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Trail Running Women
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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Kaz: Performance Psychologist
Kaz has a PhD in human behaviour and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and has studied our power to perform when faced with adversity. Passionate about helping people believe in themselves she explores what is it about our fears, courage, resilience, and mindset, that drives us to succeed or sabotages us? And Kaz loves to run far. Her trail running journey started in Chamonix, France with the…
Emma: Mental Performance Consultant
Emma K. Wagner is a mental performance consultant (MPC) finishing up her Master's degree in sport and exercise psychology at Springfield College. She works in the endurance sport space, specifically with ultramarathon runners, trail runners, and triathletes. She has worked at mammoth trailfest and will be back this year! She will be working in Colorado Springs in the fall with Summit Sport…
Jeff: Keep your feet strong
We are back with Jeff the foot specialst! We tackle listener quesetions on all things feet + running.
Elizabeth: Fast & Far
Liz is an accomplished ultra runner who also broke the three-hour barrier in the marathon. In this episode, we dive into how she got there—and it wasn't a smooth or easy path. Her journey of accepting that it will hurt, and learning how to respond to that pain, is something every runner can take something from, no matter the distance More from Liz @runningtherockies More from Me…
Orcas100: Race Recap!
Race Recap of Orcas Island 100 Mile! I recorded this as soon after the race as possible, so forgive the slightly foggy details—post-100-mile brain mush is real. Race Highlights Distance: 100 miles Elevation Gain: ~8,000 meters / 26,000 feet Result: 2nd place female, 10th overall Hallucinations: 2 Brits: 2 Moms: 3 Shoutouts Huge thank you to my amazing crew and pacers, Hollie and Katie !!
Orcas 100 Weekend: Nerves, Prep & Stuff
It's Orcas 100 week! 🎉 In this solo episode, I'm diving into what it looks like to train for a 100-miler while raising kids — including listener Q&A. We'll talk about squeezing in long runs during ski season, balancing work and life, gear, and everything else that goes into getting to the start line feeling ready. Find us @trailrunningwomenpod More from me @hilsport55
Rene: Fun and Fearless
Rene Unser is a coach, race director, and accomplished trail runner who's taken on countless ultras, including multiple stage races. We talk about how training evolves as you grow — not just as an athlete, but as a person — and the lessons that come with that process. Her passion for building community led to PACE Trail Running, now home to some of BC's best races, clinics, and coaching. She was…
Ria: Out of Office - Running 20,000km
Ria Xi is a Chinese-born ultrarunner attempting to become the first human to run across Asia and Europe on the Silk Road—20,000 kilometers from Vladivostok to Lisbon. After burning out from her tech career in Silicon Valley and struggling with mental health challenges, she discovered running as a path back to meaning. Within a year, she went from barely finishing a half marathon to setting FKTs on…
Trail Tips: Keep Her Bossy
I'm joined by the incredible runner and coach Jenny Quilty! We're ripping through listener questions on everything from getting through the lows and flying through aid stations, to 100km training, racing postpartum, losing muscle as a runner, and so much more. Find Jenny @adventuresofjenthar and her coaching here https://pacificpinerunningco.com More from me @hilsport55 Photo: @a.alevesque Use TRW…
Callie: Lost 200 lbs, ran a 240 mile race
Callie Vinson is an ultrarunner who is making a huge impact advocating for body diversity and inclusivity within outdoor sports. She went from being unable to run 1 mile, to losing 200 lbs and running 240 miles at Moab. She's doing a lot of work to motivate others to get outdoors through sharing her story on instagram @callievinsonn. She's gearing up to run Western States 100 where she will be…
Alyssa: Mental Toughness
All things Mental Toughness! Alyssa is an outstanding runner and has toughed through the most extreme conditions. This is an episode you will not want to miss! How to get out the door day after day, how to finish a hard workout, how to keep going in a race, and how to stay determined. More from Alyssa @theory_in_motion More from me @hilsport55 For my personal trainign blog: Patreon!
Trish: Following in Her Daughter's Footsteps
Trish's fitness journey began with the birth of her first child, Jess, in 1990. Her mom had battled with obesity and was unable to participate in most activities. Trish was determined to do it differently and wanted to be fit enough to be active with her kids. Her running journey began in 2020 when her next daughter Ally signed up to run a marathon and asked her to train to run a 5k with her as…
Stem Cells: Can we run longer and feel better with stem cells?
