Trail Society

We are officially in trail racing season! This episode contains a lot of valuable information. Keely discusses a couple of recent studies. The first study focuses on master’s level trail runners and body image, while the second covers the performance detriments associated with Low Energy Availability in female athletes. Then Corrine and Hillary delve into race results, covering the Cocodona 250, Tillamook Burn weekend, Transvulcania, and some UTMB races. After that, they all reflect on their respective races at Transvulcania, discussing the highs and lows, mental health going into the race, and fueling wins and losses. Finally, they end with some society slams and advice for female athletes navigating health challenges.   Sign up for the studies we talked about below! FASTR Study for females >18 years old running the 2024 Western States: email fastrprogram@stanford.edu   Cycling study: Dr. Shaundre Jacobs (Sport Scientist and athlete manager at Department of cultural affairs and sport at Stellenbauch University) is doing research on elite women road cyclists. Contact her here if you are interested: sdjacobs@sun.ac.za    Sponsors!   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & Our Title Sponsor is The Feed!!! Follow the link to get $20 to spend every quarter ($80 every year!): https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety + a cool Trail Society water bottle!   And our newest sponsor is For The Long Run Podcast! Head on over to their page and give them a listen! They deep dive into the mental side of running and have a ton of great interviews!   

Corrine and Keely recently had a conversation with Katie Schide, a professional runner for The North Face. They discussed Katie's journey into running, which started in New Hampshire's Black Mountains. They also talked about her transition to life as a full-time athlete and how she balances the newfound pressure to perform in a sport she loves. Katie shared her experiences of winning the Canyons 100k race in an impressive manner and also winning UTMB, a 100-mile race, while finishing second at the Western States 100-mile race last year. She also discussed her relationship with a fellow professional athlete and how they balance and support each other's goals. Additionally, they got an explanation about her "Cool Dad" nickname and asked her some rapid-fire questions to get to know her better, including her carbohydrate intake, favorite shoes, geomorphic features, and snacks. You don’t want to miss this!   Follow Katie here: @katieschide    Sponsors!   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & Our Title Sponsor is The Feed!!! Follow the link to get $20 to spend every quarter ($80 every year!): https://thefeed.com/trailsociety + a cool Trail Society water bottle!   And our newest sponsor is For The Long Run Podcast! Head on over to their page and give them a listen! They deep dive into the mental side of running and have a ton of great interviews!   

In Episode 72, we are joined by Dr. Emily Kraus, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. She is trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) sports medicine and is also the director of the FASTR program. FASTR stands for Female Athlete Science and Translational Research, which is dedicated to closing the gender gap in sports science research. The program emphasizes early identification and interventions to prevent injury and optimize performance in female athletes.   During the episode, we discuss Dr. Kraus's journey to becoming a physician who focuses on female athlete health. We also talk about how the lack of female representation in sports medicine motivated her to pursue this career. We explore how increasing female representation in sports medicine can positively impact athletes.    Dr. Kraus shares how working as both a clinician and scientist allows her to better understand female athletes and apply findings in the clinic. We delve into coaching female athletes to return to sport from low energy availability and bone stress injuries and how to balance volume and load while also ensuring the athlete's health and safety.   Articles: Opil and WNBA partner up: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/opill-and-wnba-team-up-for-groundbreaking-partnership-302111916.html   Updated IOC Consensus statement on RED-S : https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/3/e4   Increasing female representation in sports medicine: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366536603_Female_Representation_in_Orthopaedic_Surgery_and_Primary_Care_Sports_Medicine_Subspecialties_Where_We_Were_Where_We_Are_and_Where_We_Are_Going?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ   Sponsors!   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & Our Title Sponsor is The Feed!!! Follow the link to get $20 to spend every quarter ($80 every year!): https://thefeed.com/trailsociety + a cool Trail Society water bottle!   And our newest sponsor is For The Long Run Podcast! Head on over to their page and give them a listen! They deep dive into the mental side of running and have a ton of great interviews! 

Join Keely, Corrine, and Hillary as they dive into the March Madness that surrounds the women’s NCAA basketball tournament this year. Then they discuss retirement from professional sport and how that may impact mental health, their experience with sport and identity, and how to cope with this loss.   Then they dive into mistakes and mishaps they have made on the trails fueled by inspiring stories from the audience.  They talk about international travel woes, improper apparel and fueling choices, the comparison trap, and close calls in the wild.    Articles:   Considerations for the Post Partum Athlete:  Journal Article: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2024/03/06/bjsports-2023-107624.long Fun summary by bjsm on instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4XXaZEP4dm/?igsh=MXhsNWg2ZzQxOXM0Mg==   Sponsors!   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & Our Title Sponsor is The Feed!!! Follow the link to get $20 to spend every quarter ($80 every year!): https://thefeed.com/trailsociety + a cool Trail Society water bottle!   And our newest sponsor is For The Long Run Podcast! Head on over to their page and give them a listen! They deep dive into the mental side of running and have a ton of great interviews! 

