The Next Turn caught up with Austrian ski racer Mirjam Puchner just before the World Cup season started heating up, and she offered a great deal of insight into her world. At 32 and in her 11th season on the circuit, she’s already had two top 15 finishes in Beaver Creek this year. Puchner discussed everything from her off-season training, to how she learns new tracks like Beaver Creek, diving into what it means to train well and race well, along with how to manage pressure. Puchner’s story extends beyond skiing too; her experience as a high-level tennis player shapes how she approaches ski racing. Puchner is an open book in this great conversation—it’s one you won’t want to miss! As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their “SWIX Thoughts of the Day”.

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