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The Training For Trekking Podcast

by Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach

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  • Training To Hike The Sunshine Coast Trail

    September 23, 2026 · 29 min

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Jennifer about her training leading up to her second attempt at the Sunshine Coast Trail, a rugged 80-mile stretch through British Columbia. Inside, she shares what changed in her prep…

  • Training To Hike The West Maroon Trail

    September 16, 2026 · 24 min

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Todd about his training leading up to a hike the West Maroon Trail in Colorado. Todd hadn't exercised in over 30 years before starting, so inside he shares what it took to go from the…

  • Leanne's Training Journey To Hike Kilimanjaro

    September 15, 2026 · 17 min

    In this episode, I interview Leanne from Backtrack Adventures, who is at the very beginning of a training journey to hike Kilimanjaro. This will be a multi-part series as we follow along with her training, and today we introduce Leanne…

  • Training For To Hike Maine's Appalachian Trail - Cathleen's Story

    September 2, 2026 · 41 min

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Cathleen about her training journey to conquer Maine's notoriously challenging section of the Appalachian Trail.  Inside, she shares insights into her training, challenges, and…

  • Training To Hike The West Highland Way

    August 19, 2026 · 18 min

    In this episode I interview Summit Strength client Cyril, who at the age of 74 has recently completed the West Highland Way hike in Scotland. Inside, he shares some insights about how he trained for this 107-mile hike, the strategies he…

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  • Training To Thru-Hike Te Araroa: Interview With Sonia

    August 12, 2026 · 28 min

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Sonia, who is three-quarters through a training journey to prepare to thru-hike Te Araroa in New Zealand.  Inside, she shares some great insights on how she is training for this…

  • Training To Hike The Tour du Mont Blanc: Interview With Jill & Dan

    August 8, 2026 · 35 min

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength clients Jill and Dan, who have recently come off a successful adventure of the Tour du Mont Blanc. Inside, they share some insights about their training and preparation for this iconic trail, as…

  • Made Up Problems For Hikers

    July 29, 2026 · 15 min

    In this episode, I explore a trend in the world of hiking, where coaches are advocating for more and more complicated methods of training - even though the basics and fundamentals of training would probably work just as well. Something any…

  • Training To Hike The Via Francigena : Interview With Chris

    July 27, 2026 · 34 min

    ​In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Chris about her recent adventure tackling her last section of the Via Francigena pilgrimage walk. Inside she shares some insights about her preparation, training and her experience on…

  • 10 Days on Kilimanjaro's Northern Circuit: A Couple's Training Story

    July 15, 2026 · 27 min

    In this episode, I interview Summit Strength graduates Karen and Charles, who have just come back from 10 days and a successful summit of Kilimanjaro's northern circuit. Inside, they talk about their training, preparation and experience on…

  • 62, Two Knee Replacements, and Not One Anti-Inflammatory at Ningaloo

    July 8, 2026 · 27 min

    In this episode I interview Summit Strength client Jenny, and inside she shares her experience training for a 12 day hiking, snorkelling and kayaking adventure at Ningaloo Reef. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking…

  • Training To Thru-Hike 1000km On The Bibbulmun Track

    July 1, 2026 · 36 min

    In this episode I chat with Mark, a Summit Strength graduate from Melbourne, about his training and experience thru-hiking the Bibbulmun Track - a 1,000 kilometre walk through Western Australia. Inside we chat about the strength and…

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About the show

The Training For Trekking Podcast is created to help hikers, trekkers and mountaineers prepare for their bucket list adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple training strategies to get you fit, strong and resilient to tackle anything the trail will throw at you. He also dives deep into subjects such as how to prevent altitude sickness, nutrition while hiking, injury prevention and much, much more. So you can have the very best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure!