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Rising: Kate Courtney—Foundation

As the first World Cup race of 2021 approaches, "Rising" takes a look at how Kate Courtney has been laying a foundation for a big season ahead.

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Being at the top of World Cup racing goes beyond talent. It is a balance of consistent training, recovery, and evolution. Having a solid foundation is essential to Kate Courtney’s upcoming season. In Episode 2 of the Rising series, we join the 2019 XC World Cup Champion at home in her gym, her outdoor recovery space and on trails to see how she is building her foundation ahead of the season.

For season two of Rising, we follow Kate as she navigates through the unknown, kicks off the World Cup season and looks ahead at the Olympic Games. Follow along as we go behind the race tape and see how Kate is building her blueprint and foundation ahead of this monumental season.