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Trail CultureAuthor: Emily Robertson
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. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Cowboys, Carbs & Croissants | Charlie Hamilton
Episode 5
Monday, 1 December, 2025
Three things that make for a magical race day performance. Fresh off the trails of Ultra Trail Cape Town, Charlie Hamilton shares about his race experience, developing as an athlete this year & confirms that carbs are king when it comes to fast racing Chapter Markers: 00:00 - Welcome to Season 3! 01:11 - Meet Charlie Hamitlon: Newest addition to team Terrex & aspiring physio 03:40 - Trail Culture in Australia - growing up with sport 05:43 - Music & band life - from playing in a band to ultra training 08:40 - Juggling training & physio - studying and racing 16:05 - The 5 year plan - joining Team Terrex 20:08 - Shoe development - Adidas HQ & the innovation team 24:50 - UTCT race prep - training on the course 28:25 - Race day mindset - studying splits & effort distribution 35:49 - Fueling - 140g carbs per hour 40:30 - Race calendar - finding gaps to race between exams 46:48 - Racing at altitude - adjusting to difference race conditions 50:00 - Racing at Tarawea - a family affair 🌍 Connect with Trail Culture:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailcultureza/Trail Culture Coaching: https://www.trailculture.co.za/Support those who support us:Carbon Endurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbon_endurance/ Carben Endurance Wesbite: https://www.carbonendurance.co/precision-hydration-2📩 Follow Charlie Hamilton: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/trailcultureza?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==🔔 Subscribe & Follow for More Trail Running Insights! Don’t forget to hit LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more epic trail running and training content! Let us know your biggest strength training in the comments below!👇
