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Nienke Brinkman is professional runner for Nike and NN running team based in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2021, Nienke placed 2nd at Sierre Zinal in behind what would be the current women’s course record holder Maude Mathys. She then went on to win multiple Golden Trail World Series races, including the overall crown in 2022. Coming into the race with the second fastest marathon time in Dutch history a...

Emelie Forsberg is a professional runner for NNormal based in Rauma, Norway. She is also the co-founder of Moonvalley sports nutrition and a mother of two. A true legend in the sport, she has notable wins at Zegama, Transvulcania, Mont Blanc Marathon and Tromso Skyrace but is well known for her 4 back to back World Skyrunning Series overall wins. This will be her first time racing Sierre Zinal and...

Yao Miao is a professional runner for Salomon International from Wuhan, China. Miao won CCC in 2018 and is extremely dominant in the Chinese trail running scene. At the age of 23 she set the CCC course record that wasn’t broken until last year by Blandine L’Hirondel. Recently she was 2nd at the Mont Blanc Marathon and is continuing her 2023 campaign at Sierre Zinal.  Interpreter: Jian-Xing Lin   T...

Philaries Kisang is a professional runner and member of the run2gether team based in Kenya. Philaries was 2nd at Sierre Zinal last year and was the 2nd place finisher at the World Championships vertical race in Austria. Last year she raced and won Thyon-Dixence the week before Sierre Zinal, but this year she is coming into the race fresh. We are excited about Philaries because of her change in tra...

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...

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.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @...

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 train...

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!! This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail   Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN US IN SLACK Instagram - ⁠@emkaysulli⁠ ⁠@dan_yell_a⁠ ⁠@the_subhub_ Timing of return from...

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.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail   Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN US IN SLACK Instagram - ⁠@emkaysulli⁠ ⁠@dan_yell_a⁠ ⁠@the_subhub_

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.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.fr...

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.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail   Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to...

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.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN US IN SLACK Instagram - ⁠@emkaysu...

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.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscr...

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 M...

EmKay and Dani catch up with Spanish trail star Sara Alonso who is now sponsored by Asics. Sara has been dealing with injury the last few months, but she has a hopeful outlook and is ready to get back out there. We also preview Zegama-Aizkorri with Sara, who was third at last years event.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subs...

Join Dani and EmKay in an exclusive interview with Philipp Reiter and Pau Gonzalez, members of Adventure Bakery, a multi-media agency with a global presence. In this enlightening conversation, the team delves into their journey from individual pursuits to forming a powerhouse media team in the outdoor space. Gain valuable insights on their experience producing the Golden Trail World Series, includ...

Dani and EmKay run through the weekend’s results for the Canyons Endurance Runs, Calamarro Skyrace and Sunapee Scramble USATF Mountain Championships. They also preview the final Team USA selection race - Breakneck Point Trail Marathon on May 6.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN US IN SLACK In...

EmKay interviews Dani and Nienke about their experiences at the 127th running of the Boston Marathon. Nienke is a professional trail and road runner for Nike, the marathon national record holder for the Netherlands and winner of the 2023 Golden Trail Series.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN...

Allie Mac is a professional runner, filmmaker and skydiver from Colorado Springs. She currently runs for Hoka and is the reigning World Champion in the vertical mountain race. EmKay and Dani talk with Allie about her stellar 2022 season and what is up ahead for the 2023 season.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail   Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Fr...

Christian Allen is a cross country and track and field athlete for Brigham Young University  (formerly Weber State University). He is also a member of the inaugural trail team. Dani and EmKay catch up with Christian to learn more about his trail running career.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail ⁠@runfreetrail ⁠ Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and...

Anna Gibson is a cross country and track and field athlete for the University of Washington. She is also a member of the inaugural trail team. Dani and EmKay catch up with Anna to learn more about her trail running career.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN US IN SLACK Instagram - @emkaysulli @d...

What gear do you need to get into sub-ultra trail and mountain running? Dani and EmKay run through gear they feel is needed, how to choose gear and add some personal experiences to help you decide.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN US IN SLACK Instagram - ⁠@emkaysulli⁠ ⁠@dan_yell_a⁠ ⁠@the_sub...

Meet Alex! Alex is a professional nordic skier from Vermont and member of the Trail Team! Listen in to learn about Alex’s transition into trails and more.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail   Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN US IN SLACK Instagram - ⁠@emkaysulli⁠ ⁠@dan_yell_a⁠ ⁠@the_subhub_ @alexelaws  

Meet Meika! Distance runner for Stanford Track and Field and member of the Trail Team. We learn about Meika’s background and what he looks to in the future for trail running.  This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail   Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail Pro and JOIN US IN SLACK Instagram - ⁠@emkaysulli⁠ ⁠@dan_yell_a⁠ ⁠@the_subhub_ @mountain_man_mei...

We sit down with Sunapee Scramble race directors Tom Hooper and Paul Kirsch to talk about the USATF Mountain Running Championships. The vertical and mountain races will be held on April 29 and 30, 2022 in New Hampshire. Give it a listen and maybe even sign up for the race! This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail  Freetrail NEW website: ⁠www.freetrail.com⁠ - subscribe to Freetrail...