Trail Running Women

Hilary Spires: Trail Runner, Coach, Sports Junkie•ruggedconditioning.libsyn.com

The women of the trails share their stories about running, racing, and life. These badass ladies from around the globe get honest about everything from competing, motherhood, and trying to have it all. Get ready for training ideas, gear tips, and a healthy dose of inspiration.

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Angelo: Metabolic Profiling explained

Angelo Poli is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition. He’s the Founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm-based transformation engine. Using a process called “Metabolic Profiling”, MetPro analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your perfomance goals. Free Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert!! To claim this offer head to metpro.co/trw For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE Use...

Aug 04, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 184

Mini Solo: Tips for running in the heat

Welcome to the first mini solo episode! These new short episodes will be everything from tips and life updates to random rants. Reach out if you have a topic you'd like me to discuss @hilsport55

Jul 28, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 183

Eva: Chiropractor, Runner, and Community Leader

Eva Gifford grew up in Rossland, BC and has been crushing endurance sports since she was a kid. She's now a Chiropractor, run coach, and leader in her local running community. She's only 30 years old but working to change the way Chiro can be used to keep atheltes playing in the mountains for as long as possible. More from her @evagiff FREE Spartan Race ENTRY! All you need to do is post a video or photo of yourself training for your SpartanRace and use the hashtag #spartantrail tag @spartan and ...

Jul 21, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 182

Baker: His first 1km

Baker tells us about his first 1km. His advice for endurance athletes is to eat snacks. He is almost 3 and wise beyond his years. Find pics of his race @hilsport55

Jul 18, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 181

Trail Tips: When pre race stress is too much

I'll be totally honest, this episode is all over the place. Tory is specialized in mental health and helps me work through where I'm at, and we read out listener comments on how to incorporate other hobbies in your life. Racing and Training Q & A will be back next episode, so send in your questions for our next episode to @hilsport55 FREE Spartan Race ENTRY! All you need to do is post a video or photo of yourself training for your SpartanRace and use the hashtag #spartantrail tag @spartan an...

Jul 07, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 180

Clare W: Run what you want, eat what you want

Life's too short to think about muffins all the time. Clare has both been a runner and worked in the running industry for over a decade and has come full cirlce on how to view body image and diet culture. She's now running the distances she wants, feeling strong, and can spend her brain power on important things instead of worrying about muffins. FREE Spartan Race ENTRY! All you need to do is post a video or photo of yourself training for your SpartanRace and use the hashtag #spartantrail tag @s...

Jun 23, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 179

Shannon: PhD in Nutritional Physiology

Shannon is the COO/CPO at Gnarly Nutrition . She holds her P.h.D. in nutritional physiology and is amazingly well versed in all things nutrition and the body. We dive into the best nutrition habits for endurance athletes--from pre-workout to recovery. Make a public commitment and put a date on the calendar and let’s take on a Spartan Race together! All you need to do is post a video or photo of yourself training for your SpartanRace and use the hashtag #spartantrail tag @spartan and @hilsport55 ...

Jun 09, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 178

Sophie: Running with Celiac disease

In August 2020 Sophie was diagnosed with serious anaemia. She was given a couple of iron infusions, which completely transformed things and she went from running 10:30 minute miles to sub-8:30 in the course of a couple of weeks. Unfortunately it turned out that the anaemia wasn't a one-off, but a side effect of celiac disease. Find out how she navigates fuelling during training and racing. Make a public commitment and put a date on the calendar and let’s take on a Spartan Race together! All you ...

May 26, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 177

BMO Marathon Recap

What happens when two trail runners try and run a fast marathon? Turns out the outcome is the same.. it hurts. Get a FREE Entry into any Spartan Trail Race!! Make a public commitment and put a date on the calendar and let’s take on a Spartan Race together! All you need to do is post a video or photo of yourself training for your SpartanRace and use the hashtag #spartantrail tag @spartan and @hilsport55 and I'll DM you the code :D

May 12, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 176

Josie: How to balance a social life, work, and running

Josie is a young runner from New Zealand. She's currently 23 years old, has recently completed an engineering degree and is now working on her PHD. She not only excels academically but is also a fantastic athlete who spent time on the NZ Woman’s Handball Team. She's recently picked up running and is already crushing ultra distances. Josie also loves to go out with her friends and celebrate all of her successes, but to what cost? We chat openly about how to navigate the balance of athletics, acad...

Apr 27, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 175

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