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The Steep Stuff Podcast

Professional trail runner James Lauriello sits down with some of the most interesting athletes, coaches, adventurers, and personalities in the mountain running world to take an inside look at what drives them and what it really takes to chase greatness in the mountains.

With no script and no two conversations quite the same, The Steep Stuff Podcast dives deep into the people, stories, and ideas shaping trail, mountain, and skyrunning. From training and racing to adventure, gear, lifestyle, the highs and lows of competition, and everything in between, James brings an athlete’s perspective and genuine curiosity to every conversation.

Whether it’s sitting down with the world’s best mountain runners, emerging talents, legendary figures, or the people working behind the scenes, The Steep Stuff explores what makes these individuals tick, what they’ve learned along the way, and why they continue to push themselves into the mountains. It’s all things trail, mountain and skyrunning—and the people who make the sport what it is.


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Hey James my name is Rob Jensen and I just wanted to say that I love your podcast! I heard about you through the pikes peak ascent and marathon. I signed up this year and this is the first ever extreme race for me. I have always been into the outdoors and exercise. I am a pediatric and psychiatric nurse practitioner and tell my patients all the time how important it is to get outside and to move our bodies. There are so many physical and mental benefits of exercise. I hope I can use this experience to be a good example to my patients and my family about the importance of taking care of our brains and bodies. Keep up the good work brother! I will be picking up my bib tomorrow (Friday) between 4-5 and if I see you there I’ll try and say hi 👍

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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James Lauriello

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