I've been curious about stem cells since I started running, so I'm so excited to finally get to dive into it with Dr. Dan Pardi. Can they help us recover better and run longer? Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences , where he leads education to advance healthspan and peak performance. He's the founder of humanOS.me and host of humanOS Radio, the official podcast of the…
Bre: The present moment is the whole dang point!
Bre Mirynech has been trail running for the past 6 years. She moved to Banf if 2013 and was big into climbing, hiking, mountaineering, snowboarding, backpacking- you name it. Over the years however, she really noticed the risk of a lot of it starting to take its toll on her mental space when she was out adventuring, and eventually came to a place where she was struggling to find the fun in it…
Haley: Young, Speedy, and Wise
Haley Hughes is a 21 year old from Port Moody, British Columbia. She grew up playing sports - particularly basketball -and only began trail running around 3 years ago when she graduated highschool. She completely fell in love with the way trail running allowed her to explore her surroundings and push her limits; while discovering the incredible experiences, community and friendship it can create…
Carol-Ann: Sports Dietitian Q & A
Carol-Ann Rolle is a Sports Dietitian and Team Canada ultra runner who thrives on all things endurance. She helps athletes—especially runners—fuel smarter, recover faster, and show up strong on race day without falling into diet fads. As both a high-performance athlete and a nutrition expert, she brings real-world racing grit and science-backed strategies to the athletes she works with. For my…
Trail Tips: It almost always never gets worse, sometimes
Listener Q & A ! We chat stomach issues, how to eat with poles, surviving the heat, race selection, and much more. Coaching, pics, and fun @trailrunningwomenpod Find Alyssa @theory_in_motion For my personal trainign blog: Patreon! Try Naak at naak.com and use discount code TRW for 15% OFF
Cassandra: Running After a Gastric Sleeve Procedure
Cassandra underwent a gastric sleeve procedure in 2022 and immediately began to focus on staying active. She started with walking, strength training, and swimming. She eventually went out to try a run, about 6 most post surgery, and she couldn't even make it 100 feet. She kept at it, and in Jan 2024, she ran her first mile. After that is became a game of "what else can I do." She has since run a…
Hannah Allgood: Push Your Limits
Hannah Allgood is quickly proving to be a powerhouse in the ultra running scene. She's a profesional runner, sports med physical therapist, and running coach. We chat about how her background in strength and multiple sports helped shape the runner she is today, the fun of pushing your boundaries and the excitment of not knowing how fast she can actually get. Photo Credit: Evan Perigo Coaching,…
Tracy Garneau: Cougars, Bears, and Records
Tracy Garneau is an epic person, friend, and trail runner. It was such a pleasure to chat with her about everything from breaking course records, why she runs, strength training, to why snakes are worse than bears. Coaching, pics, and fun @trailrunningwomenpod For my personal trainign blog: Patreon!
Jade: Enjoying Every Step
Jade Belzberg is a professional runner, freelance writer, and animal lover. My favourite part of chatting with Jade was that she has found a way to run profressionally, but still keep it fun. She spends her weeks training hard, but also making time for her 20(ish) animals, writing, and family. Find more from Jade www.jadebelzberg.com or @jadebelzberg Coaching, pics, and fun @trailrunningwomenpod…
The Foot Specialist Q & A!
The episode we have all been waiting for!! We are joined by foot and ankle specialist,Jeff Hammond. We chat blisters, calluses, Morton's Neuroma , hammer toe, Plantar fasciitis and more. Jeff is a wealth of info on everything from how to prepare your feet leading into your race and what to do in the moment come race day. Bonus - Jeff is also available for hire to be a part of your crew. Find Jeff…
Nicole L: Overcoming obstacles and finding no limits
I had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole a few days before she was named to Team Canada for the World Mountain & Trail Championships this September in Spain. Nicole started running competitively when she walked on to the University track team. After finsihing law school, she found the trails and has become a force to be reckoned with in distances up to 50km. Trigger warning - Nicole opens up…
Madeline: Finding peace through the stage race- the journey to Marathon des Sables
Madeline grew up an ocean kayaker, figure skater, and wrestler before she found the trails. She was quickly hooked and signed up for her first stage race when she recieved the news that her 21-year-old sister had died by suicide. Trails became her soul-search as she moved through grief, and the awe of the outdoors helped her believe that there was still so much "good" in the world, even though she…
Courtney M: Director of Run Like A Girl
Catching up with Courtney McQueen, the co founder of Run Like a Girl. We chat why she started RLAG, her mission to unscare people, and how she has continued her active lifestyle as a mom. RLAG is " a community that strives to change lives and perspectives by creating opportunities for personal growth." @runlikeagirl_ca Coaching, pics, and fun @trailrunningwomenpod For my personal trainign blog:…
Dena: Raising 8 Children & Running The Barkley Marathons
Dena Carr is tough as nails. She has homeschooled 8 kids while training for multiple ultramathons including distances over 200 miles. She's fresh off her second attempt at The Barkley Marathons so we get to chat through how rough that course actually is, and why she enjoys the suffer. She talks about how to make it work while priortizing her children and the impact it has on them to see how hard…
Trail Tips: What does a recovery week actually look like?
