TFT367: Training To Hike The West Maroon Trail

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Jennifer about her training leading up to her second attempt at the Sunshine Coast Trail, a rugged 80-mile stretch through British Columbia. Inside, she shares what changed in her prep this time around, the roadblocks she worked through along the way, and how it all came together on the trail itself, including a brutal, unplanned 17.5 mile day. == Mentioned in the episode: ​ Shuttle service: https://sunshinecoastshuttle.ca/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpssunshinecoasttrail.comprpawsdonate == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Todd about his training leading up to a hike the West Maroon Trail in Colorado. Todd hadn't exercised in over 30 years before starting, so inside he shares what it took to go from the couch to trail-ready, the setback that cost him a quarter of his training window, and how it felt crossing the summit with the friends he's had for four decades. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  

In this episode, I interview Leanne from Backtrack Adventures, who is at the very beginning of a training journey to hike Kilimanjaro. This will be a multi-part series as we follow along with her training, and today we introduce Leanne, chat about her inspiration for this upcoming trek and discuss some expected challenges she will be facing in the lead-up.  == Follow along with Leanne's journey here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtrackadventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackTrackAdventures Learn more about Leanne's Kilimanjaro trip here: https://www.backtrackadventures.com.au/journey/mount-kilimanjaro/

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Cathleen about her training journey to conquer Maine's notoriously challenging section of the Appalachian Trail.  Inside, she shares insights into her training, challenges, and experiences on some of the toughest sections of the entire AT.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  

In this episode I interview Summit Strength client Cyril, who at the age of 74 has recently completed the West Highland Way hike in Scotland. Inside, he shares some insights about how he trained for this 107-mile hike, the strategies he applied to improve his breathing, enjoyment and leg cramps and his experience on the trail. == About Maximum Adventrure (the company Cyril used for his hike): "Maximum Adventure specialises in walking and cycling adventures across the UK and Europe, including some of the UK's best-known long-distance trails such as the West Highland Way and Coast to Coast. We take care of the logistics, accommodation and baggage transfers, allowing you to enjoy the adventure at your own pace" Find them here: https://maximumadventure.com/ == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Sonia, who is three-quarters through a training journey to prepare to thru-hike Te Araroa in New Zealand.  Inside, she shares some great insights on how she is training for this challenging long-distance trail, and the challenges she has faced along the way. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength clients Jill and Dan, who have recently come off a successful adventure of the Tour du Mont Blanc. Inside, they share some insights about their training and preparation for this iconic trail, as well as some very interesting insights about the trip itself. A great listen for anyone who has the Tour du Mont Blanc on their bucket list, or who is interested in high altitude hiking. = Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

In this episode, I explore a trend in the world of hiking, where coaches are advocating for more and more complicated methods of training - even though the basics and fundamentals of training would probably work just as well. Something any hiker in training needs to look out for!    == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

​In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Chris about her recent adventure tackling her last section of the Via Francigena pilgrimage walk. Inside she shares some insights about her preparation, training and her experience on this amazing trail.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength graduates Karen and Charles, who have just come back from 10 days and a successful summit of Kilimanjaro's northern circuit. Inside, they talk about their training, preparation and experience on this amazing mountain.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html