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Trail Talk SA

by Coach Parry

Trial Talk SA is a weekly Trial Running hosted by Brad Brown aimed at the South African trail running community. We chat to the who's who of the South African Trail scene, preview races, catch up with experts and give advice from running your first small race up to the biggest trail runs in South Africa and globally.

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Episodes

  1. KZN Trail Running - keeping you moving and informed

    On this episode of Trail Talk SA, Brad Brown catches up with Lauren Booth. Lauren and her husband, Andrew are not only passionate about trail running, but also the environment. Andrew is the new race director for the Wild Series events; while Lauren works tirelessly on a host of other events they...

  2. Jock of the trails - and keeping it Green

    Jock Green is no endurance novice. This former professional cyclist has turned his attention, successful so, to trail running. We catch up with Jock on this episode of Trail Talk SA, after his recent second place finish at the Old Mutual Mont-Aux-Sources Challenge. His season is far from done...

  3. The state of trail running in South Africa

    How is trail running controlled in South Africa? Is trail running controlled? Should it be controlled? This fast growing sport is ever expanding, and with expansion comes the good and bad. This week on Trail Talk SA we talk to Altus Schreuder. Well known on the trail scene, Altus talks to us…

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  4. Mont-aux-Sources Challenge - a trail legend!

    David “Mr. Active” Katz steps in for Brad Brown this week on Trail Talk SA, as he gets set to tackle his first Old Mutual Wild Series Mont-aux-Sources Challenge. Race Director, Andrew Booth, who is making his debut in charge of the event, is on hand to give all the details about this forefather…

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  5. Why you HAVE to do the Salomon Featherbed Trail run

    On this weeks episode of Trail Talk SA we catch up with Mark Collins. Not only is the Otter on his list of events to put on; but he is behind a fantastic event that is part of the Knysna Big Five during the Oyster Festival. The Salomon Featherbed Trail race has numerous starting times throughout...

  6. Landie Greyling – Hitting the heights in 2015

    On Trail Talk SA this week, we catch up with one of South Africa’s best trail runners, male or female. Landie Greyling is very much a house hold name when it comes to trail running. She’s been doing and has some interesting races on the agenda still in 2015. Races that appeal to the trail runner…

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  7. #Lucky11 with Ultra-Mamma Kim Stephens

    On this episode of Trail Talk SA Brad Brown chats to trail runner and self proclaimed ultra-mamma Kim Stephens. Kim’s story is inspiring and we hope to share some of that with you here. Kim, along with two fellow moms who run, Kelly van der Toorn & Lauren Allot are doing some incredible things…

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  8. Is the 100km Ultra Trail Cape Town for you?

    Welcome to the next edition of Trail Talk SA, Brad Brown with you and we’re talking a race that just looks absolutely spectacular today. It’s a great pleasure to welcome from Cape Town, ultra trail, onto the show today, Stuart McConnachie. Stu, I popped onto the website quickly just before we got...

  9. Daniel Rowland’s Jungle Trail Run & 5 Tips for taking on a multi-day stage

    Daniel Roland – 2013 KAEM Winner (HermienWebb Photography)Zimbabwean born Daniel Rowland joins us once again on this edition of Trail Talk SA. Daniel won the 2013 Atacama Crossing as well as the 2013 KAEM and now has his sights set on the Jungle Trail Run in Peru in May which forms part of the...

  10. Ryan Sandes Runs Transgrancanaria & Landie Greyling’s Trail Run Workshop

    This week on Trail Talk SA, Brad Brown:Caught up with Ryan Sandes shortly before his departure for the Canary Islands to take part in the Transgrancanaria this coming weekend. Ryan tells us about how his year has gone from a training perspective and what he hopes to achieve in 2014. Ryan also…

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  11. The Whale of Trail with Graham Bird, The Barefoot Runner and Robin.

    The first episode of Trial Talk SA for the year sees us chat about a brand new race on the South African Trail Running Calendar for 2014, we take a look at a website that specialises in minimalist shoes and we also chat about the latest Modern Athlete. On this week’s trail running podcast:Graham...

  12. Deon Braun from GO Multi & Trail Magazine talks Trail Running,

    Another brand new episode of Trail Talk SA this week sees Brad catch up with Deon Braun, the founder of GO Multi and Trail Magazine. Deon and Brad talk about the recent decision that Deon has made to pull the plug on the print version of GO Multi and the decision to keep the website going. Deon...

  13. Aftermath of the Salomon Sky Run with Adrian Saffy,Andrew Mckay & Nathalie Romeo

    Photo Credit: Kelvin TrautmanBy all accounts last week’s 2014 Salomon Sky Run turned out to be an epic experience. We thought on this week’s episode of Trail Talk SA we would speak to some of the people involved, behind the scenes and as athletes. On Episode 16:Brad spoke to one of the race...

  14. AJ Calitz wins the Redbull Lionheart & Richtersveld entries about to open

    This week on Trail Talk SA we chat to the winner of one of South Africa’s unique trail running events and we catch up with a race organiser that is well known for putting on spectacular events. On Episode 15 we:Caught up with AJ Calitz following his win at the 2013 Redbull Lionheart this past...

