Adventure athlete, podcast host and friend of the show Rowan Smith checks in and is ready to help you get faster on the trail. He’s got 3 tips that you can incorporate -- without any training – that should speed you up on those hills. Guest host Ben McAuliffe inserts his own agenda with stories about skunk battles and how jelly beans got him a little too excited as a kid.

Some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode:

-How to go faster on the trail…immediately

-Basic training tips

-The most helpful snacks when you’re active

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