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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 1H 4M

Tom Joly on UTMB, Kailas FUGA & Competing With the World’s Best

from Trail Talk · host Aaron Shimmons

Tom Joly is one of the UK’s top mountain runners and a rising contender at UTMB. In this episode, we talk about his build-up, how he’s approaching UTMB 2025, and what it’s like running on the edge of performance at the sharp end of the sport.We cover: Training and race prep leading into UTMB Lessons from past race blowups & breakthrough performances His gear setup with Kailas FUGA — shoes, vests, and tech What it takes to compete against the world’s best Mental strategies and racing with intentWhether you’re chasing a finish or looking to crack the top 50, this episode offers insights from someone racing with full focus.📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail reviews, race coverage, athlete interviews & live shows.Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITYhttps://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

Tom Joly is one of the UK’s top mountain runners and a rising contender at UTMB. In this episode, we talk about his build-up, how he’s approaching UTMB 2025, and what it’s like running on the edge of performance at the sharp end of the sport.We cover: Training and race prep leading into UTMB Lessons from past race blowups & breakthrough performances His gear setup with Kailas FUGA — shoes, vests, and tech What it takes to compete against the world’s best Mental strategies and racing with intentWhether you’re chasing a finish or looking to crack the top 50, this episode offers insights from someone racing with full focus.📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail reviews, race coverage, athlete interviews & live shows.Merchhttps://store.irunovermountains.com/XMiles 10%https://xmiles.avln.me/c/FlZlRfhosOqxTantrums 15%https://tantrums.avln.me/c/SrLvDYbqkDnaCode: TrailTalk15GOREWEAR 30%https://www.gorewear.comDiscount Code: irunovermountains30COMMUNITYhttps://bit.ly/m/irunovermountains

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Tom Joly is one of the UK’s top mountain runners and a rising contender at UTMB. In this episode, we talk about his build-up, how he’s approaching UTMB 2025, and what it’s like running on the edge of performance at the sharp end of the sport.We...

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