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Talking Trail - by Summit Gear

Annie Hand, Rob Phillpott

Booking Overview

Interview-led trail-running coverage focused on events, training, gear, and ultrarunning, with recurring external guests including competitive runners, coaches, physiotherapists, and race specialists. Suitable pitches include accomplished or emerging trail and ultra runners, endurance coaches, sports physiotherapists, and event experts; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible practitioners and athletes rather than only major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 35

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 188 subscribers

Instagram: 2.5k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

katoomba@summitgear.com.au

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Host

Annie Hand - Trail-running host and commentator covering training, races, gear, and the wider trail-running community.

Rob Phillpott - Trail-running host and commentator with experience discussing endurance events, training, gear, and the development of trail running.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Trail or ultrarunning experience, notable race participation or results, coaching or physiotherapy expertise, or practical knowledge of endurance events and performance.
Required Achievements:  
Winning or competing in major trail and ultra races, Progressing to high-level ultrarunning events such as UTMB, Professional coaching or physiotherapy experience, Specialist knowledge of endurance training and race performance

Recent Guest Discussions

Ben Berriman - Record-breaking Performances And The Evolving Landscape Of Trail And Ultra Running.

Mark Green - Technology, Data, Coaching, Cultural Shifts, And Improving Performance In Trail And Ultra Running.

Katinka von Elsner-Wellsteed - Her Transition From Triathlon To Trail Running, Competitive Development, And The Early Stages Of Her Trail-running Career.

Jaime Black - Training, Family Balance, Nutrition, Gear, Mental Preparation, And Self-coaching.

Mike Dunstan - His Uta100 Victory, Changes In His Preparation, Race-day Insights, And Future Goals.

Recent Topics

Trail Running, Ultrarunning, Endurance Sports, Race Training, Running Gear

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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S3 Ep11 - Firies Climb for MND 2026 Launch panel discussion

September 04, 2026

This one is Audio Only, and Adults Only. Due to the heavy content covered, and a few surprising F-bombs, don't play this one in the car with the kids in the back.This episode is a special one! When Gavin Clifton reached out to suggest a collaboration of three trail running podcasts - Dirt Church Radio, The Cowbell and Talking Trail - to showcase this very important fundraiser that aids in the fight against Motor Neuron Disease, we all said "Absolutely!" I am incredibly humbled a...

S3 Ep10: How are we running faster?

September 02, 2026

In this episode, Annie Hand and Rob Phillpott are joined by physiotherapist and running coach Mark Green, and the Blue Mountains Marathon Clinic's Ben Berriman to explore the factors driving the rapid improvements in trail and ultra running performance, including technology, access to data, coaching, and cultural shifts. They analyze recent record-breaking performances and the evolving landscape of endurance sports.The conversation ebbs and flows, with a lot of personal anecdotes to flavo...

S3 Ep9 Katinka von Elsner-Wellsteed

August 30, 2026

Katinka von Elsner-Wellsteed is a name to watch in the world of trail running. Recently, she sat down with Rob Phillpott on Talking Trail to share her incredible journey from being a junior triathlon champion to embracing the rocky paths of trail running.Since her foray into trail running, Katinka has continued to push her limits, competing in multiple races and winning significant events like the Kunanyi Mountain race. She’s excited to explore more of the trail running world, which she admit...

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How do I get in touch with Talking Trail - by Summit Gear?

Talking Trail - by Summit Gear is hosted by Annie Hand and Rob Phillpott. Its publicly listed email is katoomba@summitgear.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Talking Trail - by Summit Gear?

The publicly listed email for Talking Trail - by Summit Gear: katoomba@summitgear.com.au.

How many listeners does Talking Trail - by Summit Gear have?

Podseeker estimates Talking Trail - by Summit Gear reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talking Trail - by Summit Gear?

Talking Trail - by Summit Gear typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Trail or ultrarunning experience, notable race participation or results, coaching or physiotherapy expertise, or practical knowledge of endurance events and performance. Common among recent guests: Winning or competing in major trail and ultra races; Progressing to high-level ultrarunning events such as UTMB; Professional coaching or physiotherapy experience. Recent guests include Ben Berriman, Mark Green, and Katinka von Elsner-Wellsteed.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Trail - by Summit Gear?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Talking Trail - by Summit Gear cover?

Recent episodes cover Trail Running, Ultrarunning, Endurance Sports, Race Training, and Running Gear. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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