In this episode, Max and Rob are joined by Dave from TrailSkin — ultra runner, founder, and someone who knows firsthand what the trails can throw at you.Dave has completed races including the Arc of Attrition and UTS 100k, and this year returned to the Arc 100, where brutal conditions brought by Storm Ingrid forced many runners, including Dave, to make the difficult decision to stop at Land’s End.We talk honestly about foot care, skin care, and why they matter in ultras and the story behind TrailSkin and how it grew from real trail-running problemsThis episode is supported by TrailSkin, a UK-based, all-natural performance skincare brand trusted by runners at races including the Spine, UTMB, Dragons Back, Cape Wrath Ultra, and more.Giveaway: TrailSkin are offering listeners the chance to win an Ultra Bundle worth £47 — head to our Instagram for entry details end (15/2/26)Support the show via Patroen and buy us a coffee.We’re proud to be supported by ⁠⁠⁠Protein Rebel⁠⁠⁠ — get 15% off with code TTF15 — and by ⁠⁠⁠Beta Outdoor Sports⁠⁠⁠, where you can get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠BV Sports⁠⁠⁠ compression and apparel, plus 10% off ⁠⁠⁠Näak Nutrition⁠⁠⁠ products to fuel your adventures using TTF10.Don’t forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Strava club to connect with fellow trail lovers and celebrate your own achievements.👉 Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trails, Tales, and Fails Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to continue the conversation and connect with fellow trail and ultra runners.If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a rating and share it with your running buddies. Let’s get into it.

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