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The Training For Trekking Podcast

Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach

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, strong and resilient to tackle anything the trail will throw at you. He also dives deep into subjects such as how to prevent altitude sickness, nutrition while hiking, injury prevention and much, much more. So you can have the very best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure!

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14:07

TFT53: Training Strategies When Working From Home

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/31

In this episode, I share a few simple home workout strategies a hiker can use if they are currently working from home. Many hikers out there at the moment are stuck at home. And many hikers are struggling with inactivity. But let me tell you now... Physical activity and training will be incredibly important at this time. You may not be training for a significant adventure in the near future but finding some way to maintain your exercise and physical health during this time, will do wonders for your

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56:31

TFT52: Preventing Plantar Fasciitis For Hikers

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/30

In this episode, I interview expert podiatrist Damian Gough, and he dives deep into the common hiking problem of plantar fasciitis. Inside he explains what it actually is, and the proven ways a hiker can overcome it. Plantar fasciitis is the bane of many hikers existence. We have all experienced it. And it is terrible. All too often I see hikers reaching out for help with this issue, but getting some incredibly poor information in return. So with this in mind, I invited Damian Gough, an

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14:42

TFT51: Keeping The Adventure Alive

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/29

In this episode, I describe a few easy ways to keep your adventurous spirit alive during these tough times. Times are tough. Adventures are getting cancelled. Many people are restricted to their local areas. Or even in their homes. And in among all of this, the very last thing on most peoples lives is an adventure. Which is a shame. Because as hikers, we know how important adventure is to our lives. We know how important it is for our mental health. We know how it is important it is to help up

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45:16

TFT50: Kilimanjaro, Knee Pain and Mental Strength

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/26

In this episode, I invite online client Jen on the show, to discuss her recent adventure to Mt Kilimanjaro, how she trained for this challenging trek and how she overcame her knee pain. Inside the episode: The training Jen did to overcome some serious knee pain which had plagued her for years How she overcame a few scary challenges during her preparations (which are all too common for hikers) How Jen got herself to the summit of Kilimanjaro (even though she was so sick with the fly, she could

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08:18

TFT49: If Your Trip Has Been Cancelled

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/25

If you have had your big adventure cancelled, this podcast will share with you a few simple things you can do to keep positive. So many hikers and trekkers out there have had their trips cancelled over the last week.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which absolutely sucks. And I have personally talked to a number of hikers over the last few days, who are really feeling at rock bottom. And whether you have been planning these for months or years, either way, it can really get you down. So with that being said, if you have had

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27:18

TFT48: How To Train For A Thru-Hike

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/24

In this episode, I interview Lee Welton (the founder of Trailside Fitness) and we discuss how to best prepare and train for a major thru-hike. Completing a major thru-hike sits on many hikers 'one day list'. Whether it is the Pacific Crest or Appalachian Trail in the USA, the Te Araroa Tramp in New Zealand or the Shikoku Pilgrim's Trail in Japan - every hiker has dreamed about conquering one of these major adventures. But while there are hundreds of articles, podcasts and videos around how

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18:55

TFT47: Lower Back Pain While Hiking

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/23

This episode shares with you my simple, 3-step formula for overcoming and preventing lower back pain during hiking and everyday life. There is nothing more debilitating, more frustrating and more stressful then lower back pain while hiking. That jolting pain during descents. That heart-pumping anxiety whenever you step in a pothole or have a slip, stumble or slide. That constant ache during a day on the trail, which distracts you from the beautiful thing around you. Lower

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19:13

TFT46: Training Away From Public Places

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/16

In this episode, I discuss how hikers can best train at home or in the outdoors, to get themselves fit, strong and resilient for their future adventures. With the current crisis, many hikers are choosing to train away from the gym (by choice or necessity). Which is fair enough! But, often the 'knee jerk' reaction to this type of training by hikers, is to return to the basics... i.e. lots of walking and endless squats and lunges. Which is not an incredibly effective way of training. So

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30:01

TFT45: Plant-Based Eating For Hikers

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/09

In this episode, I interview Kyle Kamp from Valley To Peak Nutrition, to discuss some practical and actionable nutrition strategies for hikers who follow some variation of plant-based eating. Whether you are a vegan, vegetarian or just eat a high percentage of plant-based foods, there is no doubt there are many hikers and adventure athletes out there following some type of plant-based eating. Unfortunately, however, the quality of information out there for hikers around these nutrition

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16:19

TFT44: Planning Long Term Training For Hiking

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/03/02

Today I share with you a simple, long term approach to training for hikers. Often I find myself talking about preparation for hikers who are 16, 12 or 8 weeks out from their adventures... But what if you are 12 months out? Or 18? Or two years? What can you do then? Because following a structured plan for this time (for most) is a recipe for boredom and burnout... Instead, you want to ensure you continue to build your training fitness over this time - while keeping things more flexible and

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13:03

TFT43: Training For Hiking In Bad Weather

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/02/24

Today, I share a few training options for hikers, when the weather is too horrendous to hit the trail. All too often, the weather can get in the way of our hiking. Rain, storms, hail, snow. Even extremely hot weather can limit us on the trail... Traditionally, when faced with this, hikers like to say "there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing" or "you'll be hiking in all weather so you train in all weather". But what if you simply don't want to hike in the rain? What can you be doing

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06:59

TFT42: My Most Important Mental Preparation Tip For...

