Grace Staberg - Podcast Details

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Alpine StartPascal Egli: Swiss Mountain Runner, Ski Mountaineer and Glaciology PhDPascal Egli is a swiss mountain runner and ski mountaineer for Dynafit. He has won a number of skyraces in Europe, the US and South America. He is a lecturer at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim and has earned a PhD degree in glaciology from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. 2023-06-2159 min

Alpine StartRachel Pohl || Artist, Entrepreneur and AdventurerRachel Pohl is many things: a professional artist, an entrepreneur and an outdoor athlete. Originally from Bozeman, Montana, her and her husband recently relocated to the Lofoten Islands in Norway. Rachel has carved out a niche for herself in the outdoor industry, expanding her portfolio beyond painting to encompass merchandise, apparel and projects like her most recent Teton Dreams Collaboration with Rumpl Blankets. Rachel has also developed a sizable presence on social media, where she shares many aspects of her life: from the recent move, to her artistic work and development, to the personal growth sh...2023-04-171h 03

Alpine StartHadley Hammer || Professional Skier and WriterHadley and I talk about growing up in the Tetons, competing on the Freeride World Tour, transitioning to filming, greiving loss in the mountains, moving to Europe, letting creativity shine through and much more. Hadley joined the Freeride World Tour in 2015 for two seasons and later made her on-screen debut in the Teton Gravity Research film Tight Loose. She’s since pushed her skiing in the backcountry of British Columbia, Alaska, Norway and the French Alps. She now lives in Chamonix, France and is supported by sponsors like The North Face, Smith and Line Skis. Find...2023-04-031h 14

Alpine StartJohn Croom: On professional cycling, trade teams and a new career in retirementJohn Croom is a former professional track cyclist for Team USA. He is an 8X National Champion, Pan American Games Champion and National Record holder. Additionally he’s is a coach and the owner of the Chaney Windows and Doors UCI Track Trade team. He is now pursing a career as a professional sailer on the American Magic team, competing for America’s Cup. 2023-01-2554 min

Alpine StartScott Johnston | Co-Author of Training For The Uphill Athlete and Owner of Evoke EnduranceScott Johnston is the co-author of Training For The New Alpinism and Training For The Uphill Athlete. He was a co-owner of the coaching buisness, Uphill Athlete, and now owns the Evoke Endurance coaching buisness. Scott has a background as an elite athlete himself, spending time at the Olympic Training Center as a swimmer and competing as a cross country skier. He earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics, slightly different than the traditional Exercise Physiology degree of many coaches, though clearly not a hinderance. He coached high level cross country skiers for about 15 ye...2023-01-101h 16

Alpine StartEndurance Dispatch || Episode 1 with Nikki LaRochelleWelcome to endurance dispatch with Nikki Larochelle and Grace Staberg. Find conversation on the latest happenings in the mountain endurance sports world, ramblings on the future of sport and plenty of "origins unclear" banter. We hope you enjoy! In episode one we talk about changes to the Skimo World Cup for the 22/23 season, dating in mountain towns, race schedules and much more. Nikki also recently recorded a short for the Dirtbag Diaries (found here ) that we'll be talking about next time. Give it a listen! 2022-12-2254 min

Alpine StartNicole Gasparini: Professional Swiss Mogul SkierNiki is a 25 year old professional mogul skier from Cadro, Switzerland. She competed on the World Cup for about 10 years with her first World Cup start in 2013. During the 2015/16 season, she won the overall standing of the European Cup. She also qualified for the World Championships in Deer Valley in 2018. She successfully rehabbed three severe injuries and is now retiring from professional skiing. She is now studying Leisure Management at University with hopes to later work for the Swiss Ski or Olympic Federation. 2022-12-1649 min

Alpine StartAdam Campbell | On Moving Through Mountains + Moving Through GriefAdam Campbell is a professional mountain athlete for Arcteryx, with podium finishes at the Hardrock 100, CCC 100K, Ultra Trail Mount Fuji and the Squamish 50. He now calls the Canadian Rockies home and has also competed for the Canadian National Skimo Team. We also discuss Adam's background: from growing up in Nigeria to racing as a professional triathlete in a bid to make the Canadian Olympic Team. We talk about Adam's development as a trail runner and his changing relationship to the sport after a severe accident in 2016 while attempting the Horseshoe Traverse. Adam is also incredibly vulnerable in talking about...2022-11-291h 43

Alpine StartBrendan Leonard: Semi-Rad on Creativity and Hating (Loving) RunningBrendan is the creator of Semi-Rad.com, a freelance writer and illustrator. His art has long held the hearts of those who love getting outside to work hard but don't take themselves too seriously. He's also a contributing editor at Adventure Journal and a columnist at Outside. He's written books like "I Hate Running and You Can Too" while also logging 100 mile finishes, running 52 marathons in 52 weeks and other feats of human endurance. 2022-11-221h 00

Alpine StartMike Foote: Pro Ultrarunner and Ski Mountaineer for the North FaceMike has had incredible longevity as an athlete and has won the Bear 100, finished 2nd at the Hardrock 100 3 times, finished 3rd at UTMB in 2012 and been the first American male at UTMB. He's also been on the US National Skimo Team and holds the North American Men's 24-Hour Vertical Ascent Record. We discuss Mike's development as an athlete, race directing at Run the Rut and the future of the events space, his motivations in the mountains, protecting our mental health and much more. 2022-11-151h 03

Alpine StartPro Nordic Skiing, the Transalpine and Finding your Niche with Leah LangeLeah Lange joins us from her home in Bozeman, Montana to discuss her career as a professional nordic skier with the BSF Pro Team. What she liked, why she ultimately left, and what she's up to now. We also discuss our race together at the TransAlpine Run and what comes next for Leah. 2022-10-281h 15

Alpine StartAlayna Sonnesyn: Professional Nordic Skier, SMS T2 Elite TeamAlayna is a nordic skier for the SMS T2 Elite team and joins us on an afternoon off of summer training. Originally from Minnesota, she skied for the university of Vermont and earned her degree while doing so. We talk about her development as a nordic skier, traditional training for cross country athletes, role models in sport, balancing competition with school and other passions, staying healthy, rebounding from things we may perceive as falling short and much, much more. 2022-07-2751 min

Alpine StartJake Black on Climate Policy, Advocacy and Protect our WintersJake is the Director of Programs at Protect Our Winters. He first joined the Athlete Alliance in 2012 while pursing a career as a professional snowboarder. He then worked as a writer and photographer on the subject of sustainability and climate in the snow industry. Now as the Program Manager at POW, Jake engages the community of CEO’s, athletes, ski resorts, and international chapters in systemic political solutions to the climate crisis. 2022-06-2256 min

Alpine StartHannah Allgood: Gorge Waterfalls 100K Winner on Running, Sponsors and Redefining our Relationship to our BodiesHannah Allgood is a Sports Medicine PT from Colorado Springs, Colorado. This Spring, she won the Gorge Waterfalls 100k in a very competitive field. She has recently signed on as a Dynafit athlete with big goals at races like CCC in August of 2022. We talk about her evolution as a runner, the process of partnering with a sponsor after her win at Gorge Waterfalls and her evolving relationship with food and her body. We also discuss the takeaways from her work as a Physical Therapist and how she approaches her own training, coached by Megan Roche. 2022-06-101h 10

Alpine StartTJ David: The Infinite Game, Skiing Professionally + Living AuthenticallyTJ David is a Colorado-based endurance athlete, professional skier and owner/coach at Microcosm Coaching. His relationship to the brand marketing and content creation side of being a professional athlete has evolved over time, as has his athletic identity. 2022-05-2352 min

Alpine StartAbby Levene on Collegiate Running, Professional Contracts and Cultivating CreativityAbby was a D1 distance runner at Princeton and CU Boulder, turned pro triathlete, turned pro runner for adidas, turned free agent. She also works for Gaia GPS and Outside Inc, is Co-Host of the Outspoken Podcast and is the picture of integrating creative lives and careers with running and sport.We talk about collegiate running culture, the competitive mindset, what it means to make running your profession and the existential questions that seem fairly universal.2022-05-161h 24

Alpine StartMike Ambrose: Product Marketing/Development for Salomon HQMike Ambrose is the Product Line Manager for Salomon and has worked on projects like the recent Ultra Glide trail shoe. For the past three years, he has been living in Annecy to work at Salomon HQ and just recently relocated back to Utah. Mike himself is also a runner, competing in races like the Leadville Trail 100, Marathon du Mont Blanc, Black Canyon 100k and more. While living in France he summited Mont Blanc and did the TMB, among many other adventures. Mike and I discuss innovations in trail running gear/apparel/footwear, the process of designing a shoe from...2022-05-1047 min

Trail SocietyEpisode 20: Madeira Ultra Trail Recap and Work/Life BalanceCorrine, Keely, and Hillary cover the latest races, deep-dive into Corrine’s race at Madeira, and touch on how to balance traveling, working, and training. Links: Canyons 100k Recap: https://www.irunfar.com/2022-canyons-by-utmb-100k-results Grace Staberg Outside ED Article: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/eating-disorder-relapse-grace-staberg-skimo/ Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q 2022-05-031h 05

