Rachel Drake is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Portland, Oregon. Ahead of her race at the Black Canyon 100K on February 10th, we talk about using the road marathon as a vehicle for trail speed, the value in collaborating with competitors to reach your potential, the appeal of Black Canyon and a golden ticket to Western States, as well as her experience in the Hong Kong trail scene last month.
Timestamps:
(2:07) - CIM road marathon as a vehicle for trail speed
(5:09) - collaborating with competitors
(9:36) - race schedule, staying inspired
(14:29) - Hong Kong 100k, Hong Kong trail and ultra running scene
(17:42) - 2024 Black Canyon 100k discussion
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