Podcasts about western states

Western States and Hardrock are over. Hear the Dirt Division's thoughts on gear-related trends between the two events as well as trends in trail running gear in general this year. Alex and Taylor then talk about the Brooks Cascadia 20 and Taylor's wild ride in the White Mountains with Thomas and the Mount to Coast crew.Guest: Sean Van Horn is a mountain runner from Colorado who has experienced all ends of the spectrum as an athlete. Not too long ago he was gunning for world records. More recently, health scares have him limited to an unknown. Listen to his story as well as get a sneak peak at some of La Sportiva's upcoming models for Spring/Summer 2027.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Näak Nutrition: The Drop Listeners can get 15% off any Näak products by using code BITR15. Näak is a nutrition brand the leverages natural ingredients and research backed formulas to help athletes perform. They have a host of products like gels, drink, mixes, broths, bars, and recovery fuel. Their highest performance Boost line doubles down on the carbs for high-performance fuel that's also gut-friendly. Go to http://naak.com to explore and purchase.

Three weeks after Jennifer Lichter set a new course record at Western States, her coach John Fitzgerald joins the Singletrack Podcast to break down how it happened. Fitzgerald coaches an elite squad out of Missoula for Carmichael Training Systems, and this year he guided Jen to the win along with Jeff Mogavero and Adam Peterman into the men's top ten.We get into the philosophy underneath the results: why consistency is a trainable skill, why willpower is a resource you can spend too early, and what he means when he says success is rented. Fitzgerald explains the mental shift that took Jen from a mountain 50K specialist to a 100-mile course record holder, the on-course training camps that prepared his athletes for every crux of the Western States course, race-day fueling improvisations, downhill running as a skill, and his case for simplicity in a sport chasing every new gadget and lab test.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderJanji - running apparel that goes the distanceRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeKodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pancakes Additional Links:Coaching ProfileInstagram: @ackfitzSupport the show

Riley Brady joins me on the podcast after an incredible performance at the 2026 Western States 100, where they finished second in 15:42:14, the third-fastest time ever run on the course. We talk all about Riley’s race, what changed since their previous Western States appearances, and how solving nutrition challenges transformed their racing. Riley shares why they felt like a true contender heading into race day after winning Black Canyon 100K and earning another Golden Ticket, as well as what it was like to race alongside Jen Lichter during one of the fastest Western States races in history. Riley also talks about joining Nike ACG, working with coach Adam Ferdinandsen, the support of their team, and what’s next as they prepare to take on the 100-mile race at UTMB. If you’re a trail running fan, you’re going to love getting to know Riley. Tailwind Nutrition I trust Tailwind to keep my fueling simple before, during, and after long runs. Their products are easy to mix, easy to digest, and help me stay on top of my hydration and nutrition so I can perform my best. My favorite flavor is Dauwaltermelon! Use code ANOTHER20 for 20% off your first order. HUUG If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while, you know I’m obsessed with HUUG bras. They’re the only bras I wear because they’re incredibly comfortable, wire-free, and actually hold up through everyday life and running. I especially love the Daily Racerback and the Bra Tank. Use code LINDSEY for 15% off your first order. Lagoon Getting good sleep is one of the best things I can do for my recovery, and I truly love my Lagoon pillow. I sleep hot, so the Cooling Otter Pillow has been a game changer, and I love that I can customize the fill to get just the right amount of support. Take their quick sleep quiz and use code LINDSEY for 15% off your order. Monumental Marathon Training Group I’m coaching a virtual training group for the Monumental Half Marathon and Marathon beginning July 20! Whether you’re training for your first race or chasing a PR, you’ll receive a VDOT training plan, monthly coaching calls, and guidance from me every step of the way. My biggest goal is to help you keep the joy in running while reaching your goals, and I’d love to have you join us in Indianapolis this fall. The post Episode 697: Riley Brady on a Breakthrough Western States, Racing with Confidence, and Chasing UTMB appeared first on SandyBoy Productions.