Alpine StartTeague Holmes on Big Objectives, Overcoming Adversity and Mountain CultureA professional skier, experienced mountaineer and paraglider, Teague offers his perspective on big goals, risk management, decision making and the beauty of the environments we recreate in. We also discuss overcoming mental and physical adversity, goals that keep us looking forward and more.2022-05-032h 17

Alpine StartLindsay Webster: 3X Spartan World Champion and Endurance AthleteLindsay is arguably the best female OCR racer out there. She’s won the Spartan World Championships 3 times, and is the only one to have been able to do so. She has an incredible number of podium finishes in OCR and has also been competitive as a runner, mountain biker and nordic skier. This year, she’s decided to shift her focus away from solely OCR and will also be doing sky races and gravel events like Unbound. Her performances are impressive but so are her laid back attitude, passion for sport and balance in life and training.2022-04-0651 min

Alpine StartDakota Jones: Professional Ultrarunner and Climate ActivistDakota is a professional ultrarunner, with wins at notable races like Transvulcania, Pikes Peak Marathon, San Juan Solstice 50 Miler, Broken Arrow Skyrace and the Lake Sonoma 50 to name a few. He's also placed 2nd at the Hardrock 100 and will be returning in 2022. While his results are impressive, so is his commitment to using his platform to spur positive environmental change. Dakota started the Footprints Running Camp to develop leaders in climate action and is partnering with organizations like Protect Our Winters and the Kilian Journet Foundation to do just that. Dakota and I discuss his career as a professional runner...2022-03-311h 01

Alpine StartJohn Gaston: Strafe Co-Founder + US National Team MemberThe co-founder of Strafe Outerwear, John Gaston has established himself as one of, if not the most, dominant American skimo racers. With multiple National titles, World Cup finishes and Grand Course races to his name, Gaston has helped pave the way for American skimo racers both domestically and abroad. We discuss all things skimo: from gear considerations, to "offseason" training, to how we can develop the sport in the states. 2022-03-2259 min

Alpine StartRoss Herr: Director of Sales and Marketing for Oberalp North AmericaOberalp North America operates the Salewa, Dynafit, Wild Country, Pomoca, and Evolv brands in the U.S. and Canada. Herr and I discuss his work with the brand, industry trends, marketing to different consumer bases and his own personal evolution as a skier. 2022-03-0758 min

Alpine StartKatie Schide + Germain Grangier: Professional Ultrarunners and Mountain AthletesKatie and Germain both have top-10 finishes at UTMB and have won races like the UTCAM, MIUT and the Swissalpine Marathon. Together, the pair traversed from Cervinia to Chamonix in 3 days along the summer Haute Route. The project, which they completed in 2020, was documented by On Running in a production called “Taming Giants”. Among other skimo races, the two have raced the Pierra Menta, and this winter Katie raced 2 Skimo World Cups for the USA. We talk about navigating a career as a professional athlete when your partner is doing the same, training in the mountains throughout the seasons, the...2022-02-1842 min

Alpine StartDavide Giardini on Pro-Triathlon, Boulder Skimo and Italian RootsOriginally from Lago di Garda, Davide Giardini’s athletic background ranges from FIS skiing to pro triathlon where he achieved 4 pro wins, dozens of podiums, and a World Championship top 10 representing Team USA. After retiring from pro triathlon in 2018, Davide got into the local skimo scene and has since achieved top performances domestic races. In 2021, Davide founded the Boulder Skimo Club to introduce more people to ski touring and unite the local uphill community under one voice. 2022-02-0742 min

Alpine StartRory Kelly: USA Skimo Comedian + Software EngineerRory Kelly is one of America’s most beloved skimo racers in the humor department. A former Cat-1 cyclist, he's incredibly fast on skis and has notable performances in World Cup skimo races, at the Skimo World Championships and in teams races like the Belle Etoile, the Pierra Menta, the Grand Traverse, the Power of Four and more. In addition, he works as a software engineer at NCAR in Boulder. 2022-01-2143 min

Alpine StartAlex Borsuk: Sports Nutritionist + Endurance AthleteAlex was the first American woman to finish TDS this year, holds the unsupported Wonderland Trail FKT and has completed the Mount Rainier Infinity Loop. She’s a jack of all trades- from epic mountain adventures to throwing down quick times on trails to make it atop the podium. Based out of Portland, OR she’s also a dog mom and dietician/sports nutritionist who works primarily with endurance athletes. In the nutrition realm we talk about fueling for performance and joy, eating enough and common pitfalls she sees with athletes. We also discuss TDS, how to...2022-01-061h 09

