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
✨ Krumbled Salted Caramel Beauty Bites
https://krumbledfoods.com/products/salted-caramel-beauty-bites
✨ Edenvale Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cuvée
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/308942/edenvale-non-alcoholic-wine-sparkling-cuvee
