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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 33 MIN

S2:E23 | Should running be in the Winter Olympics?

from The Run Breiter Podcast · host Sam Breiter & Colleen Mock

In this episode of the Run Breiter Podcast, Sam and Colleen dive into a surprisingly real question that’s starting to gain traction in the endurance world:Should running be part of the Winter Olympics?With conversations emerging around the possible inclusion of cross-country running in future Winter Games , we explore what that could actually look like.Would it mean snow running? Trail racing? Cross country on winter terrain? Would it help grow the sport globally or take away from what makes the Winter Olympics unique?Sam and Colleen break down:What defines a “winter sport”How running already overlaps with winter disciplinesThe potential formats that could make senseWhether this would grow the sport or create unnecessary noiseThis is a fun, big-picture conversation about the future of endurance sport and where running fits in the evolving landscape of global competition

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In this episode of the Run Breiter Podcast, Sam and Colleen dive into a surprisingly real question that’s starting to gain traction in the endurance world: Should running be part of the Winter Olympics? With conversations emerging around the possible inclusion of cross-country running in future Winter Games , we explore what that could actually look like. Would it mean snow running? Trail racing? Cross country on winter terrain? Would it help grow the sport globally or take away from wh...

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