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The Steep Stuff Podcast

James Lauriello

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22:29

Jade Belzberg - Pre Broken Arrow VK & 23K Interview

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2025/06/18

Send us a text Jade Belzberg has quietly become one of the most formidable forces in North American mountain running, with podium finishes at Broken Arrow Skyrace that have turned heads throughout the elite trail running community. As she prepares to tackle both the Vertical Kilometer and 23K races at this year's event, Jade offers a rare glimpse into the mindset and preparation of an athlete operating at the highest level of mountain sport. The journey to elite status wasn't predetermined b...

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25:20

Michelino Sunseri - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview

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2025/06/18

Send us a text The trail running world buzzes with anticipation as Broken Arrow 46K approaches, and there's no better guest to break down this iconic race than its 2023 champion, Michelino Sunseri. Fresh off a move to Salt Lake City—which he boldly claims has "the best trail running community in the United States"—Michelino brings refreshing honesty about his current fitness and race strategy. Coming back from winter injury with just five weeks of running in his legs, Sinceri shares why he's...

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25:58

Cade Michael - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview

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2025/06/18

Send us a text Imagine grinding uphill at a 30% gradient during the Broken Arrow 46K, your heart hammering against your ribs, legs burning with each step. Now imagine doing it twice—because that's exactly what awaits the elite athletes competing for spots on Team USA this weekend in Olympic Valley. Trail running standout Cade Michael joins us fresh off impressive performances at Canyons 50K and GoPro Games to share his mindset heading into what might be the most significant race of his caree...

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31:43

Talon Hull - Pre Broken Arrow 23K Interview

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2025/06/18

Send us a text The world of mountain running has transformed dramatically in recent years, with increasing competition and international participation revolutionizing races across America. In this illuminating conversation, elite Brooks athlete Talon Hull shares his journey from collegiate track star to professional trail runner, offering rare insights into the tactical approach needed for mountain racing success. Fresh off an impressive top-10 finish at the US Mountain Running Championships...

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23:19

Brian Whitfield - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview

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2025/06/18

Send us a text The countdown to Broken Arrow is on, and Colorado Springs crusher Brian Whitfield has his sights set firmly on earning a coveted spot on Team USA for the World Mountain Running Championships. This conversation reveals not just an athlete ready to race, but one who has methodically transformed his approach to professional trail running. Whitfield offers a refreshingly candid look at his evolution from self-coached athlete to someone with a comprehensive support system. "I think...

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19:41

Cam Smith- Post Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/06/11

Send us a text The mountains call and Cam Smith answers. Having just secured his spot on Team USA in the Mountain Classic discipline with a stellar fourth-place finish at the Sunapee Scramble, Cam joins us to unpack his tactical brilliance and focused mindset that led to this achievement. What stands out immediately in our conversation is Cam's strategic approach to racing. Despite minimal specific downhill training—"I did maybe about 20 minutes of fast downhill running total this year"—he l...

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29:01

Allie McLaughlin - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/06/10

Send us a text Ever wonder what goes through an elite athlete's mind when injury threatens to derail everything they've trained for? In this captivating conversation with mountain running legend Allie Mack, we discover how the most challenging moments often lead to unexpected triumphs. Fresh off qualifying for her eighth USA Mountain Running Team at the Sunapee Scramble, Allie reveals she almost didn't make it to the starting line. Battling hip pain that left her in tears the night before, s...

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36:43

Anna Gibson - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/06/10

Send us a text Crossing the finish line as U.S. Mountain Running Champion wasn't even on Anna Gibson's radar a week before the race. Fresh off a grueling marathon at Zagama on the other side of the world, with jet lag in her system and soreness in her quads, victory seemed improbable. Yet sometimes the greatest achievements come when pressure evaporates. "If you had told me this was going to be the outcome the week before Sunapee, I would have probably laughed at you," Anna reveals with genu...

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28:48

Mason Coppi - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/06/09

Send us a text Mountain running has a new force to reckon with. Fresh off his silver medal performance at the 2025 USATF Mountain Running Championships, Mason Copey joins James Lauriello to break down the race that earned him a coveted spot on Team USA for the upcoming World Championships. What makes this conversation particularly fascinating is the clear evolution of an athlete coming into his own. Mason candidly shares how just two years ago on the same course, he "could not stay on my fee...

