Just Hyke: For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure

Just Hyke: For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure
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For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and AdventureWelcome to the Just Hyke Podcast—where women over 40 rediscover their power, one trail at a time. Hosted by Melanie Michaelchuk, certified personal trainer, hiking coach, and Kilimanjaro summiteer, this podcast is your go-to resource for outdoor adventure, functional fitness, and mindset growth.Whether you’re lacing up your hiking boots for the first time or chasing bucket list summits, each episode offers practical tips, inspiring trail stories, and interviews with women who are breaking boundaries and blazing trails—literally and figuratively.Topics include:Hiking training and fitness over 40Outdoor gear and trail tips for beginners and seasoned hikersMental resilience and motivationWellness, recovery, and self-care for active womenInterviews with hikers, health pros, and adventure seekersIt’s never too late to start your hiking journey. Subscribe, download, and Just Hyke with us!Learn more at www.justhyke.com#JustHykePodcast #WomenWhoHike #HikingOver40 #OutdoorFitness #TrailLife #AdventureAwaits #StrongWomenOver40 #MidlifeAdventure
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The podcast covers a variety of topics relevant to women over 40, including hiking fitness, mental resilience, outdoor gear recommendations, and self-care strategies. For example, episodes focus on hiking training tips, mental breakthroughs achieved through trail journeys, and practical advice for avoiding knee pain while hiking, as shown in discussions with experts like Alicia Filley, The Healthy Hiker.

For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure
Welcome to the Just Hyke Podcast—where women over 40 rediscover their power, one trail at a time. Hosted by Melanie Michaelchuk, certified personal trainer, hiking coach, and Kilimanjaro summiteer, this podcast is your go-to resource for outdoor adventure, functional fitness, and mindset growth.
Whether you’re lacing up your hiking boots for the first time or chasing bucket list summits, each episode offers practical tips, inspiring trail stories, and interviews with women who are breaking boundaries and blazing trails—literally and figuratively.
Topics include:
- Hiking training and fitness over 40
- Outdoor gear and trail tips for beginners and seasoned hikers
- Mental resilience and motivation
- Wellness, recovery, and self-care for active women
- Interviews with hikers, health pros, and adventure seekers
It’s never too late to start your hiking journey. Subscribe, download, and Just Hyke with us!
Learn more at www.justhyke.com
#JustHykePodcast #WomenWhoHike #HikingOver40 #OutdoorFitness #TrailLife #AdventureAwaits #StrongWomenOver40 #MidlifeAdventure
In this episode, I sit down with Monica Rose, a UESCA-certified ultra endurance and nutrition coach, to dive into the strategies that help hikers push beyond their limits. Whether you’re preparing for a longer trail, building up to multi-day adventures, or simply wanting to set stronger goals for yourself, this conversation will give you tools to succeed.
Monica shares her expertise on fueling for endurance, structuring your training, and managing mindset so that you can move from day hikes to bigger challenges with confidence. We also explore how proper nutrition and intentional goal setting can help you not only cover more miles but also enjoy the journey.
If you’ve ever dreamed of taking on longer distances—or simply want to feel stronger and more prepared for your next hike—this episode will inspire and equip you to get there.

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