The Trail Network Podcast

After a couple missed recording attempts and a very full few weeks, Leah and Hilary finally sit down to catch up. Hilary shares her pregnancy news 🤰 and what the last few months have looked like balancing training, work, commentary, and just trying to survive the first trimester. The conversation also dives into Cocodona, @rachel__entrekin ’s massive performance, the growing momentum behind women’s ultrarunning, and the different ways athletes navigate motherhood, racing, and identity within the sport. They also touch on Western States training camp season, postpartum running, Hilary’s upcoming film premiere, and why this era of trail running feels especially exciting right now. This episode is edited and produced by @sandyboyproductions A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠@precisionfandh . Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout. A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

🔥 in this week’s episode, we caught up with @rachelraedrake and @narrowgreenarrow , hot off of their podium finishes last weekend at @miutmadeira . With a chaotic start to race week and a whole lot of life happening behind the scenes for both of them, this isn’t just a race recap. It’s about what it looks like to show up when things aren’t perfect, trusting your process and being patient with the results, and leading with your heart. We loved this episode and hope you do too! Huge thanks to our sponsors @precisionfandh and @ospreypacks as well.

We LOVED this episode with @trails4smiles !!! Robyn Lesh is one of the most interesting athletes in trail running right now (ever?:) A former competitive sailor and MIT-trained engineer, Robyn came into trail running on a whim. In just a few years, she’s gone from learning how to pace her first ultras to racing at the front of some of the most competitive fields in the world. This conversation digs into that progression- we hope you enjoy! 📸 @tonywithasony This episode is edited and produced by an all women team at @sandyboyproductions A big shout out to our sponsor @precisionfandh Head to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout. A special thank you to @ospreypacks for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products! #podcast #trailrunning #ultrarunning

Episode 101 drop🔥 There isn’t one way into trail running, and @shea_aq is a perfect example of that. @thehilaryann sits down with Shea to talk through her path from Midwest soccer player to @acg pro trail runner. Shea built her way into the sport through curiosity, patience, and a willingness to figure things out in real time. Shea keeps showing up when the outcome is uncertain and why failure is part of the process rather than something to avoid. This episode is edited and produced by @sandyboyproductions . A big shout out to @precisionfandh 💥 ⁠⁠⁠ Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout.

@henriettealbon & @jonalbon join the pod!! 🥳🔥 It was such a treat to have the husband and wife duo reflect on their double win at @transgrancanaria 125k. #crushers They spoke of their mindset, how they approach race tactics, problem solving, pressure, and decision making over long ultras. Check out their trail running app @ascendtrail.app and what they’ve learned from creating a training platform based on their own philosophy (spoiler- everyone needs to try this!!) Learn more about them on their podcast The Albon Way🎙️💯 This episode is edited and produced by @sandyboyproductions A big shout out to our sponsor @precisionfandh 🍹🍫 Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout to support th show! A special thank you to @ospreypacks for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore the most durable products on the market. #itscooltocare #podcast #thetrailnetwork

Caleb Olson joined the Trail Network Podcast this week to chat all things nutrition, fueling, and the realities of balancing elite trail running with everyday life. Tune in to hear how he approaches fueling both in training and on race day, including the strategies that have supported his longevity and consistency in the sport— like consuming 100+ grams of carbs per hour of @precisionfandh PF 90 Gels en route to his 2025 Western States victory😮‍💨 This episode is edited and produced by @sandyboyproductions . A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration @precisionfandh ⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout.

Ep 97: Head to Head at @blackcanyonultras 🔥 Jenn Lichter vs Anne Flower @kt_asmuth hosts a race recap with @jenniferlichter & @_flowpow_ with a play by play of the day and you don’t want to miss out on the BTS of the historic performances! Jenn is a Missoula, Montana-based trail runner stepping into her 100K debut after establishing herself as a fearless, high-intensity racer at shorter distances, now racing with Nike ACG. Anne is a Colorado Springs-based ultrarunner known for her strength and composure in longer events, newly racing with HOKA. Together, they break down how the front pack formed, when the race shifted from controlled pacing to all-out competition, and what it took to keep pressing through the final miles with less than a minute separating first and second. They also share the real details behind fueling, hydration, and decision-making under pressure, then look ahead to Western States prep and how each of them plans to train, preview the course, and carry momentum into the next start line. This episode is edited and produced by @sandyboyproductions A big shout out to @precisionfandh Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout. #trailrunning #ultrarunning #podcast #bestsportever

