Trail Society is a podcast hosted by professional trail runners Keely Henninger, Corrine Malcolm, and Hillary Allen. Drawing on their combined experience as athletes and scientists, the three hosts explore challenging and timely topics in trail running. Episodes cover training, racing, and the wider culture of the sport, including questions of equality and community. The show aims to foster open discussion and build a stronger, more inclusive trail running community.
Episodes
Episode 158: Alysia Montaño: Fighting the Motherhood Penalty in Professional Sports
What does it actually mean to support motherhood in professional sports?This week on Trail Society, Corrine sits down with Olympic medalist, seven-time U.S. champion, and maternal rights advocate Alysia Montaño to discuss her journey from professional runner to one of the leading voices fighting for maternity protections in sports.From racing at the U.S. Track and Field Championships while eight m
Episode 157: Coach’s Corner: How to Build a Training Plan That Actually Works
What actually goes into building a successful training plan? This week on Trail Society, Corrine and Keely are breaking down the science and art of coaching, from understanding an athlete’s training history to balancing mileage, intensity, recovery, and everyday life!Using a hypothetical runner preparing for their first 50K, they walk through how to structure a training week, gradually build volum
Episode 156: The Barriers Keeping Women Out of Ultrarunning with Corrine Malcolm
This week, we're bringing a little Dirt Church Radio into the Trail Society feed! Corrine Malcolm joins host Ali Pottinger for an honest conversation about running, motherhood, and the future of trail and ultrarunning.Corrine opens up about her fertility journey, navigating IVF, and how pregnancy has changed her relationship with running. They also explore the barriers women face in the sport,
Episode 155: Racing Into Fitness and Letting Go of Expectations
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen catch up after a whirlwind stretch of racing that took Hillary from Montana to Colorado, California, Washington, and Canada as she navigated her return to competition following injury. Hillary shares what it was like to line up for races without feeling fully prepared, why she decided to race her way back into fitness, and how letting go of expectations
Episode 154: Building a Bigger Trail Running Community with Vivek Gowri
This week, Corrine Malcolm sits down with Vivek Gowri, owner of San Francisco Running Company, for a conversation about community, representation, and what it means to help more people feel like trail running is a place where they belong. Vivek shares how he found his own running community in the Bay Area, what SFRC meant to him long before he took over the business, and how he’s approached evolvi
Episode 153: What Happens to Your Body After an Ultramarathon?
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Keely Henninger nerd out on what actually happens inside your body during — and after — an ultramarathon. Using recent research alongside what we already know about endurance physiology, they work system by system through the muscle damage, inflammation, kidney stress, cardiovascular changes, neurological fatigue, immune response, metabolic shifts, and GI issues that
Episode 152: Jessie Diggins on Becoming a Beginner Again
This week, Corrine Malcolm sits down with Jessie Diggins, Olympic champion, multiple-time World Cup overall champion, and one of the most accomplished American cross-country skiers ever, for a conversation about what happens when sport stops being your job. Now retired from professional skiing, Jessie is stepping into a very different chapter — one that includes trail running, public speaking, adv
Trail Society Rewind: Strong As a Mother with Jess Dorrington and Shannon Rowbury
This episode originally aired March 31st, 2026Olympic medalist Shannon Rowbury and pelvic health physical therapist Jess Dorrington join Corrine to talk about their new book, Strong as a Mother, and the bigger conversation around pregnancy, postpartum, and athleticism. Together, they explore what it means to stay active during pregnancy, how runners can think about returning to sport postpartum, a
Episode 151: Building Your Team and Finding the Right Coach
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen dig into one of the most important — and sometimes overlooked — parts of an athlete’s support system: finding the right coach. They talk about what actually makes a good coach-athlete fit, from communication and collaboration to goal alignment, professionalism, and whether a coach is truly invested in you as a person rather than just your performance.Th
Episode 150: Chelsea Sodaro on Motherhood, Ambition, and Unlocking Yes
This week, Corrine Malcolm sits down with Chelsea Sodaro, Ironman World Champion, mother, and founder of Unlocking Yes, for an honest conversation about what happens when the things you want most in life seem to compete with one another. Chelsea traces her path from professional running to triathlon, the decision to become a mother at the height of her athletic career, and the uncertainty that cam
