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Trail Culture

By: Emily Robertson
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Trail Culture, the podcast set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains in the Jonkershoek Valley. The mission is to share stories, research, and insights sourced from the wealth of knowledge within the trail running community, spanning both South Africa and the wider world.

    Trail Culture explores the heart of trail running and outdoor adventure. From interviews with coaches, athletes, and researchers to discussions on training tips, gear recommendations, and tales of triumph, our podcast covers all aspects of this great sport.

    Every trail has a unique story to tell. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of outdoor sports, "Trail Culture" has something for you.

    So, come along as we venture through the Jonkershoek Valley and beyond, guided by the stories we find along the way. Lace up your shoes, tune in, and embark on a journey of inspiration and exploration.

    Emily Robertson 2023
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Episodes
  • MUT Moments | The Humans
    May 28 2024

    Hearing from the humans, the final episode of MUT Moments is all about the people. The athletes who’ve had the courage to show up for this event after months of preparation, each with their own story. From running for a cause, to the competition of the podium, to showing up for the first time on a trail start line. These are just a few of the moments captured as we’ve checked in with these amazing humans.

    The links:

    Donate to Usapho Indlu

    A story of sportsmanship: Admire

    Liv2Run

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    18 mins
  • MUT Moments: Behind the Scenes | The Team
    May 25 2024

    What goes on behind the scenes?

    The next episode of MUT moments dives into the BTS of putting on a world class event. This episode shares a range of experiences & insights from a handful of incredible humans on the MUT team.

    The guests:

    • Zane Schmahl - Race Director
    • Colleen Browne - Route Marker & Sweeper
    • Juliette Berger - Operations Manager UTMB World Series
    • Marelize Rhodes - Logistics & Control Manager
    • Marta Parez - Marketing for UTMB World Series

    The links we all need:

    Southern Summits Tours Website

    Southern Summits contact: info@southernsummitstrailtours.co.za

    UTMB World Series Instagram

    The MKT Show: Live from MUT by UTMB

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • MUT Moments: LIV2Run | Sport & Transformation
    May 23 2024

    The first episode of MUT Moments. Brining you coverage from the MUT by UTMB Race Village where we find out what's been going on behind the scenes, who is running for a cause, are the athletes ready to give it their all & more.

    First up on MUT Moments is our chat with the founder of LIV2Run Lindi Meyer, the team manager Thamsanqa Nxumalo & one of the elite athletes Sinovuyo Ngcobo.

    These guys have put in the work and they’re ready to race. This episode kicks off with the founder @lindi_elaine sharing what LIV2Run is, how they got started & what their vision is. Then we chat to the Sinovuyo about the teams training & what the feelings are ahead of Saturdays race.

    LIV2Run Website

    Email: run@liv-village.com

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    39 mins

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