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The Training For Trekking Podcast

Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach
189 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 16, 25
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!

Episodes

In this episode, we explore a brand-new, free course to help your breathing when hiking up hills. == Sign up for our free breathing mini-course here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/breathing-mini-course
​In this episode, I want to be very clear: strength training (no matter how hard it feels) is not a replacement for cardio for hikers.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
​In this episode, I explore seven simple habits a hiker can sneak into their day, which can have a positive effect on their energy, mood and outlook for their training.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
​Exploring something which drives me a bit mental in the hiking community! == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
​In this episode, I explore a few strategies a hiker can use if their confidence hits rock bottom after a recent hike (inspired by my own recent events!). == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
In this episode, I talk about a simple challenge that can be an excellent thing for any hiker who always seems to be 'on the go' in their day-to-day lives. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
In this episode, we talk about overcoming barriers that are getting in the way of your training and exercise (over the long term). == Want to check out the 'DIY Training For Hiking Course' mentioned in the episode?  You can learn more here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/do-it-yourself.html
In this episode, I talk about common problems a lot of hikers run into when they are tackling flat hiking and walking.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
A few times a year I get asked by a hiker "I am going on a big hiking trip with my kids. What can I do to help them prepare"? Inside this episode, I explore my thoughts on the subject, and where I believe is best to put your focus" == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
Have you ever considered using generative AI to help your training for hiking? Well, if so, this episode is for you!     Inside, I explore a few things you need to be aware of if you are going down this route. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?   Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html