The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Caleb Olson | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
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Sep 23, 2025 Caleb Olson, a professional trail and ultramarathon runner and 2024 Western States champion, discusses his journey leading up to the 2025 World Championships. He reflects on his tough 2023 experience as a learning opportunity. Caleb shares insights on recovery, training challenges, and the impact of fatherhood on his focus. He details the steep and technical long-trail course, transitioning from fast trails to mountain power, and the team dynamics fueling their gold ambitions. Get ready for some race-day excitement!
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Learning From A Tough Worlds Debut
- Caleb recalled his 2023 Worlds debut as a career highlight despite a terrible race day full of mistakes.
- He said he learned a lot in the two years since and is seeking redemption in 2025.
Spacing Big Races Matters
- Caleb said trying to double big events too soon felt like forcing it and backfired at CCC.
- He emphasized spacing big races properly and used the later Worlds date as better timing for recovery and build-up.
Two Mont Blanc Summits In A Week
- Caleb described climbing Mont Blanc on two separate days with friends during UTMB week.
- He loved the experience and encouraged others to go up rather than only circling the mountain.