Today we are joined by the 2024 UTMB champion, Katie Schide, the champ is here to recount the glory of her course record breaking day, running 22:09 in tough conditions, it was truly a historic performance and I'm honored she'd come on and share all about it.

We talk about the goal setting around the WS/UTMB double, the recovery and training in between the two world class races, we talk about how Katie cultivates focus and preserves energy during UTMB week, we talk about her sub-22hr goal, the rationale behind it and the strategy to attempt to achieve the mark, we talk about her fearless racing strategy, her composure, her improvement over time at the race the conditions of the day and the strange attrition in the fields, we talk about Katie's incredible season, and a lot more.

Thanks to Katie for being willing to come on, hope you enjoy the episode.

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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:

Courtney Dauwalter | Hardrock 100 Post-Race Interview

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Jim Walmsley | UTMB Post-Race Interview

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