Steve Holmberg and Matt Trappe are back for a debrief on one of the biggest weeks in trail running — Broken Arrow, Western States, and everything in between at TrailCon. Steve breaks down his state-of-the-industry analysis: why trail running's rebrand from "ultra running" unlocked massive new participation, why the sport is about to fragment the way mountain biking did decades ago, and why brands chasing "max" specs are about to pivot to "right" specs built specifically for trail. Then Matt takes listeners inside a project few people got to experience firsthand — a house in Tahoe built with Skratch and other partners, designed to bring brand leaders, athletes, and creators together without competitive walls. He explains the intention behind it, what happened when 37 of 40 people in the room spoke up during an unscripted conversation, and why some of the best moments of the week happened specifically because they weren't being recorded. Show Notes: Popfly for Brands: https://popf.ly/secondnaturebrands Popfly for Creators: https://popf.ly/secondnaturecreators Steve Holmberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenholmberg/ Matt Trappe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-trappe/ Insight Accelerator: https://insight-accelerator.com/ Matter of Brand: https://amatterofbrand.substack.com/ TrailCon: https://www.trailconference.com Tommie Runz: https://www.instagram.com/tommie_runz/ Salomon TV - Trail Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05sUhlxFBk0 Salomon TV - Bill Dooper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF8ZdwpnTLQ WSJ on Trail Runners: https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/trail-running-footwear-9d39a2c6 Broken Arrow: https://www.brokenarrowskyrace.com/ ACG: https://www.nike.com/acg Freetrail: https://www.freetrail.com Tantrums: https://tantrums.run/ Amazfit: https://us.amazfit.com/ Skratch: https://www.skratchlabs.com/ SF Run Co: https://store.sfrunco.com/ BPC - Brand, Product, Content: Hilary Yang "Raise The Bar": https://www.thehilaryann.com/raise-the-bar Marin Rift Zone EL XR: https://marinbikes.com/products/2025-rift-zone-el-xr-int Golden Hour Racing Shirt: https://auteursportif.com/collections/golden-hour-racing-capsule Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondnature.media Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.secondnature.media Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@secondnaturemedia

"Being able to go into a race where you are a rookie, it opened me up to take chances I wouldn't necessarily take. In the marathon, I felt like I got so scared of failing that I was really hesitant to make any moves, try anything big, or go for it. It was like a protective thing. 'I just want to play it safe so I can race as well as possible but not risk anything.' I think with this one, I went into this with nothing to lose. I'm gonna go out and try to race as well as I can and race hard and I know I'll probably make mistakes, but so what?" Earlier this year, Molly Seidel — the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist in the marathon — went all-in on ultra running, earning a Golden Ticket to the prestigious 2026 Western States Endurance Run 100-miler. In this episode, Molly recaps her 100-mile debut, reflecting on the highs, lows, river crossings, and more. She finished the race in 24 hours, 29 minutes, and 27 seconds. She was the 28th woman to cross the line, and came in 141st out of 323 finishers. And we're joined by a special guest: Molly's girlfriend, Molly Reidy! SPONSORS:  Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you, and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. Shokz! My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) IN THIS EPISODE: How the Mollys are recovering from Western States in Wisconsin (2:00) What's making the Mollys happy today (3:20) How the Mollys met, and how Molly Reidy has learned about what it's like to date a professional runner (9:50) What Molly Reidy is like when Molly Seidel is racing (21:55) What Molly's Western States training was like, and how she prepared mentally for her 100-mile debut (31:20) How Molly assembled her WSER crew (35:30) Why Molly shaved her head before the race! (40:00) All about the Western States race plan (43:20) What the Western States start line was like, and how the early miles unfolded (45:00) The halfway point: when things started to go south for Molly (58:30) All about that final mile, and making it to the finish line (1:15:00) Lessons learned from WSER 2026 (1:30:25) What's next for Molly (1:36:40) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

This week, Corrine Malcolm sits down with Daniella Chong for an episode that goes far beyond race results. They talk about:The L.A. run community and Daniella's work with the Good Vibes Track Club and Renegade RunningBeing a coach and community builderThe role of identity in shaping who feels like they belong in trail running — and the whiteness of running spacesPlus, they dive into Daniella's Western States journey — what it meant to earn her place on the start line and what she learned during (and preparing for) the race.Support our Partners:Use the code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://www.tifosioptics.comUse code TRAILSOCIETY for 15% off any Vacation Races event at https://www.vacationraces.comGood Ranchers: Subscribe and get $25 off your first order with the code IRON at goodranchers.com rabbit: Visit https://www.runinrabbit.com/ use code: JULYTRAIL10 for 10% off.Follow Us:FeistyFest Details and Registration: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/@feisty_media@trail.societyMentioned in this episode:TifosiJuneUse the code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://www.tifosioptics.com

