France’s Clara Direz joins The Next Turn for a conversation that ranges from her training and competition focus, to her life outside ski racing. Direz, who is best known as a GS specialist, has been working her way into speed disciplines, and in this interview she explains why she’s adding Super G to her schedule and illuminates what influenced that decision. She opens up about the challenges she’s faced so far this season, focusing on the disconnect between her performance in training versus races. She talks about good days and bad days, handling pressure and expectations, and how she bounces back from disappointment. Direz, who is also a licensed pilot, opens up about her love of flying, her time in the mountains, and how she embraces her inner adrenaline junkie. As always, hosts Martin, Cara, and Jeff share their “SWIX Thoughts of the Day”.