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- 163. How To Feel Better & Increase Energy Levels While Hiking With Carol "Cheer" Coyne
Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 3 tried and true tactics to help you feel better and more energized while hiking. Here, Cheer pulls from her personal experience as a thru-hiker - and also gives feedback from hikers within the THRU-r community Trail Family.
You can check out video & clips of this episode on our YouTube channel and in the Video Library of our Trail Family+ membership.
Want to pay it forward? Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Relevant Links:
Mio Sport Electrolyte Liquid Water Enhancer
Liquid I.V.
Banana Bag
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Join the Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
18 min - 162. A Day In The Life Of Thru-Hiking The Corfu Trail, Indiana Jones Vibes, & Nature's Symphony With Stevie Teran
Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 5 of his Corfu Trail trek.
In this episode, you'll:
- Get insight & tips on Greek trail conditions (mud, sharp right turns, & more!)
- Hear actual audio footage of "natures symphony"
- Find out why Stevie felt like Indiana Jones on part of the trail
Connect & follow along with Stevie!:
Stevie's Instagram
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Join the Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
14 min - 161. Top 5 Ways You Can Give Back To Trail Angels With Carol "Cheer" Coyne
Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 5 ways hikers can give back to trail angels to show appreciation for all that they do! Here, Cheer pulls from her personal experience as a thru-hiker as well as a trail angel. - and also gives feedback from trail angels and hikers within the THRU-r community.
You can check out video & clips of this episode on our YouTube channel and in the Video Library of our Trail Family+ membership.
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Join the Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
19 min - 160. Thruhikers Renee Miller & Tim Beissinger On Trail Life, Social Media Success, & Top Tips From Their New Book "Thruhikers: A Guide To Life On Trail"
In this episode, decorated thru-hikers Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger deep dive into the world of long-distance hiking, their unexpected social media success, and their highly-anticipated new book "Thruhikers: A Guide To Life On The Trail."
These two have hiked over 10,000 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, and more. Renee also just achieved the Woman's Unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) for hiking the Oregon section along the Pacific Crest Trail!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Their top tips for lightening pack weight
2. Trail mishaps (that happen to the best of us) and how to avoid them
3. Food tips for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike
4. How to avoid injury, & more!
You can buy their new book & connect with Renee and Tim by using the links below:
Thruhikers Website
Buy The Book
Thruhikers TikTok
Thruhikers Instagram
Thruhikers YouTube
Thruhikers Snapchat
Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok.
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r TikTok
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
More than an outdoor company: Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Sawyer! You can check out their THRU-r tested and backed products, as well as their amazing initiatives on their website.
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
41 min - 159. Everything You Need To Know About The Foothills Trail With J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten
Thinking about thru-hiking the Foothills Trail? This small but mighty 77-mile trail - which spans from South Carolina to North Carolina (or visa versa) - makes for a beautiful trek. The trail is also a worthy shakedown hike to prepare for the Appalachian Trail! In this episode, experienced thru-hiker Catmando gives a run-down on all aspects of the trail, including:
- Total elevation gain & loss
- Water carry & campsite insight
- Logistic tips to ensure easy entrance & exit from the trail
- The best time of year to hike it, and more!
Follow along with Catmando here:
Catmando's Instagram
Catmando's YouTube
Applicable Links:
Foothills Trail Website
You can see photos of the Foothills Trail on our Instagram Page.
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Become A Member!THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
19 min - 158. Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso On Returning To The Appalachian Trail, Navigation Tips, & Hiker Box Love
Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and experienced hiker all around - Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso - gets detailed on his trail start. Here, he gives great insight on re-hiking the Appalachian Trail (it's his 10 year anniversary of first hiking the trail in 2014!) - and goes into:
- His gear spread (note to self: Sporks are trash)
- Navigation & hiker box tips
- Insight on early life on the Appalachian Trail
You can connect with Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso here:
Instagram
YouTube
Facebook
And you can donate to Warrior Expeditions on Ray's behalf here!
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Become A Member!THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
23 min - 157. Greek Snakes, Beautiful Towns, & Confusing Corfu Trail Alternates With Stevie Teran
Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 4 of his Corfu Trail hike. In this episode, he reports while hiking to give us:
- Insight on some of the most picturesque villages on the trail
- Tips on confusing signs and alternates
- The low-down on snakes in Greece
Connect & follow along with Stevie!:
Stevie's Instagram
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Become A Member!THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
18 min - 156. Post Trail Depression, Navigating Trail Injury & Questioning Identity As A Thru-Hiker With Madelyn "Wrong Way" Dukart
Continental Divide Trail & Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Madelyn "Wrong Way" Dukart discusses Post Trail Depression and having to exit the Continental Divide Trail early due to injury - while also navigating an important friendship during the process. In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. The differences between experiencing Post Trail Depression after a successful hike versus one that was cut short
2. Coping mechanisms for Post Trail Depression
3. Navigating injury on trail
You can connect with Madelyn by using the link below:
Madelyn's Instagram
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Become A Member!THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r TikTok
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
More than an outdoor company: Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Sawyer! You can check out their THRU-r tested and backed products, as well as their amazing initiatives on their website.
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
49 min - 155. Popular Thru-Hiker Blister Prevention Techniques & Treatment Protocols
Triple Crowner, thru-hiker, and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne gives her top 3 tips for preventing blisters on trail as well as her 3-step protocol to treat blisters. This is a hot topic every year in our hiking community (THRU-r) as well as on social media, etc.
You can check out the video of this episode on our YouTube channel here:
Youtube Channel
Relevant Links:
KT Blister Prevention Tape
Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment
Leukotape
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Become A Member!THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
20 min - 154. Corfu Trail Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran On Gaining His Stride, Greek Locals, & Aggressive Dogs
Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 3 of his Corfu Trail hike. In this episode, he goes into detail about how he successfully (and peacefully) dealt with an extremely aggressive dog, his thoughts on the locals of Greece, and getting to the halfway point of the trail!
Connect & follow along with Stevie!:
Stevie's Instagram
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community:
Become A Member!THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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About The Thru-Hiking Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Do you wish you could get expert thru-hiking advice from those who have done it? Or maybe you want to hear stories from trail?
Join Triple Crowner & THRU-r hiking community founder, Carol “Cheer” Coyne, as she deep dives into the world of long-distance hiking with her guests. Here, you'll learn from thru-hikers who recount their adventures in the wilderness. You'll also get the latest tips & tricks to help you up-level your backpacking game & prepare for trail.
New episodes drop every other week – subscribe and walk the trail with us!
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