He did it! Tommie Runz officially crossed the finish line at the legendary Western States 100 Endurance Run. In this episode, we get the exclusive, mile-by-mile recap of his grueling journey from Olympic Valley to Auburn, the mental battles that kept him from quitting, and why representation on the trail matters more than ever.SUPPORT THE SHOWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rNI60z...ABOUT THIS EPISODEThe PR Project crew is buzzing with excitement this week as we celebrate Tommie's epic finish at the Western States 100! We dive straight into the ultimate ultra-marathon recap, tracking Tommie's journey from his pre-race preparation to the emotional final miles on the track at Auburn. Tommie opens up about the lowest moments of the race, what truly kept him from quitting, and the massive impact of his support crew and aid stations along the way.Beyond the race itself, we have a powerful conversation about releasing expectations, the importance of seeing Black skin on the trail, and the growing impact of climate change on the running industry. Plus, we talk about the FOMO of missing out on fun races while in a heavy training block, and Run Culture Court is officially in session: Are "copycat" run clubs ruining the community? And the ultimate debate... Men in half tights: Fair or Foul?TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:29 - Tracking Tommie's 10004:45 - Tommie's Support Shoutout08:17 - Pre-Race Preparation09:12 - Early Moments at WSER10016:24 - Middle Moments of the Race20:15 - How Aide Stations Save Ultra Races23:40 - Final Miles of the Race28:30 - Releasing Expectations and Finishing Proud32:24 - What Kept Tommie From Quitting36:32 - The Importance Of Representation On the Trail39:11 - Climate Change's Impact On The Running Industry42:33 - FOMO of Missing Fun Races45:50 - Run Culture Court: Copycat Run Clubs52:28 - Men In Half Tights; Fair or Foul?CONNECT WITH THE CREWInstagram: / the.pr.projectTommie: / tommierunzAaron: / aaronxworldwideGary: / garyisarunner#WesternStates100 #WSER #TommieRunz #Ultramarathon #TrailRunning #ThePRProject #RunningPodcast #100Miler

"Everybody that goes running knows if your consistent there you're going to get better." Chuck Bruns is a runner, a running coach for over 40 years, and teacher of AP English for over 30 years. In this episode, Chuck chats with Luis about being a teacher, coaching cross country running, their mutual friend Clint Welch, reading Born to Run, the relationship between running students and coaches, how a high school cross country meet is scored, Western States 100, his upcoming book, and fun running stories from his past. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. 3. Get exclusive RDP merch here: https://roaddogpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Chuck Bruns Contact Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/chuckbruns/ Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

Invité exceptionnel de RMC Running, Vincent Bouillard revient sur son exploit historique à la Western States, devenue en quelques heures l'une des plus grandes performances de l'histoire du trail français. Premier Français à remporter cette course mythique de 100 miles en Californie, il a également fait tomber le record de l'épreuve en passant sous la barre symbolique des 14 heures. Déjà vainqueur surprise de l'UTMB en 2024, Vincent Bouillard confirme aujourd'hui son statut parmi les meilleurs ultra-traileurs de la planète. Au micro de RMC Running, il raconte les coulisses de cette victoire exceptionnelle : sa préparation, sa gestion de course, son duel à distance avec les favoris, ainsi que le moment où il a pris la tête à une vingtaine de kilomètres de l'arrivée. L'athlète annécien évoque également son parcours atypique, lui qui est passé du statut d'ingénieur passionné à celui de référence mondiale de l'ultra-trail. Il revient sur son rapport à la performance, à la douleur, à la récupération, mais aussi sur l'équilibre entre vie familiale et pratique du très haut niveau depuis qu'il est devenu père. Entre confidences, analyse de course et regard sur l'évolution de l'ultra-trail, Vincent Bouillard partage dans cet épisode les enseignements d'une aventure qui marque un nouveau tournant dans sa carrière et dans l'histoire du trail français.

Fresh off a record-breaking performance at the 2026 Western States 100, Jennifer Lichter joins the podcast to share the story behind one of the most impressive breakthroughs in ultrarunning. Jenn won Western States in 15:28:05, breaking Courtney Dauwalter’s course record in her very first 100-mile race. Just a few months earlier, she won Black Canyon 100K and set another course record in her debut at that distance. In this conversation, Jenn reflects on the race itself, the mindset it took to stay present over 100 miles, and how she handled the pressure of chasing history. She also opens up about her childhood in Colombia, being adopted and moving to the United States, and how those experiences shaped the resilience and gratitude that define both her life and her running. We also talk about training with coach John Fitzgerald, her nutrition strategy, racing after battling a stomach bug just days before Western States, and what comes next as she looks toward the future. Topics covered:  Winning the 2026 Western States 100 Breaking Courtney Dauwalter’s course record Running a course record in her 100-mile debut Winning Black Canyon 100K in her first 100K Growing up in Colombia and being adopted Gratitude, resilience, and how hardship shaped her Training with coach John Fitzgerald Racing while recovering from a stomach bug Nutrition strategy at Western States Managing pressure and expectations during a 100-mile race Life in Missoula and training with Nike ACG Looking ahead to CCC at UTMB Sponsors: Goodr Goodr sunglasses are no-slip, no-bounce, all polarized, and actually affordable, with tons of fun styles and colors for summer. Go to goodr.com/another for $10 off your first order. Be the first to know about my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon & Half Marathon group training! Previnex – I start my day with Previnex Gut & Green Superfoods and end it with their Sleep Health Plus. I trust Previnex because their products are third-party tested, backed by science, and designed to help support energy, recovery, sleep, immunity, and healthy aging. Use code ANOTHER for 15% off your first order at Previnex.com. If you've already used that code, you can also use LindseySuperfoods, LindseySleep, or LindseyStrength depending on the product you're trying. The Geist Half Marathon offers a scenic, community-focused race experience with half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances in Fishers, Indiana. Use code ANOTHER26 for 10% off any race distance! The post Episode 696: Jennifer Lichter on Her Record Setting Western States Debut appeared first on SandyBoy Productions.

