The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Katie Schide | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
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Sep 25, 2025 Katie Schide, an elite American trail runner selected for Team USA's long trail squad for the 2025 World Championships, talks about her excitement for her first world event. She shares insights on the technical challenges of the course and why she chose Worlds over other races. Katie reflects on her experiences at Hard Rock and UTMB, addressing her versatile racing style. The discussion touches on race strategy, gear choices, and the impact of teammate Jen Lichter's withdrawal, showcasing a blend of personal and competitive insights as she prepares for the big day.
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Recon Done In Two Harried Days
- Katie recalls doing the full course recon over two days and relying on a small ski lift to skip 400m of climbing during training.
- She ran the first half in one go because driving between valleys made piecing the course together logistically hard.
Post-Hardrock Short Race Surprise
- Katie described surprising herself by performing strongly at Sierrs a few weeks after Hardrock and credited resting and residual altitude benefit.
- She raced her own race, caught other women late, and passed road-oriented runners on the final downhill.
Chasing Complete Athlete Status
- Katie aims to be a complete athlete and deliberately resists becoming a single-distance specialist.
- She enjoys testing herself across distances and sees value in competing in varied race formats.