Alayna Sonnesyn

Extra Blue

A podcast about cross country skiing.
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S1E4: Season Goals: Accountability & Vulnerability w/ Gus Schumacher
Gus Schumacher is a professional cross country skier for Team USA. Born in Madison, WI but raised in Anchorage, Gus shares a little bit about his life living in Alaska. Gus has been on the National team and racing on the World Cup for many years now, but this year he’s sharing a little more upfront about his goals for the season. He recently wrote a blog about it on his website: https://www.gusschumacher.com/blog
S1E3: Women Led Wednesday with Indura Athletic Founder, Abby Drach
Abby is the founder of Indura Athletic, a female owned and inspired company that is on a mission to create ethically sourced athletic apparel that empowers and supports athletic women’s bodies. Rather than asking women to fit into clothes, Indura Athletic apparel fits clothes to women – making space for powerful lats, broad shoulders and strong legs. Through artfully designed, sweat-tested, and well-fitting apparel, women can tackle their workouts while feeling confident in their physique - whichever shape it takes. Abby is the perfect guest for this Women Led Wednesday! You can shop (sale) Indura Athletic at: https://www.induraathletic.com/. 
S1E2: Julia Kern
Julia Kern is a professional cross country skier for Team USA, my own teammate on the SMS T2 Ski Team, and my friend. She has many podiums to her name, from eastern cups in New England, to Junior Nationals, to World Juniors, and even on the World Cup. Despite her many accomplishments in the sport, Julia’s love for sports doesn’t end with skiing - an avid basketball player, surfer, mountain biker, rock climber, backcountry skier, the girl can do it all! On this episode, we chat about her story, growing up in Boston but learning to ski in Germany with her German grandparents. She also tells us about her first international race experience as a 14 year old, the obstacles she’s had to overcome from injuries, the effects of the Covid pandemic, and what she’s looking forward to as the season approaches.
S1E1: Welcome to Extra Blue!
Extra Blue is a podcast about cross country skiing; sharing stories, race results, training insight, innovation in the sport, and inspiration for the next generation. Whether you’re an experienced racer competing at the highest level or a beginner getting out on fish scales, I hope to share with you the passion and love for this crazy sport.
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