Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce

We are a couple of amateur runners who want to inspire others to discover the joy of trail running.

Dr Raimundo Sanchez. Accurate Trail run Mapping. 06/27/2025

Dr Raimundo Sanchez. Accurate Trail run Mapping. Raimundo is a Research Fellow at the School of Health Sciences at UQ where Tara works and is a keen trail runner. His research delves into how to accurately measure trail running courses so they are as close to apples for apples in the races that qualify you for events. This is especially relevant as we try to make trail running an Olympic sport in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. He has also done a study personality types of trail runners. He is fascinating and delightful person and we loved chatting with him. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/37107790

John Dicks 06/13/2025

John Dicks Jon is an accomplished trail runner and has the added advantage of being very tall. He has been running since he was a child and loves it. We chat about night running, head lamps, sweat tests, knee injuries and how trail running helps, mentally, phsycially and emotionally. Jon's dad and immediate family are all great runners, so he has a wealth of insights and experience to share. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/36912295

Mark Stone 05/30/2025

Mark Stone Mark Stone is about to run in the coveted Western States Ultra Marathon in California. We chat about this iconic race and how he managed to get a ticket. Mark is philosophical about running and success and is in the process of writing his first book "The average runners guide to ultra Marathons" A more humble and likeable guy would be hard to find. Listening to this chat will do you good! /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/36723935

Madison Grant McBride - Running and childbirth 05/16/2025

Madison Grant McBride - Running and childbirth Madison joins us at Whites Hill for a terrific chat about all things pregnancy and trail running. Madison is a midwife and a trail runner and so has wonderful insights into both. Bryce even gets a hug as practical example of how oxytocin works. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/36369830

We've Gotcha BACKyard Ultra 05/02/2025

We've Gotcha BACKyard Ultra Bryce and Tara participated in the Gotcha Backyard Ultra at Rocks River Park the other weekend. Tara ran just over 7 "yards" which is 50ks and Bryce ran 6 loops which is 40ks. Our buddies Dominique and Kristen both completed 10 "yards" which is 67k and it was fun to share this day together as a team. We all chat about the day and what we learned and then we catch up with our friend Lisa who was volunteering. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/36184485

Ross Barton. Race photographer. 04/18/2025

Ross Barton. Race photographer. If you have entered a trail running event in Queensland like the Guzzler, Ross Barton has probably taken a photo of you - not in a creepy way - but as the official photography team that captures your finish line magic moments. Ross chats with Bryce and Tara at Whites Hill and shares about his running journey, his photography experiences and the many wonderful insights he has into trail events and life in general. He's a terrific fellow. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/36077910

Nik Nok 04/04/2025

Nik Nok Nichole McKilliam - better known as Nic Nok is a seasoned ultra marathon runner and recently completed a Spartan obstacle race which is nothing short of extreme! Her journey has not been without it's challenges as she suffered a rare and scary spinal stroke which left her unable to walk and in extreme pain. She is a inspiring and delightful human and I'm sure you will enjoy hearing her story. She is raising funds for stroke research so if you want to donate here are the links. "I’ve called the fundraiser run for resilience" Then the donations page is: /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/35954840

Tara and Bryce catch up and chat about what's coming up. 03/21/2025

Tara and Bryce catch up and chat about what's coming up. Tara and Bryce wander through Whites Hill while waiting for Cyclone Alfred to hit and catch up with each other and share what about our first year of podcasting together and the events we are planning for the next few months. The Noosa trail event, Backyard Ultras, Bryce's 61st birthday run, a Multi day ultra and even a Goggins challenge are all on the radar. This podcast survives because of our friendship, our love of trail running and the continued interest and support of our listeners. We are always looking for new ideas on who to interview and love hearing your feedback and encouragement. Drop us a comment or like us on Spotify or Apple podcasts, but more importantly, tell your friends to follow along. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/35717140

