176. CCC Win Breakdown: Strategy, Fueling & The New Smartest Coach for Trail Runner
We sit down with Francesco for a clear CCC recap: pacing the early climbs without forcing, the move after Champex-Lac, fast aid-station execution, and his fueling plan (~90–100 g carbs/h with a struct...
9 Syys 20251h 18min
175. Francesco Puppi & Max Keith | Road to UTMB: Inside the World of Trail Running
Francesco catches up with Max to debrief a packed couple of weeks: the HOKA training camp, a fast-and-furious Sierre-Zinal, and the final touches before Francesco’s CCC debut at UTMB. We get into all ...
26 Elo 20251h 1min
174. Rosemary Mitchell | A Story of Pain, Tradition, and Community in South Africa’s Most Iconic Ultramarathon
Rosemary Mitchell is a 62-year-old ultrarunner whose story with the Comrades Marathon is as powerful as the race itself. In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Rosemary for a heartfelt ...
1 Elo 20251h 3min
173. Max Keith | Beyond the Finish Line: Racing, Resilience, and the Evolving Spirit of Trail Running
Max Keith is a trail runner, coach, and cofounder of Vert.run—and someone who’s been shaping the sport from both the frontlines and behind the scenes. In this episode, I had the chance to sit down wit...
18 Heinä 202551min
172. Ken Seals | Content, Community & Change: Navigating Trail Running Media with The Ultra Minute
Ken Seals is a trail runner, storyteller, and the creator of The Ultra Minute, a newsletter and media platform that covers the evolving world of trail and ultra running. I was a guest on Ken’s platfor...
3 Heinä 20251h 5min
171. Katie Asmuth | Identity, Resilience & Racing: A Journey Through Western States and Beyond
In this episode, Katie Asmuth—elite ultrarunner and Western States finisher—joins Francesco to reflect on the emotional highs and lows of racing, recovery, and personal growth in the sport of trail ru...
17 Kesä 20251h 14min
170. Kameron Harder | Strength Training for Runners: Principles, Performance & Integration
In this episode, Kameron Harder—physical therapist and strength training expert—joins Francesco to dive into the world of strength training for runners.They explore why strength training is essential ...
4 Kesä 202553min
169. Max & Moi | Vert.run Co-founders in the future of trail running coaching, AI coaching and the release of Vert Pro
🎙️ In this episode, Max & Moi sit down with Francesco to dive into the state of running and trail running coaching apps—and introduce Vert Pro, the first fully automated coach built specifically for ...
14 Touko 202558min
