The Training For Trekking Podcast

If you are wanting to unlock all the amazing benefits strength development can have for your hiking, please make sure you are doing the right things! In this episode I explore a few different areas of training which people often say are 'strengthening' and weather they can actually count as 'strength training' (To be very clear I LOVE all the types of training I mention in the podcast, for various...

Today I talk about an incredibly important subject for any hiker who is starting the year with big training intentions. == Want some extra help with your trainnig for hiking? Check out the Online Summit Program here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  

If you are a hiker looking to get fit, strong and resilient in 2025, we want to chat with you! To find out more and book a call with our team, you can go here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  

In this episode I reflect on a few 'red flags' which I personally had at certain points in my career.  == Want to learn more about training for your hiking adventures?   Join our free Training For Hiking Community: https://www.skool.com/training-for-hiking  

Today I have a bit of a laugh as we talk through some 'red flags' you will often see in the world of coaching. == Want to learn more about training for your hiking adventures?   Join our free Training For Hiking Community: https://www.skool.com/training-for-hiking  

Today, I do a quick end of the year episode, saying a big thank you to every hiker who has contributed to our community over the past year. 

Inside, Kyle (a dietician who specialises in hikers) answers our community-sourced questions about nutrition for hiking He provides some great insights into fueling, digestion, hydration, and electrolytes. == You can find Kyle here: Website: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/ Kyle's Podcast: https://www.v2pnutrition.com/podcast Kyles Podcast (Spotify):...

No training journey is ever linear. There are always countless ups and downs. In this episode I explore how they has affected my training recently, and what I recommend to overcome periods like this. === Want to learn more about training for your hiking adventures?   Join our free Training For Hiking Community: https://www.skool.com/training-for-hiking

In this episode I explore some valuable strategies to help a hiker manage and adjust their training over the silly season. == Want to learn more about training for your hiking adventures?   Join our free Training For Hiking Community: https://www.skool.com/training-for-hiking      

In this episode, I chat with Gordon Dedman, Bushcraft Survival Australia's founder, an outdoor bushcraft survival school dedicated to teaching genuine and authentic modern and traditional outdoor living skills through carefully designed educational courses. Inside, he shares some insights, strategies and experiences to help hikers out in the bush!  == Want to learn more about Bushcraft Survival Au...

In this episode I explore why being 'perfect' with your training isn't always necessary for hikers.  == Want to learn more about training for your hiking adventures?   Join our free Training For Hiking Community: https://www.skool.com/training-for-hiking

In this episode, I interview Ray Baker, one of the founders of Back Track Adventures.  Ray has over 40 years and 80 trips worth of experience in high-altitude adventures, and in this episode, he shares some insights and experiences from his career.  Want to learn more about Back Track Adventures? You can check out their website here: https://www.backtrackadventures.com.au/

Today, I share a pretty personal episode. Recently, my life get a bit turned upside down. And it hasn't been smooth sailing. In this episode, I explore how I am planning on rebuilding my training, after life got all out of whack. == If you would like to come join our new free community group for hikers (where I will be sharing my training journey), you can join here: https://www.skool.com/training...

In this episode, I talk a bit about my brand new course: "The Training For Hiking 'Do It Yourself' Course'. == To celebrate the launch of this course, we are offering a 40% discount for this week only. To check it out, you can go here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/do-it-yourself.html

Today I share an incredibly important point for any hiker who is going through a training process and also struggling with pain or injury. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

Many hikers out there seem to think they are 'doing things wrong' if they feel their quads doing most of the work when hiking up or down steep hills. Today I break this subject down a bit, and explore why this isn't something you have to get obsessive about. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.a...

In this episode I explore a few pieces of advice on how a hiker can get the most out of their interval training. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

Today I talk about an incredibly important subject for any hiker who is also going through a weight loss journey.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

Today I share a dead-simple (but very powerful!) tip to help you push harder and focus deeper with your strength training. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html  

Today I explore a simple (but incredibly powerful) habit you can get into at the start of your week, which can make a dramatic difference to your long term training journey. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

Today I explore an important topic for all hikers using loaded pack walking in their training. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

Today I interview Kyle from Valley To Peak nutrition about nutrition for hot weather hiking. Inside he shares some great tips, strategies and ideas to help beat the heat on the trail! == Want to find Kyle from Valley To Peak Nutrition? Website:   www.v2pnutrition.com/ Podcast:  ​ www.v2pnutrition.com/podcast Instagram:  ​ www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/ == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for...

In this podcast I talk through some important measures to keep in mind to understand if your hiking is improving (or not).  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

If you always struggle with breathing on steep uphills, pacing is an incredibly important skill. In this episode we explore what good pacing is for hikers and how to practice and develop this skill. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program:  https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html    

In this episode I explore the third Pillar of the Online Summit Program - Coaching and Support.  Want to learn more about how we help hikers get fit, strong and resilient for their adventures? Book a chat with our team here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/apply.html