Molly Seidel, Trail Runner & Olympic Bronze Medalist | The Drop Podcast E423

I mean, it's Molly freakin' Seidel, Olympic bronze medalist and all-around great person who is now a certified trail runner with a whole slate of off-road adventures lined up in 2026. We talk about that, but we also dive into mysterious vortexes, magic minerals, and her favorite shoes right now.

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Index:
00:00:00 Molly Seidel Reflects on Her Olympic Medal
00:03:17 From Road to Trail: Finding Joy in Running
00:06:56 Shifting Pressure: From Marathon to Trail Ambition
00:12:33 The Freedom of an Independent Athlete's Shoe Choices
00:19:10 Time-Based Training and Grand Canyon Adventures
00:24:19 Mastering Ultra Fueling: 90 Grams an Hour
00:27:49 Navigating Fame and Connecting with Running Fans
00:34:03 Finding Flow State and Favorite Music on Trails
00:40:21 From Shoe Hoarding to Arizona's Mysterious Vortexes
00:45:25 Black Canyon, UTMB Dreams, and Cotton T-Shirts

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