Why Katie Schide Won UTMB (and Why it Matters)

Katie Schide returns to the Singletrack Podcast to chat with Finn Melanson a week removed from her historic, record-setting win at the 2024 UTMB.

Given that Katie will be on the media circuit fielding many interviews over the next few days and weeks, we focused on some unique angles in this conversation - getting the inside scoop on what the immediate aftermath looks like for pro runners finishing at the front of this race, the psychology of handling near constant media attention from start to finish on this course, whether it makes sense to separate start times for the men’s and women’s races at UTMB, what to do once you’ve succeeded at the pinnacle of the sport, the rate of progress on the women's side of the sport, and more.

It’s always great to have Katie on the show and stay tuned because our "Eurotrack" series will be returning in early October when we get together to preview the high-profile races at Les Templiers and Grand Raid.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Challenges of the UTMB Finish Line
04:49 Navigating the Livestream Spotlight and Performative Expectations
10:24 The Increasing Competitiveness of the Women's Field
16:59 Constantly Striving for Improvement
26:44 Contemplating Hardrock 100, Trail World Championships

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