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The Trail and Error Podcast

Jay Grady, Lewis Ryan, Matt Whyman

Booking Overview

An interview-led trail-running show featuring conversations with professional and amateur athletes, race and event directors, coaches, scientists, and notable figures connected to endurance sport. PR agencies could credibly pitch ultrarunners, endurance coaches, sports scientists, race organizers, and leaders of running organizations; booking difficulty is medium, as the show accepts accessible specialists but also pursues prominent figures in the trail-running community.

Metrics

Episodes: 105

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@trailanderror.co.uk

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Host

Jay Grady - Co-host of a podcast exploring trail running, ultramarathons, endurance sport, and the people involved in the sport.

Lewis Ryan - Co-host and trail runner whose racing experiences contribute to the show’s coverage of endurance events and trail-running challenges.

Matt Whyman - Co-host involved in conversations about trail running, ultramarathons, race events, and the wider endurance-running community.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant experience as a trail or ultramarathon runner, endurance coach, sports scientist, race or event director, or leader of a running organization. The show also considers notable figures whose professional lives intersect with trail running and endurance sport.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or leading a running organization, Directing established trail races or endurance events, Completing significant ultramarathon or long-distance trail challenges, Professional expertise in endurance training, sports science, or race organization

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Briggs - Her Unsupported Camino Primitivo Running Adventure, Preparation, Logistics, Daily Mileage, And Lessons Learned.

Paul Sinton-Hewitt - Creating And Scaling Parkrun, Overcoming Challenges, The Origins Of The Concept, And The Role Of Running In His Life.

Andrew Ferguson - Changes To The Arc Of Attrition, The Arc 100 Course, New Races, The Finish, And Lessons From Other Event Changes.

Sam Calvert - Changes To The Arc Of Attrition, New Races, Race Finishes, UTS, Skyline Scotland, And Youth Events.

Helen-Ann Hartley - Her Running Journey, Preparation For A First Ultramarathon, The Spine Course, And The Relationship Between Running And Her Professional Life.

Recent Topics

Sports, Trail Running, Ultramarathon, Endurance Training, Race Directing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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# 108 UTMB:Race Special

September 05, 2026

Buckle up for a long one, it's a 'Race Special' episode! Lewis went back to Chamonix with unfinished business and a plan to run UTMB faster than he had before. But a badly timed ankle injury in the weeks leading into the race meant that by the time he stood on the start line, the goal had already changed. What followed was 115km around Mont Blanc, through France and Italy and into Switzerland, before Lewis eventually made the decision to call it a day. In this UTMB Race Special we hear what i...

# 107 Laura Briggs

August 14, 2026

When 3 friends agree to run the 200+ miles of the Camino Primitivo to Santiago de Compostela and 2 of them don't even make the start line, Laura Briggs packs her kit and goes and runs it anyway. From an idea based on running adventures overseas but without using air travel, Laura set off into a world unknown to her of pilgrims, hostels and the relentless daily miles needed to get from the start in Oviedo to the finish and the back in time to catch her ferry home. All having never set foot on ...

# 106 Paul Sinton-Hewitt

August 08, 2026

It's not everyday you get to sit down with someone who has started a global phenomenon so it was a honour to spend an hour chatting with Paul Sinton-Hewitt, the founder of parkrun. In a wide ranging chat we talk about the challenges he faced in bringing to life his vision and fulfilling the promise of the idea he spawned after a suffering a serious injury. With Matt being a parkrun event director and Paul being the founder it forced Jay to step up and experience his first ever parkrun after 1...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Trail and Error Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Trail and Error Podcast?

The Trail and Error Podcast is hosted by Jay Grady and Lewis Ryan. Its publicly listed email is hello@trailanderror.co.uk. 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 The Trail and Error Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Trail and Error Podcast: hello@trailanderror.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Trail and Error Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Trail and Error Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Trail and Error Podcast?

The Trail and Error Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant experience as a trail or ultramarathon runner, endurance coach, sports scientist, race or event director, or leader of a running organization. The show also considers notable figures whose professional lives intersect with trail running and endurance sport. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a running organization; Directing established trail races or endurance events; Completing significant ultramarathon or long-distance trail challenges. Recent guests include Laura Briggs, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, and Andrew Ferguson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Trail and Error Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Trail and Error Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

hello@trailanderror.co.uk

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