The Trail Network Podcast

Nov 27 2024 35 ep. 56 mins 17
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The Trail Network Podcast brings the untold stories of magical moments amongst trail runners to life. These stories of runners on and off the trail capture the spirit of trailrunning and the power of friendship and connection.

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Episode 35: Rachel Drake Talks About Her Incredible WIN and New Course Record at the Historic JFK 50 Mile

Nov 27 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, Rachel Drake and Leah Yingling dive deep into Rachel’s phenomenal performance at the historic JFK 50 Mile, where she not only took the win but shattered the course record. Leah and Rachel talk about the race and the training leading into it. You won’t want to miss it! This podcast is supported by Osprey. Head over to Osprey.com to find the perfect pack for you

Episode 34: The Whole Gang Catches Up - Rachel's Upcoming JFK 50 Mile Race, Training Through Fatigue, and How to Fit it All In

Nov 21 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Rachel, Leah, Hilary, and Katie catch up a on all things running and life. Topics we discuss: Strategies for running in the winter Rachel’s training as she prepares for the JFK 50 Mile How to put your ego aside in training Tips for balancing work and training Rachel’s goals and mindset heading into the JFK race

Episode 33: Hellah Sidibe & Scott Jurek - Adventures at JJ100 & Their Relationships With Running

Nov 13 2024 82 mins  
Today on the podcast, Hilary Yang is joined by Hellah Sidibe and Scott Jurek to recap Hellah’s race with Scott pacing at this year’s Javelina Jundred. Hellah Sidibe is a former professional soccer player who found running during a low point in his life, and he’s been running ever since. He’s had a run streak since May 2017 which he documents through his Youtube channel whe

Episode 32: Lauren Puretz - 3rd Place at Javelina Jundred on Juggling the Demands of Being a Physician, Mom, and Competitive Runner

Nov 06 2024 52 mins  
Today, Hilary Yang and Leah Yingling sit down and chat with Lauren Peretz. Lauren just finished third place at this past Javelina 100 miler in a blazing fast time of 15 hours and 50 seconds. Lauren's also a physician and a mother as well as being a super fast runner and she's found an impressive life balance as she pursues being as fast as she possibly can in a sport that just keep

Episode 31: Riley Brady After Their Commanding Win at the Javelina Jundred Mile

Oct 30 2024 49 mins  
Today on the show, we welcome Riley Brady, a coach, bike mechanic, and ultra runner living in Boulder, Colorado. They just won the Javelina Jundred miler in a blistering time of 14 hours and 19 minutes, coming in seventh overall. We talked about lessons learned from their previous two Javelina performances, nutrition changes, heat strategies, and so much more. Enjoy this episode wi

Episode 30: Lorna Mann - Ultrarunning's Biggest Fan on Chasing Cutoffs, Unapologetically Supporting Others, and Dreaming of OCC

Oct 16 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of the Trail Network podcast, host Leah Yingling welcomes her good friend Lorna Mann, joining from London. Lorna is a passionate trail runner and mountain lover, known for her enthusiasm for park runs, cutoff chasing, and dreaming of the OCC. Together, they discuss Lorna's journey into trail running, exploring the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a five-year goal

Episode 29: Listener Q&A With Hilary, Leah, and Katie

Oct 10 2024 61 mins  
In this fun episode, we dive into your burning questions and share our insights on a variety of topics! Some topics include: Katie’s return to running Training professionally and balancing a full time career navigating safety while trail running Menstrual cycles Pregnancy and training/racing Efficiency at aid stations Most memorable races Summit snacks A special thank

Episode 28: The Whole Gang Catches Up After a Busy Summer

Oct 02 2024 40 mins  
In this special episode of the Trail Network Pod, all four co-hosts—Hilary Yang, Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, and Katie Asmuth—come together for a rare and exciting conversation. We start off by catching up on our summers, sharing stories that highlight the adventures, misadventures, and the ups and downs we've experienced over the past few months. As we reflect on our individu

Episode 27: Anna Gibson and Rachel Drake - Head to Head at the Recent GTWS Mammoth Trail Fest 26k

Sep 25 2024 53 mins  
Today's host, Katie Asmuth, chats with Rachel Drake and Anna Gibson, who recently had an epic collaboration at the Mammoth Trail Fest. Both raced for a podium spot, and in this episode, they share their thoughts and experiences during the event. Listeners will get a step-by-step account of what unfolded, along with insights into their backgrounds. Enjoy! Key topics: Goals an

Episode 26: Leah Yingling and Tyler Green Discuss Their Races at Run Rabbit Run 100

Sep 19 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of the Trail Network Podcast, Rachel Drake welcomes her husband, Tyler Green, and close friend, Leah Yingling. Tyler and Leah reflect on their experience at the Run Rabbit Run Hundred Miler, where Leah secured an impressive second place finish, and Tyler followed closely in fourth. Together, they also achieved a commendable second place in the team category as "