
Trail Society
Keely Henninger, Corrine Malcolm, and Hillary Allen are three professional trail runners looking to utilize their experience as athletes and scientists to foster community and discussion around new and challenging topics in the world of trail running, training and racing, and equality
Latest episodes

Feb 8, 2022 • 1h 27min
Episode 14: Diversity, Running as a Platform for Bigger Issues, and How to Get Uncomfortable with Richard Issa
This is our 3rd episode in our Strava Series where we interview Richard Issa, the leader of the Issa Run club in Philadelphia who uses his platform to increase the diversity of the running crew in Philadelphia and stand for social and political issues. This interview has some explicit language during the interview. Issa Run Club March: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a32769992/philadelphia-issa-run-crew-kneels-in-intersection-black-lives-matter/ Strava Segment Story on Hillary: https://blog.strava.com/galleries/segment-stories-hillary-allen/ Lack of Diversity in Trail Running: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/training-advice/trail/diversity-inclusivity-and-the-need-for-change-in-trail-running/ Strava Subscription only $4.99/month: https://www.strava.com/subscribe Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 8min
Episode 13: US Women’s Running Records, and the mental struggles of injury and self-identity in sport
Strava subscription: https://www.strava.com/subscribe Usa women’s records at Houston: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/sports/keira-damato-sara-hall-american-marathon-record.amp.html?referringSource=articleShare OURA ring: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q Strava Story: Green Mtn. Featuring Hillary Allen- https://blog.strava.com/galleries/segment-stories-hillary-allen/

Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 22min
Episode 12: Contract season, pay discrepancy in female sport, U of O update, and how to monitor your training and use metrics for good.
U of O coaching update: https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2021/12/oregon-ducks-athletic-programs-no-longer-can-monitor-athletes-weight-body-fat-percentage.html 2017 iRunFar study on trail running pay: https://www.irunfar.com/womens-versus-mens-pay-in-trail-and-ultrarunning Strava Subscription: https://www.strava.com/subscribe Oura ring! https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q

Dec 28, 2021 • 1h 10min
Episode 11: How to set big and scary goals, train with both a long term and short term mindset, and race tactfully
Goals improve labor market and life satisfaction: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167268121002468 Dr. Seiler Research Study for Female and Male Athletes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOafkfAqc-myGhL9CISVi7zaPMn2Q4ANwzxpJCYfXnVUYbUg/viewform

Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 25min
Episode 10: Olympic Marathon Standards, Body Image and Fueling in Male Sport with Logan Williams
Olympic Marathon Standards Overview: https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a38425962/usatf-announces-tougher-olympic-marathon-trials-standards-for-2024/ Male and Female Athlete Triad Comparisons: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Fredericson/publication/322369236_Parallels_with_the_Female_Athlete_Triad_in_Male_Athletes/links/5a565f39a6fdcc30f86d52a6/Parallels-with-the-Female-Athlete-Triad-in-Male-Athletes.pdf Exercise Dependance and eating disorders in male athletes: https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/bmjosem/5/1/e000439.full.pdf

Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 17min
Episode 9: Madeira Island Ultra Trail recap, racing mindset, and trail etiquette
Andrew Dole, a professional chef specializing in nutrition for endurance sports, shares his insights on the challenges of ultra-trail racing. He discusses the psychological aspects of preparing for events like the Madeira Island Ultra Trail, emphasizing the importance of strategy and community support. Dole also highlights trail etiquette, especially in the context of increased trail usage post-pandemic, urging respect and communication among all users. The conversation captures the thrill of racing and the camaraderie that comes with the ultra-running experience.

Nov 16, 2021 • 1h 28min
Episode 8: The importance of rest and recovery and how to embrace the off-season
Molly Seidel interview: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/page/Going-September252020/how-olympic-marathoner-molly-seidel-found-way-run-again UTMB announces new world series: https://utmb.world/news/7-new-events Off season does not change performance metrics : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4306788/ Pam Smith advice on recovery: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips-training/post-race-recovery Fact or Fiction: Time off from running: https://www.irunfar.com/running-on-science-fact-or-fiction Time off impacts on VO2 max: https://www.runnersconnect.net/losing-running-fitness/

Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 39min
Episode 7: Collegiate programs, energy deficiency, bone injuries, and fueling for performance
U of Oregon Article: https://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield/2021/10/women-athletes-allege-body-shaming-within-oregon-ducks-track-and-field-program.html Body composition of elite athletes: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/036354658301100604?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed& Overtraining or Relative energy deficiency? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34181189/ Athlete triad in female and male ultrarunners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34232162/ Position stance and overview of RED-S: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7146210/

Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 17min
Episode 6- Coaching, puberty, body image, and planning for long term success
Ultrarunners “rescued” from 50 mile race: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/utah-runners-rescued-snowstorm-ultra-marathon/ Coaching through different years of development, usa tennis: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/Improve-Your-Game/Sport-Science/114686_Growth__Development_Coaching_Through_the_Phases_of_Growth_and_Development/ Canadian youth development pipeline: https://sportforlife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/LTADPamphlet_EN_web.pdf Strategies to combat body image issues in girls https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029221001357?via%3Dihub Rachel pohl instagram

Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 11min
Episode 5: UTMB bans NSAIDs, Drug testing in trail running, the Quartz Program, and health risks in the sport of ultra running
UTMB Drug Testing Update PR: https://www.endurancesportswire.com/results-of-the-utmb-mont-blanc-2021-health-policy/ Quartz program: https://www.quartzprogram.org/quartz-event-of-quartz-program/ Negative impacts of ultrarunning: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01561-3