Rosie Fordham: The offset Queen

This week on Skirious Problems, we spiral (productively) through the chaos of elite skiing: race FOMO, weird techniques that somehow work, and why the women’s field is constantly asked to do more with less.

We’re joined by Rosie Vordam to talk offset technique, World Championship nerves, Olympic dreams, and what it’s actually like racing for a small nation with quota math always looming in the background. From there, things get existential: 50K races, race stress vs. training stress, and why longer races can feel both “easier” and way more brutal at the same time.

We dig into racing dynamics, gender disparities, and the cursed race calendar—plus why more races (and relays!) could actually make athletes fitter, faster, and less unhinged. Hot takes include: perceived exhaustion is lying to you, racing might be the best training, and the sport desperately needs more opportunities on the women’s side.

We finish with Mika’s athletic origin story, a dream training session, and a moment of silence (or not) for the retirement of Gabriel Gledill.

If you’ve ever felt FOMO watching a start list, questioned your life choices in a 50K, or wondered why skiing makes things harder than they need to be—this one’s for you.

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