The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Adam Peterman | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
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Sep 24, 2025 Adam Peterman, an elite American trail and ultrarunner and 2022 world champion, discusses his race preparations for the 2025 World Championships. He reflects on the challenges of humidity in Thailand compared to the Pyrenees and shares his motivations for representing Team USA. Adam talks about his tough finish at Western States, his bounce-back at OCC, and insights into race strategy for the Long Trail, including pacing and team tactics. He also highlights strong international competitors and the depth of the U.S. men's team.
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Dream Win In Thailand
- Adam Peterman describes winning worlds in Thailand as a dream come true for him and a long-held goal since college.
- He credits teammates and rising interest in worlds for increasing competition and excitement in the sport.
Perseverance At Western States
- Adam recounts Western States as his targeted race where he lost his quads mid-race and nearly dropped at Forest Hill.
- A determined crew convinced him to continue and he finished after a long, painful 23-hour effort.
Finish For The Team
- Don’t drop from a race solely because you’re unhappy with the day; evaluate real injury risk first.
- Representing Team USA adds extra motivation to finish when safe and possible.