A son uncovers disturbing secrets in the diaries his journalist father left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tea & Trails is a weekly trail running podcast that loves to talk about running, tea and trails. Hosts Edwina & Gary talk about recent ultra races, what's been going on in their lives, coaching and interviewing a variety of runners and race organisers. Please join our Facebook Group. Please reach out if you would like to be involved! - hello@teaandtrails.com
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Irish ultra running brothers chat all things running from Parkruns to UTMB and everything in between. As well as discussing their training plans, races and goals for the weeks and months ahead they share top tips from a collective 20 + years on the trail
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The original and famous Radio Birdsong, as heard all across Britain on FM and DAB radio.
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Hello - I'm Barry Patterson, traveller and legend. Join me as I travel the height and width of the country, fingering the pulse of the nation. "Barry combines the grit of Michael Palin with the acerbic wit of Fearne Cotton" (Practical Pig Magazine)
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Gary Thwaites - 2024 Lakeland 100 - Episode 82
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The week Gary spills the beans on his Lakeland 100 race. He not only battled the course he battled his tummy too. Spoiler. It wasn't pretty, but he got to the end with quite a lot of support from his mate Robbo. The coaches help Patreon Anita Rayer, we have a tale from the trails and our Fenix Light competition winners are announced! Precision Fuel…
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Jenny Hartley - Invictus Games & Gladiators Champ - Episode 81
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Jenny Hartley is on an incredible journey. She has served in the military, retrained as a GP, won Gladiators, and competed at the Invictus Games. Additionally, she is gearing up for the 2024 Dragon's Back Race. It was amazing to share the mics with Jenny. Our discussion was truly inspiring, and we hope you find it to be the same. https://www.patreo…
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BONUS SIX: The Search for Spratt (part two)
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With the help of an archivist (and distant relative) Saul Wordsworth closes in on Spratt, a name cited in his father's diaries - and very likely the victim of “that moment in Iraq". Saul Wordsworth's new album Hope Is Not A Strategy is available on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services. Images from the series can be found here Executive…
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Bridget Glaister - Cape Wrath Ultra Champ - Episode 80
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This week we share the mics with Bridget Glaister, Bridget is an ultra-running Solicitor who podiumed at the 2022 Dragons Back Race then went one better at the 2024 Cape Wrath Ultra and was 1st female. The coaches offer some offer sage advice to Patreon Simon Holt, our Fenix Light completion continues, we have tales from the trails and we share our…
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UTMB - An epic adventure around Europes highest mountain
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What’s all the fuss and noise about UTMB? Is it really as good as it says on the tin? Well in our humble opinion….HELL YEAH! This week we reminisce on our UTMB experience, the atmosphere, the route, the climbs, the crowds and what we still rate as one of our absolute running highlights.
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Chris Cope - Summer Spine Race Champ - Episode 79
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Chris Cope is a type 1 diabetic doctor who won the 2024 Montane Summer Spine Race. He's a remarkable person and it's fascinating to hear how someone with type 1 diabetes not only participates in some of the toughest races on the planet but also wins them. The coaches help Russ Diamond-Webb, we have tales from the trails, Fenix Light UK headtorch co…
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Ajay Hanspal - Double Paddy Buckley Round Record Holder - Episode 78
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Episode 78 - F-Bomb warning! This week Ajay Hanspal shares his record-breaking Double Paddy Buckley Round story! Ajay covered a heavy flexing 131.93 miles with 58,537ft of vert in 52hrs 51mins 35secs. In other news, we find out which co-host has salty nuts, Helen Plant asks the coaches a question, Fenix Light UK provided this month's prizes, we hav…
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James Thurlow - Open Tracking - Episode 77
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Another week of high-brow entertainment! Who has the heaviest flex? Eddie & Gary go head to head and fire up their guns. Also, Gary has two listener encounters on the trails. Plus, Eddie makes a rookie footwear error... Also, does Gary make it to the toilet in time? Thank goodness for Patreon Sophie Tuley's coaching question to keep us on track. We…
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Sun’s out, fun’s out - The trials and tribulations of a ginger trail runner in the sun
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Coming in hot!!! With the temperature finally reaching the summer heights and the running vests coming into their own, we discuss our many (mis) adventures in the heat and how we are trying (and failing) to correct them. Plus a look back at the last two weeks including successful Bob Graham round crewing duties and Kevs latest local produce haul fr…
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No guest this week, but we do have a Tale from the Trails, two hot five-star reviews, a Protein Rebel competition and we share our weekly deets. The show must go on! Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race n…
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Keri Wallace - 100 of the best runs in England, Scotland and Wales - Episode 75
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Running Challenges by Keri Wallace showcases 100 of the best runs across Great Britain, from inspiring 5Ks to epic multi-day ultras. Split into three sections – England, Scotland and Wales – and featuring a mixture of marked trails, organised races and unmarked self-navigated challenges, the runs ramp up in difficulty as you go through each section…
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This week we catch up on injuries and planned future adventures as well as discussing our favourite and least favourite workout sessions. Save to say, little love for the dreaded hill reps
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Zoe Murphy - Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB - Episode 74
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Zoe Murphy shares her She Ultra and UTS 100K story. Zoe took the win at She Ultra and battled through the heat to finish the awesome, relentless, brutal, scorching pain cave that was the UTS 100K. Watch for Zoe at this year's Dragon's Back Race! Photo Credit - sportograf.com Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and …
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Trish Patterson - Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB - Episode 73
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This week we catch up with our kick-ass coach Trish! Trish shares her Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB adventure. A 100K journey through Australia's magical Blue Mountains. Trish's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trishpatterson.hidden.strength/?hl=en-gb Photo Credit - sportograf.com Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hyd…
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What we read about when we read about running
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The first ever Running Gingerly bookclub. This week we chat about what running books have inspired us, motivated us, educated us and entertained us on our running journey. From the obvious (Born to Run) to the more obscure (Running High) and plenty in between. Plus all the usual random chat on a low mileage week when special cushions were needed fo…
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Sarah Perry - South West Coast Path FKT - Episode 72
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INOV8 ambassador Sarah Perry has completed the South West Coast Path. At 630 miles in length, the South West Coast Path is England’s longest National Trail. Sarah completed the entire route in 13 days 11 hours and 31 mins. Not only is that a new women’s record time, but it’s also the fastest overall self-supported time. Precision Fuel & Hydration h…
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Hannah Rickman - SILVA Northern Traverse - Episode 71
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This week we share the mics with Hannah Rickman, Hannah started 2024 with a bang! She was second in the women’s Montane Winter Spine Race and then took the win at the women's SILVA Northern Traverse. Storm Kathleen couldn't slow her down. She ran from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay in an incredible time of 52 hours 42 minutes. What a performance. Pic …
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Ultra Trail Snowdonia - The annual sweat test
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This week we review the recent Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100km race review. The ups and downs of the route, the race and trying to deal with the scorching, yes scorching Welsh heat as well as reporting on the best Mr Freeze in the history of Mr Freezes
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BONUS FIVE: In conversation with Michael Frayn and Blake Morrison
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In this extra-special bonus episode two huge literary figures, Michael Frayn and Blake Morrison - both of whom knew Christopher Wordsworth - join host Saul Wordsworth for a discussion about father-son memoirs. The Observer piece cited in this episode can be found here Images from the series - including photographs taken during this three-way discus…
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NAV4 Adventure - Kit Special - Episode 70
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Huw Williams & Sophie Power - The SheUltra™️ - Episode 69
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Huw Williams & Sophie Power - The SheUltra™️ - Episode 69 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel an…
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Coaching v Freestyling - do I need a coach?
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This episode we discuss the benefits and the disadvantages of working with a running coach as well as discussing other options to improve as a runner. We talk accountability, structure, having fun, data, feedback, training blocks, time management and everything else that goes into a decision on whether or not a running coach is right for you…
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Carmine De Grandis - 3 Peaks Challenge - Episode 68
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Carmine De Grandis - 3 Peaks Challenge - Episode 68 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and elec…
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Gary Thwaites - Manchester Marathon - Episode 67
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Gary Thwaites - Manchester Marathon - Episode 67 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electro…
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This week we chat about the recent Maurice Mullins race in the Wicklow mountains which co-host Kev ran in as part of the Irish Trail Championships and also chat about how we like to do our R&R post a big race
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Edwina Sutton - SILVA Northern Traverse - Episode 66
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Edwina Sutton - SILVA Northern Traverse - Episode 66 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and ele…
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James Nobles - SILVA Northern Traverse - Episode 65
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James Nobles - SILVA Northern Traverse - Episode 65 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and elec…
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The road to recovery - from learning to walk again to running ultras
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This week we discuss the aftermath of co-host Kevin’s accident that saw him go from completing UTMB to having to learn to walk again. We discuss the long hard road to get back running ultras again and how to keep a positive mindset in those difficult weeks and months
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Saul Wordsworth revisits the British Library in search of Spratt, a name cited in his father's diaries and very likely the figure central to “that moment in Iraq". Link to BBC feature Images from the series can be found here Original music by Saul Wordsworth from the series is available on Spotify and other streaming services. Executive producer of…
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Emily Arrell - Sports Scientist - Episode 64
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“Don’t go mad” - how to get through 100miles in the Chamonix Valley
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TDS by UTMB, the rougher remoter cousin of UTMB. A brute of a race no matter the conditions. After melting in the heat we can back for redemption in the snow. Here is how it all panned out…
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David Bone - The Tunnel Champ - Episode 63
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Hundred Hills Race review (spoiler - there were lots of hills)
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This weeks focus is on the Centurion Hundred Hills race which took place at the weekend and was the first race of the season for one of our hosts! We talk race prep, tapering, race strategy, pacing, fuelling and the usual mental mind games that go on around races.
