Episode 36: Dani Moreno and Katie Asmuth Recap Their Favorite Trail Running Highlights and Personal Anecdotes from 2024
Dec 5, 2024
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Dani Moreno, a trail runner and co-host of The Sub Hub Podcast, joins Katie Asmuth for a reflective journey through 2024. They share their favorite trail running highlights, discussing emotional challenges, injury recoveries, and the thrill of events like UTMB and Black Canyon. The duo emphasizes the importance of women's recognition in the sport, alongside celebrating record-setting performances. With personal anecdotes and a focus on community spirit, this conversation inspires listeners to cherish their own trail memories.
The hosts reflect on their 2024 trail running experiences month by month, underscoring the value of remembering overlooked memories.
Dani discusses the evolving participation and performance of women in ultra races, highlighting a significant shift in competitive standards.
April's race coverage discussions emphasize the necessity for equitable media representation in trail running, spurred by recent community movements.
Deep dives
Reflecting on 2024 Through Monthly Highlights
The discussion begins with a reflective approach to the year 2024 in trail running, emphasizing the importance of recalling events month by month. The hosts, Katie and Danny, explore their favorite races, notable achievements, and personal anecdotes for each month, highlighting how easy it is to forget experiences as the year unfolds. They express excitement about this unique narrative format, as it allows for a deep dive into memories often overlooked. This reminiscence serves to appreciate the community and shared experiences in trail running.
January's Anticipation and Preparations
In January, anticipation runs high as Danny discusses his training for various half marathons while pondering participation in the Black Canyon 100K. The hosts delve into the complexities of planning for the race calendar, especially regarding the Golden Trail World Series and UTMB series changes that have caused mixed reactions from the community. This month also brings up personal challenges, such as dealing with injuries and the mental toughness required during training in the gym. Despite setbacks, there's an overall sense of excitement as preparations for a new racing year begin.
February Brings Exciting Races and Developments
February highlights the start of key races, rekindling the excitement of upcoming competitions like the Black Canyon race, where women’s performance levels are noted to have significantly improved. The conversation includes discussions on the growth of ultra women in the sport, which has started to redefine competition standards. Personal successes are also celebrated as Danny shares a personal best in a half marathon, demonstrating the drive present in the community. The camaraderie and support among runners shine through, showcasing the shared journey of preparation and racing.
Notable March Performances and Insights
March is marked by significant performances, particularly the much-anticipated Way Too Cool race, which unfortunately gets canceled. The hosts reflect on standout events such as Jasmine Paris's historic performance at the Barkley Marathons, emphasizing how her achievements transcend the sport. They also discuss various races including the Canyons 50K, where Danny finds herself racing against a talented field, establishing the fierce competition that defines the month. Personal anecdotes about the ups and downs of racing further illustrate the passion that drives these athletes.
April's Race Highlights and Community Bonding
April stands out as a vibrant month filled with significant races, with highlights including the Canyons 50K, where Danny claims victory amidst fierce competition. The topic of race coverage arises, stressing the importance of equitable media attention within the sport, sparked by various events leading to broader discussions. Additionally, the emergence of Here for the Women's Race movement is credited to the previous month's events, pushing for change in race coverage and representation. The unfolding stories of community resilience and progress in the sport continuously inspire both the hosts and listeners.
Welcome back to the Trail Network Podcast! Host Katie Asmuth kicks off this special episode alongside her guest and co-host for the day, Dani Moreno. As neighbors and friends in Mammoth Lakes, Katie and Dani bring a unique perspective to this reflective conversation about 2024. Together, they take a month-by-month journey through the year, sharing their favorite races, memorable highlights, and personal anecdotes. Tune in for a great and fun-filled recap that will leave you inspired to reflect on your own trail memories from 2024.
If you loved hearing from Dani on this episode, go check out her podcast The Sub Hub Podcast where Dani and EmKay Sullivan chat all about shorter distance trail and mountain races.
A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products!
This podcast is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.
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