About this episode

Sophie Wright discusses the challenges and unique soreness associated with the Mount Marathon race.

Send us Fan Mail Mount Marathon looks simple on paper, but Sophie Wright explains why it can leave your entire body trashed for days. We talk about that unique kind of post-race soreness, how falling and braking on steep terrain adds up fast, and why this year’s “no snow, straight to hard shale” descent made the race feel extra sketchy. If you’ve ever wondered why a short mountain running effort can hurt more than a long run, this conversation puts real words to it. We also get into what it ...

People in this episode

Host: James Lauriello

Guest: Sophie Wright

Topics covered

• mountain running
• post-race soreness
• steep terrain
• race experience
• running injuries

Keywords

• Mount Marathon
• Sophie Wright
• La Sportiva
• post-race soreness
• mountain running
• steep terrain
• running injuries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: La Sportiva

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