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The Training For Trekking Podcast Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach
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4.8 • 106 Ratings
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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!
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Understanding Pacing
If you always struggle with breathing on steep uphills, pacing is an incredibly important skill. In this episode we explore what good pacing is for hikers and how to practice and develop this skill.
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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?
Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
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Coaching and Support
In this episode I explore the third Pillar of the Online Summit Program - Coaching and Support.
Want to learn more about how we help hikers get fit, strong and resilient for their adventures? Book a chat with our team here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/apply.html -
Education
In this episode I explore the second Pillar of the Online Summit Program - Education.
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Pillar One - Training
Over the next three episodes, we explore some of the details of the Online Summit Program, and how we help hikers get fit, strong and resilient for their adventures :)
This episode covers the first Pillar of the Program - Personalised Training.
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Revamping Your Training
Did you start the year strong with your training but lost momentum after a few months?
Are you feeling like the middle of the year is the time to revamp your routine and get moving again?
Do you have a big trip coming up later in the year and can't put off your training any longer?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, today's episode is for you.
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Have A Follow Up Plan
In this episode I explore why coming up with a follow up plan BEFORE you finish your training can be so valuable.
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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures?
Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html
Customer Reviews
Excellent advice
Rowan helped me get ready for a three-day challenging backpack that I completed without injury. Upbeat podcasts are practical and inspiring.
Rowan is the best!
Very knowledgeable. Very practical. This is an excellent source of information for any outdoor enthusiast or adventure seeker.
Excellent
Excellent resource for hikers/backpackers. Rowan’s knowledge base and willingness to share is amazing! Looking forward to future backpacking trips and going into them more prepared physically so that I can be more confident and enjoy the trips even more. Thanks Rowan!