In this episode, we talk with Kikkan Randall, ski mom, 5x Olympian, gold medalist and breast cancer survivor.
Kikkan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and both her parents were skiers. Kikkan was wearing ski boots and sliding down the hill before she could even walk. At age 3, Kikkan’s family moved to Alaska where she first got involved with nordic/cross country skiing.
Kikkan walks us through her progression from middle school nordic ski racing to her Olympic gold medal. At age 19, Kikkan and her coach mapped out her 10 year roadmap. Kikkan kept her head down, kept working hard and 16 years later she accomplished her lifelong goal of winning a gold medal. Kikkan tells us about taking time off from competing to start her family and later taking her son on the road as she ramped back up.
Kikkan shares her breast cancer survival story which started shortly after she won her gold medal. Kikkan was conflicted about sharing her struggle publicly, but in the end she decided that getting support and talking about her journey would benefit her and other women. Kikkan has become an advocate for early detection and a supporter of numerous cancer research programs.
Resources:
It’s Going to Be OK (Kikkan’s online store to support Aktiv Against Cancer)
Book Recommendation: World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board of Directors
Ke
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In this episode, we talk with Kikkan Randall, ski mom, 5x Olympian, gold medalist and breast cancer survivor.
Kikkan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and both her parents were skiers. Kikkan was wearing ski boots and sliding down the hill before she could even walk. At age 3, Kikkan’s family moved to Alaska where she first got involved with nordic/cross country skiing.
Kikkan walks us through her progression from middle school nordic ski racing to her Olympic gold medal. At age 19, Kikkan and her coach mapped out her 10 year roadmap. Kikkan kept her head down, kept working hard and 16 years later she accomplished her lifelong goal of winning a gold medal. Kikkan tells us about taking time off from competing to start her family and later taking her son on the road as she ramped back up.
Kikkan shares her breast cancer survival story which started shortly after she won her gold medal. Kikkan was conflicted about sharing her struggle publicly, but in the end she decided that getting support and talking about her journey would benefit her and other women. Kikkan has become an advocate for early detection and a supporter of numerous cancer research programs.
Resources:
It’s Going to Be OK (Kikkan’s online store to support Aktiv Against Cancer)
Book Recommendation: World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board of Directors
Ke
Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 80 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.
Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here.
Save 20% off your Skida orders https://skida.com/discount/SKIMOMS20
Skida is committed to local production, limited edition products, and a fresh perspective.
Each season Skida delights old and new brand fans with whimsical prints for everyone in the family (including dogs!). Practical and pretty, layering on Skida pieces for your winter adventures feels like bringing along a friend.
Save 20% off your orders at www.nikwax.com
In the USA, use code SKIMOMS24
In Canada, use code SKIMOMS24CA
Code good thru 10/1/24 and cannot be combined with other offers
Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!
Website: www.skimomsfun.com
Ski Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discounts
Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes
Join the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group
Instagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun
Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next!
Sarah@skimomsfun.com
Nicole@skimomsfun.com