“He Wore What at Western States?!” – Race Kit Chaos, Mont-Blanc Mayhem & Double Bob Drama
This week’s episode is a no-guest, no-filter deep dive into the latest chaos from the world of trail and mountain running.
Gary, Ben and Chris catch up on everything from racing disasters to record controversies — and yes, that Nike crochet top worn by Caleb Olson at Western States.
Ben recaps his latest block of orienteering and fell races, including a brutal run at the Mont-Blanc Half Marathon in 30-degree heat. Gary talks about getting back to mountain training in Snowdonia, climbing Tryfan and battling with Strava’s dodgy “moving time” stats.
There’s also a full Western States recap, from Kilian Jornet’s performance in the Kjerag 2s to Abby Hall’s dominant win — plus some big chat on New Balance’s rise, the growing African presence in trail running, and what the pro scene looks like in 2025.
Also: Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 mile event, the exoskeleton suit Ben wants to wear on a Bob Graham, and the unfortunate running trend of… penis exposure mid-race. You’ve been warned.
🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🏔️ Gary’s Snowdonia training & Strava rage
🧭 Ben’s orienteering meltdown & Mont-Blanc heat
🎽 Western States recap – Caleb Olson, Kilian & kit chat
👟 New Balance’s dominance & pro team tactics
🌍 The rise of African talent in trail racing
🔥 Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 event & Nike’s marketing machine
🫣 Double Bob Graham drama – should it count?
🍆 Race-day wardrobe malfunctions & goldfish hydration hacks
Why You Should Listen:
Trail running is changing fast — and this episode dives into all the messy, funny, and downright bizarre sides of it. Whether you’re training for UTMB, doing your first fell race, or just here for the penis jokes, Episode 30 delivers full chaos with zero filter.
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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Why We Hate Cruises
04:05 – Gary’s Return to Training in Snowdonia
07:47 – Strava Lies & Moving Time Frustrations
10:55 – Ben’s Racing Madness & Orienteering Meltdown
11:12 – Mont-Blanc Weekend & Ben’s Half Marathon
11:20 – Western States Chat Begins
17:32 – Kilian Jornet & The UTMB Debate
19:20 – Coverage & Spectacle of Western States
20:08 – New Balance’s Rise in Trail Running
28:52 – Transgrancanaria Finish & Strategy Talk
29:55 – Marathon du Mont-Blanc Winners Recap
30:07 – Kenyan Talent & Women’s Race at Mont-Blanc
52:48 – Double Bob Graham Record & Caspian James
56:06 – Should the Record Count? The 24-Hour Debate
1:00:30 – Penis Fails & Race Kit Disasters
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