Trails, Tales, and Fails – An Ultra Running Podcast

Your Weekly Hit of Ultra Running Stories, Training Insights & Laugh-Out-Loud Fails

Trails, Tales, and Fails is the ultra running podcast hosted by Max Stuart, Rob Nugent, and Sarah Page—three runners who love the sport, don’t take themselves too seriously, and want to make the world of ultra running more fun, honest, and accessible.

Each episode dives into the reality of long-distance running:

the big races,
the behind-the-scenes training,
the unexpected moments on the trails,
and the fails we all pretend didn’t happen.

Alongside guest interviews, practical insights, and plenty of humour, the podcast supports the ethos behind Ultra Coach Max—helping runners learn, improve, and feel part of an encouraging community.

Whether you're training for your first 50K or chasing a 100-mile finish, Trails, Tales, and Fails brings motivation, honest advice, and a good laugh to every run.

Alex Bance - Recreating the jounrey of Stonehenge by running 300 miles for Julia's House

In this episode, Max and Rob chat to fellow Protein Rebel ambassador, Alex Bance, who didn’t just run an ultra — he ran 300 miles, self-navigated, unrecced, and with minimal support, all to raise money and awareness for a children’s hospice close to his heart, .

We unpack the soaring highs to the crushing lows, kit disasters, hallucinations, moments of kindness, and the mental resilience needed to keep moving when everything says stop.

Expect raw honesty, wild stories, training insights, and lessons for anyone looking to push beyond their perceived limits.

If this episode inspires you, please leave us a rating and share it with your running buddies — it really helps the show grow.

Charlotte Fisher: UTMB Mallorca 3rd Place

Charlotte Fisher is having a breakout year — and we’re here for it. From her early win at North Downs Way 100 to podiums at UTS, Lakeland, and Mallorca by UTMB, she’s proving she’s one of the fiercest rising stars on the European ultra scene. In this episode, Charlotte opens up about the highs and lows of racing 140KM through technical terrain in Mallorca, how she’s evolved as an athlete in 2025, and what keeps her grounded when the trails get tough. We dive into training shifts, recovery rituals, race-day mindset, and yes — her guilty pleasure post-race treat. Whether you’re chasing your own ultra goals or just love hearing how the best do it, this one’s packed with insight, grit, and inspiration.