The Trail Network Podcast

The Trail Network crew is back together for a much-needed catch-up! Katie recaps her third-place finish at the Javelina 100, sharing her race strategy, nutrition, and the emotional journey behind one of her strongest performances yet. Hilary returns to the podcast with updates on motherhood, postpartum recovery, and her plans for 2027, while Leah reflects on slowing down after a busy racing season. Together, they discuss finding balance, embracing different seasons of life, and trusting that running will always be there when you're ready to return.
This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.
A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.
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Abby Hall joins Katie Asmuth on The Trail Network for an honest conversation about navigating the highs and lows of professional trail running. Following a challenging season at Western States and UTMB, Abby reflects on the pressure of expectations, the difference between physical fitness and mental readiness, and learning to find value in the process when race results don't go as planned.
With a renewed focus on adventure, curiosity, and enjoying the sport beyond competition, Abby shares how she's redefining success, embracing failure, and finding the courage to keep taking big swings.
This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.
A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.
A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

Fresh off her win at the Kodiak 100K, HOKA athlete Lotti Brinks joins Katie Asmuth to reflect on a season that looked nothing like she originally planned but turned into one of her most successful yet.
From finishing fifth at Western States to stacking wins throughout the year, Lotti shares how she's learned to embrace flexibility, trust her training, and stay competitive across different distances and terrain. She takes us behind the scenes of her Kodiak victory, where unexpected knee pain leading into the race and debilitating leg cramps for more than 40 miles made simply reaching the finish line a mental battle.
Katie and Lotti also dive into her love of mountain biking, the lessons she's carried from big jumps to ultra racing, and how she balances competing at the highest level with leading marketing at a tech startup. They discuss her close relationship with fellow elite runner and sister-in-law Careth Arnold, the meaningful story behind her fern tattoo, and how working with Precision Fuel & Hydration has transformed her approach to race nutrition.
With no set race calendar beyond Western States in 2027, Lotti shares why her biggest goal isn't tied to a particular finish line, but to continuing to grow as an athlete while protecting the joy that brought her to trail running in the first place.
This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.
A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.
A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

Katie and Leah catch up after a big few weeks in trail running, from Mammoth Trailfest and the Bear 100 to what’s next in their own racing seasons.
They talk about the performances and people that stood out, the energy of being part of the trail community, and the different paths athletes take through the sport. They also get into longevity, mindset, balancing running with the rest of life, and knowing when to push versus when to listen to what your body is telling you.
Plus, Leah shares some big Hardrock news, and Katie talks about why another 100-miler might be calling her name sooner than expected.
This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.
A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.
A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

This week, Katie, Leah, and Rachel talk motherhood in sport, post-UTMB recovery, and their renewed motivation to get serious about strength training.
Katie also sits down with Jes Parker, founder of Take 2 Trail, a secondhand trail running gear business making it easier for runners to buy and sell used gear. Jes shares how a pile of unwanted headlamps sparked the idea, how Take 2 Trail works, and why giving gear a second life can make trail running more affordable and less wasteful.
Plus, the crew catches up on what’s next after UTMB, from mountain biking and CCC goals to getting “shredded in the backyard.”

This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.
A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.
A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!