You will learn about:
- (03:19) How Kikkan got interested in cross-country skiing
- (06:23) Why is cross-country skiing so amazing?
- (07:02) How fast do you get going on cross-country skis?
- (08:02) What was the intensity and training schedule for Kikkan as an elite ski racer?
- (11:11) Strategies for handling the pressures of competitive skiing at a young ski racer
- (13:52) Kikkan's advice on how to handle setbacks.
- (19:22) How Kikkan returned to competition after having a baby
- (23:35) The 2018 PyeongChang Olympics
- (32:09) How Kikkan drew strength and inspiration when she received a stage II breast cancer diagnosis
- (39:40) The NYC marathon
- (42:21) Kikkan's best tips for fitness comebacks
- (46:56) What can the U.S. do in terms of continuing to improve the competitiveness with the Europeans
- (50:35) What is Kikkan's organization Fast and Female and what is the mission?
- (51:57) Kikkan's best piece of advice
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