Slipping on a racing singlet with USA emblazoned across the front is a big deal, and this weekend, eight MUT runners from this country will toe the line at the 85km IAU Trail World Championships in Annecy, France.

I chatted with two of our best – Krissy Moehl and Alex Varner – while they were en route to France to find out what they’re expecting from this super technical and monstrously vertical course.

In this podcast we also discuss:

* What specific workouts Alex is doing to prepare for this.

* What shoe sponsor Krissy is working with.

* How Alex plans on recuperating between now and Western States.

* What Krissy thinks of the team makeup.

* How freakin’ fast Alex ran a 12k while strapped to 12 other dudes.

* Krissy’s new book she’s finishing up this month!

Episode Notes:

Here’s the race website. You can also follow the race here.

Here are IRF’s previews for the ladies and the gentlemen.

Here’s Krissy’s website.

Outro Music: Le Belle et le Bad Boy by MC Solaar