Trail Running Women
Trail Running Women, hosted by Hilary Spires with co-host Lauren Andrews, features interviews with women trail runners about racing, training, motherhood and mental performance. The show has 100 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with typical episodes of 45 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged women trail runners hearing honest, performance-focused stories every fortnight
- Apple Podcasts shows 162 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, an unusually loyal listener base for a niche show.
- Episodes run about 50 minutes, giving host-read spots room for gear and training context.
- Guests cover 100-mile races, motherhood and mental performance, which suits health and apparel brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, listener Q&A
- Tone
- inspiring, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and the description uses the word 'badass'; episode titles discuss health and motherhood without adult content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | ruggedconditioning.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1439841133 |
| RSS feed | ruggedconditioning.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trail Tips: Listener Q & A | 2026-10-08 | 54 min |
| Marathon Training, Life Stress & Learning to Embrace the Hard | 2026-09-24 | 48 min |
| TRW Podcast Renewed: Introducing Lauren | 2026-09-10 | 56 min |
| What's Next? Life Updates & the Future of Trail Running Women | 2026-08-23 | 16 min |
| Solocast: The Pod | 2026-05-10 | 8 min |
| Kaz: Performance Psychologist | 2026-05-07 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The women of the trails share their stories about running, racing, and life. These badass ladies from around the globe get honest about everything from competing, motherhood, and trying to have it all. Get ready for training ideas, gear tips, and a healthy dose of inspiration.
About Trail Running Women
Trail Running Women is a podcast hosted by Hilary Spires, with Lauren Andrews joining as co-host in 2026. The show features women from around the world discussing running, racing, training, and life, including motherhood and mental performance, according to the show's website and feed.
The show has 100 episodes in its feed, published about every two weeks, with a median episode length of roughly 50 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 162 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, per Apple Podcasts. Listeners are likely women in their twenties to forties, mostly in the United States, though these figures are estimates.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read spot is priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits running, apparel, nutrition and women's health brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Trail Running Women can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Trail Running Women
How much does Trail Running Women charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates run about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing depends on the spot and placement.
What is Trail Running Women about?
Trail Running Women is a podcast where women trail runners share stories about racing, training, motherhood and mental performance, with training tips and gear advice.
How do I contact Trail Running Women about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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