Sophia Laukli is a professional runner representing Salomon International based in Oslo, Norway. She made a remarkable entry into the trail running scene in 2022, securing a victory in her debut Golden Trail World Series race at Stranda Fjord. In the 2023 Golden Trail World Series, she has achieved an impressive 2nd place at the Dolomyths Skyrace following a triumphant win and a new course record at the Marathon du Mont Blanc. 

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EmKay and Dani sit down with Dylan Bowman of Freetrail to preview the 2023 Sierre Zinal race. This will be the 50th running of the race, making it one of the oldest trail races in the world. We talk about why Sierre Zinal is important, our experiences at the race last year and we give some insight into who we think might be in the top 10 at this race. 

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Judith Wyder is a professional mountain runner sponsored by Hoka and mom of two. Judith most recently won the Dolomyths Sky Race, where she not only holds the course record but also clinched her third victory in the event. Adding to her list of accomplishments in 2023, Judith secured a notable 2nd place in the trail short race at the World Championships. Dani and EmKay chat with Judith about training, parenting and what she’s up to next. 

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What should you do for race travel? We try to give our best tips for planning, traveling and acclimatizing. Plus, a preview for the 3rd GTWS race of the season…Dolomyths!!

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Dani and EmKay paced and crewed at WSER this weekend. What an experience! Also, a race results recap of Mont Blanc Marathon, Minotaur Skyrace and Lavaredo. 

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Dani and EmKay chat with Stian Angermund, Norwegian runner for ASICS, about training, racing and family. Stian just won his second world short trail championship in 6 months at the WMTRC in Innsbruck, Austria. Also, race recaps for Broken Arrow and Mount Washington and a race preview for Mont Blanc Marathon. 

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Dani and EmKay recap the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck, Austria and preview of the Broken Arrow Skyraces in Tahoe. THEN we catch up with WORLD CHAMP Grayson Murphy about her recent win and everything that has led up to it since her 2019 championship. 

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Dani and EmKay talk about the upcoming races at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck, Austria. Check out the episode for a preview of all four races and our podium picks for the sub ultra distances. 

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Breakneck Point Marathon was the 2023 Trail Marathon National Championships as well as the final qualifier for the US Short Trail team going to Austria. We talk with the US Champions Garrett Corcoran and Brittany Charboneau about their races as well as their goals for Austria and beyond. 

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Today we sit down with Brooks mountain athlete Dan Curts. Dan lives in Norwich Vermont and has become one of the best sub-ultra distance athletes in the US. Dan represented Team USA at the World Championships in Thailand last year on both the Vertical and Mountain teams.  Last month Dan was second American at the Vertical Champs at Sunapee Scramble, but came back the next day and won the Classic Mountain Race Champs. He will be representing the US at the World Mountain Running Champs in Austria next month. 

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