Extra Blue
A podcast about cross country skiing. Bringing you stories, insight, tips and knowledge about ski racing at the elite level.
Podcasting since 2022 • 27 episodes
Extra Blue
Latest Episodes
Ep 27: Dealing with Injuries with Adam Witkowski and Skylar Patten
On this episode I welcome Adam Witkowski and Skylar Patten. Both Adam and Skylar are new athletes to Team Birkie and recent graduates from Michigan Tech University. Both Adam and Skylar have faced numerous injuries over th...
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Episode 6
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Ep 26: Racing Through Nonlinear Progression and Loving Ski Racing with Luke Jager
I welcome Team USA ski racer, Luke Jager. Luke is from Anchorage, Alaska where he grew up skiing for Alaska Pacific University. From a young age, Luke stood out as a top American junior and solidified this notion in 2019 when he, was a key m...
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Episode 5
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Ep 25: Healing from Disordered Eating as a Skier with MK Cirelli
On this episode of Extra Blue, I welcome guest, Mary Kate Cirelli. MK and I discuss her experience with disordered eating starting as a young athlete and her path to recovery. We also talk about what it’s like to carry that with you for the yea...
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Ep 24: First Year on the World Cup with Kate Oldham
From National Champ to World Championships, on this episode of Extra Blue I welcome guest Kate Oldham. Kate had a standout season this past winter, winning her first national title in the 10k skate in Anchorage, qualifying for her first World C...
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Ep 23: Waxing for a World Cup Podium with Gus Schumacher and Chris Hecker
How to Wax for a World Cup Podium! On this episode of Extra Blue I welcome World Cup skier, Gus Schumacher, along with his wax technician, Chris Hecker. We catch up with Gus about how his summer training is going and how he’s been trying to fin...
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Episode 2
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