#37 Molly Seidel - Marathons to Trails, Western States 100 miler, How to keep running fun

About this episode

Molly Seidel discusses her transition from marathon running to trail running and shares insights on maintaining the fun in running.

Olympic marathon medalist turned trail runner, Molly Seidel, talks about her path from the roads to the trails. From the pavement to trail races to the high-altitude training that supports her quest for Western States, she shares behind-the-scenes insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Perfect for marathoners curious about trail running, road runners exploring ultra distances, or endurance athletes seeking fresh perspective—this episode opens a window into the future of multi-disciplinary excellence. MERCH: https://outandback.shop/ SPONSORS: Meteo Pace App Code: OUTANDBACK for 20% off Cure Hydration ZBiotics Code: OUTANDBACK for 15% off

People in this episode

Hosts: Jacob Thomson, Rory Linkletter

Guest: Molly Seidel

Topics covered

• marathon running
• trail running
• ultra distances
• high-altitude training
• multi-disciplinary excellence

Keywords

• Molly Seidel
• marathon
• trail running
• Western States 100
• endurance athletes
• high-altitude training
• multi-disciplinary

Sponsors

Meteo Pace App, Cure Hydration, ZBiotics

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