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Caleb Olson | Grindstone Win, Western States Golden Ticket, SLC Trail Scene


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Caleb Olson is an ultra-trail runner based in Draper, UT who recently won the Grindstone 100K which simultaneously earned him an auto-qualifier to next year’s CCC and a golden ticket to next year’s Western States 100. 

In this episode, we talk about Caleb’s Grindstone race report, mountaineering background, upward trajectory in the sport, the up-and-coming Salt Lake City trail running scene, and how he’ll approach next season’s slate of high-profile races. 

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Timestamps:

  • (2:31) - leadup to the Grindstome 100K
  • (5:01) - golden ticket to Western States
  • (7:18) - mountaineering background
  • (11:40) - first half Grindstone race report
  • (17:48) - second half Grindstone race report
  • (26:56) - mental strength, nutrition fixes for race day
  • (35:38) - 2024 racing schedule
  • (40:46) - Salt Lake City trail running scene


Links:

  • Follow Caleb on Instagram, Strava
  • Lambert <10K
  • Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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