The Training For Trekking Podcast

The Training For Trekking Podcast

By Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking CoachSportsHealth & FitnessFitnessWilderness
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The Training For Trekking Podcast episodes

  • TFT369: Training To Hike The Scenic Rim Trail - Interview With Sarah

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Sarah about her training leading up to the Scenic Rim Trail. Inside, she shares insights into her training, the roadblocks she faced along the way, and how everything came together as she completed the 80km trek, carrying her own pack and finishing without the knee pain that had followed every previous hike.

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    Mentioned in the episode:

    • Learn more about the Scenic Rim Trail here: https://scenicrimtrail.com/​

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    28 min
  • TFT368: Training To Hike The Sunshine Coast Trail

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Jennifer about her training leading up to her second attempt at the Sunshine Coast Trail, a rugged 80-mile stretch through British Columbia. Inside, she shares what changed in her prep this time around, the roadblocks she worked through along the way, and how it all came together on the trail itself, including a brutal, unplanned 17.5 mile day.

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    Mentioned in the episode: ​

    • Shuttle service: https://sunshinecoastshuttle.ca/
    • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpssunshinecoasttrail.comprpawsdonate

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    29 min
  • TFT367: Training To Hike The West Maroon Trail

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Todd about his training leading up to a hike the West Maroon Trail in Colorado. Todd hadn't exercised in over 30 years before starting, so inside he shares what it took to go from the couch to trail-ready, the setback that cost him a quarter of his training window, and how it felt crossing the summit with the friends he's had for four decades.

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    24 min
  • TFT366: Leanne's Training Journey To Hike Kilimanjaro

    In this episode, I interview Leanne from Backtrack Adventures, who is at the very beginning of a training journey to hike Kilimanjaro. This will be a multi-part series as we follow along with her training, and today we introduce Leanne, chat about her inspiration for this upcoming trek and discuss some expected challenges she will be facing in the lead-up.

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    Follow along with Leanne's journey here:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtrackadventures
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackTrackAdventures

    Learn more about Leanne's Kilimanjaro trip here: https://www.backtrackadventures.com.au/journey/mount-kilimanjaro/

    18 min
  • TFT365: Training For To Hike Maine's Appalachian Trail - Cathleen's Story

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Cathleen about her training journey to conquer Maine's notoriously challenging section of the Appalachian Trail.

    Inside, she shares insights into her training, challenges, and experiences on some of the toughest sections of the entire AT.

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    41 min
  • TFT364: Training To Hike The West Highland Way

    In this episode I interview Summit Strength client Cyril, who at the age of 74 has recently completed the West Highland Way hike in Scotland.

    Inside, he shares some insights about how he trained for this 107-mile hike, the strategies he applied to improve his breathing, enjoyment and leg cramps and his experience on the trail.

    == About Maximum Adventrure (the company Cyril used for his hike): "Maximum Adventure specialises in walking and cycling adventures across the UK and Europe, including some of the UK's best-known long-distance trails such as the West Highland Way and Coast to Coast. We take care of the logistics, accommodation and baggage transfers, allowing you to enjoy the adventure at your own pace" Find them here: https://maximumadventure.com/ ==

    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    19 min
  • TFT363: Training To Thru-Hike Te Araroa: Interview With Sonia

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Sonia, who is three-quarters through a training journey to prepare to thru-hike Te Araroa in New Zealand.

    Inside, she shares some great insights on how she is training for this challenging long-distance trail, and the challenges she has faced along the way.

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    29 min
  • TFT362: Training To Hike The Tour du Mont Blanc: Interview With Jill & Dan

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength clients Jill and Dan, who have recently come off a successful adventure of the Tour du Mont Blanc. Inside, they share some insights about their training and preparation for this iconic trail, as well as some very interesting insights about the trip itself.

    A great listen for anyone who has the Tour du Mont Blanc on their bucket list, or who is interested in high altitude hiking.

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    36 min
  • TFT361: Made Up Problems For Hikers
    In this episode, I explore a trend in the world of hiking, where coaches are advocating for more and more complicated methods of training - even though the basics and fundamentals of training would probably work just as well. Something any hiker in training needs to look out for! ==

    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    16 min
  • TFT360: Training To Hike The Via Francigena : Interview With Chris

    ​In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Chris about her recent adventure tackling her last section of the Via Francigena pilgrimage walk. Inside she shares some insights about her preparation, training and her experience on this amazing trail.

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

    34 min

About The Training For Trekking Podcast

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The Training For Trekking Podcast is created to help hikers, trekkers and mountaineers prepare for their bucket list adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple training strategies to get you fit,…

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