Trail VS Road, The Great Running Debate.

Road vs Trail: The Great Running Debate | Episode 71

In Episode 71 of the Women’s Running Collective podcast, Hayles and Jussie dive into one of the biggest questions in the running world: road running vs trail running. From weekly training recaps to the realities of balancing running with hormones, family life and busy schedules, this episode is relatable, honest and full of laughs.

The girls break down the pros and cons of trail running and road running, chatting everything from terrain, gear and accessibility to mindset, personality types and mental engagement. Whether you love the calm of the trails or the simplicity of the road, this episode will have you nodding along and possibly questioning your running identity.

They also touch on the challenges and risks of trail running, the sense of competition and community it brings, and whether trail running really is “calm” or just a little bit chaotic. The episode wraps up with an exciting ASICS competition announcement, community updates and Hayles’ weekly recommendations.

A must-listen for runners of all levels whether you’re trail curious, road loyal, or somewhere in between.

00:00 Welcome to the Women’s Running Collective 00:27 Weekend running recap 01:00 Training highlights and challenges 01:23 Upcoming events and personal updates 04:16 Road running vs trail running: the great debate 06:38 Benefits of trail running 07:19 Advantages of road running 11:40 Running personality types 19:10 Trail running: calm or chaotic? 20:10 Risks and challenges of trail running 20:45 Competition, community and connection on the trails 24:19 Trail running gear, fashion and practicality 26:37 Accessibility and convenience: road vs trail 29:49 ASICS competition, recommendations and wrap-up

Hayles’ Recommendations This Week

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✨ Edenvale Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cuvée https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/308942/edenvale-non-alcoholic-wine-sparkling-cuvee