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Extra Blue

Alayna
Cross-Country Skiing
World Cup
Nordic Skiing
US Ski Team
Biathlon
Mental Health
Olympics
Kristen Bourne
Community Support
Sports Transition
Athletic Identity
Minneapolis World Cup
Training Techniques
Recovery
Camaraderie
Coaching
Norway
Alaska
Research In Athletics
Bozeman

A podcast about cross country skiing. Bringing you stories, insight, tips and knowledge about ski racing at the elite level.

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On this episode of Extra Blue, I’m joined by Kristy Maki, Carrie Tollefson, and Kate Eggers to talk all things Stride de She, a women’s running camp designed to empower women of every age and ability level through movement, community, and confidence.... more

JC Schoonmaker has become one of the top sprint skiers in the world, but his path has been about more than just fast qualifiers and World Cup results.

In this episode, JC joins the podcast to talk about his breakthrough 2023 World Cup podium in Öster... more

For most athletes, hard work leads to progress. Train more, recover well, race better. But what happens when that equation suddenly stops working?

Over the last several years, U.S. Ski Team athlete and two-time Olympian Novie McCabe has been navigat... more

What actually makes a successful ski program?

In this episode, I sit down with SMS T2 Program Director and coach Colin Rodgers to talk about athlete development, coaching philosophy, and the long-term process of building strong ski communities. Coli... more

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Recent Guests

JC Schoonmaker
US Ski Team athlete, sprint specialist
US Ski Team
Episode: Ep 43: Learning to Carry Expectations w/ JC Schoonmaker
Novie McCabe
U.S. cross-country skier
United States Ski Team
Episode: Ep 42 Resilience Through Unanswered Questions w/ Novie McCabe
Colin Rodgers
Coach who has helped shape athlete development programs in American cross-country skiing
Sms T2 (Stratton, VT)
Episode: Ep 41: Developing a Successful Ski Program w/ Colin Rodgers
Alayna Sonnesyn
Professional cross-country skier
Team Berkey / US Ski Team
Episode: Ep 40: What It's Like to Miss an Olympic Team w/ Alayna Sonnesyn
Julia Kern
Olympic skier, World Cup athlete
US Ski Team
Episode: Ep 39: 6th at the Olympics w/ Julia Kern
Jake Adicoff
Four-time Paralympian, visually impaired cross-country skier
U.S. Paralympics / Team
Episode: Ep 38: 5x Paralympic Gold Medalist, Jake Adicoff feat. Peter Wolter and Reid Goble
Peter Wolter
Guide for Jake, elite Nordic skier
Gold Team / guides for Jake
Episode: Ep 38: 5x Paralympic Gold Medalist, Jake Adicoff feat. Peter Wolter and Reid Goble
Ben Ogden
Two-time Olympic silver medalist in cross-country skiing
United States Ski Team / Vermont skiing community
Episode: Ep 37: 2x Olympic Silver Medalist, Ben Ogden
Anna-Maria Dietze
Athlete from Germany
Gear West/Birkie panel participant
Episode: Ep 36: Gear West Birkie Athlete Panel feat. David Norris, Jessica Yeaton, Reid Goble and Anna-Maria Dietze

Hosts

Alayna Sonnesson
Host of Extra Blue; focuses on interviewing athletes, coaches, and development staff within cross-country skiing.
Elena Sonnesson
Co-host/interviewer and host of the Extra Blue format; leads deep-dive conversations with guests across the ski world.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • For Nordic lovers

    Love this podcast. Fun to hear from such a variety of people in the endurance and Nordic worlds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TKellyA
    United States8 months ago
  • Fun and interesting.

    Very approachable and cool to learn more of the behind the scenes in Olympic level skiing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I_Town
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun!

    Great podcast for skiers especially those that follow the World Cup. Alayna is a great interviewer, but I also really enjoyed the recent flip flop in the Q&A with Bearskin lodge. I’m hoping to now check out Bearskin sometime!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cold Snap5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Getting me through 20km SkiErgs

    I love listening while staring at the wall for 1.5 hours in the basement! Super unique insight and facts about my favorite pro skiers I never would have known otherwise. Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat-on-skis
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite cross country skiing podcast

    Every episode is down to earth humble, the guests are all quality characters from a variety of backgrounds that are all relevant to the sport, the topics are genuinely fascinating to learn more about, and it leaves me motivated to get outside immediately after work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mngolferguy
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the breadth of guests, from World Cup racers to coaches and development staff.
Guests often share behind-the-scenes insights and practical tips that translate to training and racing.
The host keeps conversations approachable, insightful, and motivating for skiers and endurance athletes.
The show mixes performance discussions with personal journeys, resonating with parents and aspiring athletes in the sport.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 43: Learning to Carry Expectations w/ JC Schoonmaker
Q: How did you handle the pressure after your breakthrough podium?
He leaned on sports psychology, reframed the goal to focusing on the race itself rather than the podium, and worked on keeping a growth mindset and writing down reflections to identify patterns.
Ep 38: 5x Paralympic Gold Medalist, Jake Adicoff feat. Peter Wolter and Reid Goble
Q: What did you learn from Beijing China Paralympics that you applied in Italy?
Jake reflected on the high stress and lack of chill in Beijing and shared that they focused on having more fun and a relaxed approach, with sports psychology support and family coaching input guiding them toward a more enjoyable performance in Italy.
Ep 38: 5x Paralympic Gold Medalist, Jake Adicoff feat. Peter Wolter and Reid Goble
Q: What is the structure of the mixed relay and how do you decide the order?
Jake described a four-by-two-and-a-half-kilometer relay with a 335-point threshold; teams below that threshold should be roughly even in speed, and they choose the order based on factors like who is strongest in different legs, with planning based on past results and theoretical times.
Ep 38: 5x Paralympic Gold Medalist, Jake Adicoff feat. Peter Wolter and Reid Goble
Q: How did you first connect with Peter and Reid, and what makes those relationships work?
Jake explained that he knew Peter from Sun Valley and that their long-standing connection, shared training groups, and time racing together helped build trust; Reid joined later as a compatible, high-energy partner, and the trio built a strong, supportive dynamic.
Ep 37: 2x Olympic Silver Medalist, Ben Ogden
Q: How do these medals influence younger male skiers and broaden pathways in the sport?
Ben hopes the results show there are multiple routes to success in skiing and that athletes can pursue other interests while still performing at the highest level, offering a broader, more inclusive model for aspiring skiers.

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What is Extra Blue about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on elite cross-country skiing, with conversations that pull back the curtain on world-class competition, athlete development, coaching philosophy, and the realities of pursuing Olympic and World Cup goals. Guests range from skiers across different stages of their careers to coaches, development staff, and support figures, offering practical tips on training, recovery, mindset, equipment, and race strategy. A few episodes highlight the non-competitive side of the sport, like balancing life, family, and career with high-level performance, which makes the series useful for both aspiring athletes and professionals in ski sports marketing and PR. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on resilience, team dynamics (including guid... more

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1. JC Schoonmaker
2. Novie McCabe
3. Colin Rodgers
4. Alayna Sonnesyn
5. Julia Kern
6. Jake Adicoff
7. Peter Wolter
8. Ben Ogden

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