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20:17

Taylor Stack - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/06/09

Send us a text The path to international mountain running stardom isn't paved – it's steep, muddy, technical, and tests athletes to their absolute limits. Taylor Stack knows this firsthand after his breakthrough performance at the 2025 US Mountain Running Championship Son of Peace Scramble, where he secured third place and a coveted spot on Team USA. What makes Stack's performance remarkable isn't just the result – it's how tantalizingly close he came to winning it all. Leading the race duri...

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20:09

Lauren Gregory - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/06/09

Send us a text Lauren Gregory takes us deep into her journey at the 2025 US Mountain Running Championship at Sunapee Scramble, where she secured second place and earned a coveted spot on Team USA. Just a week removed from this performance, Lauren shares the intimate details of a race that demanded everything from her physically and mentally. The conversation reveals the fascinating chess match that unfolded over 80 intense minutes of mountain racing. Lauren explains how she strategically pla...

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31:46

David Norris - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/06/09

Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when elite Nordic skiers turn their attention to mountain running? The answer might surprise you. David Norris, fresh off his victory as the 2025 US Mountain Running Champion at the Son of Peace Scramble, joins us to break down his remarkable journey from Alaska's cross-country ski trails to the podium of one of America's most prestigious mountain races. Growing up in Fairbanks and now based in Alaska, Norris reveals the specific training adjust...

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72:41

#103 - Andie Cornish

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2025/06/05

Send us a text Andie Cornish takes us on a breathtaking journey from the iconic peaks of Jackson Hole to the competitive world of mountain running. Growing up just minutes from world-class terrain shaped Andie into the dual-sport athlete she is today—excelling both as a ski mountaineer tackling serious Teton objectives and as an elite trail runner with impressive results at races like Broken Arrow. During our conversation, Andie reveals how Nordic skiing methodology revolutionized her approa...

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71:03

#102 - Jackson Cole

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2025/06/03

Send us a text Jackson Cole, one of the most compelling figures in skyrunning, returns to the Steep Stuff Podcast for a raw, insightful conversation about his mountain running journey. Currently based in Missoula, Montana, Jackson opens up about training alongside elite ultrarunners Adam Peterman and Jeff McGavro – a dynamic that pushes his fitness while maintaining the pure essence of mountain running he values so deeply. The conversation takes us through Jackson's recent foray into the ult...

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14:32

Emily Clarke - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/05/29

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77:06

Sunapee Scramble Race Preview with - Nick Tusa & Tom...

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2025/05/29

Send us a text The countdown to America's most competitive mountain running showdown has begun. In this episode, host James Lauriello sits down with race director Tom Hooper and co-host Nick Tusa to dissect the upcoming Sunapee Scramble – the USATF Mountain Classic Championships that will determine who represents Team USA at the World Mountain Running Championships. This race promises unparalleled drama as athletes tackle a brutally demanding 9.2-mile course with over 3,200 feet of elevation...

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27:07

Cam Smith- Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/05/29

Send us a text Ever wondered how elite mountain athletes transition between winter and summer sports at the highest level? Cam Smith, one of mountain running's most versatile competitors, takes us behind the curtain on his journey from a winter of Olympic-qualifying ski mountaineering races to the upcoming Sunapee Mountain Running Championship. The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted revelation about Smith's off-season consumption of exactly 200 croissants—a feat that earned him a fr...

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37:24

Anna Gibson - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/05/28

Send us a text The mountains beckon, and Anna Gibson answers with a fresh approach to trail running excellence. Coming off an impressive 11th place finish at the prestigious Zagama mountain marathon in Spain, Gibson shares what it's like to race through corridors of 100,000 screaming fans while tackling 9,000 feet of elevation gain. What makes Gibson's success particularly fascinating is her training philosophy. Unlike many elite trail runners, she thrives on remarkably low mileage—typically...

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19:59

Sydney Petersen - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/05/28

Send us a text Sydney Petersen stands at the threshold of a defining moment in her trail running career as she prepares for the Sunapee Scramble—a race that could earn her a coveted spot on Team USA. In this candid pre-race conversation, she opens up about her journey, aspirations, and the meticulous preparation leading up to this pivotal competition. Fresh from attending the Brooks Summit with what she describes as "the most stacked trail team in the world," Sydney offers unique insights in...

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31:27

Jamie Brusa - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview

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2025/05/28

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how elite mountain runners balance their athletic pursuits with demanding professional careers? In this captivating episode, we dive deep with Jamie Brusa, a PhD marine biologist who doubles as one of the top competitors in the Cirque Series mountain races. Jamie shares her fascinating journey from middle school runner who feared distance events to collegiate track athlete at the University of Illinois, and eventually to becoming an elite mountain runner...

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