Trail Society

Mar 25 2025 98 ep. 80 mins 192
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Keely Henninger, Corrine Malcolm, and Hillary Allen are three professional trail runners looking to utilize their experience as athletes and scientists to foster community and discussion around new and challenging topics in the world of trail running, training and racing, and equality

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Episode 96: Empowered Running: Safety, Support, and Strength on the Trails

Mar 25 2025 83 mins  
In this exciting episode of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen dive into a diverse mix of topics ranging from science news to runner safety. The episode kicks off with a reflection on Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, followed by a discussion on recent sports science advancements, including a groundbreaking study on the

Episode 95: Morgan Smith and Naiomi Hunter: Advancing Athletic Performance with Menstrual Cycle Research and Wearables

Mar 11 2025 98 mins  
In episode 95 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen sit down with two standout researchers from Stanford University—Dr. Morgan Smith and Naiomi Hunter—for an insightful conversation about the intersection of women's health, athletic performance, and wearable technology. Dr. Smith, a sport scientist, coach, and postdoctoral fellow with the W

Episode 94: Tarawera Recap, Balancing Training, Listening to Your Body, and Moving Beyond One Race Outcome

Mar 03 2025 80 mins  
Join hosts Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen as they recap their experience at the Tarawera Ultramarathon in New Zealand. They discuss the challenges of balancing different training demands, listening to their bodies, and not letting one race result define them. The conversation includes reflections on training blocks, race outcomes, and personal experiences, highlighting the impor

Episode 94: Tarawera Recap and Balancing Different Training Demands, Listening to Your Body, and Not Letting One Race Outcome Define You

Feb 25 2025 80 mins  
In Episode 94 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen recap their experience at the Tarawera Ultramarathon in New Zealand. They discuss the challenges of balancing different training demands, listening to their bodies, and not letting one race result define them. The conversation includes reflections on training blocks, race outcomes, and personal experiences, hig

Episode 93: Breaking Down Athlete Contracts, Sponsorship News, and a Deep Dive into Why Iron Is Important

Feb 11 2025 69 mins  
In Episode 93 of Trail Society, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary discuss the latest athlete contract news as the new year continues, touching on Keely's decision to forgo a formal sponsorship, Hillary's experience renegotiating with Brooks, and Corrine's new role with HOKA. The episode also celebrates National Girls and Women in Sport Day, highlighting key updates in women’s sports, i

Episode 92: Empowering Girls in Sport Through Bras for Girls with Dr. Sarah Lesko

Jan 28 2025 86 mins  
In this episode of Trail Society, Dr. Sarah Lesko, the Executive Director of the non-profit Bras for Girls, joins the hosts to share her unique journey from collegiate running at Yale to her work in medicine and community health. Dr. Lesko discusses how her passion for running, coupled with her background as a family doctor and public health advocate, led her to co-found Bras for G

Episode 91: Finding Your North Star & Falling in Love With the Process

Jan 14 2025 72 mins  
In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger dive into the topic of goal setting for athletes, focusing on the importance of aligning both goals and values to enhance performance and motivation. They discuss the common tension between being process-oriented versus outcome-driven, and how athletes often get caught up in the race calendar with

Episode 90: Leela Srinivasan on Parity, the Fight for Women's Sports Equity and the Economic Realities of Women Athletes

Dec 31 2024 88 mins  
In Episode 90 of Trail Society, we sit down with Leela Srinivasan, the CEO of Parity Now, a pioneering platform that aims to close the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports. Parity, founded in 2020, works with over 1,000 women athletes across 80+ sports, from archery to weightlifting, empowering athletes through impactful brand partnerships. Leela, a runner, moth

Episode 89: Trailblazing Through Transitions: Reflecting on 2024 and Running Toward 2025

Dec 17 2024 78 mins  
In Episode 89 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger reflect on their personal journeys and careers, answering listener questions about their professional paths and how they found success in their respective fields. They explore topics such as Keely's decision to finally pursue medical school after many different pursuits, Hillary’s evolving r

Episode 88: Ask Us Anything: Getting Creative with Training, Nutrition, and Community Insights

Dec 03 2024 77 mins  
In episode 88 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger take a deep dive into all things trail running as they answer listener questions in a special "Ask Us Anything" format. From training theories to nutrition hacks, they tackle everything from treadmill hill intervals to how to train for mountain races while living in an urban environment. The t