Marathon to Ultra #196

Another week closer to the 2026 Northern Traverse, and Eddie and Gary are deep in the trenches of training, some days fun times, some days sad times, all of it inching them forward. Listeners are in the thick of their own big‑race prep too, including one brave soul wondering whether you can smash a road marathon and then step up to an ultra. Winter bugs are everywhere as well, and everyone seems to be sniffling through their long runs. When should you ease off, and when is it fine to crack on? Eddie and Gary share what’s worked for them. We also celebrate the miles our Strava Club members have been stacking up, and, as always, we’ve got a brilliant listener Tales from the Trails to round things off. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for supporting our February competition. Head over to instagram for all the deets. Good luck! Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for supporting our February competition. Head over to instagram for all the deets. Good luck! Links to friends, partners, sponsors & discount codes - https://linktr.ee/teaandtrails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=1c86b2f1-b04b-4dab-bd2f-dddf47358fa3 XMILES UK - Listeners receive 10% of their order value back as store credit via the link - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/RiwxnARvfHeR FENIX LIGHT LTD - Use code T&T5 for 5% - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION - Use code TEA2026 for 15% off your first order PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION PLANNER - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25z HARRIER - Use code TEAS10 for 10% off - https://harrierrunfree.avln.me/c/qXhnTgIdEMea RUNDERWEAR - Use code TEATRAILS15 for 15% off your order. https://runderwear.avln.me/c/GPVNMgMfYfLP Centurion Running - Use code TEAANDTRAILS10 to receive 10% off all orders https://www.centurionultrarunningstore.com/ *Excluding Sale Items - https://centurionrunning.com/ Brew with the coaches' questions form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_0eHDA7jgj4a63kG-dlBJcuIhskPcNcsxdW8ZYlFo0MHUrw/viewform Hardmoors - https://www.hardmoors110.org.uk/ 13 Valleys Ultra - https://www.13valleysultra.com/ Beyond Trails - https://www.beyondtrails.co.uk/ Ourea Events - https://www.oureaevents.com/ Trail Outlaws - https://www.trailoutlaws.com/ Hellfire Events - https://www.hellfireevents.com/ Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/ Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/ Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/ Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/ Raw Adventures - https://www.raw-adventures.co.uk/ XNRG - https://www.xnrg.co.uk/ The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any patient-physician/doctor relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any healthcare decisions.