The team has reassembled back in Baltimore, but it's been a whirlwind of the past two weeks as our running adventures took us everywhere from Western States 100 to the headquarters of On and Paris fashion week. We're tired but we're here, so that's gotta count for something.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON PILLOWSSleep is training. Lagoon Pillow is built around your sleep position and preferences — so you wake up recovered and ready to run. We use them every night and you should too. Find your perfect pillow at lagoonsleep.com/believeLMNT The temperatures are climbing up and up, which means you need more salt than you think you do. Crisp and refreshing, all LMNT flavors deliver 1000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, and 60 mg magnesium. And if you're an insider, you can get the limited-edition Pink Lemonade or Lemonade Iced Tea. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at:⁠ ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠⁠⁠Check Out MPP Merch ⁠Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out ⁠Troy's Coaching Page ⁠STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  ⁠PLAY ON RELIEF⁠ - 20% off your first order⁠GO BREWING⁠ - 20% off your first orderUSE MIDPACKER TO GET THAT DISCOUNT FRIENDSRENDEZVU.CO - Check out the Gear I love our purchases support me directlyField Notes is back after a short break, and Troy has plenty to catch up on. Fresh off Western States week, he shares the moments that have stuck with him most, from Hans Troyer's fearless front-running to Vincent Bouillard's emotional victory, Jenn Lichter's breakout performance, and why Zack Miller remains his favorite ultrarunner of all time.The conversation then shifts from the sport to real life. Troy opens up about the decision to skip Laurel Highlands, why launching a new business changed his priorities, and how entrepreneurship and ultrarunning have more in common than most people realize. Rather than chasing races, he's embracing a season of enjoying the trails, building fitness, and preparing for a few exciting adventures later this year.He wraps things up with an update on his upcoming plans, thoughts on Hardrock, and a look at where the MidPacker Pod is headed for the rest of the season.Episode HighlightsWestern States reflections beyond the results.Why Hans Troyer's race reminded Troy of the Icarus story.Vincent Bouillard's memorable win and what it says about today's sport.Jenn Lichter's incredible Western States debut and why she's one to watch.Why Zack Miller continues to embody everything Troy loves about trail running.Is 2026 an "asterisk year" at Western States because of the cooler weather?The decision to skip Laurel Highlands and prioritize family and business.Introducing Lead Fōrj, Troy's new B2B lead generation agency.Summer running without the pressure of chasing races.Plans for the Barkley Fall Classic waitlist and an unsupported Pitchell FKT attempt.Excitement surrounding Hardrock and the return of mountain racing.Training TakeawaysConsistency often matters more than constantly chasing races.Sometimes the smartest training decision is saying no to an event.Building a business and training for ultras require many of the same skills: patience, resilience, and long-term thinking.Enjoying running for its own sake can be just as valuable as structured race preparation.Troy's Links IG: @Troyontherun      @MidpackerpodRTL Ultra Coaching Lead FōrjRelevant LinksWestern States Endurance RunLaurel Highlands UltraHellbender 100Barkley Fall ClassicHardrock 100Partner Links: ⁠PlayOn Relief⁠ - ⁠https://playonrelief.com⁠All Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first order⁠Go Brewing⁠ - ⁠https://gobrewing.com/discount/MIDPACKER⁠NA Beers for people that enjoy brews that taste great and are better for you.Use MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderRendezvu.Co - https://www.rendezvu.co/troy-meadowsCheck out the Gear I love our purchases support me directly⁠Vacation Races⁠ - ⁠https://www.vacationraces.com⁠Epic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or Trailfest⁠⁠Run Trail Life⁠⁠ - ⁠https://runtraillife.com⁠Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!⁠⁠Freetrail⁠⁠ - ⁠https://freetrail.com⁠Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.MidPacker Pod, Field Notes, Troy Meadows, Western States, Hardrock 100, Laurel Highlands, Barkley Fall Classic, Hans Troyer, Vincent Bouillard, Jenn Lichter, Zack Miller, Hellbender 100, Lead Forge, entrepreneurship, summer running, trail running, ultrarunning, Pitchell, FKT, Asheville, HOKA, Go Brewing, Play On Relief, Rendezvu