Alpine StartRea Kolbl: World Champion + Mountain Adventure AddictWe discuss Rea's approach to endurance sports, the sport of OCR, her wins at the 24-hour races in Sweden and Telluride, her 24-hour vertical record attempt last year and why she loves being a multi-sport athlete. We also dive into how the pandemic was the impetuous for her recovery from an eating disorder and the pressures of being an elite athlete. We also talk Olympic dreams and her future in skimo.2021-12-091h 02

Alpine StartSean Van Horn: On Overtraining, Mental Health and FortitudeSean Van Horn is an incredible athlete, but mostly he’s an incredible human being. He holds the second fastest time on the Nolan’s 14, nearly broke the North American Men’s 24 hour vertical record and has some impressive race results including 4th at the JFK 50 miler this year. With a background as a professional cyclist, he is now an ultra runner and skimo racer. In attempting the 24 hour record attempt, Sean decided to open up about his struggles with mental illness and raise money for the Aspen Strong Foundation. He's continued to inspire with his candid, often brutally honest, o...2021-12-021h 16

Alpine StartDirk Friel: Co-Founder of TrainingPeaks and Ex-Pro CyclistWhat is it like to race in Europe as a young pro-cyclist? How did TrainingPeaks metrics like TSS become industry standard? How can data inform training? What is the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in performance? Is there a connection between training transparency and clean sport? Join me in discussing these questions and more with co-founder of PeakwareHolding and TrainingPeaks, Dirk Friel. 2021-11-261h 15

Alpine StartOlof Hedberg: Head Coach of SNSC and Director of Sports Science at Silicon Valley Exercise AnalyticsOlof Hedberg is the Head Coach of the Summit Nordic Ski Club and Director of Applied Sports Science at Silicon Valley Exercise Analytics. He also has experience racing professionally as a nordic skier and adventure racer. ⁣Olof has a tremendous breadth of knowledge on anything and everything from youth nordic coaching, to approaching development programs like businesses, to exercise intelligence and individualized training for high level athletes. ⁣ ⁣ We discuss how his professional racing experience and MBA have allowed him to help grow SNSC tremendously in the past few years. We dive into developing high caliber, elite athletes with a focus o...2021-11-111h 01

THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWEpisode 42 - MO SKIMO!: Everything You Need to Know About the COOLEST Winter SportSki mountaineering, or skimo, is all the rage these days and will make its Olympic debut in 2026. In this exciting and informative conversation, Travis discusses skimo’s past, present, and future with Grace Staberg, Cam Smith, Ram Mikulas, and Jon Brown.2021-11-081h 08

Alpine StartCam Smith on Racing Fast, Training Intentionally and Olympic DreamsCam Smith is one of the best Skimo athletes in the US, he's also one of the best humans on the scene. He holds the course records at the Gothic Mountain Tour, Power of Four and Grand Traverse Ski. He's also competed for the US at World Championships and in various Skimo World Cups. Lest we forget his performances at the Pikes Peak Marathon and Run the Rut this summer. Cam and I discuss skimo specific training, being intentional in sport and life, Olympic dreams and more. 2021-11-041h 13

Alpine StartJoe Risi: COSMIC Race Director and Senior Marketing Manager at OnX BackcountryRisi and I talk about his duties as a race director, how to break into the outdoor industry, setting yourself apart as a marketable athlete and the future of skimo courses in the states. As the COSMIC race director and the Senior Marketing Manager at OnX Backcountry, Joe has ample perspective to draw from. 2021-10-2854 min

Alpine StartMike and Eva Hagen: European Club Models + Youth CoachingMike and Eva Hagen join me to talk about a wide range of topics. We cover Mike's time coaching the Army World Class Athlete Program and their current youth running team that takes much from the European club model. In addition, we talk about Eva's European roots, the mountain lifestyle and what they think makes successful athletes. 2021-10-211h 02

TrainingPeaks CoachCastExploring Skimo with Joe Howdyshell and Grace StabergSki mountaineering, or Skimo, has been gaining traction among winter sports athletes for years. With the recent announcement that the sport will be included in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Skimo will soon be elevated to a worldwide stage. Grace Staberg, 19, is an accomplished ultramarathon runner and a hopeful to represent the United States in the inaugural Skimo event at the Olympics. Grace and her coach, Joe Howdyshell of Summit Endurance Academy, join Dirk to discuss the sport of Skimo, the Olympic inclusion and the training and preparation that has led to Grace becoming one of the t...2021-10-2049 min

