
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

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

Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 13min
Episode 4: Gender role reversals, partnerships, and finding that work/life balance in your training
Karen Holland Overall FKT: https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/karen-holland-smashes-overall-bruce-trail-fkt/ Why Women Don’t Support Other Women: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/01/21/why-women-dont-always-support-other-women/?sh=3ef2666e3b05 Ester Purell: Relationships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=sa0RUmGTCYY

Sep 7, 2021 • 1h
Episode 3: Attrition and tragedy at UTMB, female representation, and erasing the stigma behind DNF
Article covering TDS tragedy: https://www.irunfar.com/2021-tds-runner-death Full UTMB results: https://utmbmontblanc.com/en/page/349/results.html Artcle on GI distress during menstrual cycle: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3901893/

Aug 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
Episode 2: Western States 100, Female Physiology during Ultra marathons, Society Slam
15 Women in top 30 Western States https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/11/sports/western-states-women.html Are women better at long distances than men? Women only apply to jobs 100% qualified for. https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified Am I going to get Diabetes from ultrarunning? https://www.irunfar.com/am-i-going-to-get-diabetes-from-ultrarunning

Aug 9, 2021 • 59min
Episode 1: Trail Society Launch and Discussion on Hardrock Lottery Changes, Female Participation and Equality in Sport
Link to following articles: CTS Article on Female Participation in sport: https://trainright.com/why-ultrarunning-needs-solve-gender-inequality-problem/ Barriers to Ultrarunning in Females: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epub/10.1080/17430437.2021.1898590?needAccess=true Olympics articles: Bikni Bottoms Fine : https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57967486 Gymnastics team wears unitards: https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/25/tokyo-olympics-germany-gymnastics-wears-unitards Athletes fight sexist uniforms: https://www.wsj.com/articles/bye-bye-bikinis-athletes-at-the-olympics-and-beyond-fight-sexist-uniforms-11627684035 Contact us Instagram: Keely, Hillary, Corrine

Aug 5, 2021 • 13min
Introducing: Trail Society
Introducing the newest podcast in trail and ultra running!
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