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Corrine, Keely, and Hillary dive into the Olympic Marathon Trials and Corrine gives an uptdate on UTMB and the Pro Trail Runner Association. Then they dive into a Fact or Fiction discussion around different running topics. They dive into the benefits of downhill running on conditioning the quads for races with a lot of downhills, the importance of mental toughness and when it is advantageous versus dangerous, and the negative health outcomes associated with losing your menstrual cycle and why we should strive to keep our cycle regular even during large training blocks.   Send us your POST RUN SNACK PICS (WRAPPERS ONLY)   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & The Feed!!! \get $15 to spend every quarter: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety    Articles:   Downhill Running: https://air.unimi.it/bitstream/2434/919482/2/Khassetarash%20et%20al_The%20repeated%20bout%20effect%20influences%20lower-extremity%20biomechanics%20during%20a%2030-min%20downhill%20run.pdf   Mental Toughness: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1612197X.2022.2161102   Amenorrhea in athletes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2941235/pdf/nihms203828.pdf RED-S implications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9724109/

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary start the episode by talking about some recent races and news in womens sports and health, most notably they discuss the recent Colorado bill passed to increase health coverage to those suffering from an eating disorder. Then they interview Rachel Drake. She is a professional trail runner for Nike Trail, a mom to her son Lewis, medical student and scientist, and all around lovely human being. She is known throughout the trail running community for her contagious smile and kind demeanor. They talk about her journey back to running postpartum and what she learned about her body and her needs.  She recently finished 5th at the California International Marathon and 1st at the 33km at Hong Kong and is gearing up for the Black Canyons 100k to shoot for that elusive golden ticket and we can’t wait to see how she does! We are SO STOKED to share our interview with you all, enjoy!     Send us your POST RUN SNACK PICS (WRAPPERS ONLY)   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & The Feed!!! \get $15 to spend every quarter: https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety    Articles:   Colorado Bill on BMI and Eating Disorders: https://www.cohousedems.com/news/laws-to-save-patients-money-on-health-care%2C-protect-coloradans-go-into-effect#:~:text=SB23%2D176%20provides%20health%20care,of%20care%20for%20a%20patient.   FT profile on Rachel Drake: https://www.freetrail.com/any-surface-any-distance-with-rachel-drake/   Follow Rachel: @rachelraedrake or Strava

In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary discuss some end of the year stats around women’s sports, and then dive into the TROY. The three then reflect on 2023. They talk about their learnings, challenges,  and proudest accomplishments. Then they talk about how to plan out a season and what to prioritize both as an athlete and as a coach when picking races.     This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   We are still finalizing our partners for 2024!   The Feed: https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!

In this episode, Hillary, Corrine, and Keely chat with Grayson Murphy. Grayson is a two time World Champion in mountain running, most recently snagging two medals at the 2023 World Trail and Mountain Running Championships in June, and has competed in the Steeple chase at the Olympic trials. A multi-talented athlete and person, Grayson also runs her own business that makes a training journal/planner, is a cat mom, and is engaged to another professional athlete.  We discuss how she balances all of this, racing multiple disciplines this year, remaining humble and excited to race, and evaluating her identity as a runner while navigating some challenging health issues. The team starts off by discussing their charities of choice for 2023 and why Trail Society has decided to donate to them and then they dive into some discussions around their plans for 2024 and shout out the winners of golden tickets from DOI Inthanon! Follow Grayson here: www.racin-grayson.com   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors: AG1: Go to drinkAG1.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!

In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary digest their respective races in Cape Town and Thailand.  They talk through foot trouble in the humid jungles of Thailand and the gnarly trails of DOI Inthanon and how to roll with the race and accept what the day gives you. Corrine talks through her race at Cape Town, changing her mindset midway through, and finishing what she started. Then they all reflect on their 2023 seasons and what they will take into 2024. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: AG1: Go to drinkAG1.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!  