Episode 149: The Runner’s Guide to Strength Training
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Keely Henninger dig into one of the most common questions they hear from endurance athletes: how should runners actually strength train? They break down why lifting can improve running economy, force production, muscle recruitment, tendon strength, and durability — and why those benefits matter just as much for ultrarunners as they do for athletes chasing faster spee
Episode 148: Sabrina Pace-Humphreys on Representation, Responsibility, and the Return to UTMB
This week, Corrine Malcolm is joined by Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to talk about two kinds of endurance: returning to UTMB after a heartbreaking race, and continuing the long-term work of making trail running a more inclusive sport.They talk about what Sabrina learned from last year’s UTMB, why she’s coming back, and how her work with Black Trail Runners has shaped the way she thinks about belonging,
Episode 147: RED-S, Recovery, and the Stress We Don’t Count
This week, after a Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift debrief, Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen take on RED-S and low energy availability through Hillary’s own recent experience with injury and recovery. What started as overreaching and under-recovery became a bigger lesson in how training stress, work stress, life changes, sleep, fueling, and healing all draw from the same finite pool of energy.Th
Episode 146: Beyond the Finish Line with Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy
This week, Corrine Malcolm is joined by Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy to talk about the evolution from chasing your own big goals to helping other people chase theirs. From thru-hiking and FKTs to coaching, mentorship, and race directing, Joe has built a career around both pushing his own limits and creating more opportunities for others in trail running.The two dig into the All In Coaching Collecti
Episode 145: Running, Identity, and the Lives We’re Building
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Keely Henninger step back from training plans to talk about something endurance athletes rarely discuss: how our relationship with running is supposed to change.Corrine reflects on IVF, pregnancy, and becoming a mom, while Keely shares what it feels like to make room for medicine, a demanding new career, and a different version of athletic life. They explore identity
Episode 144: Access, Innovation, and Adaptive Trail Running with Nicole Ver Kuilen
This week, Corrine Malcolm is joined by Nicole Ver Kuilen — endurance athlete, cancer survivor, advocate, and National Campaign Lead for So Every BODY Can Move — for a conversation about access, innovation, and what true inclusion in trail running really looks like. They talk about Nicole’s relationship with sport after losing her leg to bone cancer as a child, what drew her to trail running, and
Episode 143: Planning Big Adventures
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen catch up on life, running, and the realities of pivoting when a season doesn’t go to plan before diving into a wide-ranging conversation about big adventure days. From FKTs and fastpacking trips to multi-sport missions and personal route projects, they explore how athletes can dream up meaningful goals outside of traditional races.Along the way, they ta
Episode 142: Who gets to feel like they belong? with Daniella Chong
This week, Corrine Malcolm sits down with Daniella Chong for an episode that goes far beyond race results. They talk about:The L.A. run community and Daniella's work with the Good Vibes Track Club and Renegade RunningBeing a coach and community builderThe role of identity in shaping who feels like they belong in trail running — and the whiteness of running spacesPlus, they dive into Daniella’s Wes
Episode 141: Live from TrailCon 2026 - a Women’s Health and Performance panel with Keely Henninger, Dr. Emily Kraus, Dr. Gauri Desai, and Dr. Alyssa Olenick
This week, Corrine Malcolm brings listeners a special live episode from TrailCon, featuring a Women’s Health and Performance panel led by Keely Henninger alongside Dr. Emily Kraus, Dr. Gauri Desai, and Dr. Alyssa Olenick. The panel digs into some of the most important topics in women’s endurance health today, including:low energy availabilitybone health across the lifespantraining through pregnanc
Episode 140: A Western States first-timer shares her story and some advice
Trail Society teamed up with our Feisty Media sister podcast, Another Mother Runner, for a special episode recorded in Tahoe ahead of Western States. This episode originally dropped on the Another Mother Runner feed on Friday, June 26, 2026, and we're sharing it with you all here because we loved the conversation.Another Mother Runner host, Sarah Bowen Shea, is joined by Trail Society's Corrine Ma
Episode 139: Revisiting the pursuit of excellence with Western States champ Abby Hall
