Hillary Allen | Brooks Running, Out And Back, Recovery Process Mindset, 2022 UTMB

Hillary Allen is a professional trail runner for Brooks, a co-host of the Trail Society podcast, and author of  a new book titled "Out And Back: A Runner's Story Of Survival Against All Odds".In addition to announcing her sponsorship change from the North Face to Brooks, we also dig into the details of her new book and specifically examine issues like health care for professional athletes, the importance of mindset in the recovery process, risk aversion, her perspective going all-in on trail running after entertaining a career in academia, as well as her 2022 racing plans which include UTMB.Timestamps(1:02) - sponsorship change(6:47) - 2022 racing schedule(14:54) - health care for professional trail runners(18:02) - importance of mindset in the recovery process(25:47) - risk aversion(27:45) - choosing between pro mountain running and academia(32:27) - touring her book, van life(37:18) - overtraining syndrome, impact on pro athletes and sponsorsLinksWatch the episode on YoutubeFollow Singletrack on InstagramOut and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All OddsFollow Hillary Allen on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#42 - Sarah Cummings | Wasatch Trail Scene, Brooks Running, JFK 50, Lessons From Injury#37 - Corrine Malcolm | State Of The Sport, Ultra Running Commentary#31 - Dani Moreno | Sub Ultra Trail Racing, Golden Trail Series, Overcoming Burnout, Female Participation#29 - Sabrina Stanley | Madeira Island Reflections, UTMB 2022, Adidas Trail Team#23 - Abby Hall | Running and Design, Full-Time Professional Athlete Life, FlagstaffSupport Singletrack:PatreonSupport the show