Caleb Olson | Fastest Western States Debut, Mountaineering, & The SLC Trail Scene


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Oct 10 2024 73 mins   69

Caleb Olson is a professional trail runner for Nike living in Salt Lake City, UT. In the last couple years, Caleb has had a remarkable streak of high performance, including qualifying for the World Championships, winning a Golden Ticket, and running 14:40 at Western States -- the fastest debut in the race's history. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

Topics discussed:

  • Caleb's mountaineering exploits
  • The current momentum in the SLC trail scene
  • His history of being self-coached and why that might change soon
  • The importance of good partners in life and sport
  • Adapting to professional racing and rising to the occasion
  • Caleb's strong 2023 season and signing with Nike
  • His 2024 season including his amazing WS debut
  • Lessons around desire, motivation, and a lot more!

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