Alpine StartJaime Brede: Professional Athlete + CoachJoin me in talking with Jaime Brede about the future of skimo, her career as a professional in Xterra triathlon and road cycling and both youth and masters coaching. 2021-10-051h 04

In The FlowGrace Staberg: Professional Skimo Racer and UltrarunnerToday I'm joined by young professional ski mountaineering "skimo" racer and ultrarunner, Grace Staberg. Grace is 19 and already taking the mountain athletic racing calendar by storm, competing for the USA National Skimo team at the World Cup and World Championship level, and also winning mountain running races. We talk skimo racing 101, nutrition for performance, her struggles with an eating disorder, the perils of social media, and plenty more. Keep up with Grace's adventures over on Instagram @grace.staberg, her website gracestaberg.com, and her new podcast, Alpine Start. 2021-09-091h 08

Alpine StartJill Seager: Rural Healthcare, Big Mountain Objectives and Getting FastJill Seager is a Physician Assistant who moonlights as a badass endurance athlete. She's won skimo races like the Audi Power of Four and has taken her talents to the mountains on objectives like the Grand Teton and Mount Rainier. 2021-09-081h 07

Alpine StartNikki LaRochelle: Endurance, Motherhood and Taking Shots in LifeOne of the pillars of our community, Nikki is an endurance athlete, graphic designer and all around badass. She has amazing insight on risk assessment, motherhood and infertility, the future of skimo and much more. In addition to being a great human, Nikki also has many notable athletic accomplishments including 3rd at the High Lonesome 100, traversing the Mosquito-Tenmile range in 2018 and being a member of the US National Skimo Team. 2021-08-271h 37

Alpine StartHelen Cospolich: UltrarunnerMeet Helen Cospolich, the only person I run with on a regular basis and one of my all time favorite life-chat partners. Helen was a professional Ultrarunner for Nike and the North Face. She finished 7th at UTMB, 3rd at Hardrock, 11th at Western States and won the Leadville 100. She's truly mastered the game of balancing life and sport and is humble as all get out. 2021-08-1156 min

Alpine StartJoe Howdyshell: Endurance CoachJoe Howdyshell is the Head Coach of the US National Skimo Team and founder of the Summit Endurance Academy. He joins us today to discuss the inclusion of Skimo in the 2026 Olympics, the pillars of endurance training, and balancing training stress with life stress. 2021-07-241h 37

Chatting to a FriendChatting to Rea Kolbl, Martina Valmassoi and Grace Staberg about planning and breaking world and national recordsRea Kolbl is a professional athlete, competing in obstacle course racing, adventure racing, trail running, mountain biking, and ski mountaineering. She is the current Spartan Ultra World Champion, 2x World’s Toughest Mudder champion, and undefeated at endurance OCR for race distances 30 miles or longer. She loves outdoor adventure, multisport projects in the mountains, and exploring the world self-propelled. Her biggest adventure yet was the World’s Toughest Race: eco-challenge Fiji, a 670km+ expedition adventure race where her team Canada Adventure finished in 2nd place. When she’s not outside training and exploring, she’s coaching other athletes, cooking, and worki...2021-06-0300 min

Eyes Up Mindset55. Grace Staberg: US National Skimo Team and North American Record HolderEyes Up Mindset: https://linktr.ee/eyesupmindset Episode Notes: 56,000+ Vertical feet in 24 hours?! Join us as we have a conversation with Grace Staberg from the US National Skimo team on how she skied up and down the equivalent of Mt Everest, twice in a day. Don't know what Skimo is? No worries she lays that out as well, it is incredible. An impressive feat and a more impressive individual who at only 19 challenges us and grows us along the way. Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be...2021-05-1739 min

Sustainable Wellness, Missoula, MontanaSustainable Wellness with Grace StabergUltra Running Magazine: We Must Acknowledge a ProblemSisters of Skimo 2020-04-2000 min

Strong Runner Chick RadioEpisode 96: Grace Staberg, SRC Ambassador, on Balancing Running, Skimo, and Big DreamsGrace Staberg is a competitive track and cross country runner as well as a sponsored ultra-runner on the Dynafit team. She lives and trains in Summit County, Colorado. In the winter, Grace is a member of the US National Skimo Team, competing on the World Cup Circuit in Europe as well as in races in the states. Having recently finished high school, Grace is preparing to pursue a degree in nursing after graduation to further her education, after working towards her license as a Certified Nurse Aid. She plans to continue running competitively and pursue distance running...2020-03-1631 min