This week, ahead of Western States this weekend, we're revisiting and re-airing our conversation with last year's champion Abby Hall — about growth, grit, and what it means to chase excellence over a long period of time.They talk about:Abby's evolution through a decade in the sportHow she found her footing in ultras and her relationship with the 100-mile distanceAnd, of course, the long road and m
Episode 138: Lessons (for running & life) from the Unbound 200-mile gravel race
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen catch up after Hillary’s muddy, unpredictable day at Unbound Gravel 200 and use it as a jumping-off point to talk about adaptability, uncertainty, and what happens when a season stops following the original script. Why and how Unbound became a part of Hillary's seasonHow the race unfolded in wild lightning storms and epic mudWhat shifting to more bike t
Episode 137: Women’s sports are good business with Kate Veronneau
This week Corrine Malcolm is joined by Kate Veronneau, the director of women’s strategy at Zwift, a former professional cyclist, and one of the major driving forces behind the growth of women’s cycling and the huge success of the Tour de France Femmes.How Kate went from pro cyclist to creating real opportunities and pathways for women to become professional cyclistsWhat it takes to build better sy
Episode 136: Listener training questions in the Coaches Corner with Keely and Corrine
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Keely Henninger open up the Coaches Corner for a listener-driven grab bag of training questions.How to find the right trail shoe without wasting a ton of moneyWhat the path into coaching can actually look likeWhy the real “magic formula” for improvement is usually a lot less glamorous than people want it to be.They also talk through high-volume training, stage-race p
Episode 135: It's cool to care with Dani Moreno
This week, Corrine Malcolm is joined by one of the most exciting short-course racers on the circuit, Dani Moreno. Podiums at OCC, USATF trail national championships at the 50K and half-marathon, Broken Arrow and UTMB Major wins, Dani's also dealt with catastrophic injuries and setbacks.They talk about:The path from collegiate running to outdoor guiding to professional trail racing — and the feelin
Episode 134: How to build your injury toolkit
It's a timely subject: This week, Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen dive into not just the physical side of injury, but the mental skills needed.With Hillary dealing with her own injury right now, she's put a lot of time and thought into building a practical injury toolkit:Normalizing the mental struggle athletes go throughReframing your goalsControlling what you can controlAnd building a recovery
Episode 133: Why staying curious keeps Jenny Quilty racing fast
This week, Corrine Malcolm sits down with Canadian runner Jenny Quilty to talk about curiosity and why she balances epic mountain events with flat fast racing. If you don't know Jenny yet, you should! She's won some of the most famously hard races on the circuit.They talk about:Why she picks races by feel and what she wants to do — even if that means skipping UTMB this yearHow her relationship wit
Episode 132: Solving the hot weather hydration and fueling puzzle
Do you know your sweat rate? Or how much sodium you should be replacing as the weather gets hotter? That's what today's episode is for!This week, Corrine Malcolm and Keely Henninger dive into all things hydration as the season and the sun heats up. They break down:Osmolality and what it means for training and racingHow to do some basic sweat testing at homeAnd, of course, balancing hydration with
Episode 131: How to rebuild when everything changes with Lizzy Fowler
This week, Corrine sits down with Lizzy Fowler for a conversation about identity, resilience, and rebuilding after life splits into "before" and "after." They talk about Lizzy’s traumatic brain injury in college, the long process of learning to live in a body and brain that felt unfamiliar, and how ultrarunning became a way to test her edges, find flow, and begin trusting herself again.The two als
Episode 130: Self-belief is a super power
This week, Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen are tackling the topic of belief and the role self-belief plays as a performance tool.How belief shapes attention, effort, and perceptionWhy expectations can change the way training and racing feelAnd how athletes can use practical mindset tools to build confidence in real timeThey also dig into the science behind placebo effects, performance, and fatig
Episode 129: The science of cognitive fatigue in running
Researcher and runner Katherine Boere joins Corrine to talk about the connection between physiological depletion and cognitive function in runners. We've all been there: Making wild choices late in races that we swear seemed to make sense at the time. Why do decisions seem to get harder after you've run farther?The two of them dig into:the research around cognitive fatigue in marathons and ultrama
Episode 128: Is it fatigue or is it anemia?
