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The Training For Trekking Podcast

Jul 29, 2019

In this episode, I chat with Holly Edstein - a registered dietician who is incredibly passionate about bringing factual and evidence-based information to the nutrition world.

We chat about all things nutrition for hiking and trekking and she helps clear up many topics which are very misunderstood in the adventure...


Jul 22, 2019

So you have a trek planned...but you also work a 60 hour week...

And have a family to look after...

And have a social life...

And somewhere in there, you want to allow some time to relax and unwind...

So how are you expected to spend hours every day walking?

One issue with traditional trek preparation programs is...


Jul 15, 2019

In this episode, I chat with Trevor Builder - a high altitude trekker with some serious ambitions! We chat about different approaches to training for trekking, tips for high altitude and practical advice for aspiring adventurers.

Inside this episode we discuss:

  • The value of following a strength and conditioning program...


Jul 8, 2019

In this episode, I interview Lee Welton from Trailside Fitness, who is a personal trainer, physical therapist assistant and lifelong backpacker. In the value-packed episode, we cover everything from training for hiking, to injury prevention, to nutrition on the trail to mental strength strategies. This is a MUST listen...


Jul 1, 2019

Some people love it, some people hate it. But is training in the gym something hikers and trekkers should be doing? Or should you be doing all your training outside?

This is a subject that comes up from time to time, but it never gets a through and unbiased discussion. So today I explore both the good and bad of...