Alyssa Clark is back to answer listener questions! What should a recovery week and a rest day actually look like? Should you exercise at all on a rest day? What should you eat? We also talk maintenance phase, how to match with a coach, and trying to go fast. Find all things from the podcast here! @trailrunningwomenpod For my personal trainign blog: Patreon! More from Alyssa @theory_in_motion
Amélie: The voice of reason
Amélie is a talented runner and overall athlete, but the thing that stands out the most is her understanding of what it takes to complete an ultra. She's learned exactly what it means to be a pacer and a crew member and has become an integral part of many successful races for her friends. We talk all things crewing, including how to set up your team and how to tell the difference between normal…
Anna: Tough & Wise
Anna is tough as nails. She grew up in Minnesota, joined the Marine Corps right after high school and moved to Hawaii upon getting out of the military. She also dabbled in crossfit, bodybuilding, yoga, and powerlifting before finding the trails. She found so much joy being in the trails and has always loved the feeling of pushing her body and training for hard things. She's been through a lot, and…
Andrea: Gritty, fast, and grateful
Andrea Tarras is a total badass. She runs gritty and fast, but she has also mastered her mindset to run with pure gratitude. She has podiumed at multiple races including 1st place wins at HURT100, Fatdog120, Fatdog100km, and Centennial 100km. We dig into her training, visualization, and when the gym work might be more important than a run. Find all things from the podcast here!…
Katie G: Discovering who you are on the other side of the trail
Katie Gunvalson is an endurance athlete, writer, and artist based in Portland, Oregon. She tells her story of heading out to run the Pacific Crest Trail to set a new Fastest Known Time. The curveball, wild fires caused major set backs on day one and she knew the FKT wasn't in the cards. The most impressive thing to me was her ability to shift her mindset and focus on the positive, and ended up…
HURT100 Race Recap: Training for 100 miles with a new baby and a 5 year old
HURT100 Race Recap! I wasn't sure I'd make it to the start line with my second son just under 9 months old, but my whole family came together to support and it ended up the most epic 29 hours and 29 minutes, finishing 4th female overall. This recap is about the ups and downs of training with a baby and a 5 year old, the wrenches life throws at you, and ultimately the celebration of getting to…
Alyssa: Her Record Smashing HURT100
Alyssa Clark just became the first ever female to run HURT100 in under 24 hours. This was an epic performance from the first step to the last, 23 hours and 26 minutes later. Hurt 100 is one of the most challenging 100 milers in the world, known for it's insanely technical terrain and over 24 500 feet of elevation gain in the semi-tropical rainforest above Honolulu, Hawaii. Alyssa went in gutsy…
Jenna: The Trail Therapist
Jenna Burris is a licensed professional counselor with over 18 years of experience based in Sheboygan County Wisconsin. In addition to being a therapist,she is a mom, a spouse, an outdoor enthusiast and a trail and ultra runner. We discuss listener questions around mental health and running including motivation, post long run depression, and expectations. She was fabulous to chat with! Find all…
Gibson: Pushing Your Limits is Fun
Gibson was so fun to chat to! After speaking with her I am pretty sure a large part of her success is having such a positive mindset. The mom of twins has won multiple 100 milers and is a 2-time Cowboy 200 Female Champion (and Course Record Holder). She's also a coach and a leader in the community. Find more from Gibson https://www.banditcoaching.com Find all things from the podcast here!…
New Years 2025: Drinks, Pumps, & Mom Guilt
Solocast ! I had a few listener questions to catch up on, including how to pump and run, how to stay motivated, and if drinking alcohol is worth it. Not sure I answered any of them, but I did ramble about 2025! Cheers to a New Year. Find all things from the podcast here! @trailrunningwomenpod Follow training for HURT100 with a baby: Patreon
Shannon: Running 100 Miles After Donating an Organ
Shannon DeVaney is a biologist and college professor who has been a runner most of her life. In 2022, she became a living organ donor to save the life of a friend who was dying from liver disease. The experience inspired her to come back as a stronger runner than ever and she went on to set new PRs and run her first hundred miler. Find all things from the podcast here! @trailrunningwomenpod Follow…
Nicole: Disabled Endurance Athlete, Cancer Survivor, and Social Impact Leader
