Lotti Brinks | The Big Alta 50k & Gorge Waterfalls 100k Champion The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Lotti Brinks is a professional trail runner for Salomon living in Boise, ID. Originally from Germany, Lotti came to the States to study design and now operates design consultancy with her husband, Aaron. In the past couple years, Lotti has established herself as one of the great young rising stars in the sport. Last year she won the Grindstone 100k, a Golden Ticket race, earning her way into the 2024 Western States 100. This season, Lotti won The Big Alta 50k and the Gorge Waterfalls 100k, continuing the incredible momentum in her athletic career. This is her first appearance on the podcast.

 
Topics Discussed:

Lotti's design background Early running influences Lessons from building a knife business Design collaboration and business building with her husband The driving force of joy and optimism Lotti's introduction to trail and ultra running Coaching relationship with Tyler Green Breakthrough performance at Grindstone Her races at The Big Alta and Gorge Waterfalls Her final training block and goals for Western States ADAM PETERMAN TRAINING VIDEO


 
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