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Trail Running Women

Hilary Spires: Trail Runner, Coach, Sports Junkie

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The women of the trails share their stories about running, racing, and life. These badass ladies from around the globe get honest about everything from competing, motherhood, and trying to have it all. Get ready for training ideas, gear tips, and a healthy dose of inspiration.
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"The Daily Dice" is your weekday companion for all things board gaming. Each episode delivers a concise mix of game reviews, industry news, and insider information. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated enthusiast, tune in every Tuesday and Thursday to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, hottest releases, and hidden gems in the world of tabletop gaming. Roll into your day with "The Daily Dice" – where every episode is a new adventure!
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This episode of The Daily Dice reviews Sushi Go 10th Anniversary Edition, a deluxe version of the pick-and-pass card game where players draft sets of sushi for points. We explain how the game is played, including the new dessert card mechanics, and discuss the upgraded components, like the bento box, wasabi scoring cubes, and squishy Strawberry pud…
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In this episode, we dig into Worms: The Board Game, a tabletop adaptation of the iconic video game series. Instead of trying to replicate the original's physics engine, the game brings its chaos to life through dice-based mechanics, with unpredictable wind and weapon scattering adding to the mayhem. But does the board game manage to capture the sam…
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Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW So many great tips in this episode! Lauren Beihoffer, aka Lauren Runs Wild, is a biochemist turned running coach who is now specializing in helping women over 40 run their best. She's a certified nutritionist, metabo…
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Space-Off is a new party game for 4-10 players that is actively in development and expected to be released in 2025. Our own Tuck describes it as a "better version of Quelf" and involves two teams competing against each other to collect spaceship parts by completing a variety of silly and challenging tasks. Join us as we preview your newest Party Ga…
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Arcs, the latest board game from Leder Games, has taken the board gaming world by storm, but not without its share of controversy. Listen in as we discuss Arcs' innovative blend of trick-taking and space-faring 4X elements, exploring both the strategic depth and potential frustrations of its card-driven gameplay, resource management, and combat sys…
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I had the pleasure of chatting with John from the Trillium Running Podcast. It was a lot of fun and I highly recommend his podcast to add to your playlist. Their goal is to reach those that we are not already reaching, to give voice to the underrepresented members of our community and bring these stories to the masses. Find all things from the podc…
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Join us as we explore the enchanting world of Everdell, a popular board game where players build a thriving city filled with charming woodland creatures. We'll discuss the game's unique worker placement and tableau building mechanics, discuss the gorgeous artwork and high-quality components that create a truly immersive experience, and evaluate the…
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In this episode, we dive into Altered, a trading card game that offers a fresh twist on the TCG genre. Two players race to reunite their hero with their companion by navigating a modular path called the Expedition, made up of eight zones. We'll discuss how players strategically play characters, landmarks, and spell cards, manage their mana, and ada…
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Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW I finally catch up with Alyssa after her epic performance at UTMB! We get valuable tips on how she changed her perspective on the pain cave and the impact of that on her results. Listener questions include how to dea…
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This week on the podcast, we're taking a look at the highs and lows of the rock and roll lifestyle in a review of Rock Hard: 1977, a new board game that puts you in the shoes of an aspiring musician trying to make it big. We'll discuss the game's unique theme, mechanics, and components, including its surprisingly realistic play money. Is Rock Hard:…
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Fans of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series and deckbuilding games won't want to miss this episode! We discuss the upcoming Mistborn Deckbuilding Game, exploring its unique mechanics like "Burning" and "Flaring" metals to power up cards, battling other Mistborn or the Lord Ruler himself, and racing to complete missions in a world of ash and mists. …
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This episode explores Slay the Spire: The Board Game, a physical adaptation of the popular deck-building video game. We discuss the game's faithful recreation of the video game experience, streamlined rules, high-quality components, and engaging cooperative mode, while also pointing out the significant amount of upkeep required during gameplay and …
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This episode explores the lighter side of board games, discussing games that prioritize laughter and fun over complex strategy. In a Reddit thread titled "What game brings the most straight-up laughter to the table?", users enthusiastically recommend games like Poetry for Neanderthals, a game where players get whacked with an inflatable club for us…
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In this podcast, we discuss the launch of the Cosmere® RPG Kickstarter campaign by Brotherwise Games and Dragonsteel Entertainment. The campaign, which features content from Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive and Mistborn series, reached its funding goal in under an hour and has become one of the largest tabletop RPG Kickstarter campaigns. The …
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Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW Buckle up as Cory takes us back to Western States 100, where he had to pull his runner from the depths of a low, to finish feeling strong. "I feel like after this I have some fresh perspective and tips that I could b…
