XTERRA World Championship Italy: Race Recap & Lessons Learned

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 likelessons learned about gear, race prep, and mountain bikinghow mindset and self-doubt showed up on race daywhat Chris would do differently next timewhy this race was still worth every challengeIf you’ve ever wondered whether you belong, whether you’re capable, or whether you can do hard things—this episode is for you.Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day? Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately. Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  Support the show🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨📚 Download our free resources:🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook