 • 26:07
We all know that exercise is good for us, but most of us do not understand how it can change our brains! Tara and Bryce discuss how exercise affects the brain. Tara also interviews Dr Daniel Blackmore, a research scientist from The Queensland Brain Institute, about his fascinating research into how exercise affects cognition during ageing. To read more about Dan's research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39012673/ #TrailRunning, #Trails, #Fitness, #Health, #Exercise, #Community
9/20/24 • 50:39
After repeated assaults on women at Mt Cootha - the Reclaim the Trails event was organised to show solidarity and support. Tara Chats with Virginia after the event, but was on a flight home from the USA at the time it took place, so Bryce went along and had a chat with some of the organisers and participants who attended.
9/6/24 • 45:49
In this episode we discuss all things Guzzler. The Guzzler is an annual SE Queensland trail race (10km, 21km, 50km or 100km). Tara and Bryce chat about the race with Jayme who completed the 50km and David who had a very tough day out on the 100km course.
8/23/24 • 56:21
In this episode we discuss Backyard Ultras and interview the amazing Sean Lyons. Sean is a big fan of this unusual race format and has had a lot of success in the last few years. His PB is 37 laps (hours) which is a mind-boggling 248km!!.
8/9/24 • 34:19
We have a chat with Geoff Russell, current president of TRAQ as we wander the paths at Whites Hill. He is a mate who runs with us both regularly and who takes the lead on great trail running initiatives like Safety for Women and a bid to make trail running an Olympic sport.
7/26/24 • 29:42
Tara and Kristen chat about their 50 mile adventure along the stunning Brisbane Valley Rail Trail in the BVRT100s race by AAA Racing. As Kristen says.... "86 kilometers is a really long way..."
7/12/24 • 26:59
Tara and I love running at Whites Hill reserve in Camp Hill. So much so that we have established a regular Friday morning run with Brisbane Trail Runners. Today we chat about the reserve, its history and then we catch up with Koala rescue expert - John Knight. If you see an injured Koala in this area call John on 0438075156 To learn more about the history of Whites Hill. https://www.ozatwar.com/locations/whiteshillsignalsswitchboardroom.htm Whites Hill Qld Save the Koalas and Wallabies action group https://www.facebook.com/groups/889023952377217
6/28/24 • 40:28
Ulrik is an exercise physiologist and scientist who is on sabbatical from Norway and currently based at UQ here in Brisbane. He specialises in how exercise influences both our heart and our brain. Tara and I chat with him about interval training, smart watches and how his investigations into cardiac health means pushing your heart to high intensity is actually safe and very good for you!
6/14/24 • 38:48
Bryce created an event to help celebrate his 60th year, a 60 kilometer run through his favourite runs, trails and walks across Brisbane. He invited friends from all the communities he is a part of and got his family involved in organising it and being the support crew. It went really well and this podcast is a debrief from Bryce and others who took part about the day.
5/31/24 • 30:19
Dr Cora Lau is a seriously impressive human being. Super smart, super fit and lovely to chat with. Her insight into the way we get to know our bodies and consequently manage pain is part of what makes her a great ultra marathon runner. Her work as a scientist and her history with the leadership of the BTU ultra marathon event in Brisbane makes her a very interesting person to chat with.
5/17/24 • 44:24
Three of our trail running buddies have recently completed 50k events. Dominique and Kristen did the Noosa Trail Ultra and Jayme did Yandina. We give a bit of detail about these events and chat with them while we walk together at Toohey Forrest.
5/3/24 • 25:37
Bryce and Tara share a bit about themselves and thier hopes for this podcast. Tara is a Brain scientist and is Married with 2 young Children. She recently completed the 100k Tarewerra Ultra Marathon in New Zealand. Bryce is a Salvo Officer and is married with 2 adult daughters. He is about to complete his 300th parkrun and has arranged a 60k running event to celebrate his 60th birthday.
4/19/24 • 32:50