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/02/17

In this episode, I share with you the single most important mental preparation tip for a challenging hike, trek or mountaineering adventure. If you follow this tip, you can feel confident that you are ready and able to tackle the major challenges your upcoming adventure will throw at you. == Need some extra help getting physically and mentally prepared for an adventure? Check out The Online Summit Program

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18:11

TFT41: Training For A Challenge Hike

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/02/10

In this episode, I discuss my system of training hikers for a challenge hike (such as 50km in 24 hours). There are so many amazing hiking challenges out there. Whether it is 50km in 24 hours, 100km in 48 hours or anything in between. They are a great goal to aim for, can be an amazing social event and, of course, raise money for so many amazing charities. But I have one major issue with them... So many of these (which I have seen at least) come with absolutely ridiculous recommended training

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15:35

TFT40: Preparing For Uneven Terrain

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/02/03

In this episode, I recommend some physical and mental strategies to prepare for the challenge of hiking over uneven and rough terrain. Whether it is mud, scree, traverses, rock hopping, river crossings, roots or just generally rough terrain, sometimes hiking definitely ain't a walk in the park! For some, these challenges are just part of the fun. But for many others, these can cause a serious amount of stress, worry and anxiety. So today, I share with you some simple and effective strategies to

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10:35

TFT39: The Easiest Way To Prevent Pain While Hiking

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/01/27

This episode is specifically talking to those who are training for a significant trail adventure in the near future (and want to do it pain-free!) Joint pain while training for a hike, trek or a mountain adventure sucks. And unfortunately, it is so incredibly common. Whether it is foot pain (like plantar fasciitis), shin pain (shin splints), knee pain (hikers knee), hip pain or lower back pain - almost every hiker has struggled with one of these the past. But, no matter what your specific pain in,

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11:02

TFT38: Improving Your Hiking Training

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/01/20

In this episode, I share a powerful strategy which you can apply to improve and upgrade your hiking training, no matter what your current situation is. Quite often hikers get caught up chasing the idea of 'the best'. What is the best type of training? What is the best number of days to work out? What is the best diet for the trail? But sometimes when we end up chasing 'the best' we don't end up doing anything at all... To combat this, in today's episode, I share with you a simple and effective

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13:16

TFT37: Avoiding The Post-Trail Blues

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/01/13

In this episode, I discuss a few simple strategies on how a hiker can avoid the dreaded post-trail blues. One of the hardest parts of any adventure is coming back home. Back to the monotony of work... endless social commitments... emails... phones... tv... stress. After experiencing so much magic and peace on the trail, it is no surprise so many hikes struggle emotionally when they return to reality. And while this is incredibly common, there are things you can do to prevent this. To prevent the

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12:42

TFT36: How Hikers Can Get Strong (Without Putting On...

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2020/01/08

In this episode, I explain how hikers, trekkers and mountaineers can get strong, without putting on any extra weight in muscle. Strength training is amazing for hikers. Everyone should be doing it. But one common objection I hear is that hikers don't want to put on extra weight in muscle, which they will then have to carry around on the trail. And considering how obsessive the hiking community can get over reducing pack weight, this is fair enough... But there is a solution! In this episode, I talk

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24:19

TFT35: Tips For Trekking In The Heat

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2019/12/30

In this episode, I discuss some practical strategies a trekker can use to best prepare their body for the rigors of hot weather hiking. Hiking in the heat can be seriously tough... Whether you are thru-hiking through the desert on the Pacific Crest Trail, trekking through the jungles of Borneo or simply hitting some day hikes in the summer sun, high temperatures really add an extra element of challenge to your adventures. But while hikers all over the world have to contend with this, there isn't a

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19:25

TFT34: How To Train For High Altitude Hiking (If You...

The Training For Trekking Podcast ·

2019/12/23

Today I discuss how you can best prepare and train for a high altitude hike if you don't live near any mountains. High altitude trekking has captured the imagination of so many people around the world. Who hasn't daydreamed at some point of standing at the top of Kilimanjaro? Or of conquering the pilgrimage to Everest Base Camp? But, while most of us have the opportunity to prepare physically before a hike or adventure, no matter what we do, or what experience we may have, there is always one

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