Heather Hawkins. Adventurous Spirit. 03/07/2025

Heather Hawkins. Adventurous Spirit. Heather Hawkins is a woman of two lives - from an everyday mother battling Ovarian Cancer with an unknown future to conquering the world of extreme marathons and adventures. Heather chats with Bryce and Tara about her extraordinary life and the minset and courage that has enabled her to achive what most of us consider to be impossible. She is humble, personable and inspiring. It will do you good to listen in, but be warned, her Adventurous Spirit is contagious and you may find yourself signing up for something that rockets you out of your comfort zone! /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/35168710

Kelly Mckinlay-Walls 02/21/2025

Kelly Mckinlay-Walls Kelly is an absolute energiser bunny - a pocket rocket of joy, zest for life and one of the best ultra-Marathon runners around. Her achievements include 3rd placed female recently in the Dusk till Dawn 12 hr ultra and Completing the gruelling 100k Blackall trail. She has a slew of 21k and 50k events under her belt and is a gym instructor, fitness and running coach specialist and one of the most delightful humans you could meet. But it wasn’t always this way. In this episode, she shares her journey from bad habits, being overweight and unmotivated to the powerhouse she is today. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/35306395

Peter Hallahan 02/07/2025

Peter Hallahan Peter Hallahan did a Geography degree late in life and is currrently working on his PHD on the topic of running and place. Tara and Bryce Chat with Peter at Whites Hill about how running is so much more than the big events and the medals. It's about the land we run on, the people we run with, the health benefits and the way we feel inside our bodies when we move. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/34989705

Associate Professor Saul Villeda - Exercise and Brain Rejuvenation 01/24/2025

Associate Professor Saul Villeda - Exercise and Brain Rejuvenation Tara chats with her colleague and friend Associate Professor Saul Villeda from the University of California San Francisco about his groundbreaking work on exercise and brain rejuvenation. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/34891220

Yana McBride UTMB 01/10/2025

Yana McBride UTMB Tara and Bryce chat with Yana McBride about her amazing year of ultra running, focusing on the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) series. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/34730095

Bryce is back. Walking the Camino de Santiago. 12/27/2024

Bryce is back. Walking the Camino de Santiago. Tara has a before and after chat with Bryce about his 800k Camino De Santiago adventure in Spain. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/34577075

VO2Max with Professor Jeff Coombs 12/13/2024

VO2Max with Professor Jeff Coombs 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. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/34144691

Runcation time!! UTA course reccy in the Blue Mountains 11/29/2024

Runcation time!! UTA course reccy in the Blue Mountains 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. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/34144411

Multi-day Ultras with Rowena Fraser 11/15/2024

Multi-day Ultras with Rowena Fraser 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. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/33941567

Run the World with Travis Ireland 11/01/2024

Run the World with Travis Ireland 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 /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/33633992

Exercise is Medicine with Professor Jeff Coombes 10/31/2024

Exercise is Medicine with Professor Jeff Coombes 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: /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/33397807

Toohey Forest 10/04/2024

Toohey Forest 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: /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/33310592

Exercise and Brain Health Dr Daniel Blackmore 09/20/2024

Exercise and Brain Health Dr Daniel Blackmore 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 /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/32901377

Reclaim the Trails 09/06/2024

Reclaim the Trails 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. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/32646347

Guzzler 08/23/2024

Guzzler 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. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/32646182

Sean Lyons Backyard Ultras 08/09/2024

Sean Lyons Backyard Ultras 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!!. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/32255077

Geoff Russell. TRAQ 07/26/2024

Geoff Russell. TRAQ 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. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/32283952

BVRT debrief 07/12/2024

BVRT debrief 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..." /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/31993702

Whites Hill 06/28/2024

Whites Hill 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 /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/31907837

Ulrik Wisloff. Norwegian Exercise Physiologist 06/14/2024

Ulrik Wisloff. Norwegian Exercise Physiologist 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! /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/31673352

Bryce's 60 k Recap 05/31/2024

Bryce's 60 k Recap 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. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/31460587

Dr Cora Lau 05/17/2024

Dr Cora Lau 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. /episode/index/show/75330c88-ba30-4515-8997-b7419e843a30/id/31300422

Trail Tales with Tara and Bryce

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