Trail Society

Keely Henninger

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.

  1. 17 MAR

    Episode 125: Why do some athletes choke on the world's biggest stage?

    Hillary is back from her recent travels, Corrine shares some upcoming race decisions, and then they dive into the topic of the day: Why some athletes are “clutch” on the world’s biggest stages, while others “choke”—and what the rest of us can learn from those moments. Corrine and Hillary explore the science of performance under pressure—from Olympic heartbreak to gold-medal breakthroughs. They break down the neuroscience of choking, why overthinking sabotages performance, and the psychological tools athletes can use to re-set mid-race. They also highlight Olympic champion Alysa Liu’s joy-first approach to sport and what endurance athletes can learn from it. You'll hear: What “choking” actually means in sports psychologyWhy pressure can disrupt automatic skillsThe neuroscience behind overthinking during competitionThe role of embarrassment and identity in athletic performanceWhy “just treat it like another race” rarely worksPractical tools to re-set your brain mid-raceSelf-determination theory: autonomy, competence, and communityWhy joy and intrinsic motivation can unlock peak performance From the pointy end of performance to mid-pack athletes, If you’ve ever panicked under pressure or struggled with self-doubt, you'll understand. This episode is sponsored by: rabbit: If you're looking to treat yourself after the holidays or upgrade your winter running kit, head to www.runinrabbit.com and use code TSMARCH in March for 10% off. ProBio: Use code Trail20 for 20%-off orders (30%-off + free shipping w/ subscriptions) at probionutrition.com Injinji: use code trailsociety15 to get 15% off at https://www.injinji.com/ @feisty_media @trail.society

    1hr 8min
  2. 17 FEB

    Episode 121: Stress, the science of cortisol, and updates on the Female Athlete Triad

    Keely’s back from her Step 1 Medical Licensing Exam and honeymoon chaos, and we’re diving straight into one of the most important conversations for female athletes right now: stress. Stress from training. Stress from life. Stress from the world. Stress from big exams and big dreams. It's a perfect transition into the brand new 2025 Female Athlete Triad Coalition consensus update and what those changes means for athletes, coaches, and doctors. We break down: What cortisol actually is (and why it’s not always the villain)Energy deficiency vs. REDs vs. the Female Athlete TriadWhy BMI isn’t an accurate measure of athlete healthNew hormonal markers that do matterWhy adolescent runners are especially vulnerableAnd why life stress absolutely counts when it comes to health and performance And then Keely and Corrine address the “Lindsey Vonn controversy,” highlighting the clear double standard in how injured athletes are judged. When men compete through injury, it’s called grit. When women do, it’s labeled reckless or irresponsible. This episode is brought to you by: rabbit: If you're looking to treat yourself after the holidays or upgrade your winter running kit, head to www.runinrabbit.com and use code FEBTRAIL in February for 10% off. ProBio: Use code Trail20 for 20%-off orders (30%-off + free shipping w/ subscriptions) at probionutrition.com @feisty_media @trail.society

    1hr 10min

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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.

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