171. Katie Asmuth | Identity, Resilience & Racing: A Journey Through Western States and Beyond

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 running.


They explore Katie’s connection to Western States, the identity challenges athletes face, and how she balances motherhood with high-level training. Katie shares lessons on resilience through injury, the joy of returning to the process, and the importance of community, age, and experience in long-distance running.


This conversation is honest, powerful, and full of insight for any runner navigating life, goals, and identity on the trails.


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096. Voices from the Vert.run community: Miguel Quinta | The journey to CCC

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095. Toni McCann - 2023 OCC Champion | Discover what you can do

095. Toni McCann - 2023 OCC Champion | Discover what you can do

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094. Olya Amelina, health and performance coach | The game-changer power of daily routine for peak performance

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If you're struggling around routines or to get back to your normal life after the summer and hopefully some time off for vacation, training or racing, then this episode is for you! Olya Amelina is a ...

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093 - Coach Daniel Rowland | Post race recovery, maintaining fitness, long term athletic development - reposted

093 - Coach Daniel Rowland | Post race recovery, maintaining fitness, long term athletic development - reposted

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092. Wilfredo Benitez | Nutrition during a trail race - Reposted

092. Wilfredo Benitez | Nutrition during a trail race - Reposted

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091. Wilfredo Benitez | Nutrition before a trail race - Reposted

091. Wilfredo Benitez | Nutrition before a trail race - Reposted

This episode focuses on nutrition before a race or a long run: you will learn how to fuel before an endurance effort, what it makes sense to eat and what doesn’t, some strategies that will help you ge...

16 Aug 202342min

090. Wilfredo Benitez | Nutrition for health and performance - Reposted

090. Wilfredo Benitez | Nutrition for health and performance - Reposted

On Pace Wellness is a company based in Portland, Oregon, which helps endurance athletes to optimize their nutrition for health, wellness and performance. We chat with Wilfredo Benitez, head nutritioni...

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089. Eoin Everard | Training with heart rate zones

089. Eoin Everard | Training with heart rate zones

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