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In 2015 May believed she wasn't an athlete, but started walk jogging short distances around a track to try something different. She quickly became obsessed and started the instagram account @i.heart.running to document her new hobby. Like many of us, May most certainly is an athlete and just needed to get over that mental block. She's now run dista…
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Discount for Ketone-IQ! Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/TRW Sarah Seads has been working and playing in the fields of running, rehabilitation and health and wellness since 1996 when she stumbled into her career as a Kinesiologist during her first year of University at UVic. I…
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This episode was SO fun.. so it deserves a second play. First or second time through, you'll love this one. This episode is all about why you run. We share our reasons for running and we learn how sappy Tory really is. We will give you something to think about if you're not sure what race to run, or if you want to race at all. Thank you for everyon…
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We are back with Cory Jennermann, co-founder of RunGuides.com, and super skilled runner and pacer. Run Guides is the go-to website for finding the perfect race for you. We chat about his top tips for getting faster in the trails, how to easily cut off time in your next race, and how to pace like a pro. We get into all things pacing from dialing in …
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I first interviewed Lizzie in 2020 when we was diagnosed with rare heart condition called AVRC. It's genetic condition that effects the muscle in your heart and makes it turn into scar tissue the harder you work the muscle. In short, it means running can kill you. We chat again about how she's learned to live with it and how far she can push. Lizzi…
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April went from not being able to run 60 seconds to running the Chicago Marathon. When she was in the darkest place in her life she buckled down and got out the door. She didn’t know anything about running, she just wanted to have peace in her mind and to love life again, and she did! She is now 4 years in the game and loving what running has done …
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Alyssa is an anti-diet sports dietitian and lover of all things mountain sports. As a dietitian, she believes that physical health matters. As an athlete, she understands the importance of performance. She covered some awesome listener questions including: How to fuel for long runs How much protein do women need? Is protein powder actually healhty?…
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The Dragon's Back Race is the toughest mountain race in the world, covering some seriously extreme terrain. Katie Mills crushed it. She ran it in 61:12:54, coming first female and 7th overall. We chat about the best and worst parts of her race during the gruelling 6 day event across the of the spine of Wales. Find more from Katie @katie_s_mills Mor…
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Filsan Abdiaman is a Fitness Professional, Brazillian jiu-jitsu enthusiast, ultra-runner and Brooks Running Canada Brand Ambassador. She discovered her passion for running as a form of therapy to deal with depression and anxiety attacks after a breakup in 2013. Now racing ultras and drawing attention to mental health (and recently, eating disorders…
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Laura Green is blowing up the internet for chirping all runners, and I’m so here for it! We chat life, motherhood, running, and why middle distance runners might be the strangest of us all. She is also a physical therapist and has a great mindset on how to keep running a life long sport. Follow Laura on Instagram: @lauramcgreen or Follow Laura on T…
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Reid Taylor is a Delta Firefighter who has now run 2 marathons wearing 45-pounds of his turnout gear. Reid has always been an athlete but endurance running was something entirley new to him. After his first marathon he began to get chest pains and training stopped abruptly. We chat about how he overcame a 90% blockage in his artery and eventually g…
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Melissa started running in March 2020, after she went through late term pregnancy loss. She talks about how trail running saved her and what peace it's brought, both through being alone on the trail, to being filled with community on local trail runs and races. She's now attempting her 3rd 100miler and is navigating training with young kids. If you…
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Ellie has loved sports all her life, and came into distance running with her first marathon at 40. What she didn't expect to come with it was the negative commentary from well - meaning friends and family. We chat about the sh*t poeple say to runners and how to handle it. If you'd like a backlog of episodes and a few bonus eps - check us out here: …
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Rivka was so much fun to chat to! She started running in her late 50's in 2013, and ran her first half marathon in 2015. She's now completed quite a few road half marathons, a few trail races, and two marathons. She is a mother of five sons, and grandmother to one and one on the way. Rivka is also a birth attendant, attending some births and teachi…
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Anushay has always defined herself as an Academic but struggled to call herself an athlete. She moved to Canada from Pakistan and quickly became involved in the trail running community and with a bit of work is now both an athlete and an ultrarunner. Anushay was inspired to go further and push her body and mind to complete her first 50km last summe…
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We discuss your big training questions for your new 2024 goals! We had questions on back yard ultras, mental strategies when you increase in distance, how to stay healthy when you run a 100miles, what to have in your vest, and more! Find Alyssa @theory_in_motion If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here: Patreon Follow the new pod ins…
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Steph is the person you want to listen to at the start of the season. Her determination and hard work to better her times until she ultimately broke 3 hours in a marathon is inspiring for any distance runner. We get into her postpartum return to running, the timing of covid and training, and how she kept improving. If you'd like a backlog of episod…
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Welcome to 2024! We wrap up 2023 by reviewing the best of the year, and then chat what the listener goals and intentions are for 2024. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported the show for so many years, you guys are amazing!! If you'd like a backlog of episodes - check us out here: Patreon Follow the new pod insta @trailrunningwomenpod !!…
