Rattlesnakes, Moose, and Panic Attacks: Pro Triathlete Katie “Sunrise” Lance

Professional triathlete and civil engineer Katie Sunrise Lance joins the show to discuss her transition from Ironman World Championships to thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. We explore her experiences with burnout and mid-trail panic attacks, the drama of being pink blazed by a persistent hiker, and a terrifying rattlesnake encounter involving a p-rag.

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0:46 — Trail Correspondents Season 5 and Trek Newsletter
2:13 — Join the Backpacker Radio Patreon
4:30 — Element Ad: Science-backed hydration for hikers
6:28 — Interview with professional triathlete Katie Lance
7:09 — The ironic story behind the trail name Sunrise
9:33 — Katie athletic background in swimming and running
13:01 — Walking on to the University of Tennessee rowing team
13:36 — Working as a civil engineer for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
15:06 — Pro swimming tips and avoiding water up the nose
20:05 — Qualifying for the Boston Marathon and Ironman Kona
25:26 — The process of becoming a professional triathlete
30:02 — Working 12-hour night shifts while training for Ironman
31:32 — Dealing with burnout and panic attacks during pro training
39:16 — Quitting the pro circuit to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail
40:42 — Shady Rays Ad: Durable polarized sunglasses for the trail
41:49 — Starting the AT with a 42-pound pack and minimal research
47:04 — Shedding unnecessary gear at Mountain Crossings
50:10 — Missing girlhood and female connection on the trail
51:58 — The pink blazing drama: Dealing with a persistent hiker
1:02:49 — A 74-mile flight after bad news and a rejection
1:11:40 — Emotional breakdown and panic attack in the Vermont woods
1:17:00 — Comparing hiker hunger to Ironman fueling and nutrition
1:19:56 — Life after the trail and future hiking goals
1:25:21 — Almost bitten by a rattlesnake while washing a p-rag
1:29:08 — Encountering a moose solo in the rain
1:32:04 — Stay Salty Question: Can anyone complete an Ironman?
1:33:31 — Lyme disease vaccine update: Phase 3 trial results
1:44:13 — The Trek Propaganda: Preparing for the first week of trail
1:45:21 — Interview with Fred Jones: Triple Crowning at age 70
1:46:22 — Question of the Day: Does pizza lose its luster as you age?
1:55:34 — Triple Crown of Star Wars characters
2:07:36 — Mailbag: Rerouting the San Diego Trans County Trail
2:10:39 — Outro and Patreon Supporter Shoutouts
2:15:58 — Old Man Coffee Roasters shoutout

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TRAILS DISCUSSED Appalachian Trail · Arizona Trail · Florida Trail · Colorado Trail · Bartram Trail · San Diego Trans County Trail · PCT · CDT · Creeper Trail · River to River Trail

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