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Extra Blue
A podcast about cross country skiing. Bringing you stories, insight, tips and knowledge about ski racing at the elite level.
Extra Blue
Ep 43: Learning to Carry Expectations w/ JC Schoonmaker
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JC Schoonmaker has become one of the top sprint skiers in the world, but his path has been about more than just fast qualifiers and World Cup results.
In this episode, JC joins the podcast to talk about his breakthrough 2023 World Cup podium in Östersund, his eighth-place finish in the 2026 Olympic classic sprint, and what it takes to keep progressing when expectations rise.
JC also opens up about the pressure that followed his first World Cup podium, the role sport psychology has played in helping him stay present, and the challenges of dealing with illness during key preparation periods.