The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Katie Schide | UTMB Champion Post-Race Interview

Sep 6, 2024

Katie Schide, the 2024 UTMB champion, shares her exhilarating journey of breaking the course record in tough conditions. She discusses her goal-setting strategies, the rigorous training and recovery involved in tackling the WS/UTMB double, and her fearless racing approach. The conversation dives into her mental focus during UTMB week, her ambitious sub-22hr goal, and insights on navigating sponsorship expectations. Katie also reflects on the emotional landscape following major races and her innovative techniques for peak performance.

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Quick takeaways

Katie Schide's strategic pacing and mental preparedness were key to her historic UTMB victory, showcasing her composure under race pressure.

Her meticulous planning between Western States and UTMB highlighted the importance of recovery and adaptation in achieving peak performance.

Deep dives

Historic Performance at UTMB

Katie Schide achieved a historic victory at the UTMB, breaking the women's course record with an impressive time of 22 hours and 9 minutes under challenging conditions. Her performance exemplified not only physical endurance, but also strategic racing and mental toughness. The significance of her achievement is underscored by the depth of talent in the women’s field, which motivated Schide to aim for a sub-22 hour finish, highlighting the evolving competitiveness in the sport. This remarkable feat positions her among elite company, making her one of only a few athletes to succeed in such an arduous race.

Intro

3min

Navigating Race Emotions and Preparations

11min

Navigating Sponsorship Expectations During Races

2min

Meticulous Planning and Innovative Products for Peak Performance

4min

The Mindset of Competitive Racing

14min

Post-Race Reflections and Summer Running Essentials

3min

Today we are joined by the 2024 UTMB champion, Katie Schide, the champ is here to recount the glory of her course record breaking day, running 22:09 in tough conditions, it was truly a historic performance and I’m honored she’d come on and share all about it.

We talk about the goal setting around the WS/UTMB double, the recovery and training in between the two world class races, we talk about how Katie cultivates focus and preserves energy during UTMB week, we talk about her sub-22hr goal, the rationale behind it and the strategy to attempt to achieve the mark, we talk about her fearless racing strategy, her composure, her improvement over time at the race the conditions of the day and the strange attrition in the fields, we talk about Katie’s incredible season, and a lot more.

Thanks to Katie for being willing to come on, hope you enjoy the episode.

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