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The Training For Trekking Podcast

The Training For Trekking Podcast

Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach 446 Episodes Sep 23, 2026

The Training For Trekking Podcast helps hikers, trekkers, and mountaineers prepare for their adventures. Host Rowan Smith shares training strategies to improve fitness, strength, and resilience for the trail. The podcast also covers topics such as altitude sickness prevention, nutrition, injury prevention, and more, aiming to ensure safe and successful trips.

Episodes

TFT368: Training To Hike The Sunshine Coast Trail
TFT368: Training To Hike The Sunshine Coast Trail Sep 23, 2026 28:33 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.
TFT367: Training To Hike The West Maroon Trail
TFT367: Training To Hike The West Maroon Trail Sep 16, 2026 23:53 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. =
TFT366: Leanne's Training Journey To Hike Kilimanjaro
TFT366: Leanne's Training Journey To Hike Kilimanjaro Sep 15, 2026 17:09 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 h
TFT365: Training For To Hike Maine's Appalachian Trail - Cathleen's Story
TFT365: Training For To Hike Maine's Appalachian Trail - Cathleen's Story Sep 2, 2026 40:56 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: h
TFT364: Training To Hike The West Highland Way
TFT364: Training To Hike The West Highland Way Aug 19, 2026 18:02 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): "M
TFT363: Training To Thru-Hike Te Araroa: Interview With Sonia
TFT363: Training To Thru-Hike Te Araroa: Interview With Sonia Aug 12, 2026 28:29 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
TFT362: Training To Hike The Tour du Mont Blanc: Interview With Jill & Dan
TFT362: Training To Hike The Tour du Mont Blanc: Interview With Jill & Dan Aug 8, 2026 35:05 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 intereste
TFT361: Made Up Problems For Hikers
TFT361: Made Up Problems For Hikers Jul 29, 2026 15:08 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://w
TFT360: Training To Hike The Via Francigena : Interview With Chris
TFT360: Training To Hike The Via Francigena : Interview With Chris Jul 27, 2026 33:58 ​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/on
TFT359: 10 Days on Kilimanjaro's Northern Circuit: A Couple's Training Story
TFT359: 10 Days on Kilimanjaro's Northern Circuit: A Couple's Training Story Jul 15, 2026 26:35 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
TFT358: 62, Two Knee Replacements, and Not One Anti-Inflammatory at Ningaloo
TFT358: 62, Two Knee Replacements, and Not One Anti-Inflammatory at Ningaloo Jul 8, 2026 27:17 In this episode I interview Summit Strength client Jenny, and inside she shares her experience training for a 12 day hiking, snorkelling and kayaking adventure at Ningaloo Reef. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  
TFT357: Training To Thru-Hike 1000km On The Bibbulmun Track
TFT357: Training To Thru-Hike 1000km On The Bibbulmun Track Jul 1, 2026 35:47 In this episode I chat with Mark, a Summit Strength graduate from Melbourne, about his training and experience thru-hiking the Bibbulmun Track - a 1,000 kilometre walk through Western Australia. Inside we chat about the strength and conditioning he used from this long distance hike, managing a calf strain early in training, the mental grind of weeks on trail, and practical advice for anyone plann

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