The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman The Lives of Modern Professional Trail Runners | TrailCon Live Panel - Sally McRae, Jim Walmsley, Hayden Hawks, Hillary Allen, & Tabor Hemming
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Nov 25, 2025 Joining the panel are Jim Walmsley, an elite ultramarathoner with a focus on goal-driven training; Hillary Allen, a resilient climber and trail runner who overcame a life-threatening fall; and Tabor Hemming, a former NCAA star who found joy in trail racing. They discuss the daily motivations that keep elite athletes committed, with Hillary sharing insights on mindset and recovery after injury. Tabor emphasizes the joy of running, while Jim talks about evolving goals and the importance of community and perspective in their athletic journeys.
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Use A Goal Race To Focus Training
- Use a clear goal race to focus motivation and daily training decisions.
- Show up and do your best; control preparation, not results.
Family As The Deepest Motivator
- Hayden cites his children as his primary motivator and the reason he maintains discipline.
- He aims to lead by example and provide a good life for them.
Measure Progress Against Yourself
- Treat each day and race as a fresh opportunity and measure progress against your own best.
- If motivation wanes, adopt a mindset of 'just try' to maintain consistency.