Episode 96: Katie Asmuth in New Zealand: Tarawera, Turning 40, and the UTMB Pivot

About this episode

Hilary Yang interviews Katie Asmuth about her experience at the Tarawera race in New Zealand on her 40th birthday and her upcoming focus on UTMB.

Hilary Yang sits down with Katie Asmuth for a Tarawera recap from New Zealand, where Katie lined up chasing a Western States Golden Ticket on her 40th birthday. They talk travel logistics, a race day that turned into a wet, muddy survival mission, and how the technical terrain changed pacing, fueling, and decision-making. Katie also shares what she learned, how she’s processing the outcome, and what she’s excited about next as she shifts focus toward UTMB! This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network. A big shout out to our new sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout. A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

People in this episode

Host: Hilary Yang

Guest: Katie Asmuth

Topics covered

• Tarawera recap
• race day experience
• technical terrain
• pacing and fueling
• UTMB preparation

Keywords

• Tarawera
• Katie Asmuth
• Western States
• UTMB
• race day
• technical terrain
• pacing
• fueling
• survival mission

Sponsors

Precision Fuel & Hydration, Osprey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network

Places: New Zealand

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