  15. The Redbull Lionheart with Ryan Sandes and Trail Running in the Modern Athlete – Trail Talk SA Episode 14

    Cape Town is synonymous for trail running and this weekend sees a race take place that will be run for the second time, the Redbull Lionheart. On Trail Talk SA this week:We caught up with the founder of the Redbull Lionheart, trail runner extraordinaire Ryan Sandes. Running up and down Lions Head...

  16. Champion Daniel Rowland, Edward Chapman runs 7 & Clive Smart talks Ilanga Trails

    Sixty three brave trail runners made their way across the Kalahari desert this past week as part of the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon. We followed their progress and are pleased to report that of the 63 that started 59 were able to complete the 250km journey. On Trail Talk SA this week:We...

  17. The Kalahari Augrabies Marathon with Daniel Rowland & Jacques von Wielligh

    Into a brand new week of Trail Talk SA and we look at another race. This week Brad Brown:Caught up with Daniel Rowland who is in South Africa ahead of the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon. 250km over 6 days through the searing Northern Cape. Daniel is no stranger to Trail Talk SA, we caught up...

  18. Michael Bailey & Photographer Jacques Marais – Trail Talk SA Episode 11

    It has been another busy week at Talk Media HQ and on Trail Talk SA week:We caught up with Michael Bailey who finished 7th at the recent Otter African Trail Run. Schooled in the Eastern Cape and a pretty decent tennis player Michael moved to Cape Town where he discovered trail running. Brad spoke...

  19. Mike Stopforth’s Otter Trail Run Experience & The Molweni Trail Run in KZN

    We are into double figures here on Trail Talk SA and this week we talk about two really cool races. On this week’s show:Brad caught up with Mike Stopforth, who recently completed the Otter African Trail Run. Mike is the CEO of Cerebra and only recently got into the sport of trail running. Mike...

  20. Otter Trail Run Champion Ricky Lightfoot & the Highveld Summer Trail Challenge

    Last weekend saw a seriously impressive performance from Ricky Lightfoot to claim the 2013 Otter African Trail Run title. This week on episode 9 of Tail Talk SA:Brad managed to catch up with the 2013 Trail Running World Champion Ricky Lightfoot following his win at the Otter. Ricky spoke about…

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  21. Darren van der Merwe–From the Couch to Top Ten & Jock Green

    This week on our social media profiles we asked “who is the most inspirational trail runner you know?” and we got some amazing replies. One really intrigued us so we put in the call. On episode 8 of Trail Talk SA we chat to:Darren van der Merwe, who finished 9th in the 2013 Puffer. The amazing...

  22. Daniel Rowland run with Sian O’Keeffe&Chris; Allen on trail running injuries

    This week on Trail Talk SA we have three really interesting guests on the show. This week:Brad caught up with Zimbabwean born Daniel Rowland who lives and trains at the foot of the Andes in Santiago, Chile. A competitive triathlete at youth level Daniel, made the switch to trail running and has...

  23. Ryan Sandes on Failing, James Hallett & Modern Athlete’s Robin Hide

    It is hard to believe we are in September and into episode 6 of Trail Talk SA. This week on the show Brad:Caught up with Ryan Sandes. Following his recent disappointment at the Leadville 100 miler. Brad spoke to Ryan about overcoming failure and how to move on. They also spoke about the extent of...

  24. Landie Greyling and Minimalist Runner Dale Turrell on Barefoot Trail Running

    We have to say that this is one of our favourite episodes of Trail Talk SA. Our two guests this week were phenomenal and shared some great insights into what they do. On Episode 5 of Trail Talk SA:Brad spoke with Landie Greyling who recently finished in the top 10 at the Long Distance Trail World...

  25. Milan Murray,The Otter African Trail Run with Mark Collins&Andries; van den Berg

    This week on Trail Talk SA we once again have a really nice mix of guests. On Episode 4 we chat to:Actress and TV personality Milan Murray about her trail running exploits, goals and how she manages to find time to hit the trails with having a busy career, being a wife and mom. You can follow…

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  26. AJ Calitz and Racing the Planet Iceland with David Bellairs

    We are truly blessed to have some world class trail runners here in South Africa. In the third episode of Trail Talk SA Brad managed to have a chat to one of the best. This week on Trail Talk SA:Brad caught up with AJ Calitz and spoke about his journey to trail running from triathlon and cycling,...

  27. Lucky Miya, New Balance Multisport Club and Pippa Mullins on Nutrition

    We had a great response to episode 1 of Trail Talk SA and we really hope you will enjoy the second episode just as much. This week Brad:Caught up with Lucky Miya won the Nedbank Save the Rhino run in Limpopo this last weekend. If you want to know more about Lucky’s running club in Leondale on the...

  28. Ryan Sandes and Carla van Huyssteen – Trail Talk SA Episode 1

    Trail Talk SA is a brand new podcast that focuses on the South African Trail running scene. In the first episode Brad Brown chatted to the man that has put South African trail running on the map internationally as well as a medical practitioner that is not half bad as a trail runner either.In...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Trial Talk SA is a weekly Trial Running hosted by Brad Brown aimed at the South African trail running community. We chat to the who's who of the South African Trail scene, preview races, catch up with experts and give advice from running your first small race up to the biggest trail runs in South Africa and globally.

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