In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine and Keely dig into the question a lot of female athletes ask this time of year, as training starts to ramp back up: Is this normal fatigue, or could it be anemia?They break down the difference between training stress and iron deficiencyWhy ferritin matters even when your labs look “normal”And what athletes should pay attention to when their body starts fee
Episode 127: Strong As a Mother with Jess Dorrington and Shannon Rowbury
Olympic medalist Shannon Rowbury and pelvic health physical therapist Jess Dorrington join Corrine to talk about their new book, Strong as a Mother, and the bigger conversation around pregnancy, postpartum, and athleticism. Together, they explore what it means to stay active during pregnancy, how runners can think about returning to sport postpartum, and why strength during motherhood may look dif
Episode 126: Jane Maus' Mountain Training Mindset - From the Grand Teton FKT to Black Canyon 50K Champion
Jane Maus is coming off a huge early-season win at Black Canyon 50K — but her story is about far more than a finish line.From battling chronic pre-race nerves to chasing the Grand Teton FKT, making the Short Trail World Championships Team, and stepping into a new partnership with Arc’teryx, Jane’s last two years have been anything but linear.In this episode, we talk about:Why she struggles to even
Episode 125: Why do some athletes choke on the world's biggest stage?
Hillary is back from her recent travels, Corrine shares some upcoming race decisions, and then they dive into the topic of the day: Why some athletes are “clutch” on the world’s biggest stages, while others “choke”—and what the rest of us can learn from those moments.Corrine and Hillary explore the science of performance under pressure—from Olympic heartbreak to gold-medal breakthroughs.They break
Episode 124: Dani Aravich went from Division I runner to Paralympic biathlete
What does it take to become a Paralympian in a sport you just learned?This week, Corrine sits down with Team USA Paralympian Dani Aravich — a Nordic skier and biathlete (that's skiing and shooting) heading into her third Paralympic Games right now. How did she go from DI runner to professional sports executive to discovering the Paralympic movement and jumping headfirst into a brand new sport?Dani
Episode 123: Are female athletes more injury-prone? Here's what the research says
Corrine and Keely recap Winter Olympics highlights and the latest Western States Golden Ticket qualifiers before diving into the research on injuries in female athletes.They explore whether women are actually more injury-prone, what role hormones and the menstrual cycle may play, and how factors like training load, strength work, and energy availability influence injury risk and recovery.They cove
Episode 122: Trail Running is Political: Immigration, ICE & the Responsibility of Our Sport with Carolina Rubio-MacWright
What does it mean to say trail running is for everyone — when not everyone feels safe at the start line?In this deeply honest and urgent conversation, Corrine sits down with trail runner and immigration attorney Carolina Rubio-MacWright to talk about what’s happening right now in immigrant communities — and why our sport cannot pretend it’s separate from the political reality of the world we live
Episode 121: Stress, the science of cortisol, and updates on the Female Athlete Triad
Keely’s back from her Step 1 Medical Licensing Exam and honeymoon chaos, and we’re diving straight into one of the most important conversations for female athletes right now: stress.Stress from training. Stress from life. Stress from the world. Stress from big exams and big dreams.It's a perfect transition into the brand new 2025 Female Athlete Triad Coalition consensus update and what those chang
Episode 120: Sabrina Stanley is back racing after cancer
After years at the top of the trail and ultra running worlds—Hardrock 100 champion, Nolan’s 14 FKT holder, and consistent podium finisher—Sabrina Stanley's life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2025. What followed were multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, medical menopause, and ongoing immunotherapy.In this conversation with host and friend Corrine Malcolm, Sabrina shar
Episode 119: Stress is stress: Why training load isn't just about training
Training stress isn’t just about mileage, vert, or workouts — it’s about everything else competing for your energy, too.In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine Malcolm and co-host Hillary Allen share both the science and their experiences with mental fatigue, allostatic load, and burnout. From road marathon training and international travel to work stress, technology overload, and emotional stra
The Science of Your Nervous System and How to Respond to Stress, Trauma, and the State of the World
