#214 - Paul Kirsch, USATF MUT Team Manager

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Steep Stuff Podcast, we sit down with Paul Kirsch, USATF Mountain, Ultra & Trail (MUT) Team Manager , to take a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. mountain and trail running scene. We dive into Paul's role overseeing Team USA, what it takes to build and manage a national team, the process of selecting athletes to represent the United States on the international stage, and the challenges and opportunities facing American mountain and trail running. From the evolution of the sport and the growing depth of U.S. talent to the logistics of international competition and what it means to wear the USA jersey, Paul offers a unique perspective on the sport from the management side. Whether you're an aspiring Team USA athlete, a mountain running enthusiast, or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Create a Rendezvu Account @rendezvu Use code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.us Follow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod Follow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa