Run the World with Travis Ireland
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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: #TrailRunning, #Trails, #Fitness, #Health, #Exercise, #Community
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Exercise is Medicine with Professor Jeff Coombes
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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:
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Toohey Forest
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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:
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Exercise and Brain Health Dr Daniel Blackmore
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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: #TrailRunning, #Trails, #Fitness, #Health, #Exercise, #Community
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Reclaim the Trails
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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.
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Guzzler
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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.
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Sean Lyons Backyard Ultras
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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!!.
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Geoff Russell. TRAQ
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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.
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BVRT debrief
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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..."
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Whites Hill
Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce
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. Whites Hill Qld Save the Koalas and Wallabies action group
info_outlineAfter 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.