This week on Trail Society, Corrine and Keely chat through an article on the lactating athlete and the overlapping symptoms of RED-S and breastfeeding for athletes.  Then they interview Sally McRae, an ultrarunner, mother, podcast host, and public figure who is well-known for her ability to tackle insane challenges with open arms.  They talk about her latest project, running the grand slam of 200 mile races, how recovery has gone, and how she was able to finish all of the races. Then they talk about everything from relationships, raising athletic kids, and Sally’s childhood and relationship with her mother.  This is an episode you do not want to miss! This episode is brought to you by Freetrail https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ https://www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors: AG1: Go to drinkAG1.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Pertinent Articles:   The Lactating Athlete (BJSM): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1065   Cool Article on Sally’s project: https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/people/strong-body-strong-mind-strong-love-a-review-of-choose-strong-by-sally-mcrae/

Ask us anything (AMA) is back! In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary discuss the latest trail circuit to launch called the World Trail Majors. Then they chat through some speedy records that went down and the trail half marathon champs.  AMA gets started with some questions diving into the mental side of injury and the post race blues.  They talk about bathroom stops during races, the worst fuel they’ve ever tried to eat during a race, and how to be a good crew member for your best friend. Thanks to everyone for the questions, if we didn’t answer yours, we will next time!   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors: AG1: Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Pertinent Articles: iRunFar On the World Trail Majors: https://www.irunfar.com/world-trail-majors-global-trail-running-series-announced  

In this episode, Keely, Corrine, and Hillary discuss the latest UTMB scandal and races like Javelina 100 and Big’s Backyard. Then they dive into some research that has been published lately around menstruating and performance, the relationship between menstrual cycle phase to metabolism and sleep.  They discuss gaps in the research and where they think the field should go in the future. They also digest the information into recommendations to our listeners who currently menstruate! This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: AG1: Go to drinkAG1.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Pertinent links: Data from the review on nutrition/menstruation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10210857/ “How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Recovery from Training”-Alex Hutchinson  https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/how-your-menstrual-cycle-affects-recovery-from-training/ Menstrual Cycle and brain function: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/menstrual-cycle-linked-to-structural-changes-across-whole-brain#:~:text=Hormones%20that%20fluctuate%20throughout%20the,women%20throughout%20their%20menstrual%20cycles.

In this episode, Keely and Corrine interview Callie Vinson. Callie is a long-time creative who has started to use her great storytelling ability to talk about body image and inclusivity in the sport of ultrarunning. They discuss her journey into ultra running and weight loss and her appreciation for her body and where it has carried her. They also dive deep into her upcoming 250-mile FKT attempt and fueling tips for long races. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: AG1: Use link https://www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Pertinent links: New article on fueling for female athletes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10210857/   Callie on instagram: @callievinson

In this episode, Keely and Corrine talk through some recent races and news around the Boston Marathon and Team USA funding. Then they interview Sophie Power. Sophie Power is a long time ultrarunner and mom of three who stepped into a calling when a photo went viral of her breastfeeding her then 3 month old son in the Courmayeur aidstation during the 2018 UTMB. Since then she has become the trustee to the research and insight charity, Women in Sport, as well as launching her own advocacy organization SheRACES which fights to get more women on startlines. They discuss the importance of implementing policies that encourage female participation and how to get more athletes on start lines. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail https://www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Pertinent links: Team USA funding petition:https://www.change.org/p/fair-access-to-world-championships-make-usatf-fund-their-mut-national-teams?recruiter=1317224710&recruited_by_id=bc3de620-5b18-11ee-9cf6-dbb2927fb2a8&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink   SheRACES website: https://www.sheraces.com/   SheRACES guidelines for races: https://www.sheraces.com/_files/ugd/06d1c4_1ffdc300551b409c87811f3fa7544716.pdf

In this episode, Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk through the latest updates from the UTMB world series around index scores and policies that provide female specific resources during races.  Then they deep dive the race results from the last two weeks, notably the Pikes Peak Ascent, Run Rabbit, and the Rut. Then they talk about the basics of trail running and how to go about planning your first trail run, what to pack, and what to look for in a route.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!

In this episode, Corinne, Hillary, and Keely discuss everything about the UTMB race week. They talk through the effort Corrine put into increasing media coverage for the women’s race, now covering the top 10, and how she felt that went.  We also discuss the individual races and how the USA showed up this year with a great contingent of performances. LINKS: Corrine- link to TARAWERA ARTICLE IN FT about women’s participation: https://freetrail.com/where-are-the-women/ Speaker series link for future events: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ready-speaker-series-tickets-704915249487?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed: https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!