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For Wild Places Podcast8. Negotiating the training, travel, racing and injury equation with Simone BrickDespite being only in her early thirties, Simone Brick is a veteran of the Victorian trail and ultra-running scene. There isn't an event that Simone hasn't participated in, podiumed at or volunteered with. Simone's love of trail running runs deep and has shaped the person she is today.We first caught up with Simone in November 2022, when she was fresh off the back of a busy European summer of racing, travelling and a bout of COVID. We then followed up with Simone in April this year to hear how her injury-plagued days are behind her (touch wood) and...2025-06-301h 27
For Wild Places Podcast7. Marathons, mindset & movement building: Making positive change with Erchana Murray-BartlettCoach, athlete, world record holder, change maker, and overall excellent human are just some ways we can describe today's guest, Erchana Murray-Bartlett. We first caught up with Erchana in November 2022, when she was 89 days into her 150-day, 150-marathon 'Tip to Toe' journey. Not only did Erchana smash the world record, but she also raised over $100k to support The Wilderness Society's efforts to end extincions in Australia.We then checked in with Erchana, just over two years after she finished Tip to Toe. In this conversation, we chat about her recovery, the soon-to-be-released film 150, and her most r...2025-03-231h 21
For Wild Places Podcast6. Lessons from 25 years in ultra running with Krissy MoehlUS race director, coach, author, and pioneer of the US ultrarunning scene, Krissy Moehl, joins us to chat about all things longevity, community, patience, and adventure. Krissy is a legend of ultra running and has been a part of the sport from its early dirtbag days to race calling at UTMB in 2024. Krissy's lessons in life and running are invaluable, so much so that she's written the go-to book on running your first ultra.After our initial chat from 2023, we checked in with Krissy in early 2025 to hear how her 23rd-year race directing at the Chuckanut 50 is sh...2025-03-061h 11
For Wild Places Podcast5. The joys (and perils) of multi-disciplinary adventures at home and away, with Milly YoungFrom the plains of WA comes Milly Young, an adventure-seeking, mountain-climbing, ultra-running woman of unstoppable resilience and infectious love of wild places. We first caught up with Milly to recap her FKT on southwest Tasmania's Port Davey / South Coast Track, where not even a broken toe could stop her from swimming across rivers, smashing gels and ultimately, making it to the finish line. We checked back with Milly from her new hometown of Chamonix, France, where skiing, climbing and running in the mountains keeps her fit, happy and occasionally, injured. You can find out more ab...2025-02-271h 21
For Wild Places Podcast4. Mountain running, team USA and loving your local trails with Michelle MerlisUS mountain runner Michelle Merlis joins us to talk about motivation, moving in the mountains and managing the balance between training and work. We then checked in with Michelle two years later to hear how the transition into full-time athlete life is treating her, including moving house, international travel and sharing her trails with friendly black bears. You can find out more about Michelle on Instagram, or via her website.To hear more from For Wild Places, follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our newsletter or become a member. 2025-02-201h 10
For Wild Places Podcast3. Running with purpose on the AAWT, and other ultra adventuresMatt Gore and Giles Penfold join us to discuss their 2021 traverse of the Australian Alpine Walking Track, as they raised funds and awareness to protect wild places under threat. This conversation shares many aspects of their big adventure; from planning and logistics, to their time out on the trail, how they navigated fundraising and other challenges along the way. We then check in with Giles two years later, to reflect on tackling the AAWT, the challenges they experienced in creating a movie about their experience and what the keen trail and ultra runners have been up to since. You can...2024-12-071h 02
For Wild Places Podcast2. Goal setting, embracing new experiences and getting after it with Josh WiffenJosh Wiffen, ultrarunner, artist and Illawarra local join us hot off the heels of Western States 2022, bursting with stoke and love for the trail and ultra running community. Josh was one of a handful of Australians toeing the WSER start line in 2022, after two years of COVID delays made for a very long, and injury inducing lead up. We then check in with Josh two years later, and hear about his latest miler-adventure, at Chicamocha Canyon Race in Columbia. Josh’s love for the sport of trail and ultra running is infectious, and we’re sure that after thi...2024-11-221h 20
For Wild Places Podcast1. Sustainability, product design and selling shoes with Sam BurkeSam Burke, co-founder of Tarkine joins Will and Hilary for our first Trail Chat. We first caught up with Sam in June 2022 as Tarkine's founding crowdfunding campaign was drawing to a close. We caught up with Sam two years and thousands of pairs of Tarkine's later and got a first-hand account of what it's like to take on global shoe brands. Tarkine is a Perth-based running shoe company that strives to combine modern running technology with sustainable, well-made footwear. During this chat, we learn about the challenges of making eco-friendly products and what it's like to se...2024-11-1359 min
For Wild Places PodcastFor Wild Places Podcast trailerThe For Wild Places Podcast is a campfire of conversations with interesting, accomplished, and inspiring people from the trail running and environmental space. Each month, we sit down with someone for a Trail Chat, and get to know them better.Hosted by FWP co-founder and accident-prone outdoors woman, Hilary McAllister.Episodes coming soon - hit follow on your favourite podcast app to get each episode directly to your feed.To learn more about For Wild Places, head to our website, follow us on socials or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.2024-11-1002 min
Two Bays Podcast8. Preparing for the JourneyHaven’t we all had to learn about resilience these few past years?!
