Off The Couch

Running injuries are often talked about in hushed tones, as if mere mention could speak one into existence. While undoubtedly the suckiest part of the sport, they’re also perhaps the most inevitable, so learning how to approach them mentally can make time away from running an opportunity for growth. Saucony Athlete Katie Asmuth spent much of 2022 nursing a broken foot, yet despite being sidelined, she discovered new ways to connect with the greater trail running community. Now healthy and in the process of building back up for a big 2023, we caught up with Katie to talk about how she dealt with her injury; the strength of being a mother to 2 boys gives her deep into ultras; the major family vibes of the Western States 100; race coverage; and a whole lot more. TOPICS & TIMESKatie’s background (2:42)Living & training in Mammoth Lakes, CA (10:45)Her career as a nurse practitioner (13:45)Nabbing a Golden Ticket in 2021 (15:40)Why trail running is NOT therapy (19:35)SWAP & the one and only David R