Maya Rayle - Post Sunapee Scramble (U.S. Mountain Running Championship) Interview
About this episode
An interview with Maya Rayle discussing her recent victory at the U.S. Mountain Running Championship and her race tactics.
Send us Fan Mail Someone finally closes the gap on you mid-race. You don’t know if it’s one runner or the whole field. Your legs are fading on a rocky climb, the descents are muddy and technical, and every choice feels expensive. That’s the moment where champions either tighten up or stay clear headed. We talk with 2026 U.S. Mountain Running Champion Maya Rayle just days after her win to find out what she told herself, what she did tactically, and why she never let the race turn into a panic ...
People in this episode
Host: James Lauriello
Guest: Maya Rayle
Topics covered
- mountain running
- race strategy
- athlete mindset
- championships
- interview
Keywords
- mountain running
- Maya Rayle
- U.S. Mountain Running Championship
- race tactics
- athlete mindset
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