The Trail Network Podcast

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Episode 101: Racing Plans Changed, UTMB Training, and...

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2026/04/04

Plans shift quickly this time of year, and this episode reflects that in real time. Katie and Leah catch up on how their race schedules have evolved over the past few weeks, including a pivot away from Madeira and a move toward more local racing. What started as a clear plan has turned into something more flexible, shaped by travel, timing, and everything else happening alongside training. With that, UTMB preparation is starting to feel more real. The conversation touches on what that shift looks

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00:54:34

100 Episodes Later: What We’ve Learned, Built, and...

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2026/03/26

Episode 100. Two years of conversations, 50+ guests, and a whole lot of growth.In this milestone episode, Katie Asmuth, Leah Yingling, and Hilary Yang take a step back to reflect on the journey of the podcast, the evolution of the sport, and where things are heading next.They dive into the biggest moments in trail running right now, including the electric women’s race at Chianti, the continued dominance of Courtney Dauwalter, and what it means to see different training styles all succeed at the

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01:01:02

Episode 99: Jon and Henriette Albon on Winning...

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2026/03/19

Jon Albon and Henriette Albon join the Trail Network Podcast after their double victory at Transgrancanaria to talk about life and racing as one of trail running’s most accomplished couples. Jon is a former obstacle course racing world champion turned top trail ultrarunner, and Henriette is one of the sport’s toughest and most thoughtful competitors, known for her smart pacing and resilience in long, technical races. Together, they reflect on how their relationship has evolved through different

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00:44:18

Episode 98: How Western States Champion Caleb Olson...

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2026/03/12

Leah Yingling sits down with Western States champion Caleb Olson for a conversation centered around nutrition, fueling, and the realities of balancing elite trail running with everyday life. Caleb, a Salt Lake City–based ultrarunner and Precision Fuel & Hydration athlete, shares how he approaches fueling both in training and on race day, including the strategies that helped support his Western States victory.They also talk about how nutrition fits into the bigger picture of Caleb’s life as an

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00:57:24

Episode 97: Black Canyon 100K Head to Head: Jenn...

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2026/03/05

Katie Asmuth hosts a head to head Black Canyon 100K recap with Jenn Lichter and Anne Flower. Jenn is a Missoula, Montana-based trail runner stepping into her 100K debut after establishing herself as a fearless, high-intensity racer at shorter distances, now racing with Nike ACG. Anne is a Colorado Springs-based ultrarunner known for her strength and composure in longer events, newly racing with HOKA.Together, they break down how the front pack formed, when the race shifted from controlled pacing to

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01:02:22

Episode 96: Katie Asmuth in New Zealand: Tarawera,...

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2026/02/26

Hilary Yang sits down with Katie Asmuth for a Tarawera recap from New Zealand, where Katie lined up chasing a Western States Golden Ticket on her 40th birthday. They talk travel logistics, a race day that turned into a wet, muddy survival mission, and how the technical terrain changed pacing, fueling, and decision-making. Katie also shares what she learned, how she’s processing the outcome, and what she’s excited about next as she shifts focus toward UTMB!This episode is edited and produced by

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00:59:01

Episode 95: Black Canyon Weekend Recap: Golden...

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2026/02/19

Leah Yingling and Hilary Yang are fresh off a whirlwind weekend at Black Canyon, where they were on the mic for the Mountain Outpost livestream and got a front row seat to the start of the North American Golden Ticket chase. They zoom out on what made this weekend feel like a turning point, from the depth of the women’s field and how close the front end is getting across genders, to how much racing, fueling, and confidence have evolved in the sport. They also touch on the ultra world colliding all

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00:35:51

Episode 94: Cristina Regalado: Community, Access, and...

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2026/02/12

This week, Cristina Regalado joins the Trail Network Podcast. Cristina is a recent recipient of a Gu-supported entry into WSER and a fixture in the Salt Lake City trail scene, tirelessly working for increased inclusion on the trails with Women of the Wasatch and Wasatch Trails Collective.On this episode, Cristina shares what lining up at the Western States Endurance Run this summer means to her, not just as an athlete, but as someone deeply committed to expanding access to trails and ultrarunning

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00:57:08

Episode 93: This Is It: Tarawera, Turning 40, and...

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2026/02/05

Katie and Hilary catch up at the start of February as the year suddenly feels like it’s moving fast. The conversation touches on creative momentum, making space for meaningful work, and the mix of excitement and nerves that comes with big plans falling into place. They reflect on racing as both a personal challenge and a mirror for life, especially in seasons where energy, priorities, and perspective are shifting.The episode centers on Katie heading to Tarawera 100K on her 40th birthday, sharing an

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01:00:25

Tabor Hemming on Black Canyon, Ranch Life, and Racing...

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2026/01/30

Tabor Hemming is a professional trail runner for adidas TERREX and Precision Fuel & Hydration who lives and trains in a remote mountain town in Colorado on her family’s multi-generation cattle ranch. Raised on the ranch and rooted in endurance sport from a young age, Tabor brings a rare mix of grit, curiosity, and independence to her career. She and her husband, fellow professional runner Eli Hemming, train, race, coach athletes, and create content together through their podcast Hemming and

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00:46:18

Episode 91: Life Is Full: UTMB Plans, Burnout...