We're sharing a special episode today from our new Feisty Media family to help you deal with and take away some action items for the collective trauma many of us are going through right now, whether it's new for you or simply heightened.Along with being a sports psychologist & therapist in her own right, the Feisty Women's Performance podcast host Dr. Erin Ayala also lives in Minneapolis, Minn
Episode 118: Chronic pain, endometriosis, and major surgery: How Olivia Amber became the first woman to establish a time on Norman's 13
What does endurance look like when perfection is no longer the goal?In this deeply personal episode, host Corrine Malcolm sits down with professional runner and mountain athlete Olivia Amber for a conversation about movement, identity, health, and choosing paths that don’t always make sense on paper but that feel right in the body.Olivia grew up in a small Nordic ski community in northern Wisconsi
Episode 117: Western States Winner Abby Hall and the Freedom of Owning Ambition
What does it really look like to pursue excellence over a decade — through injury, uncertainty, quiet rebuilds, and breakthrough moments that seem sudden only from the outside?In this episode of Trail Society, host Corrine Malcolm sits down with one of her closest friends and most compelling athletes in the sport: Abby Hall. Fresh off her 2025 Western States 100 victory, Abby reflects on the long
Episode 116: Reflecting on 2025, ReFUEL study updates, and Looking Ahead
Episode 116 is a year end reflection with Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen, released just ahead of the New Year. The conversation opens with lighthearted check ins on holiday routines, winter training, and how each host plans to ring in 2026. From there, the episode moves into results, news, and science, including a detailed discussion of new findings from the ReFUEL study exami
Episode 115. The Science of Resilience: Why Environment Matters More Than Toughness
Episode 115 is a winter roundtable with Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen that explores how resilience in endurance sport is built not in isolation, but through people, culture, and environment. We open by checking in on winter training realities across snow, mud, rain, and darkness, and how community helps athletes keep showing up during the hardest part of the year. The episode
Episode 114. UTCT Deep Dive: Training, Travel Chaos, and Race Week Curveballs
Episode 114 takes us to Cape Town as Corrine gives a full UTCT race recap, reflecting on why she returned to the Deep South, the big-volume training block leading in, and the challenges of racing after travel sickness and time zone chaos. We talk pacing through the first 50 kilometers, fueling decisions, and what makes a night start feel uniquely disorienting. The conversation touches on heat trai
Episode 113: Redefining Pregnancy and Sport with Dr. Margie Davenport
In Episode 113 we sit down with Dr. Margie Davenport, Professor of Kinesiology and Director of the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health at the University of Alberta. Margie has spent more than two decades advancing the science of exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, collaborating with organizations including FIFA, Sport Canada, ACSM, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode 112: Javelina Jundred Recap: Crewing, Community, and Getting More Women to the Start Line
In Episode 112 of Trail Society, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary head to the desert for the Javelina Jundred. Keely was on the ground with the rabbit x Trail Society scholarship athletes, Clarivel Vega and Daisy, crewing, pacing, and celebrating their powerful performances. From first trail race jitters and high and low moments, to late-night grit, the weekend was a reminder that showing up for one an
Episode 111: Discipline or Disorder? The Psychology of REDs in Ultra-Endurance Athletes with Jill Colangelo
In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary sit down with researcher Jill Colangelo to unpack their newly published review, "Exploring the Presentation of REDs in Ultra Endurance Sport." This conversation dives deep into the intersection of low energy availability (LEA), disordered eating (DE), and exercise dependence (EXD), issues that are all too common yet rarely discussed ope
Episode 110: Scholarship Spotlight: Clarivel Vega on Finding Belonging
In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary break down an action-packed World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, where Team USA came away with hardware and Hillary surprised us all with a double, competing in both the vertical and the long trail events. Hilly shares what it was like to rock the Team USA kit, how she pivoted from preparing for a one-hour climb to suddenly t
