The Trail Network Podcast

Today on the podcast, Hilary Yang is joined by Hellah Sidibe and Scott Jurek to recap Hellah’s race with Scott pacing at this year’s Javelina Jundred.

Hellah Sidibe is a former professional soccer player who found running during a low point in his life, and he’s been running ever since. He’s had a run streak since May 2017 which he documents through his Youtube channel where he has almost 300k subscribers, and one of his most notable achievements was running across America in 2021, raising money for charity. He’s also known for being vegan, he’s a Hoka ambassador and one of the most relentlessly positive people you’ll ever meet.

Scott Jurek is one of the most recognizable names in the sport of trail running, and he’s been running ultras for the last three decades. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including Hardrock 100, Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott has also taken the running world by storm with his 2015 Appalachian Trail speed record.

Off the trail, Scott is a New York Times-bestselling author for his memoir, Eat & Run, has been prominently featured in countless publications, and is a star of the international bestseller, Born To Run. More than just a champion, Scott is a true student and ambassador of the sport, known to stay at finish lines cheering until the last runner crosses. When not racing, he donates his time to many non profit organizations and is an avid volunteer in the areas of environmental conservation, fitness and health.

Topics we cover:

Each of their trail running journeys

How the sport has changed

Various types of training and stress that lead to great performances in the sport

Including your children on your adventures

Hellah’s decision to run Javelina Jundred

Scott’s pacing strategy

Fueling strategies

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Today, Hilary Yang and Leah Yingling sit down and chat with Lauren Peretz. Lauren just finished third place at this past Javelina 100 miler in a blazing fast time of 15 hours and 50 seconds. Lauren's also a physician and a mother as well as being a super fast runner and she's found an impressive life balance as she pursues being as fast as she possibly can in a sport that just keeps getting faster.

We are so excited to sit down and chat with Lauren today. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Episode rundown:

Balance of career, motherhood, and running

Her running community 

Her relationship with her coach, Dr. Megan Roche

Getting into the sport and finding a love and talent for trail running

Her race at Javelina 100 this past weekend

Cooling strategies during the race

Reflecting on her race at Western States

Where she sees her career going

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Today on the show, we welcome Riley Brady, a coach, bike mechanic, and ultra runner living in Boulder, Colorado. They just won the Javelina Jundred miler in a blistering time of 14 hours and 19 minutes, coming in seventh overall. We talked about lessons learned from their previous two Javelina performances, nutrition changes, heat strategies, and so much more. Enjoy this episode with Riley, it's a fun one!

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In this episode of the Trail Network podcast, host Leah Yingling welcomes her good friend Lorna Mann, joining from London. Lorna is a passionate trail runner and mountain lover, known for her enthusiasm for park runs, cutoff chasing, and dreaming of the OCC. Together, they discuss Lorna's journey into trail running, exploring the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a five-year goal. This conversation highlights the importance of supporting others in the running community, as Lorna shares her personal successes and failures along the way. This heartfelt discussion celebrates the spirit of community and perseverance in the sport! We hope that you enjoy!

What we talked about:

2:10- Introduction to Lorna

3:45- Finding trail running

8:10- Navigating goal setting

31:55- Her recent 50k

40:30- Adventures while on her sabbatical

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In this fun episode, we dive into your burning questions and share our insights on a variety of topics! Some topics include:

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In this special episode of the Trail Network Pod, all four co-hosts—Hilary Yang, Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, and Katie Asmuth—come together for a rare and exciting conversation. We start off by catching up on our summers, sharing stories that highlight the adventures, misadventures, and the ups and downs we've experienced over the past few months. As we reflect on our individual journeys, we discuss the valuable takeaways we've gleaned along the way and how we plan to apply those insights moving forward. This episode serves as a collective reflection on our current paths, and we hope that you, our listeners, find inspiration and connection in our shared experiences. Join us for an engaging and heartfelt discussion—we're thrilled to share it with you!

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Today's host, Katie Asmuth, chats with Rachel Drake and Anna Gibson, who recently had an epic collaboration at the Mammoth Trail Fest. Both raced for a podium spot, and in this episode, they share their thoughts and experiences during the event. Listeners will get a step-by-step account of what unfolded, along with insights into their backgrounds. Enjoy!

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In this episode of the Trail Network Podcast, Rachel Drake welcomes her husband, Tyler Green, and close friend, Leah Yingling. Tyler and Leah reflect on their experience at the Run Rabbit Run Hundred Miler, where Leah secured an impressive second place finish, and Tyler followed closely in fourth. Together, they also achieved a commendable second place in the team category as "Team Greenling".

Despite feeling a bit disappointed with their individual results, Rachel leads a deep and insightful conversation about the ups and downs of their race day. The discussion delves into the valuable lessons they learned throughout the event and how they navigated the challenges they faced.

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In this episode, Hilary sits down with the remarkable Emily Hawgood for an engaging conversation that delves into her trail running career, her upbringing in Zimbabwe, and her recent race experiences. Emily's joyful approach to life profoundly influences both her racing and her general outlook.

Emily, a cherished friend of Hilary’s, boasts an impressive record in the world of ultra marathons. Her achievements include multiple podium finishes and top 10 placements at some of the most challenging races globally. Highlights include four top 10 finishes at the Western States Endurance Run, a second-place finish at CCC in 2023, and two sixth-place finishes at UTMB in 2022 and 2024.

Emily's infectious enthusiasm and positivity shine through in her approach to life and running, making this conversation not only inspiring but also a delightful experience.

Tune in to enjoy this vibrant and uplifting episode with the one and only Emily Hawgood.

What we talked about:

1:35- Recapping Emily’s summer of racing

8:10- Her introduction to the sport of trail running

18:00- How she grew up with running being focused on fun

26:00- Her introduction to ultrarunning

32:00- Respecting the mountains

42:30- The incredible improvements in the women’s fields in ultrarunning

50:45- Her involvement with coaching

57:00- Her focus on her nutrition and how it impacts training

1:02:00- Message to her younger self about going after the things you want in life

1:14:25- What’s next for Emily

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In this week's episode, Leah Yingling is joined by co-host Katie Asmuth as they debrief all things UTMB this year. It was an incredible year to follow the race, with many breakthroughs on the women's side and some impressive underdog performances on the men's side. They discuss Leah's experience crewing for her husband Mike, as well as Katie's experience following the race from home. We hope that you enjoy the episode!

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