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Finn Melanson is the Host of the Singletrack, a podcast covering the professional mountain ultra-trail running scene. If you haven't checked out Singletrack yet, go do it now! We had such a great chat about everything Finn is doing in the Trail Running world including his goals for media coverage, and how to keep his personal love for the trails al…
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Kaz has a PhD in human behaviour and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and has studied our power to perform when faced with adversity. Passionate about helping people believe in themselves she explores what is it about our fears, courage, resilience, and mindset, that drives us to succeed or sabotages us? And Kaz loves to run far. Her trail run…
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Acadia is a midwife living in Maine and Peter is a Harvard trained lawyer living in Oregon. They have been best friends since high school and decided to tackle Bear 100 together. We chat about how they handled attempting to match the highs and lows of an ultra with a friend, and still make it to the finish line. Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to…
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My husband Andy and I ran Red Rock Canyon 50km in Las Vegas. I was 18 weeks pregnant, and he is a hobbyist. We chat before and after the race about everything from training with a 4 year old, to wondering if one of us maybe didn't train enough. Check out more pics @trailrunningwomenpod Go to www.athleticgreens.com/TRWP to get 5 FREE travel packs an…
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Milly is a total powerhouse of a human being and will leave you with no doubt that you can overcome anything life throws at you. In 2017 she lost a leg in an accident and immediately set new goals for herself academically and physically. She's now the first Amputee to complelete the worlds steepest 400m race. We chat just as she is starting her tra…
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Alyssa is back to answer listener Q & A! We have some great questions about off season running, cross training on the bike, gut issues, and your first 7km race. Gary's blog: http://garyrobbinsrun.com/blog/2023/10/what-really-went-down-in-whistler Find Alyssa: @theory_in_motion New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod Get better recovery! Curranz…
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Tammi didn't start running until after her 3rd child when she was 30 years old. She's now 51 with a long list of running accomplishments, and treats her training program like her part time job. She was really fun to chat with and proof hard work pays off. Get better recovery! Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of CurraNZ 30 capsules, …
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Scott has become huge in the community for his various efforts to give back, his 7 year run streak, and participation is some awesome races. We chat about UTMB, his run streak and life as a Lulu ambassador. Find the pod @trailrunningwomenpod More from Scott @barley_runner Get better recovery! Curranz discount! 20% off of your first purchase of Curr…
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Tomi ran her first 50K on her 50th birthday at the FlatRock Fall Running Festival. Her husband and adult children were there, along with her first granddaughter. She has only been running for a few years and was never athletic, and definitely had no desire to run. She ran her first half marathon, first trail race, and first night race all in one at…
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Priscilla has been running consistently since 2019 and has a big passion for trails, mountains, and longer distances. She's currently in Edmonton, Alberta but definitely does not let that stop her from getting to the mountains about 4 hours away whenever she can. We chat about her training plans, mindset, and learning what she is capable of. She's …
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Bailey began her running journey at a very young age, competing in track and cross country through high school and into college, at Clemson University. Photo: @somerrunner While her college running career only lasted 2 years due to mental health struggles, it ultimately landed her in Boulder, Colorado, where she discovered trail running. We chat ab…
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Kelsie is an accomplished runner, having run Burning River 50 mile, the Boston Marathon, Cleveland Marathon where she BQ’d, and recently pacing a friend through his 100mile race by running the back 50 miles with him. She opens up about her struggles with the post race blues getting so bad they have become real depression. We chat about why this mig…
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I chat with Robin about her first trail race at Broken Goat 25km in Rossland, BC. We get into her transition from running on city streets to technical terrain in the backcountry of BC, where there are more bears than people. We also get into her recent experience with a helicopter rescue from the Nelson SAR. More from me @hilsport55 New podcast ins…
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We are back with a trail tips episode with special guest coach, Alyssa Clark. We chat about how to deal with critters when running solo, how to play mulitple sports at once, when you're forced to run inside, and our summer must haves. More from me @hilsport55 and fine Alyssa @theory_in_motion New podcast instagram @trailrunningwomenpod Discount cod…
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We chat with Jenny Quilty after her WSER 100mi debut in the fastest female field of all time. A quote straight from her instagram @adventuresofjenthar: "18hrs 49min, 11th woman & 100miles from Olympic Valley to Auburn in the fastest women's field yet! I said it last night and it feels the same today, I'm the happiest 11th place woman ever. I knocke…
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Annemarie Vander Waal is 34, an ultrarunner from Chilliwack, a Registered Nurse working in Palliative Care, an auntie, and a widow. We chat about the day she lost her husband and how she has worked to overcome grief and see life through a positive lens. More from me @hilsport55 Find Annemarie @annemariekathleenvw New podcast instagram @trailrunning…
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Kelly is the creator and head coach of the Badass Lady Gang and the host of the Run, Selfie, Repeat Podcast. We chat about her behind the scenes relationship with running, and how she came up with BALG. She's also just a lot of fun. "Kelly Roberts’ pre-BALG fitness routine consisted mostly of struggling through the elliptical and trying to shrink h…
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