Episode 109: Taking Space on the Trails: A Conversation with Scholarship Winner Daisy Martinez
Episode 109 of Trail Society features an inspiring conversation with Daisy Martinez, the rabbit x Trail Society 100K scholarship winner whose story embodies resilience and representation. A Mexican American ultrarunner from Los Angeles, Daisy started trail running in 2016 and has since transformed personal challenges into fuel for her running journey. As a teen parent and now single mother, she cr
Episode 108: Supporting Athlete-Mothers, Record Women's Participation & Ruth Croft's Triple Crown at UTMB
In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen dive into one of the biggest weeks in trail running, the 2025 UTMB Finals. From brutal weather and historically high dropout rates to some of the closest top-10 finishes ever, the crew breaks down all the drama across OCC, CCC, and UTMB. They highlight standout wins from Jim Walmsley, Ruth Croft, and Francesco Pu
Episode 107: Anne Flower on Flexibility, Self-Belief, and Using Her Leadville 100 Victory to Elevate Mountain Communities
Episode 107 of Trail Society kicks off with life updates from Keely and Hillary, before diving into listener-submitted news and research. They discuss a BBC story where undercover officers highlighted the prevalence of street harassment, with 94% of local women reporting experiences of catcalling. This transitions into a conversation around exercise during pregnancy, sparked by a listener question
Episode 106: Tour de France Femmes, Body Standards in Female Athletes, and the Psychology of Fatigue
Episode 106 of Trail Society opens with the hosts catching up after a busy stretch of travel, training, and transitions, sharing experiences from Alaska fast-packing, Wyoming family visits, and runs on hometown singletrack. The conversation then shifts to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, highlighting Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's long-awaited victory and the breadth of her multi-discipline cycling
Ep 105: Science Corner: Energy Demands of 100 Milers & RED-S and Reproductive Health in Athlete
In Episode 105, the Trail Society crew recaps big performances at recent races, including Katie Schide's record-setting win at Hardrock 100 and fast times from Cascade Crest and HiLo. They highlight events pushing for gender parity on start lines and discuss the return of athletes post-injury and pregnancy. There's also a quick rabbit x Trail Society product update and a listener Q&A about traveli
Episode 104: Coaching Girls Beyond the Finish Line: Mentorship with Coaches Rachel Sanford & Jen Anderson-Ehrlich
This week on Trail Society, the team celebrates Hillary's selection to Team USA for the World Mountain Running Championships before diving into a timely and thought-provoking conversation on coaching young athletes. Guests Rachel Sanford and Jennifer Anderson-Ehrlich—leaders from Sportswomen of Colorado—share insights into mentoring girls through sport, navigating puberty in athletics, and creatin
Episode 103: Western States Debrief with Corrine Malcolm and Top-10 Finisher Keely Henninger
In this electric post-race episode of Trail Society, Corrine Malcolm sits down with co-host and freshly minted Western States Top Ten finisher Keely Henninger to relive the highs, lows, and hard-earned triumphs of this year's race. Keely reflects on her fourth go at WSER, this time arriving with a deeply personal approach, hard-won confidence, and zero obligations to perform for a brand—just herse
Episode 102: Caring for Female Athletes with Dr. Lauren Puretz: PCOS, Endometriosis, and Pregnancy
In this episode, ultrarunner, OB/GYN board certified physician, and mom of two Lauren Puretz, DO, returns to the podcast to dive deep into women's health with a focus on athletes navigating fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Lauren discusses complex reproductive health conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, especially how they present uniquely in athletic populations. She emphasizes the import
Episode 101: Caring for Female Athletes with Dr. Lauren Puretz: Hormones, Birth Control & Fertility
In Episode 101 of Trail Society, OB/GYN, ultrarunner, and mom of two Dr. Lauren Puretz joins Corrine, Keely, and Hillary for a candid and insightful conversation about puberty, birth control, and fertility in female athletes. Drawing from both her medical practice and personal experience as an elite endurance athlete, Dr. Puretz breaks down complex topics like energy availability, menstrual health
100th Episode: What We've Learned, Loved, and Laughed About
Welcome to Episode 100 of Trail Society! We could not have made it to 100 episodes without all of your support! In this special AMA-style celebration, Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen are back at it—fielding your most thoughtful, hilarious, and heartfelt questions. From Tiger Claw race recaps (hello Big Cat challenge!) to recovery updates and favorite gear drops (psst... the new
