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The Training For Trekking Podcast

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.

Podcast · By Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach · English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    TFT368: Training To Hike The Sunshine Coast Trail (opens the original)

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    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: http

  2. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    TFT367: Training To Hike The West Maroon Trail (opens the original)

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    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 Progr

  3. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    TFT366: Leanne's Training Journey To Hike Kilimanjaro (opens the original)

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    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/BackT

  4. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    TFT365: Training For To Hike Maine's Appalachian Trail - Cathleen's Story (opens the original)

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    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

  5. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    TFT364: Training To Hike The West Highland Way (opens the original)

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    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 so

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