We are officially in trail racing season! This episode contains a lot of valuable information. Keely discusses a couple of recent studies. The first study focuses on master’s level trail runners and body image, while the second covers the performance detriments associated with Low Energy Availability in female athletes. Then Corrine and Hillary delve into race results, covering the Cocodona 250, Tillamook Burn weekend, Transvulcania, and some UTMB races. After that, they all reflect on their res...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Corrine and Keely recently had a conversation with Katie Schide, a professional runner for The North Face. They discussed Katie's journey into running, which started in New Hampshire's Black Mountains. They also talked about her transition to life as a full-time athlete and how she balances the newfound pressure to perform in a sport she loves. Katie shared her experiences of winning the Canyons 100k race in an impressive manner and also winning UTMB, a 100-mile race, while finishing second at t...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 25 min
In Episode 72, we are joined by Dr. Emily Kraus, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. She is trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) sports medicine and is also the director of the FASTR program. FASTR stands for Female Athlete Science and Translational Research, which is dedicated to closing the gender gap in sports science research. The program emphasizes early identification and interventions to prevent injury and opti...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Join Keely, Corrine, and Hillary as they dive into the March Madness that surrounds the women’s NCAA basketball tournament this year. Then they discuss retirement from professional sport and how that may impact mental health, their experience with sport and identity, and how to cope with this loss. Then they dive into mistakes and mishaps they have made on the trails fueled by inspiring stories from the audience. They talk about international travel woes, improper apparel and fueling choices, th...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Join Keely, Corrine, and Hillary for an intriguing discussion on how minor changes can create a significant impact on female athletes. They will also discuss the importance of investing in women's sports and how an increase in viewership often follows. Moreover, they will delve into a new infographic from the British Journal of Sports Medicine that focuses on post-partum athletes. They will be discussing various aspects such as monitoring mental health and bone health, training load, energy bala...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Join Keely, Corrine, and Hillary on an inspiring journey of coaching, mentorship, and advocacy with Carolina Rubio-MacWright! She is an artist, immigration lawyer and activist who fights for immigrant and humanitarian rights. Growing up in Bogota Colombia and then becoming an attorney has opened her eyes to inequities in our laws and racial power struggles and how the two intersect. Carolina has combined her passion for art, legal rights, and running into several projects including teaching abou...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 23 min
In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary deep dive into the Black Canyon races. Keely dives into her first race of 2024 and how to ride with the punches and benefit from early season races. She also talks through her fueling and how increasing the amount of carbohydrates she consumed early on helped her to rally later in the race. Then they interview Becca Windell, who most recently secured her golden ticket at the Black Canyons 100km placing 2nd place female after a hard fought race. She is...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 42 min
Corrine, Keely, and Hillary dive into the Olympic Marathon Trials and Corrine gives an uptdate on UTMB and the Pro Trail Runner Association. Then they dive into a Fact or Fiction discussion around different running topics. They dive into the benefits of downhill running on conditioning the quads for races with a lot of downhills, the importance of mental toughness and when it is advantageous versus dangerous, and the negative health outcomes associated with losing your menstrual cycle and why we...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Keely, Corrine, and Hillary start the episode by talking about some recent races and news in womens sports and health, most notably they discuss the recent Colorado bill passed to increase health coverage to those suffering from an eating disorder. Then they interview Rachel Drake. She is a professional trail runner for Nike Trail, a mom to her son Lewis, medical student and scientist, and all around lovely human being. She is known throughout the trail running community for her contagious smile...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary discuss some end of the year stats around women’s sports, and then dive into the TROY. The three then reflect on 2023. They talk about their learnings, challenges, and proudest accomplishments. Then they talk about how to plan out a season and what to prioritize both as an athlete and as a coach when picking races. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: We are still finalizing...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, Hillary, Corrine, and Keely chat with Grayson Murphy. Grayson is a two time World Champion in mountain running, most recently snagging two medals at the 2023 World Trail and Mountain Running Championships in June, and has competed in the Steeple chase at the Olympic trials. A multi-talented athlete and person, Grayson also runs her own business that makes a training journal/planner, is a cat mom, and is engaged to another professional athlete. We discuss how she balances all of ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 33 min
In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary digest their respective races in Cape Town and Thailand. They talk through foot trouble in the humid jungles of Thailand and the gnarly trails of DOI Inthanon and how to roll with the race and accept what the day gives you. Corrine talks through her race at Cape Town, changing her mindset midway through, and finishing what she started. Then they all reflect on their 2023 seasons and what they will take into 2024. This episode is brought to you by Free...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This week on Trail Society, Corrine and Keely chat through an article on the lactating athlete and the overlapping symptoms of RED-S and breastfeeding for athletes. Then they interview Sally McRae, an ultrarunner, mother, podcast host, and public figure who is well-known for her ability to tackle insane challenges with open arms. They talk about her latest project, running the grand slam of 200 mile races, how recovery has gone, and how she was able to finish all of the races. Then they talk abo...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Ask us anything (AMA) is back! In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary discuss the latest trail circuit to launch called the World Trail Majors. Then they chat through some speedy records that went down and the trail half marathon champs. AMA gets started with some questions diving into the mental side of injury and the post race blues. They talk about bathroom stops during races, the worst fuel they’ve ever tried to eat during a race, and how to be a good crew member for your best friend. ...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Keely, Corrine, and Hillary discuss the latest UTMB scandal and races like Javelina 100 and Big’s Backyard. Then they dive into some research that has been published lately around menstruating and performance, the relationship between menstrual cycle phase to metabolism and sleep. They discuss gaps in the research and where they think the field should go in the future. They also digest the information into recommendations to our listeners who currently menstruate! This episode i...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, Keely and Corrine interview Callie Vinson. Callie is a long-time creative who has started to use her great storytelling ability to talk about body image and inclusivity in the sport of ultrarunning. They discuss her journey into ultra running and weight loss and her appreciation for her body and where it has carried her. They also dive deep into her upcoming 250-mile FKT attempt and fueling tips for long races. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail....