Episode 99: Keely's Journey Back to Western States: From Medical School to the Canyons 100k Podium
In this milestone 99th episode of Trail Society, we go all-in on Keely Henninger's third-place finish at the Canyons 100K, earning her a coveted Golden Ticket to Western States. Keely walks us through her decision to return to Western States, how she managed training on reduced mileage while in med school, and the strategies she used to stay consistent under immense pressure. We dig into the physi
Episode 98: Carbs, Creatine & Protein: A Nutrition Deep Dive with Sports Dietician Claire Shorenstein
In Episode 98 of Trail Society, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary recap a big weekend at the Gorge Waterfalls races, touching on standout performances, course records, and the ongoing shift toward spring in the Pacific Northwest. Hillary shares a candid update about choosing to skip a race for safety reasons, tying back to last week's episode on trail harassment. The team also celebrates Abby Hall's las
Episode 97: Juggling Medical School and Racing: The Unbalanced Life of an Elite Athlete
In Episode 97 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen dive into a wide range of topics, including the latest news in the world of sports and personal updates from their busy lives. They cover the historic election of Kirsty Coventry as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee, along with the growing momentum of women's basketball, highli
Episode 96: Empowered Running: Safety, Support, and Strength on the Trails
In this exciting episode of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen dive into a diverse mix of topics ranging from science news to runner safety. The episode kicks off with a reflection on Women's History Month and International Women's Day, followed by a discussion on recent sports science advancements, including a groundbreaking study on the possibility of femal
Episode 95: Morgan Smith and Naiomi Hunter: Advancing Athletic Performance with Menstrual Cycle Research and Wearables
In episode 95 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen sit down with two standout researchers from Stanford University—Dr. Morgan Smith and Naiomi Hunter—for an insightful conversation about the intersection of women's health, athletic performance, and wearable technology. Dr. Smith, a sport scientist, coach, and postdoctoral fellow with the Wu Tsai Human Perform
Episode 94: Tarawera Recap, Balancing Training, Listening to Your Body, and Moving Beyond One Race Outcome
Join hosts Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen as they recap their experience at the Tarawera Ultramarathon in New Zealand. They discuss the challenges of balancing different training demands, listening to their bodies, and not letting one race result define them. The conversation includes reflections on training blocks, race outcomes, and personal experiences, highlighting the importance of goal al
Episode 94: Tarawera Recap and Balancing Different Training Demands, Listening to Your Body, and Not Letting One Race Outcome Define You
In Episode 94 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen recap their experience at the Tarawera Ultramarathon in New Zealand. They discuss the challenges of balancing different training demands, listening to their bodies, and not letting one race result define them. The conversation includes reflections on training blocks, race outcomes, and personal experiences, highlighting the im
Episode 93: Breaking Down Athlete Contracts, Sponsorship News, and a Deep Dive into Why Iron Is Important
In Episode 93 of Trail Society, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary discuss the latest athlete contract news as the new year continues, touching on Keely's decision to forgo a formal sponsorship, Hillary's experience renegotiating with Brooks, and Corrine's new role with HOKA. The episode also celebrates National Girls and Women in Sport Day, highlighting key updates in women's sports, including exciting
Episode 92: Empowering Girls in Sport Through Bras for Girls with Dr. Sarah Lesko
In this episode of Trail Society, Dr. Sarah Lesko, the Executive Director of the non-profit Bras for Girls, joins the hosts to share her unique journey from collegiate running at Yale to her work in medicine and community health. Dr. Lesko discusses how her passion for running, coupled with her background as a family doctor and public health advocate, led her to co-found Bras for Girls, a program
Episode 91: Finding Your North Star & Falling in Love With the Process
