Robbie Simpson | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
Nov 20, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 162
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Robbie Simpson is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Banchory, Scotland preparing for the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town 55K.
Timestamps:
- (0:41) - training opportunities in northeast Scotland
- (1:45) - thoughts on pro athlete lifestyle
- (2:27) - whether there's a training and racing formula for the Golden Trail Series
- (4:02) - toughest competitors he's ever faced
- (6:01) - whether you can race these distances purely off fitness or whether mental toughness is needed
- (7:24) - interests in Ultra Trail Cape Town
- (8:42) - thoughts on race series
- (9:39) - preparation for Cape Town
- (12:54) - if and when he'll move up in distance in the sport
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