Jim Walmsley joins the podcast to talk about the major takeaways from his UTMB win, the impacts of moving to France last year, how he's managed his career to date and his path to going full-time pro, as well as his thoughts on whether the UTMB system works for elite athletes in our sport. Timestamps:
(0:01) - preparing for a golden ticket chase at Nice Côte d'Azur
(1:59) - reflecting on career longevity, how he's stayed elite for so long
(8:09) - curiosity, continuing education in ultra-trail running
(15:00) - biggest areas of improvement for Jim and for other elites at UTMB
(24:16) - contextualizing this win, benefits of moving to France for preparation
(33:17) - key parts of the blueprint for UTMB success
(48:02) - the other American men have the best chance to win UTMB in the next few years, what's next for Jim
(58:15) - how Jim creates meaning around his career, how he feels about the overall UTMB system
(64:26) - miscellaneous questions
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