This is a live panel discussion recorded at the 2024 Speedgoat Mountain Races in Snowbird, UT. Our guests today:

• Nico Mermoud - Co-Founder of HOKA
• Karl Meltzer - Winningest 100 mile runner in history
• Jared Smith - Global Product Line Manager, Performance Footwear at HOKA

We discuss the founding story of HOKA, the initial connection with Karl Melzter, the creation of the Speedgoat footwear franchise, and a lot more!

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Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB