We split things up — first half is mostly running and the second is Nordic skiing — in this bonus double-length episode of the best cross-country ski podcast ... English-speaking ... on this side of the Atlantic. ....

First, Sederquist talks about what makes the Mountain Games in Vail so special, why high school should go back to one class (maybe two), and the aspect of Jakob Ingebrigtsen's greatness no one is mentioning. Then, we analyze Alayna Sonneyn's interview with David Norris regarding national team selection criteria.

Stick around for the end — we've also received nominations for the 2024 preposterous statement tournament, and they're excellent.