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Tommie Runz joins Hilary Yang just days after finishing his first Western States Endurance Run to reflect on one of the biggest experiences of his running career. They talk about the path that brought him from road marathons to trail ultras, how his journey through sobriety continues to shape the way he approaches racing, and what it was like to adapt when race day didn't go according to plan.Beyond the race itself, Tommie shares why representation matters in trail running, the responsibility he feels as a storyteller in the sport, and how staying present has become the foundation for both his running and his life.This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.Goodr makes fun, affordable sunglasses designed for movement. Their lightweight, grip-coated frames won't slip or bounce, making them a favorite for running, hiking, travel, and everyday wear. Use the link goodr.com/trailnetwork to get $10 off your first order.A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

In this week's episode, we unpack the biggest lessons from a record-breaking Western States, including what the performances of Jennifer Lichter, Vincent Bouillard, and the rest of the elite field can teach us about smarter endurance training. We also discuss why making your easy days truly easy can unlock better recovery and long-term adaptation, how to know if you're actually absorbing your training, when it's okay to pivot a big goal that no longer fits your season of life, and practical ways to recalibrate your training if you're feeling stretched. We wrap with a simple but powerful race-day mantra from one of our listeners and our challenges of the week. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.

What does it actually mean to leave it all out there in an ultramarathon? And how do you do it without going all-in too early and completely blowing up your race?In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, I break down how to truly empty the tank on race day — not just by “trying harder,” but by making smarter decisions, pushing at the right moments, and learning how to override the voice in your head that tells you to slow down, sit down, or play it safe when you still have more to give.This episode was recorded from one of our Everyday Ultra athlete coaching calls, where I shared lessons from Western States, Cocodona 250, Javelina Jundred, and Tahoe 200 to explain how to push to your absolute limit while still racing smart.In this episode, we cover:What “emptying the tank” actually means in an ultraWhy most runners have more left than they thinkHow to separate pain from danger during a raceWhen to push harder based on effort, RPE, and race distanceWhy aid stations can destroy your momentum if you're not carefulHow carbs can help you push harder when things get toughHow to use past races where you didn't empty the tank as fuel for your next breakthroughIf you want to run your best ultra, finish with no regrets, and prove to yourself that you can keep pushing when it gets hard, this episode will show you how to drain the tank the right way.SHOW LINKS:Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠desertpeakultra.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a free call here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠going to the link here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playonrelief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bearbuttwipes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠footpathapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/everydayultra

Hardrock Uncovered is Ultra Uncovered's exclusive interview series leading into the 2026 Hardrock Endurance Run, bringing you inside the stories, preparation, and mindset of the athletes taking on one of ultrarunning's most iconic races.In Episode 8, we catch up with Tara Dower just days after an impressive sixth-place finish at the 2026 Western States Endurance Run as she prepares for the second half of the Western States-Hardrock double.After finishing fourth in her Hardrock debut in 2024, Tara returns with a new level of confidence born from experience. She reflects on the nutrition mistakes that nearly unraveled her first Hardrock, the lessons she learned about pacing and consistency, and why she believes this year's race is about racing smarter, not simply racing harder.The conversation also explores why Hardrock feels more like an adventure than a competition, the incredible community that makes the event so special, her strategy of attacking the descents, and how she's approaching the challenging two-week turnaround from Western States by focusing on recovery, trust, and showing up mentally fresh.It's a conversation about growth, resilience, and returning to one of ultrarunning's most iconic races with both confidence and humility.Stay tuned as Hardrock Uncovered continues with more athlete conversations leading up to race weekend.

Hardrock Uncovered is Ultra Uncovered's exclusive interview series leading into the 2026 Hardrock Endurance Run, bringing you inside the stories, preparation, and mindset of the athletes taking on one of ultrarunning's most iconic races.In Episode 7, we sit down with Jimmy Elam as he prepares for his long-awaited Hardrock debut after nearly a decade of patiently waiting for his opportunity.Known for seeking out many of the sport's classic mountain races, Jimmy shares why Hardrock has always stood apart. After earning a coveted special selection, he made the difficult decision to pass on a Western States opportunity and instead devote his entire season to preparing for the San Juan Mountains.Jimmy reflects on spending more than a month living and training in Silverton, his intuitive approach to training without rigid schedules, and why he's more interested in mastering the mountains than chasing data. He also shares his passion for trail running footwear, the reasoning behind his race-day shoe choice, and the mentors and local community who have helped him prepare for one of the toughest 100-mile races in the world.It's a conversation about curiosity, patience, and embracing the challenge of a race that can never truly be mastered.Stay tuned as Hardrock Uncovered continues with more athlete conversations leading up to race weekend and please give us a follow and review if you're enjoying the coverage!