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2026/01/24

This week is a trio catch-up with Hilary Yang, Leah Yingling, and Rachel Drake on what life looks like right now in a season that feels maxed out. Rachel shares the reality of balancing anesthesia training, motherhood, and breastfeeding on the job, plus how being a mom has shaped the way she shows up for patients and families.They also dig into training when time and energy are limited, including run commuting, postpartum patience, and why consistency matters more than big mileage. Hilary reflects

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00:58:05

Episode 90: Emily Cameron: The Creative Behind the...

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2026/01/16

Emily Cameron joins the show to talk about building a career as a photographer and filmmaker in trail and endurance sports, from her roots in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to life in Athens, Georgia. Emily shares her background as a 2016 Olympic Trials qualifier in swimming and how that shaped her relationship with time, training, and burnout, plus the pivot into triathlon and eventually storytelling. The conversation dives into how she broke into the creative world through COVID-era portrait projects,

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01:02:32

Episode 89: Ryan Montgomery in Mammoth: Recovery,...

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2026/01/08

Ryan Montgomery joins Katie Asmuth for an in person conversation from Mammoth Lakes during a training week as he returns from ankle surgery. Ryan shares his long arc in the sport from early hundred milers and adventure driven running to a breakout competitive chapter that included a Golden Ticket and a top 10 at Western States. They talk about what it looks like to address a long term injury, how he is approaching 2026 with a renewed pull toward big adventure and FKTs, and why curiosity and

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00:41:34

Episode 88: Failing Forward: Big Swings, Burnout, and...

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2025/12/31

Hilary Yang and Katie Asmuth ring in 2026 with a candid reflection on a year of big swings, scary projects, and imperfect comebacks. Hilary shares what it was really like to train for and finish Hardrock while directing the Mammoth 200 and creating her first major film, and Katie talks about racing her way back from injury, ending the year with a win at Javelina, and heading into Tarawera with a quieter but deeper confidence. Together they unpack failure, burnout, aging in sport, and why connection,

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00:48:17

Episode 87: Reflecting on a Year That Changed Trail...

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2025/12/19

In this episode, Katie Asmuth and Leah Yingling reflect on a full year of The Trail Network Podcast and a year that reshaped the trail running landscape. They look back on standout moments from the sport and the show, from pregnancies and comebacks to breakthrough performances, surprise podiums, and the rise of longer distances like 200-mile races. The conversation touches on storytelling in trail running, why live coverage and long-form narratives are changing how fans connect to athletes, and how

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00:57:41

Episode 86: From CIM Streets to Hardrock Peaks: What...

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2025/12/12

In this episode, Katie and Leah sit down for a two-host chat that blends life updates with what is happening across the trail and ultra world. They touch on postpartum running, baseline fitness, and how to fit training into real life, including vacations and busy family seasons. The conversation moves through Trail Runner of the Year and Ultra Runner of the Year, why rankings and UTMB index actually matter for pros, and how road races like CIM are shaping trail performances and golden ticket prep

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00:46:24

Episode 85: Oh Hi, Rach! Juggling Kids, Careers, and...

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2025/12/05

All four hosts land in one virtual room for the first time in a while, and the episode feels like exactly what the trail community loves about this show: honest life updates, the chaos and joy of parenting and training, and the juggling act of big dreams alongside real-world constraints. The conversation moves through work, family, film projects, postpartum shifts, inspiration, and the long game of returning to form. There's laughter, some exhaustion, a lot of heart, and a shared sense that running

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00:47:36

Episode 84: Off-Season Honest Talk: Running, Work,...

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2025/11/20

This catch up episode leans into the messy, real side of being runners, creatives, and parents while the race season quiets down. Hilary, Katie, and Leah talk openly about what it looks like when running has to take a back seat to big projects, work, and family, how social media and Strava can shape or strain our relationship with the sport, and why it sometimes feels better to keep parts of life offline. They get into gut and health struggles, postpartum recovery, travel with a baby, planning

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Episode 83: Molly Seidel’s Leap to Ultras: Why Trail...

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2025/11/12

Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel joins Hilary Yang and Katie Asmuth for a candid, thoughtful conversation about rebuilding her relationship with running and stepping into the trail world with intention. She opens up about the long recovery from a broken patella, the emotional work that reshaped her approach to training, and how her anthropology background influences the way she sees sport and culture. Molly shares why trail running feels like the right place for her joy, creativity, and

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01:21:54

Episode 82: Hilary Yang and Filmmaker Carrie Highman...

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2025/11/07

Hilary returns to the podcast after a whirlwind stretch directing the Mammoth events and traveling through Hong Kong and China to film her new documentary project. She’s joined by filmmaker Carrie Highman, her co-director on the upcoming film, for a conversation centered on storytelling, women’s experiences, and the impact of bringing outdoor narratives to life with intention. Carrie reflects on her career and the themes that have shaped her work, from Free to Run, which highlights the barriers

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