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The Training For Trekking Podcast

Rowan Smith: Hiking and Trekking Coach
The Training For Trekking Podcast
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  • The Training For Trekking Podcast

    TFT360: Training To Hike The Via Francigena : Interview With Chris

    2026/07/27 | 33 mins.
    ​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 this amazing trail. 
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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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    TFT359: 10 Days on Kilimanjaro's Northern Circuit: A Couple's Training Story

    2026/07/15 | 26 mins.
    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 this amazing mountain. 
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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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    TFT358: 62, Two Knee Replacements, and Not One Anti-Inflammatory at Ningaloo

    2026/07/08 | 27 mins.
    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.
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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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    TFT357: Training To Thru-Hike 1000km On The Bibbulmun Track

    2026/07/01 | 35 mins.
    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 conditioning he used from this long distance hike, managing a calf strain early in training, the mental grind of weeks on trail, and practical advice for anyone planning a thru-hike.
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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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    TFT456: How to Know If You'll Be Ready for Your Hiking Adventure

    2026/06/26 | 16 mins.
    In this episode, we cover a simple set of questions you can ask yourself if you are eyeing off a big hiking adventure and are wondering, "Am I actually on track to be ready?"

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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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About The Training For Trekking Podcast
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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