The Trail Network crew — Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, Hilary Yang, and Katie Asmuth — reunites to unpack standout moments from UTMB week and to celebrate Rachel’s newest arrival, Chloe Gloria Green. They discuss women’s race coverage and why CCC stole the show, the chaos and beauty of mountain weather management, and how surprising results opened the door for breakout performances. The conversation shifts to a thoughtful debate about finishing versus DNF from an athlete’s point of view, A, B, and C goals that evolve mid-race, and why context matters. Rachel shares a powerful, joyful birth story, Leah gives a peek into newborn life as an ultra-fan, and the team previews upcoming guests and projects.
Topics covered
UTMB takeaways: women’s coverage strides, CCC drama, Ruth’s Triple Crown, weather as the main character
Breakout results and shoutouts across CCC and UTMB
Finish vs DNF: athlete autonomy, changing goals, and seasons of sport
A, B, and C goals explained and how they shift mid-race
Rachel’s birth story and meeting Chloe
Newborn life updates, community support, and kid-friendly adventures
Gear notes: soft carriers and being outdoors with babies
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