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The Trail Network Podcast

Katie Asmuth, Leah Yingling, Rachel Drake, Hilary Yang

Booking Overview

An athlete-led interview show focused on trail and ultrarunning, typically featuring accomplished endurance athletes, notable race performers, and occasional founders of trail-running businesses or products. PR agencies could credibly pitch elite ultrarunners, rising race winners, coaches with distinctive expertise, and founders addressing access or sustainability in the sport; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong competition credentials or a clear trail-running connection.

Metrics

Episodes: 121

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 539 subscribers

Instagram: 2.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thetrailnetworkpod@gmail.com

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Host

Katie Asmuth - Elite trail and ultrarunner and co-host covering racing, training, motherhood, and life in the sport.

Leah Yingling - Elite ultrarunner and co-host known for competing in major mountain and ultramarathon races and discussing performance, nutrition, and access in the sport.

Rachel Drake - Elite trail and ultrarunner and co-host covering high-level racing, training, and the personal realities of endurance competition.

Hilary Yang - Trail and ultrarunner and co-host who contributes athlete perspectives on racing, training, and life beyond competition.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Accomplished trail or ultrarunners with notable race results, distinctive athletic journeys, or credible expertise in training and competition; founders of businesses or initiatives directly connected to trail running may also fit.
Required Achievements:  
Course records or podium finishes at recognized ultramarathons, Participation in major trail-running races such as UTMB, Growth of a trail-running product, business, or access initiative

Recent Guest Discussions

Jes Parker - Making Trail Running More Affordable And Sustainable, The Secondhand Gear Market, And Giving Running Equipment A Second Life.

Emily Schmitz - Her Path Into Trail Running, Hoka’s UTMB Camp, Training And Racing In The Alps, And Preparing For Utmb.

Becca Bramley - Her Course-record Performance, Recovery From A Broken Arm, Balancing Racing With Social Work, And Her Steady Rise In Ultrarunning.

Recent Topics

Sports, Trail Running, Ultrarunning, Endurance Racing, Women Athletes

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Trail Network Podcast
:

Episode 121: Leah’s Hardrock News, Katie’s Javelina Plans & A Big Weekend in the Trail World

October 03, 2026

Katie and Leah catch up after a big few weeks in trail running, from Mammoth Trailfest and the Bear 100 to what’s next in their own racing seasons.They talk about the performances and people that stood out, the energy of being part of the trail community, and the different paths athletes take through the sport. They also get into longevity, mindset, balancing running with the rest of life, and knowing when to push versus when to listen to what your body is telling you.Plus, Leah shares some b...

Episode 120: Making Trail Running More Affordable and Sustainable with Take 2 Trail

September 18, 2026

This week, Katie, Leah, and Rachel talk motherhood in sport, post-UTMB recovery, and their renewed motivation to get serious about strength training.Katie also sits down with Jes Parker, founder of Take 2 Trail, a secondhand trail running gear business making it easier for runners to buy and sell used gear. Jes shares how a pile of unwanted headlamps sparked the idea, how Take 2 Trail works, and why giving gear a second life can make trail running more affordable and less wasteful.Plus, the c...

UTMB 2026: Rachel, Leah & Katie Recap Their Race!

September 06, 2026

The whole crew is back for a UTMB debrief! Hilary sits down with Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, and Katie Asmuth to unpack their journeys around Mont Blanc, from the very different paths that got each of them to the start line to everything that unfolded over 100+ miles in the Alps.Rachel shares the emotional roller coaster that had her considering dropping at Courmayeur before turning her race around and ultimately finishing 25th. Leah talks about chasing big goals in an increasingly deep wome...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Trail Network Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Trail Network Podcast?

The Trail Network Podcast is hosted by Katie Asmuth and Leah Yingling. Its publicly listed email is thetrailnetworkpod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Trail Network Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Trail Network Podcast: thetrailnetworkpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Trail Network Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Trail Network Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Trail Network Podcast?

The Trail Network Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Accomplished trail or ultrarunners with notable race results, distinctive athletic journeys, or credible expertise in training and competition; founders of businesses or initiatives directly connected to trail running may also fit. Common among recent guests: Course records or podium finishes at recognized ultramarathons; Participation in major trail-running races such as UTMB; Growth of a trail-running product, business, or access initiative. Recent guests include Jes Parker, Emily Schmitz, and Becca Bramley.

How hard is it to get booked on The Trail Network Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Trail Network Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Trail Running, Ultrarunning, Endurance Racing, and Women Athletes. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thetrailnetworkpod@gmail.com

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