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In this episode, I sit down with Karin Pocock just days before Pinyons and Pines to unpack last year’s Triple Crown season—the podium at Tour Divide, the heartbreak of scratching at the Colorado Trail Race due to smoke inhalation, and the emotional toll of watching a season-defining goal unravel.
We talk about what it means to come back: rebuilding fitness, shifting to high-intensity training, rethinking race strategy, and lining up again with unfinished business. From holding position at the front of the field to learning when to pull the plug, this is a candid conversation about risk, resilience, and returning stronger.
If you’ve ever had a big goal fall apart—and chose to try again anyway—this one’s for you.
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(00:00:00) High-Intensity Trainer Workouts, AI Training & Time Management
(00:08:02) SAUER Race Debrief, Sleep Kit & Training Reflections
(00:14:58) Tour Divide Lessons, Pacing & Racing Mindset
(00:21:30) Recovery, Smoke Exposure, Heart Rate & Power-Based Training
(00:29:03) Heat Training, Nutrition & Colorado Trail Race Preparation
(00:36:15) Colorado Trail Race, Health Effects & Recovery
(00:47:18) Nutrition, Iron Deficiency & Performance Optimization
(00:56:19) Heat & Cold Exposure, Electrolytes & Supplement Strategies
(01:08:57) Racing Goals, Work-Life Balance & Future Plans
(01:16:12) Uranium Country, Route History & Community Impact
(01:35:33) Big Cats, Personal Background & Rapid-Fire Q&A
(01:53:34) Emergency Communication, Tires & Water Strategies
(02:06:45) Resupply, Food Management & Gear Optimization
(02:17:29) Closing Remarks
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