Nicole Ver Kuilen is a disabled endurance athlete, cancer survivor, and social impact leader. She founded the nonprofit, Forrest Stump , after facing insurance denials for nearly two decades, completing a 1,500 mile triathlon from Seattle to San Diego on a prosthesis built only for walking to raise awareness. Her innovative advocacy campaigns have since sparked national change, laying the…
Erin Carson: Performance Strength Q & A
Erin Carson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who works with everyone from age groupers to the best in the world. Erin joined us to chat strength training for trail runners and it was such an informative conversation! She answers listener questions on heavy lifting, hormone health, mobilty, warm up, and more. This was one of the best strength episodes I've had to date! Check out…
Tara D: Crushing the FKT on the Appalachian Trail
Tara Dower joins us just a few weeks after crushing the FKT of the Appalachian Trail in 40 days and 18 hours!!! The AT is a 2189 mile trail that traverses 14 states. Tara was an absolute blast to chat with. We get into everything from trail naps and mental toughness, to how to handle those mid race blisters. 100% reccomend following her youtube channel and instagram: @tara.dower Tara's Youtube…
Caitlin: Fast and only getting faster
Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW Caitlin is an impressively fast runner who's just started to dabble in the trails. Without much experience she has already crushed the 50km distance and will be one to watch. In 2023 she got third place at the Squamish 50k trail race in August, which was the…
Lauren: Helping Women Over 40 Run Strong
Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW So many great tips in this episode! Lauren Beihoffer, aka Lauren Runs Wild, is a biochemist turned running coach who is now specializing in helping women over 40 run their best. She's a certified nutritionist, metabolic specialist, certified coach, and a badass…
Pod Swap: Trillium Running Podcast Interview
I had the pleasure of chatting with John from the Trillium Running Podcast. It was a lot of fun and I highly recommend his podcast to add to your playlist. Their goal is to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses. Find all things from the podcast here! @trailrunningwomenpod The Episode…
Trail Tips: Recovery, nausea, heat, and our fav episodes
Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW I finally catch up with Alyssa after her epic performance at UTMB! We get valuable tips on how she changed her perspective on the pain cave and the impact of that on her results. Listener questions include how to deal with nausea when you're increasing distance,…
Cory: Working for every step at Western States
Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW Buckle up as Cory takes us back to Western States 100, where he had to pull his runner from the depths of a low, to finish feeling strong. "I feel like after this I have some fresh perspective and tips that I could bring to an episode, especially from the…
May: I Heart Running
In 2015 May believed she wasn't an athlete, but started walk jogging short distances around a track to try something different. She quickly became obsessed and started the instagram account @i.heart.running to document her new hobby. Like many of us, May most certainly is an athlete and just needed to get over that mental block. She's now run distances up to 50km and is passionate about the sport…
Sarah: Advanced Human Performance Teacher
Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW Sarah Seads has been working and playing in the fields of running, rehabilitation and health and wellness since 1996 when she stumbled into her career as a Kinesiologist during her first year of University at UVic. Intending to complete her degree as a writer, Sarah…
Trail Tips: Why We Run - Replay!
This episode was SO fun.. so it deserves a second play. First or second time through, you'll love this one. This episode is all about why you run. We share our reasons for running and we learn how sappy Tory really is. We will give you something to think about if you're not sure what race to run, or if you want to race at all. Thank you for everyone who sent in their "why" For a backlog of…
Cory: How to pace your friends like a pro
We are back with Cory Jennermann, co-founder of RunGuides.com, and super skilled runner and pacer. Run Guides is the go-to website for finding the perfect race for you. We chat about his top tips for getting faster in the trails, how to easily cut off time in your next race, and how to pace like a pro. We get into all things pacing from dialing in road splits, to pacing friends in super long trail…