This week on Relay, the crew kicks things off with a Goodr sunglasses fashion show before diving into an energetic conversation that bounces between track, trail, and the FIFA Club World Cup. Peter, Lindsey and Erika recap standout performances from the Prefontaine Classic, including Nikki Hiltz's stunning win over Faith Kipyegon and the buzz surrounding teenage sprint sensation Tate Taylor. They also discuss Des Linden signing up for her first 100-mile race, Tommie Runz's latest trail adventures, and what made Jen Lichter's Western States fueling strategy so memorable.The conversation shifts to Erika's return from injury, where she shares how her run/walk progression is going, what she's learned about coming back from a sacral injury, and why easing back into training can actually be fun. Lindsey compares notes on her own return to running before the group wraps up with a passionate World Cup discussion.Goodr makes fun, affordable performance sunglasses that are built for runners, with a no-slip, no-bounce fit and polarized lenses that keep up with every adventure. Head to Goodr.com/relay to get $10 off your first order and find a pair that's as functional as it is fun.

Tom Evans is one of the best ultrarunners in the world, having won both UTMB and Western States. Now, the British runner has his sights set on the Hardrock 100, one of the most technical of the major ultradistance races that starts at 9,300 feet above sea level and covers 33,000 feet of climbing in the rugged San Juan Mountains. Tom talks to Payson about the challenge of preparing for such a remote race at altitude, the team he's assembled, and why he prioritises enjoyment over numbers in the weeks leading up to racing. He also discusses his unlikely route to ultradistance running after a career in the military, and how Red Bull signed him right before his first major result. Plus, we get some insight into his mindset from cognitive specialist Dr David Spindler, who has been working on the ground with Tom in Silverton for the past few weeks. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveenEmail: howdy@withpace.cc

We are back! Covered in Auburn dust. We recap our experiences at Western States and discuss general takeaways on the elite and age group field.

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Western States champion, Jenn Lichter. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

Every year, the Western States 100 captures the attention of the ultrarunning world. It's a race filled with incredible performances, heartbreaking setbacks, unforgettable comebacks, and stories of grit that go far beyond who crosses the finish line first.But you don't have to run 100 miles (or even want to!) to learn from it.In this episode, Kevin shares some of the biggest stories from this year's race, including course records, first-time champions, and legendary runners who didn't finish. Together, we explore what these moments reveal about running, resilience, and ourselves. Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or simply trying to stay consistent, the lessons are surprisingly universal.At the end of the day, racing isn't just about the clock. It's about choosing curiosity over certainty, courage over perfection, and discovering who you become when things don't go according to plan. This episode is an invitation to redefine success, embrace the unpredictable nature of running, and remember why you started in the first place.02:01 What Is Western States04:06 Weather and Course Challenges05:24 Course Records Shock08:48 DNFs and Big Lessons11:54 Jim Walmsley DNF17:24 Kilian Jornet Curiosity22:11 Hans Troyer Icarus26:37 Debrief and Hernia Story27:49 Racing With Hernia30:02 Curiosity Over Certainty30:54 Winner Comeback Story32:31 Adam Peterman Rebuild36:44 Molly Seidel Grit39:38 Why Finish Matters43:42 Long Haul Lessons45:44 Bronco Billy Redefines50:28 John Kelly PerspectiveGain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.

Western States delivered one of the most memorable weekends in the race's history, and Katie Asmuth and Leah Yingling are still processing everything they witnessed.From Jenn Lichter's remarkable course record in her 100-mile debut to the incredible depth of both the women's and men's fields, they reflect on the performances that stood out, the lessons learned from pacing and crewing, and why this year's race may have changed how they think about racing 100 milers. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from the course, discuss what surprised them most, and look ahead to the rest of the mountain racing season.This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.Goodr makes fun, affordable sunglasses designed for movement. Their lightweight, grip-coated frames won't slip or bounce, making them a favorite for running, hiking, travel, and everyday wear. Use the link goodr.com/trailnetwork to get $10 off your first order. 

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor-in-chief of UltraRunning Magazine, Amy Clark, to talk about the special Trails issue as well as their coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 in California. Scotty and Amy recap their experiences along the Western States course and then dive into the June/July 2026 issue. Featuring stories about everything from running at night by Maggie Guterl, to the "unofficial rules of the trail" by Rachel Entrekin, this issue is packed with incredible features and photo essays from the ultrarunning world, and so much more. Watch this episode on Youtube. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thanks to our sponsor Arc'teryx.

