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The Training For Trekking Podcast

The Training For Trekking Podcast

By: Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach
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The Training For Trekking Podcast is created to help hikers, trekkers and mountaineers prepare for their bucket list adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple training strategies to get you fit, strong and resilient to tackle anything the trail will throw at you. He also dives deep into subjects such as how to prevent altitude sickness, nutrition while hiking, injury prevention and much, much more. So you can have the very best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure! Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • TFT369: Training To Hike The Scenic Rim Trail - Interview With Sarah
    14 Oct 2026

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Sarah about her training leading up to the Scenic Rim Trail.

    Inside, she shares insights into her training, the roadblocks she faced along the way, and how everything came together as she completed the 80km trek, carrying her own pack and finishing without the knee pain that had followed every previous hike.

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    Mentioned in the episode:

    • Learn more about the Scenic Rim Trail here: https://scenicrimtrail.com/​

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

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    28 min
  • TFT368: Training To Hike The Sunshine Coast Trail
    23 Sep 2026

    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 through British Columbia.

    Inside, she shares what changed in her prep this time around, the roadblocks she worked through along the way, and how it all came together on the trail itself, including a brutal, unplanned 17.5 mile day.

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    Mentioned in the episode:
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    • Shuttle service: https://sunshinecoastshuttle.ca/
    • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpssunshinecoasttrail.comprpawsdonate

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

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    29 min
  • TFT367: Training To Hike The West Maroon Trail
    16 Sep 2026

    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 years before starting, so inside he shares what it took to go from the couch to trail-ready, the setback that cost him a quarter of his training window, and how it felt crossing the summit with the friends he's had for four decades.

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    Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?

    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

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    24 min
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