Ep 96 pod is out! 🔥 @thehilaryann sits down with @kt_asmuth for a @taraweraultratrail recap where Katie lined up chasing a Western States Golden Ticket on her 40th birthday. They talk travel logistics, a race day that turned into a wet, muddy, survival mission and how the technical terrain changed pacing, fueling, and decision-making. Katie also shares what she learned, how she’s processing the outcome, and what she’s excited about next as she shifts focus toward UTMB. This one is big fun energy and we hope you enjoy! This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network. A big shout out to our sponsor @precisionfandh ⁠⁠Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout. A special thank you to @ospreypacks for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

This week, Cristina Regalado (@runchachi ) joins the Trail Network Podcast. Cristina is a recent recipient of a @guenergylabs entry into WSER and a fixture in the Salt Lake City trail scene, tirelessly working for increased inclusion on the trails with @womenofthewasatch and @wasatchtrailscollective . On this episode, Cristina shares what lining up at the Western States Endurance Run this summer means to her, not just as an athlete, but as someone deeply committed to expanding access to trails and ultrarunning for underrepresented communities. She reflects on the power of community, the importance of representation in trail running, and how showing up as her full self has shaped both her running and her advocacy. Cristina also shares a few organizations she loves that are doing meaningful work to make trail running more inclusive. One standout is @theactivejoe , a Texas-based group taking intentional steps toward access and equity, including offering race manuals in Spanish, partnering with the @trailmixfund to help athletes from marginalized backgrounds access races, and actively celebrating women while working toward equal start lines. This episode is edited and produced by the @sandyboyproductions . A big shout out to our sponsor @precisionfandh . Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout.

@tabor_hemming joins the pod 🎉🥳 We brought the FUN this episode- an absolute blast having Tabor on the show. Tabor professional trail runner for adidas TERREX and Precision Fuel & Hydration who brings a rare mix of grit, curiosity, and independence to her career. She and her husband, fellow professional runner Eli Hemming, train, race, coach athletes, and create content together through their podcast Hemming and Hawing and YouTube channel, offering an honest look at life as elite athletes outside the traditional running hubs. In this episode, Tabor joins Katie to talk about her path from collegiate running to professional trail racing, how living far from the spotlight has shaped her approach to training and competition. They dive into her build toward Black Canyon 👀 (big mileage!), her most recent FKT, and what it really means to build a sustainable life in trail running. This episode is edited and produced by @sandyboyproductions A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠ @precisionfandh ⁠⁠ Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout. A special thank you to @ospreypacks for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

Trio catch-up with @thehilaryann @leah_yingling @rachelraedrake on juggling hats, training, and choosing races and brands that align with your values🔥 This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network. A big shout out to our sponsor @precisionfandh - Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout. A special thank you to @ospreypacks for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their products- We promise you won’t be disappointed!!

Emily Cameron (@ecam44 ) joined us this week on the Trail Network Podcast to talk about building a career as a photographer and filmmaker in trail and endurance sports, from her roots in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to life in Athens, Georgia. Emily shares her background as a 2016 Olympic Trials qualifier in swimming and how that shaped her relationship with time, training, and burnout, plus the pivot into triathlon and eventually storytelling— the path most in the trail space know her by today. She shares how she broke into the creative world through portrait projects, what she has learned about trust when documenting athletes, and how “Trail Folk” came to life with Tara Dower and a crew that became part of the story. We can’t wait to follow Emily’s creative career and hope you’re inspired to, as well! Find her new production company at @solsticestudio.io 📹 This episode is edited and produced by @sandyboyproductions . A big shout out to our sponsor @precisionfandh . Go to pfandh.com to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code “TTNP15” at checkout. A special thank you to @ospreypacks for supporting this episode. Keep an eye out for their Duro/Dyna Pro hydration pack line dropping next month 👀