What happens when you trade addiction and "thirst traps" for 100-mile mountain races and intentional, community-driven content? In this episode, we sit down with Tommie Runz (formerly "Tommy Guns"), an ultra-marathoner, content creator, and founder of PR Project, who is gearing up for the legendary Western States 100 in June. Tommie opens up about his profound journey toward sobriety starting in 2017 and how finding running a year later completely shifted his life's trajectory. From running a 3:13 in his very first marathon to surviving a grueling 340-mile solo trek from LA to Vegas on the Speed Project's OG route, Tommie delivers a masterclass in shifting your perspective, choosing your own suffering, and staying radically authentic in a world full of manufactured content. He also breaks down his strict requirement for brand deals, his goals for the silver buckle, and why he wants you to run across the finish line with him.

Cam & James unpack a wild mix of sports, pop culture, and personal stories, from James' first open water swim and Truett's racing updates to Savannah Bananas baseball, UFC drama, Western States 2026 previews, and ultra running legends like Zach Miller and Harvey Lewis. They also touch on cancel culture, AI Botox celebs, Nadal's documentary, and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Sponsors & is a 100k an ultra marathon? 00:13:17 – James' First Open Water Swim 00:14:40 – Savannah Bananas Baseball Team & World Cup Soccer Playoffs 00:17:34 – UFC Dustin Poirier's Arrest 00:22:10 – Speedland, Cancel Culture, & Hate Against Cam 00:30:43 – Tim Dillon 00:32:35 – Bus Boys Movie 00:33:02 – Cam's High School Test Scores 00:33:57 – Disclosure Day & Hidden Propaganda 00:37:51 – Rafael Nadal Tennis Documentary on Netflix 00:39:25 – Fake Celebrities: AI and Botox Trends in Hollywood 00:41:24 – FKT's with Erin Ton 00:43:39 – Chris Burandt, Kyle Cokinos, & Marco Langon 00:48:40 – Truett's Recent Races & Losing Weight to Get Faster 00:52:12 – Run Like a Bentley Giveaway 00:57:07 – Western States 2026 & Ultra Runner Zach Miller 01:00:47 – Mark Dowdle & Harvey Lewis 01:02:32 – Up Next: Prefontaine Run 01:05:35 – Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription ALP: https://alppouch.com/ use code CAM for 10% off your first order Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 10% your order LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 15% off MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code CAM for 20% off & Free Shipping

Alex, Taylor, and Maria (Believe in the Run's VIP) just returned from Western States. Even though they are sleep deprived, they talk about their experience at Western States.Guest: Nnormal athletes Kilian Jornet and Elhousine Elazzaoui chat with Taylor about running in the USA, Nnormal's team, as well as a sneak peek of an upcoming Nnormal Prototype shoe that Kilian used during Western States.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Näak Nutrition: The Drop Listeners can get 15% off any Näak products by using code BITR15. Näak is a nutrition brand the leverages natural ingredients and research backed formulas to help athletes perform. They have a host of products like gels, drink, mixes, broths, bars, and recovery fuel. Their highest performance Boost line doubles down on the carbs for high-performance fuel that's also gut-friendly. Go to http://naak.com to explore and purchase.Lagoon: Sleep is one of the most underrated training components. We've been fans of Lagoon for years and use their custom pillows nightly to support a great night of sleep and, of course, our running. Go to http://lagoonsleep.com/believe to take a quick quiz to find the best pillow for you. Get 15% off your purchase by using code BELIEVE

