In this collaborative episode with the RunThrough Podcast meet, Beth Dennis a trail runner, intensive care nurse and the new host of The RunThrough Trails Podcast.

In this episode she joins Ben Sheppard to share her journey from struggling to speak up in school and never feeling at home in traditional sport, to discovering parkrun, falling in love with movement and eventually finding trail running through the Alpine Run Project.

Together, they talk about confidence, community, breaking down barriers in sport and how running can become so much more than training or racing. Beth opens up about finding her voice, why trail running gave her a sense of belonging, and the moments that completely changed the way she saw herself and the world around her.

They also dive into the magic of Chamonix, dream races, UTMB, racing Mont Blanc Marathon, creating more inclusive start lines and why opening doors into the outdoors can genuinely change lives.

Beth Dennis - https://www.instagram.com/_bethdennis/

Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

In this special episode of the RunThrough Trails Podcast, James and Lewis take a deep dive into this weekend’s RunThrough Trails Lake District event - and why it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting races of the year. They dissect the elite battle at the front, previewing the leading men’s and women’s fields and discussing what’s at stake with the race doubling as both the British 50K Trail Championships and a key European Championships selection race.

With top athletes, national team implications and a stacked field on the start line, this episode is the perfect preview for anyone racing, spectating or following along from home.

They also break down the challenging 23K and 53K courses - from Scafell to Cat Bells, they explore what makes racing in the Lake District so unique, so technical and so tough - reflecting on last year’s brutal but unforgettable route, and explain the changes made for 2026.

In this episode of The RunThrough Trails Podcast, Red Bull athlete David Kilgore joins host James Tilley to talk all things trail running. Known for his remarkable achievement of completing marathons on all seven continents, David shares how his journey into endurance sport has shaped his approach to training and racing on the trails.

James and David dive into the key elements of preparing for trail running, from building strength and endurance to developing the right mindset for unpredictable terrain. They discuss practical training techniques, the importance of strategy, and how runners of all levels can approach the unique challenges that come with trail environments.

Whether you're new to trail running or looking to elevate your performance, David offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you make the most of every run off-road.