{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65c2ae9973ba2f0016ef9422/683b5a5e2780b226c7faefed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HMR Day 8: Meaghan Hackinen, Women's Winner of Hellenic Mountain Race 2025","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65c2ae9973ba2f0016ef9422/1748758863681-3b377d81-c6c5-4822-878b-5d7239d7b86d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to our podcast coverage of the third Hellenic Mountain Race, supported by <a href=\"https://www.albioncycling.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Albion</a>, <a href=\"https://www.tailfin.cc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tailfin</a>, <a href=\"https://pertex.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pertex</a> and <a href=\"https://styrkr.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">STYRKR.</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Meaghan Hackinen, the women's winner of the 2025 Hellenic Mountain Race. Meaghan crossed the finish line in 4 days, 7 hours, and 10 minutes—over ten hours faster than last year’s winning time—landing her in ninth place overall on the general classification.</p><p><br></p><p>Meaghan reflects on her experience racing through Greece, overcoming a her fear of technical mountain biking, and how preparation—both mental and mechanical—set her up for success. She talks through her race strategy, the highs and lows and much more. </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/meaghanhackinen/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Meaghan Hackinen on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about the Mountain Races: Hellenic Mountain Race, Silk Road Mountain Race and Atlas Mountain Race, <a href=\"https://www.themountainraces.cc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">visit our website </a></p><p><br></p><p>Production and hosting by <a href=\"https://instagram.com/melwwebb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mel Webb&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sound design by <a href=\"https://instagram.com/bencrannell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Crannell</a></p>","author_name":"Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd"}