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Jo Davies - Sports Psychologist - Episode 62
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Ian Williams - Fetch Everyone - Episode 61
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When it all goes wrong (and the big DNF)
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This week we discuss what happens when everything goes wrong in a race and how best to try and deal with it. We cover bad weather, bonking, getting lost, injuries, stomach issues and have a chat about what it feels like to DNF and how when it does go wrong what you can do to still learn and come back stronger. Plus how Kev survived a lap of Hampste…
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Fran Blackett - Fell & Trail Navigation - Episode 60
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Fran Blackett - Fell & Trail Navigation - Episode 60 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and ele…
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Lucy Gossage - 2024 Winter Spine Race - Episode 59
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Lucy Gossage - 2024 Winter Spine Race - Episode 59 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and elect…
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This week we talk about our latest adventure , Trail des Chateaux in Sion Switzerland. A short fast blast in the mountains with lots and lots of snow!
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Jack Scott - Winter Spine Race Champ & Record Holder - Episode 58
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Jack Scott - Winter Spine Race Champ & Record Holder - Episode 58 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of…
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Laura Swanton-Rouvelin - Winter Downs 200 Champion - Episode 57
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Laura Swanton-Rouvelin - Winter Downs 200 Champion - Episode 57 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalized race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their first order of f…
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This episode features previously unheard diary entries including an original poem by Christopher Wordsworth, plus a letter that has recently come to light. NEW RELEASE: Devil in the Wilderness: Original Podcast Soundtrack by Saul Wordsworth is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and all other streaming services. Images from the series can be found h…
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Talking about the great Welsh fell running round and our various attempts over the past couple of years. Tips and things we learned to manage to sneak under the coveted 24 hours in the end!
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Henriette Albon - Winter Bob Graham Round Record - Tea & Trails - Episode 56
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Henriette Albon - Winter Bob Graham Round Record - Tea & Trails - Episode 56 Tales from the Trails - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OpwvEjT5Zs Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalized race nutrition plan for you…
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Mike Seaman - National Running Show - Tea & Trails - Episode 55
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Simon Roberts - Cheviot Goat & Winter Spine Special - Tea & Trails - Episode 54
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Simon Roberts - Cheviot Goat & Winter Spine Special - Tea & Trails - Episode 54 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalized race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their …
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Aaron Robinson - Running a Marathon Every Day with His Dogs! - Tea & Trails - Episode 53
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Aaron Robinson - Running a Marathon Every Day with His Dogs! - Tea & Trails - Episode 53 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalized race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% o…
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Rich Price - From Addiction to Ultra Marathoner - Tea & Trails - Episode 52
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Rich Price - From Addiction to Ultra Marathoner - Tea & Trails - Episode 52 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalized race nutrition plan for your next event. Tea And Trails Podcast listeners get 15% off their firs…
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Reproduced in full: Christopher Wordsworth's essay The Self-Inflicted Wound - which would propel him from isolation and hunger in the depths of bleak Snowdonia moorland, to Fleet Street. Plus discussion of future bonus episodes and the ripple effect of the series. The music video cited in the episode can be found HERE Original music by Saul Wordswo…
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Huw Williams - Pen Llyn Ultras - Tea & Trails - Episode 51
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Huw Williams - Pen Llyn Ultras - Tea & Trails - Episode 51 Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration to perform at their best. Use their free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race. Follow this link to get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/teaandtrails We have merch! Check it out…
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