Dive into the world of competitive running with fascinating insights on mental flexibility and coping strategies for athletes. The hosts discuss why investing in women's sports is crucial, highlighting a cultural shift towards greater visibility. They explore important aspects for post-partum athletes, including mental and physical health checks. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Chuckanut 50k, featuring inspiring performances and the joy of community engagement. Lastly, discover tips for race day readiness, nutrition strategies, and the emotional growth that comes with racing.

Join Keely, Corrine, and Hillary on an inspiring journey of coaching, mentorship, and advocacy with Carolina Rubio-MacWright! She is an artist, immigration lawyer and activist who fights for immigrant and humanitarian rights. Growing up in Bogota Colombia and then becoming an attorney has opened her eyes to inequities in our laws and racial power struggles and how the two intersect. Carolina has combined her passion for art, legal rights, and running into several projects including teaching about human rights through running and ceramics. Carolina will be running WSER in June with help from HOKA and Gu.  Discover how this trailblazer is breaking barriers and paving the way for others in her field. Get ready for an exciting ride filled with insights, learnings, and valuable takeaways. Let's explore together the power of coaching, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of advocacy in creating positive change. Get ready to be inspired!   Follow Carolina @carustol on instagram You can send shoes to the border here:  CC Respite Center of the Rio Grande Valley   111 S. 15th Street, McAllen 78501 This episode is brought to you by Freetrail https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & Our Title Sponsor is The Feed!!! Follow the link to get $15 to spend every quarter: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety + a cool water bottle!

In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary deep dive into the Black Canyon races.  Keely dives into her first race of 2024 and how to ride with the punches and benefit from early season races. She also talks through her fueling and how increasing the amount of carbohydrates she consumed early on helped her to rally later in the race. Then they interview Becca Windell, who most recently secured her golden ticket at the Black Canyons 100km placing 2nd place female after a hard fought race.  She is also a PhD student at Colorado State University in the Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology department and co-founder of the Home Range Wildlife Research Non-profit that does research, training, and community science outreach in the Methow valley on the east side of the North Cascades.  We talk about her journey into running, eating disorder history in competitive cycling, the importance of fueling on life and performance, and finally, she talks us through her race at the Black Canyons 100km race.  We hope you enjoy this as much as we did!   Follow Becca here: @beccawindell   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & Our Title Sponsor is The Feed!!! Follow the link to get $15 to spend every quarter: https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety + a cool water bottle! Articles: Abstract from: Knowledge on relative energy deficiency in sport among physiotherapists and physicians (Verhoef, et al 2024): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377832413_Knowledge_on_relative_energy_deficiency_in_sport_among_physiotherapists_and_physicians

Corrine, Keely, and Hillary dive into the Olympic Marathon Trials and Corrine gives an uptdate on UTMB and the Pro Trail Runner Association. Then they dive into a Fact or Fiction discussion around different running topics. They dive into the benefits of downhill running on conditioning the quads for races with a lot of downhills, the importance of mental toughness and when it is advantageous versus dangerous, and the negative health outcomes associated with losing your menstrual cycle and why we should strive to keep our cycle regular even during large training blocks.   Send us your POST RUN SNACK PICS (WRAPPERS ONLY)   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & The Feed!!! \get $15 to spend every quarter: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety    Articles:   Downhill Running: https://air.unimi.it/bitstream/2434/919482/2/Khassetarash%20et%20al_The%20repeated%20bout%20effect%20influences%20lower-extremity%20biomechanics%20during%20a%2030-min%20downhill%20run.pdf   Mental Toughness: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1612197X.2022.2161102   Amenorrhea in athletes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2941235/pdf/nihms203828.pdf RED-S implications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9724109/

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary start the episode by talking about some recent races and news in womens sports and health, most notably they discuss the recent Colorado bill passed to increase health coverage to those suffering from an eating disorder. Then they interview Rachel Drake. She is a professional trail runner for Nike Trail, a mom to her son Lewis, medical student and scientist, and all around lovely human being. She is known throughout the trail running community for her contagious smile and kind demeanor. They talk about her journey back to running postpartum and what she learned about her body and her needs.  She recently finished 5th at the California International Marathon and 1st at the 33km at Hong Kong and is gearing up for the Black Canyons 100k to shoot for that elusive golden ticket and we can’t wait to see how she does! We are SO STOKED to share our interview with you all, enjoy!     Send us your POST RUN SNACK PICS (WRAPPERS ONLY)   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK & The Feed!!! \get $15 to spend every quarter: https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety    Articles:   Colorado Bill on BMI and Eating Disorders: https://www.cohousedems.com/news/laws-to-save-patients-money-on-health-care%2C-protect-coloradans-go-into-effect#:~:text=SB23%2D176%20provides%20health%20care,of%20care%20for%20a%20patient.   FT profile on Rachel Drake: https://www.freetrail.com/any-surface-any-distance-with-rachel-drake/   Follow Rachel: @rachelraedrake or Strava

In this episode, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary discuss some end of the year stats around women’s sports, and then dive into the TROY. The three then reflect on 2023. They talk about their learnings, challenges,  and proudest accomplishments. Then they talk about how to plan out a season and what to prioritize both as an athlete and as a coach when picking races.     This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   We are still finalizing our partners for 2024!   The Feed: https://www.thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!