Trail Wisdom Weekly Podcast

Trail Wisdom Weekly is for everyday trail and ultra runners 35+ who want to get race-ready without sacrificing real life.Hosted by ultrarunner Sherri Donohue, this podcast blends trail stories, strategy, mindset, and hard-earned lessons from thousands of miles on trail. Each episode cuts through the noise so you can train smarter, trust your body, and stay strong for the long game.Because running fits into life — not the other way around. trailrunnersjourney.substack.com

Trail Wisdom Weekly Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Sherri Donohue, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sherri Donohue hosts Trail Wisdom Weekly Podcast, a health show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Till I’m Done: Running Without Races

  Jun 2, 202614 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Trail Wisdom Weekly:</p><p>• Why races aren't the only reason to train• How COVID changed my relationship with running• The story behind my "Till I'm Done" training philosophy• Self-supported endurance and solo adventures• Training without medals, buckles, or finish-line validation• Using curiosity instead of rigid expectations• Learning the difference between pushing and pulling the pin• Why endurance is about more than race day</p><p>Questions to consider:</p><p>• Why do you race?• What part of racing matters most to you?• If there were no races on the calendar, would you still train?• How could you make your...

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  Episode #9

  The Baseline for Hard | Jason Bahamundi on Cocodona 250

  May 26, 20261h 25mS0

  <p>In this episode of Trail Wisdom Weekly, Sherri sits down with Jason Bahamundi of Run Tri Bike and the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse to talk about what it really feels like to run Cocodona 250 in 110 hours.</p><p>Together they dive into:</p><p>Training for a 250-mile race without massive mileage</p><p>Why mindset matters more than pace</p><p>The brutal reality of climbing Lane Mountain</p><p>Sleep strategy during multi-day ultras</p><p>Fueling with oatmeal mush, maple syrup & potatoes, pickle juice, and hot dogs</p><p>Recovery, swelling, and post-race exhaustion</p><p>Burnout...

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  Episode #8

  Recovery After Racing: What Your Body Actually Needs

  May 19, 202624 minS0

  <p>EP 8: Recovery Isn’t Weakness — It’s Part of the Long Game</p><p>Recovery isn’t just about lying on the couch after a race.</p><p>In this episode, Sherri talks about what really happens to the body and mind during hard efforts — from 5Ks to ultramarathons — and why recovery needs to be part of every runner’s strategy.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p> Why terrain matters more than distance sometimes</p><p> Emotional highs and lows after races</p><p> Nutrition, hydration, and glycogen recovery</p><p> Why sleep is one of the most powerful recovery tools...

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  Episode #7

  Ep7: Why Do People Run 250 Miles?

  May 12, 202621 minS0

  <p>What makes someone keep moving for 250 miles across Arizona? </p><p>In this episode of Trail Wisdom Weekly, I talk about the Cocodona 250 — a brutal ultramarathon crossing mountains, heat, exhaustion, sleep deprivation, and everything in between. But this conversation isn’t really about mileage.</p><p>It’s about why people choose hard things.</p><p>I share reflections on:</p><p>* Rachel Entrekin’s historic outright win</p><p>* The emotional “golden hour” finish of Wayne Amos</p><p>* Why endurance sports are deeply personal</p><p>* The difference between comfort and meaning</p><p>* Why outsiders often question wha...

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  Episode #6

  What Nike Missed About Walking

  Apr 29, 202621 minS0

  <p>Last week, Nike put up a sign during Boston Marathon weekend that read:</p><p>“Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated.”</p><p>The sign was gone within 24 hours — but the conversation? That stuck around and is continuing.</p><p>There’s a bigger story here that got missed. Walking isn’t just something to tolerate: it’s an Olympic sport, a gateway into running, and for a lot of people, it’s how you come back after life changes on you.</p><p>In this episode, I talk about what Boston really is beyond the front of the pack. The 39,000 people, storie...

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