Katie Schide is an American ultra-trail and mountain runner with a profound connection to the outdoors – and a PhD in geology that’s earned her the nickname "Rock Doctor." She has quietly built dominance on the trails through a methodical approach and unyielding grit, excelling across some of the world’s most challenging terrain. Now residing in Alpes-Maritimes, France, Schide is a multi-time UTMB champion and considered as one of the best ultrarunners in the world.

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