26 | Canmore, AB | 185cm
While we may not recommend his training schedule and shoe choices to most.. He's the pro!
Here's a couple tidbits about Sam.
How did you get into mountain sports?
Growing up in Canmore I was climbing, running and skiing as soon as I could walk.
What is your favourite race (running or skiing)
Sierre Zinal.
What does a typical week of training look like for you?
Double threshold and heat training every day.
What’s your favourite trail?
Lupine meadows in Jackson, WY.
What’s your favourite trail running shoe? What’s your favourite road running shoe?
Salomon speedcross sandle & Adidas YEEZY.
What’s your favourite piece of kit?
Ciele RunUphill T-shirt.
Favourite recovery snack?
7/11 Big Gulp.
What was your biggest goof?
Not using poles during the 2024 RunUphill King of the Hill challenge.
What do you do when you’re not running/skiing?
Probably studying.
What’s something you wish more people knew about you?
I am more than just a pretty face and am actually quite the talented barista. You can often find me pouring tulips or Rosettas on my home espresso machine.
Nothing in the fridge, nothing in the pantry. Where are we headed?
Pho Express.
What truly underrated piece of kit do you think more people should carry?
Built-in gel pocket shorts.
What’s your most unhinged piece of trail running advice?
One of my best races ever was a week after getting trapped in the Grand Canyon with heat exhaustion. I've never repeated the training strategy since, but anyone is welcome to try...
Thanks for the time Sam!