What does it take to survive the brutal, crowded, and stunning trails of the UTMB® CCC? In this episode of the Run Fearless Podcast, host Caleb Scoville sits down with Salomon running team athlete Wonny Keil to break down the raw reality of racing in the Alps. If you are training for the CCC or dreaming of Chamonix, this episode is packed with the tactical advice you need.

Episode Overview: From her home base in Innsbruck—the trail running capital of Austria—Wonny brings elite experience mixed with unfiltered honesty. She shares what it’s really like to navigate the massive bottleneck of the CCC start line, fight through severe weather conditions, and manage mid-race injuries.

We dive deep into:

The CCC Traffic Jam: Why you need to get to the front of your starting corral and how to manage the crowd.

The Reality of Race Day: Facing injuries, stomach issues, and running through literal rivers in a Chamonix downpour.

Mental Anchors: The surprising (and hilariously "awful") German pop song that fueled Wonny to the finish line at mile 70.

Gear & Nutrition Essentials: Fast-hiking with poles, the Salomon Genesis, and the ultimate mandatory gear item.

Whether you're gearing up for your own ultra or just love the grit of mountain sports, Wonny’s insights will help you focus on your own race and keep moving forward.

Connect with Wonny Keil:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonny.and.the.mountains/

Show Notes & Links:

Salomon: https://www.salomon.com

Wonny’s Race Nutrition: MNSTRY https://mnstry.com/

Wonny's Ultimate Motivation Track:) "Gutes Gefühl" by Fargo

https://open.spotify.com/track/3kjsRg42wswtuGCkfOROP6?si=75f02270df5c4411

#TrailRunning #UTMB #CCC #RunFearless #Chamonix #SalomonRunning #Ultramarathon

The Run Fearless Podcast, Episode 3: "The Top American Woman at the CCC" with Robyn Lesh

Summary: In 2024 Altra-sponsored trail runner Robyn Lesh ran the OCC 50K where she finished 56th overall and 14th in the women’s field. In 2025 she was set to run OCC again, but a month before the race she ended up switching to the CCC 100K. She finished as the #1 American woman, 7th female overall, 11th American, and 47th in the entire field–-incredible.

In this 3rd episode of The Run Fearless Podcast Robyn shares how she applies her technical mind and engineering background to approach endurance racing especially at the CCC:

- Approaching technical mountain profiles, pacing strategies, and energy conservation

- The start and first several kilometers of the start of the race

- Robyn’s current training

- Running in the dark

- The mandatory gear

- And a healthy approach to race prep

Robyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trails4smiles/

BEMER: https://bemergroup.com/en_US/human-line/home

Unlock the secrets to CCC and UTMB success with Casey Cline, a seasoned ultramarathoner and coach. Discover how to transform your race strategies with insights on resilience, gear, and mindset.

Journey from Sprinter to Ultra Runner: Learn how Casey conquered 100-mile races with strategic pacing and mental toughness.

Gear Optimization: Tips on choosing the right gear like waterproof gloves and headlamps.

Emotional Navigation: Handle race-day fears, fatigue, and unexpected obstacles.

Practical Tactics: Efficient pole usage, mindful nutrition, and silencing your inner critic.

Finish Strong: Stay flexible, manage energy, and trust your training for a triumphant finish.

Guest: Casey Cline, landscape architect and ultramarathoner, shares wisdom from iconic races like CCC and UTMB.

Come run the Snow Peaks 50 miler with me!

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Website: https://squawpeak50.com/snow-peak-home/

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Casey and Phil's Podcast: There is No Finish Line

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