As the City of Paris’ leadership in cleaning up the River Seine before the 2024 Olympics shows, restoring urban waterways and building urban swimming culture takes decades.
So, could adopting the practices of endurance athletes give us the resilience we need to achieve a swimmable Birrarung? Listen now!
As far as we know, Karin Traeger, is the only person who has successfully run the entire length of the Yarra River, from its source at Mt Baw Baw to the Bay, a jour...2024-08-0539 min
Don't You Two ReadS1:E4 - Book FunksSeason One: Episode Four - Book Slumps
On this episode of Don’t You Two Read, Hilary and Hannah are talking about:
Recently Read: which books we loved AND which we definitely did not love
Topic of the Week: book slumps and how we get out of them
The Short List: what are we most excited about reading soon
Show notes are time-stamped below for your ease.
Recent Reads
(3:53) Defense or Desire by Leah Brunner
(7:55...2024-07-2252 min
Vegas RevealedSuper Bowl 2024 Interviews, Fantasy Football, September Las Vegas Entertainment, New Restaurants, Imagine Dragons on TV, Show Stopping Dessert, Peter Luger Steak House | Ep. 183Send us a textHurricane Hilary seemed like a bust in Las Vegas but there was a lot of damage up in the mountains. We also did get a big storm on the strip as part of the normal monsoon and that caused some damage. Plus, ready to score a touchdown with the scoop on Super Bowl 2024! Buckle up, as we're giving you an insider's look into what's to come when the Big Game hits Las Vegas. From the high-inducing NFL Experience to the kickoff night, and the Super Bowl Music Fest - we're setting the scene...2023-08-2636 minVegas RevealedBruno Mars' Potential Las Vegas Move, Post Malone on New Year's Eve, Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction, Hurricane Hilary Update & Tiger Woods Miniature Golf Complex | Ep. 182Send us a textWhen the rumor mill churns out whispers about Bruno Mars moving to Vegas, you better believe we're on that trail like detectives! Prepare to hear all the juicy details about this potential change of address and what it might mean for his business ventures in Las Vegas. Is a bar and lounge inside Bellagio called 'Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars' on the horizon? As for the musical scene in Las Vegas, the excitement is heating up! From whispers of Post Malone ushering in the New Year at the Fontainebleau to the Eagles soaring...2023-08-1938 min
The Stronger Stride Podcast70. Hilary McAllister: For Wild PlacesEp. 70 - Hilary McAllister: For Wild Places
Hilary McAllister; trail runner, sports activist, and CEO of For Wild Places (FWP). In this Ep we learnt all about the not-for-profit For Wild Places and how we as runners can be a part of protecting our favourite trails.
FWP leads the running community into immediate action to protect places of environmental and cultural significance. Earlier this year FWP held the inaugural Pilliga ultra which raised over $100k and this is just the start of some of the incredible work they are doing. Hilary talked us through the p...2022-12-101h 02
Climate HourSustainable FoodFood systems are responsible for 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is the world’s largest consumer of land and fresh water. Personal food choices impact our health & longevity, our pocket books and the planet.
Join host, Bob Grove, and guests as they discuss sustainable food choices and the environmental impact of what we eat.
Guests include:
Mark Gawron, Metro Farms & Food Systems Programmer, Cultivate KC
David Hakan, Kansas City Drawdown Society
Meredith McAllister, Compost Collective KC
Hilary Noonan, Mad Hatter Compost Tea
Stan Slaughter, Missouri Organic Recycling2022-08-0150 min