About this episode

Marcel Höche discusses his experiences and insights on American trail running culture after competing in various races.

Send us Fan Mail A top European trail runner lands in the US, strings together races and workouts across the West, and leaves with a clearer view of what makes American trail running culture feel so alive. We sit down with Marcel Höche, professional athlete for the Adidas Terrex team, right after his spring swing that includes Big Alta and a podium at the Lake Sonoma 50K. Along the way, he breaks down what surprised him most: the speed of the fields, the variety of terrain, and the post-race ...

People in this episode

Host: James Lauriello

Guest: Marcel Höche

Topics covered

• trail running
• American culture
• European athletes
• racing
• workouts
• terrain variety

Keywords

• trail running
• Marcel Höche
• Adidas Terrex
• Lake Sonoma 50K
• racing culture
• terrain variety
• athlete insights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adidas Terrex

Places: US, West, Big Alta

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