The Training For Trekking Podcast

TFT361: Made Up Problems For Hikers

Jul 29, 2026

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!

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

Jul 27, 2026

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.

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

Jul 15, 2026

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.

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

Jul 8, 2026

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.

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

Jul 1, 2026

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...