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Back to EpisodesXTERRA World Championship Italy: Race Recap & Lessons Learned
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What is it really like to race the XTERRA World Championship in Italy?
In this episode, Coach Chris Newport shares the full story of racing in Trentino, Italy—from qualifying at USA Nationals to battling freezing water, mud, panic, transition penalties, and one of the hardest race days of her life.
You’ll hear:
- what the XTERRA World Championship course was really like
- lessons learned about gear, race prep, and mountain biking
- how mindset and self-doubt showed up on race day
- what Chris would do differently next time
- why this race was still worth every challenge
If you’ve ever wondered whether you belong, whether you’re capable, or whether you can do hard things—this episode is for you.
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