In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger dive into the topic of goal setting for athletes, focusing on the importance of aligning both goals and values to enhance performance and motivation. They discuss the common tension between being process-oriented versus outcome-driven, and how athletes often get caught up in the race calendar without understandin
Episode 90: Leela Srinivasan on Parity, the Fight for Women's Sports Equity and the Economic Realities of Women Athletes
In Episode 90 of Trail Society, we sit down with Leela Srinivasan, the CEO of Parity Now, a pioneering platform that aims to close the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports. Parity, founded in 2020, works with over 1,000 women athletes across 80+ sports, from archery to weightlifting, empowering athletes through impactful brand partnerships. Leela, a runner, mother, and passiona
Episode 89: Trailblazing Through Transitions: Reflecting on 2024 and Running Toward 2025
In Episode 89 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger reflect on their personal journeys and careers, answering listener questions about their professional paths and how they found success in their respective fields. They explore topics such as Keely's decision to finally pursue medical school after many different pursuits, Hillary's evolving relationship with s
Episode 88: Ask Us Anything: Getting Creative with Training, Nutrition, and Community Insights
In episode 88 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger take a deep dive into all things trail running as they answer listener questions in a special "Ask Us Anything" format. From training theories to nutrition hacks, they tackle everything from treadmill hill intervals to how to train for mountain races while living in an urban environment. The trio also shares
Episode 87: This is Your Brain on Ultras - Unlocking the Mental Strategies That Fuel Endurance Success
In Episode 87 of Trail Society, the gang is back together for a deep dive into the intersection of ultra running and cognitive performance. Corrine, Hillary, and Keely unpack recent research from the world of Backyard Ultras, where a group of Belgian scientists explored the effects of extreme endurance on the brain. The study, conducted during an April 2023 event, found that while sleep deprivatio
Episode 86: Running Her Own Race: Hannah Allgood's Second Place Finish at Her First 100-miler, the JJ100.
In this episode of Trail Society, join hosts Keely and Corrine as they dive into an inspiring conversation with Hannah Allgood, who secured second place at her first 100-mile race, Javalina Jundred. Hannah shares insights into her season, which included diverse races like Chuckanut 50k, Gorge 30k, Transvulcania, and Istria 101k, detailing her preparation and the strategic choices behind each race.
Episode 85: Creating Race-Specific Fueling Plans and the Evolving Landscape for Female Athletes
Join hosts Corrine Malcolm and Keely Henninger as they delve deep into the art of fueling for success, with a special focus on Corrine's upcoming race at the Javelina Jundred. In this episode, they talk about some of the latest research on carbohydrates, emphasizing individualization of carbohydrate ingestion and how body size and gender can impact glucose oxidation rates. With Javelina around the
Episode 84: Is RED-S Real? The Nuances of Low Energy Availability, The Wellness Industry, and Athlos Track
In Episode 84 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm and Keely Henninger take a critical look at the contentious topic of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), diving deep into a recent article that questions the syndrome's validity and its implications for athlete health. They engage in a lively debate about how RED-S is diagnosed and whether it risks becoming a catch-all term, emphasizin
Episode 83: Period Products at Races, Birth Control Use in Female Endurance Athletes and Mental Strategies to Cope with a DNF
In this episode Keely, Corrine, and Hillary start it off by diving into some races, including Run Rabbit Run, The Rut, and The Golden Trail Series. Then they discuss both the lack of period products and porta-potties for women at TDS and how that may have impacted women runners. For the rest of the episode they tackle two issues. First, they talk through the mental side of dropping out of or choo
Episode 82: UTMB Breakthroughs, Rising Women's Finishing Rates, and Racing for Longevity
In this episode of Trail Society, we dive into the UTMB races, discussing the fast race times, podiums, breakthrough performances, and top USA athletes. We also spotlight the latest advancements in the WNBA and NWSL, and discuss the impactful "Here For the Women's Race" initiative that is reshaping women's trail running. Our conversation reveals how these developments are driving change and openin
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