Eli Hemming, the first American to win the OCC race, shares his thrilling journey in trail running. He reflects on his victory and the challenges that followed, including doping controls and unexpected delays. The conversation dives into the intensity of the race, focusing on critical uphill strategies and the camaraderie among competitors. Eli also shares humorous anecdotes from the course, highlighting the vibrant community around trail running and his upcoming involvement with an Adidas event.