
← The Sub Hub Podcast18 Jul · 43 min
Daniel Pattis - Men’s Lavaredo 50k CR, Zegama 2nd place, Brooks, and more
<p><strong>J</strong>oin us as we delve into Daniel's inspiring journey from growing up in the Dolomites to becoming a top trail runner competing across Europe. We chat about his childhood, finding trail running, his current training, his past few years, and more. </p><p>----</p><p>If you want to support the pod - here's how👇🏻</p><p>🧢 Now selling Trail Baddie and Trail Daddy hats <a href="https://www.thesubhubpodcast.com/the-sub-hub-store">here</a>!</p><p>🍊<a href="https://never2.com/?utm_source=sub-hub-podcast.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sub-hub-headlines-december-2025"> NEVERSECOND</a>Use code <strong>SUBHUB25</strong> for <strong>25% off</strong> your purchase.</p><p>💦<a href="https://hdroptech.com/ref/169/">hdrop</a> - Click this<a href="https://hdroptech.com/ref/169/"> link</a> and type in this code <strong>THESUBHUBP10</strong> to get $25 off your purchase of an hdrop device</p><p>🌈<a href="https://wildstridespaper.com/products/the-sub-ultra-bundle-wild-strides-paper-co-x-the-sub-hub-podcast?variant=47538895618302&utm_source=sub-hub-podcast.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sub-hub-headlines-december-2025"> <em>Wild Strides Paper Co.</em></a>Use code <strong>SUBHUB15</strong> for <strong>15% off</strong> your purchase of a Sub Hub Collab sticker or sticker pack.</p><p>🐝<a href="https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/collections/all?utm_source=sub-hub-podcast.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sub-hub-headlines-december-2025"> Beekeeper's Naturals </a>Use code <strong>SUBHUB20</strong> for <strong>20% off</strong> your purchase.</p><p>🚲<a href="https://www.poseidonbike.com/?utm_source=sub-hub-podcast.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sub-hub-headlines-december-2025"> Poseidon Bikes</a>Use code <strong>SUBHUB</strong> for <strong>10% off</strong> your purchase.</p><p>---------</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Introduction and Daniel’s birthplace in the Dolomites</p><p>02:08 - Starting with cross-country skiing and early running experiences</p><p>04:56 - Discovering talent and love for running</p><p>06:49 - Transition from track to mountain and trail racing</p><p>08:26 - Racing in Bulgaria at age 17 and the impact on his motivation</p><p>09:44 - Balancing university and competitive trail running in Innsbruck</p><p>12:04 - Training environment in Innsbruck and weekly routines</p><p>14:55 - How moving to Innsbruck contributed to recent success</p><p>15:36 - Relationship with coach in Austria and training independence</p><p>18:38 - Reflections on recent top performances and improvements</p><p>20:04 - Significance of Zagama and confidence boost for the season</p><p>23:24 - Victory and course record at Lavaredo and its meaning in Italy</p><p>25:24 - Race details and terrain analysis of Lavaredo</p><p>28:35 - Future plans for 50K races, including OCC and Sierre-Zinal</p><p>34:24 - Dream of running a marathon in Valencia or Barcelona</p><p>36:22 - Favorite downhill and shoe choices</p><p>37:15 - Dream races and competitive goals for the future</p><p>39:19 - Daniel's PhD in material science and intersection of academic and athletic pursuits</p>