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, Keely and Corrine talk through some recent races and news around the Boston Marathon and Team USA funding. Then they interview Sophie Power. Sophie Power is a long time ultrarunner and mom of three who stepped into a calling when a photo went viral of her breastfeeding her then 3 month old son in the Courmayeur aidstation during the 2018 UTMB. Since then she has become the trustee to the research and insight charity, Women in Sport, as well as launching her own advocacy organiza...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode, Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk through the latest updates from the UTMB world series around index scores and policies that provide female specific resources during races. Then they deep dive the race results from the last two weeks, notably the Pikes Peak Ascent, Run Rabbit, and the Rut. Then they talk about the basics of trail running and how to go about planning your first trail run, what to pack, and what to look for in a route. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Corinne, Hillary, and Keely discuss everything about the UTMB race week. They talk through the effort Corrine put into increasing media coverage for the women’s race, now covering the top 10, and how she felt that went. We also discuss the individual races and how the USA showed up this year with a great contingent of performances. LINKS: Corrine- link to TARAWERA ARTICLE IN FT about women’s participation: https://freetrail.com/where-are-the-women/ Speaker series link for future...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Keely and Corrine interview Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone who is a Lakota, and also is the founder + organizer of Rising Hearts,a filmmaker, public speaker, Project Manager at UCLA, and DEI consultant. She talks through her journey as an indigenous person and how important embracing culture is for overall health and belonging. She also talks us through her journey with running and how she has used the sport to help her advocate for different causes. We also discuss her non-pro...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Peyton Thomas is an ultrarunner, advocate, and postdoctoral research associate at CU Boulder. She has her PhD in Biology and Marine Biology from UNC where she studied fish physiological responses to environmental stressors (potential future results of global warming). We learned so much about her journey into this space, experience being underrepresented in science, and ways we can utilize the trail running community to help fight for environmental justice. This episode is brought to you by Free...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk through Corrine’s 3rd place finish at the Cascade Crest 100 mile race. Corrine talks us through her journey getting to the starting line healthy and feeling confident in her body and training. She talks us through a play by play of the race, the importance of community, and the other ladies she got to run with. They talk about the highs and lows of running 100 miles and what to do if your stomach turns. Each race is a learning opportunity and Cascade Crest taught...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Keely and Corrine discuss notable Badwater results and USA track and field championships and then overview the policies adopted by Swim England around weight and body image. Then, they interview Amelia Boone, a dog mom, ultrarunner, and lawyer. They talk about the intricacies of navigating the fertility time clock as a female athlete, navigating the pressures around body image associated with endurance sport, and learning to trust your body again after injury. Follow amelia here...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Keely and Corrine chat about all of the races that happened over the weekend and recent news around maternal health and women’s sports. Then they deep dive into the Western States 100 and how it played out for Keely. Keely talks about her training leading up to the race, how she felt going in, and how she channeled calmness. She talks us through the race, discussing the insane snow, amazing competition, attempting to run her own race, and troubleshooting on the fly. Then we talk through her acci...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Keely and Corrine talk about the World Mountain Running Championships, other races, and what happens if you have to run a race with your period. We highlight a recent post by elite triathlete, Emma Pallant, who got chastised by men for leaking blood onto her pink triathalon suit. We discuss why this is harmful and ways to destigmatize menstruation and teach girls about their body in a positive way. Then they interview Caitlin Jacobsen, a certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Registered Co...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 50 min
Keely and Corrine talk about the state of female athlete research, notable race finishes, and the latest female-focused trail team launch. Then they interview Heidi Strickler, an RD who specializes in endurance athletes, mountain athletes, female-bodied athletes, and RED-S & disordered eating. Her ultimate goal as a Registered Sports Dietitian is to empower her clients and athletes to realize their greatest potential, achieve their goals, and thrive in both sport AND in life, by helping them...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk about Zegama and the 3 UTMB qualifiers that took place over the weekend. Then they discuss Tina Muir’s new platform for athletes suffering from RED-S and how building a community will help those suffering. Finally, they discuss the basics of hydration and electrolytes, how to implement a race hydration plan, and how to adapt when things don’t go according to plan. The Trail Society Rules of Hydration: Start the run hydrated Make a hydration plan Don’t only drink ...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk with registered sports dietician, Dr. Kelly Pritchett PhD about fueling before and after workouts, why it is important, and what can happen if this is chronically not achieved. Then they discuss Dr. Pritchett’s research on the prevalence of low energy availability and disordered eating in sport and the negative impacts of these issues. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: AG1: Use l...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk through the latest pregnancy policy launched by UTMB that allows entry refund and deferral for pregnant people, partners, and other scenarios like surrogacy and adoption. Then they talk through Corrine’s race at Madeira Island Ultra Trail, how to celebrate the mini wins, and being okay with DNF. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE ...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Keely and Corrine discuss the Gorge Waterfalls race weekend, the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, and some other races that happened over the past two weeks. Then they deep dive into how to mentally and physically deal with illness during training and how taking a short amount of time off can really help long term. They discuss illness, overtraining, and low energy availability and how they may be related in some athletes. Finally, they shine a new spotlight on society slam w...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min
