Trail Society

Peyton Thomas is an ultrarunner, advocate, and postdoctoral research associate at CU Boulder. She has her PhD in Biology and Marine Biology from UNC where she studied fish physiological responses to environmental stressors (potential future results of global warming).  We learned so much about her journey into this space, experience being underrepresented in science, and ways we can utilize the trail running community to help fight for environmental justice.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk through Corrine’s 3rd place finish at the Cascade Crest 100 mile race.  Corrine talks us through her journey getting to the starting line healthy and feeling confident in her body and training. She talks us through a play by play of the race, the importance of community, and the other ladies she got to run with.  They talk about the highs and lows of running 100 miles and what to do if your stomach turns.  Each race is a learning opportunity and Cascade Crest taught Corrine valuable lessons about herself and running.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!

In this episode, Keely and Corrine discuss notable Badwater results and USA track and field championships and then overview the policies adopted by Swim England around weight and body image.  Then, they interview Amelia Boone, a dog mom, ultrarunner, and lawyer. They talk about the intricacies of navigating the fertility time clock as a female athlete, navigating the pressures around body image associated with endurance sport, and learning to trust your body again after injury.     Follow amelia here: @arboone11   Articles: Swim England banning weighing of children: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-66045575   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs  The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!

Keely and Corrine chat about all of the races that happened over the weekend and recent news around maternal health and women’s sports.  Then they deep dive into the Western States 100 and how it played out for Keely. Keely talks about her training leading up to the race, how she felt going in, and how she channeled calmness.  She talks us through the race, discussing the insane snow, amazing competition, attempting to run her own race, and troubleshooting on the fly.  Then we talk through her accidental trip at mile 80 that ended in a rather chaotic event, where she dislocated her shoulder, struggled to get it back in, and ultimately dropped from the race.  We discuss how hard DNFs are, even when they make sense, and her plans for the future.       This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL  

Keely and Corrine talk about the World Mountain Running Championships, other races, and what happens if you have to run a race with your period. We highlight a recent post by elite triathlete, Emma Pallant, who got chastised by men for leaking blood onto her pink triathalon suit.  We discuss why this is harmful and ways to destigmatize menstruation and teach girls about their body in a positive way.  Then they interview Caitlin Jacobsen, a certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Registered Counselor Agency Affiliate working at Opal Food and Body Wisdom in Seattle WA. She holds a M.S. in Integrative Physiological Sciences from UCLA, a B.A. in Neuroscience from Claremont McKenna College. We talk through her journey with an eating disorder, how the recovery process works, and the importance of displaying a healthy relationship with food and exercise on those around you.  She discusses ways to utilize self inquiry and journaling to better understand yourself and ask yourself hard questions.  You do not want to miss this one! If these topics are sensitive to you- join us next week for a Bonus episode on Western States!   Follow Caitlin at : @cait.jacobsen E-mail her if you want to consult about her work in ED recovery: Caitlin@opalfoodandbody.com   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL  

Keely and Corrine talk about the state of female athlete research, notable race finishes, and the latest female-focused trail team launch.  Then they interview Heidi Strickler, an RD who specializes in endurance athletes, mountain athletes, female-bodied athletes, and RED-S & disordered eating. Her ultimate goal as a Registered Sports Dietitian is to empower her clients and athletes to realize their greatest potential, achieve their goals, and thrive in both sport AND in life, by helping them discover the power of adequate food and nutrition & providing them the tools to succeed long term. We discuss her journey through sport, her own eating disorder, and how she uses her experience to help others.   Follow heidi at : @hkstrickler_sportsrd   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL  

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk about Zegama and the 3 UTMB qualifiers that took place over the weekend.  Then they discuss Tina Muir’s new platform for athletes suffering from RED-S and how building a community will help those suffering.  Finally, they discuss the basics of hydration and electrolytes, how to implement a race hydration plan, and how to adapt when things don’t go according to plan.   The Trail Society Rules of Hydration: Start the run hydrated Make a hydration plan Don’t only drink plain water Keep hydrating consistently  Bring enough fluids (or plan to filter water) Practice practice practice   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL   Resources: Tina Muir’s new resource for athletes battling RED-S: https://recovery.mykajabi.com   Sweaty Season article on FreeTrail: https://freetrail.com/sweaty-season-the-basics-of-hydration/   Article looking at the hydration index of Bubbly water: https://irunfar.com/fact-or-fiction-bubbly-water-caffeine-and-heat-cramps

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk with registered sports dietician, Dr. Kelly Pritchett PhD about fueling before and after workouts, why it is important, and what can happen if this is chronically not achieved.  Then they discuss Dr. Pritchett’s research on the prevalence of  low energy availability and disordered eating in sport and the negative impacts of these issues.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Sponsors:   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL   Episode show notes: Find Dr. Pritchett on social media at @kpritchettRD    Articles: Paralympians and LEA: https://dspace.library.uvic.ca/bitstream/handle/1828/12822/Pritchett_Kelly_Nutrients_2021.pdf?sequence=1 Olympic Trials qualifiers and LEA : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35992185/ UTMB New elite policy: https://utmb.world/runners/elites  

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary talk through the latest pregnancy policy launched by UTMB that allows entry refund and deferral for pregnant people, partners, and other scenarios like surrogacy and adoption. Then they talk through Corrine’s race at Madeira Island Ultra Trail, how to celebrate the mini wins, and being okay with DNF.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL   Articles:  Article on training, losing fitness, and recovery: https://irunfar.com/running-on-science-fact-or-fiction   UTMB New pregnancy policy: https://utmb.world/inclusion  

In this episode, Keely and Corrine discuss the Gorge Waterfalls race weekend, the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, and some other races that happened over the past two weeks.  Then they deep dive into how to mentally and physically deal with illness during training and how taking a short amount of time off can really help long term.  They discuss illness, overtraining, and low energy availability and how they may be related in some athletes. Finally, they shine a new spotlight on society slam with our latest sponsor, Petzl.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL   Articles:  New 100 million dollar fund for female sports: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/100-million-fund-founder-angel-132446531.html   Low energy availability and immune function: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2019.00907/full   iRunFar article on exercise and the immune system: https://www.irunfar.com/exercise-and-the-immune-system