You know the voice—but do you know the story? In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith welcome Catie Friend, the beloved voice of Skimo, for a wide-ranging conversation about her unexpected path into race commentary and what it really takes to bring this quirky, high-stakes sport to life on screen.

Catie shares how she went from total novice to front-row storyteller, becoming one of the sport’s most trusted narrators and biggest cheerleaders. From juggling spreadsheets to building athlete narratives that pull new fans into the fold, she breaks down the art and intensity of live commentary in the Skimo world.

Catie also gives insight into parenting a new racer, shares inside jokes from the booth, and why sometimes the best way to serve a sport is simply to care a lot.

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What do carbs, cold weather, and cookie-cutter nutrition plans have in common? They’re all on the chopping block in this episode of Skimo Gold. Travis Macy sits down with Kylee Van Horn, sports dietitian, author of Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes, and co-host of the refreshingly honest podcast Your Diet Sucks to cut through the confusion around nutrition and performance.

Kylee brings a science-backed, no-BS approach to fueling for skimo and endurance sports. She dives into what it really means to fuel intentionally (hint: it’s not about counting every calorie), why your training intensity and life stress matter more than you think, and how to plan for the unpredictable, like freezing water bottles.

From spreadsheet-worthy race-day plans to learning how to trust your hunger cues again, Kylee shares practical, personalized tools that work in the real world, whether you’re prepping for the World Cup or juggling training with a full-time job.

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What happens when an Ironman World Champion trades the lava fields of Kona for the snowy mountains of Steamboat? In this episode of Skimo Gold, legendary triathlete Tim DeBoom joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about the evolution of sport, identity, and finding new purpose beyond the podium.

Tim reflects on his iconic triathlon career, including two wins in Kona, chasing Olympic dreams, and navigating the shifting tides of professional endurance racing. He also opens up about his post-retirement journey, the transition into fatherhood, and discovering skimo as both a passion and a pathway to giving back. Now a coach mentoring youth athletes in Colorado, Tim shares how he's building a program focused on grit, fun, and lifelong fitness.

Expect stories of training through identity shifts, comparisons between triathlon and skimo's Olympic trajectories, and how short-format races might just be the secret to growing the sport. And why sometimes the best workout is the one with zero data.

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