The Training For Trekking Podcast

TFT368: Training To Hike The Sunshine Coast 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 thr

TFT367: Training To Hike The West Maroon Trail

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 ye

TFT366: Leanne's Training Journey To Hike Kilimanjaro

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

TFT365: Training For To Hike Maine's Appalachian Trail - Cathleen's Story

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Cathleen about her training journey to conquer Maine's notoriously challenging section of the Appalachian Trail.  In

TFT364: Training To Hike The West Highland Way

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 ins

TFT363: Training To Thru-Hike Te Araroa: Interview With Sonia

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, s

TFT362: Training To Hike The Tour du Mont Blanc: Interview With Jill & Dan

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 in

TFT361: Made Up Problems For Hikers

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 fun

TFT360: Training To Hike The Via Francigena : Interview With Chris

​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 s

TFT359: 10 Days on Kilimanjaro's Northern Circuit: A Couple's Training Story

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.

TFT358: 62, Two Knee Replacements, and Not One Anti-Inflammatory at Ningaloo

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 Ningalo

TFT357: Training To Thru-Hike 1000km On The Bibbulmun Track

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 th

TFT456: How to Know If You'll Be Ready for Your Hiking Adventure

In this episode, we cover a simple set of questions you can ask yourself if you are eyeing off a big hiking adventure and are wondering, "Am I actually on track to be rea

TFT455: The Most Important High Altitude Strategy

In this episode, I explore the single most important factor that will determine your chance of success and comfort when hiking at high altitude.  == Want to get fit,

TFT454: Please Carry Enough Water When Hiking

In this episode, I explore why I think it is a silly idea to try to minimise or 'toe the line' with the amount of water you carry on the trail.  == Want to get fit, s

TFT453: Hiker's Knee Fixed In A Week?

In this episode, I explore the odd phenomenon that sometimes occurs: a hiker starts a training program and sees 'dramatic' changes in pain within the week. == Want to

TFT452: Why I Love Step Downs For Hikers

I personally believe that step downs are one of the best strength exercises for hikers. And I use them, in one shape or form, for almost all my clients.  And in today's

TFT451: "I am always tired after my training hikes"

In this episode, we explore a simple checklist you can use if you always seem to be getting tired (and struggling to recover) after your training hikes.  == Mentioned

TFT450: Should A Hiker Put On Extra Fat Before A High Altitude Hike?

In this episode, I explore the idea that a hiker should concentrate on increasing their body fat in the lead-up to a big high-altitude adventure.  == Want to get fit,

TFT449: 'This' Before 'That'

​In this episode, we explore a trend that seems to be coming back into fashion in the fitness industry (and a trap that you don't want to fall into!). == Want to get