In near-perfect conditions following a week of brutal French heat, Sunday's Paris Diamond League produced three Diamond League records.In this episode:– Audrey Werro came to Paris explicitly targeting the women's 800m world record and ran a personal best of 1:53.80 — a Diamond League record, meet record, world lead, and Swiss national record. She's now the only woman ever with multiple sub-1:54 performances (three of them, all this season). The world record is 1:53.28, set by Jarmila Kratochvílová in 1983. Werro is 0.52 back.– Femke Broeders-Bol's 800m transition is real. The reigning 400m hurdles world champion ran 1:55.60 in the 800m — a massive personal best — finishing second behind Werro's Diamond League record. Her move to the 800m is no longer an experiment.– Cam Myers ran 3:28.00 in the Paris Diamond League 1500m — a personal best by over a second, the 27th fastest time in history, and faster than Jakob Ingebrigtsen at the same age (Jakob ran 3:28.68 at 20). Myers beat a field that included 3:27 man Azeddine Habz and 2025 World Championship medalists Jake Wightman and Reynold Cheruiyot– What it all means for the Bowerman Mile at the Prefontaine Classic– Grant Fisher won the Paris Diamond League 5000m in 12:54.80, edging Jacob Krop (12:55.22) and Andreas Almgren (12:55.38) in a stacked field where ten athletes broke 13:00. The win also marked the fifth Diamond League victory by an American men's mid-distance runner in 2026 — the most ever in a single year, with seven meets still remaining.– Marco Arop dominates the men's 800m. He confirmed after the race that he intends to go for the record this year: “Clearly I'm in shape for it”– Trayvon Bromell beats Noah Lyles and there's Twitter comments afterward by the Olympic champion– Jamal Britt runs 12.89 PB in Paris — his 10th win of 2026, his 12th meet since April– Collen Kebinatshipi runs 43.54 Diamond League record in Paris. + More highlights and shout-outs from around the running world including Western States.____________Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez⁠⁠ + Preet Majithia | ⁠⁠⁠@preet_athletics⁠⁠⁠ + Mac Fleet | @macfleetProduced by: Jasmine Fehr |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@jasminefehr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBANDIT: For 2026, Bandit is providing support for any Unsponsored athletes competing at the USATF Outdoor Championships. Every contract includes a release clause so an athlete can sign with a bigger brand the moment an offer lands. 11 Unsponsored alumni have already gone on to deals with some of the largest footwear brands in the world. Competing at USATF Outdoors? Interested? Contact: timrossi@banditrunning.comCORE: The CORE 2 Thermal Sensor takes the guessing out of heat training. It reads your core body temperature in real time - no thermometer, nothing invasive, and you can actually see what's happening inside your body while you train. ⁠Take 10% off the CORE 2 with code CITIUS10 at checkout when you visit corebodytemp.com.⁠VELOUS: VELOUS makes recovery footwear designed to help runners bounce back faster between sessions. Their sandals feature Tri-Motion™ Technology: a technical three-density foam system and contoured footbed engineered to cushion impact, support your arches, and help your toes stretch and relax on every step. Run. Recover. Repeat. with VELOUS! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 20% off your VELOUS order with code CITIUSMAG20 at checkout including FREE Shipping!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The 2026 Western States 100 was astonishingly fast and uplifting! It was also astonishingly dramatic. This episode breaks it all down when it's fresh in our minds.We talked the new course records and what it means to go for it in the modern era (and what it means to go for it in life). Other topics include the “death before DNF” mentality, brand battles, racing trends, and carbs in ultras. We brought some passion to this one, and we apologize if any conclusion went overboard (you can probably tell that David had some excessively hot takes).Plus there were lots of other cool topics! Other topics: Megan's new piercing, a high-carb study showing dose-response with carbs and fatigue resistance, news from a pit toilet mishap, a proposal using cycling power profiles for detecting cheaters, the minimum volume to maintain adaptations, and a question on health anxiety.We use that anxiety question to zoom out and talk about a lot of big-picture topics. Western States always makes us existential, apparently. Remember the big message: VROOM VROOM. It will make slightly more sense soon.We love you all! HUZZAH!Click "Get 40% Off" button for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swapBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/swapThe best treadmill on the market: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy (code “SWAP”)For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swap

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Western States champion, Vincent Bouillard. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

Rest Day Live is back! Dylan Bowman is joined by co-host Tim Tollefson to recap the 2026 Western States 100, break down the biggest performances of the weekend, and discuss what it all means moving forward. We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday at 5:00pm PT. Subscribe & Join Freetrail Newsletter: https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/pro Register for TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/register/ Sponsors NEVERSECOND Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order: https://www.never2.com Ketone-IQ Use this link for 30% off: https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Bowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Trail Society teamed up with our Feisty Media sister podcast, Another Mother Runner, for a special episode recorded in Tahoe ahead of Western States. This episode originally dropped on the Another Mother Runner feed on Friday, June 26, 2026, and we're sharing it with you all here because we loved the conversation.Another Mother Runner host, Sarah Bowen Shea, is joined by Trail Society's Corrine Malcolm to talk with Stephanie Irving, 64, who was the second oldest woman at the Western States 100-mile, after a decade of entering the lottery, and is the co-founder of Wild Woman Trail Runs. In this in-person episode recorded just days before the big race, Steph and Corrine detail:what's so special about "States"the magic of a women's-only running race like Wild Womanhow to stop thinking about age as an impedimentfueling advice for long trail racesthe value in going before you're ready—whether in a race or life!Before Steph joins the conversation around 11:55, Corrine sheds some light on the history of Western States.Follow Us:FeistyFest Details and Registration: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/@feisty_media@trail.societySupport our Partners:Use the code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://www.tifosioptics.comUse code TRAILSOCIETY for 15% off any Vacation Races event at https://www.vacationraces.comGood Ranchers: Subscribe and get $25 off your first order with the code IRON at goodranchers.com rabbit: Visit https://www.runinrabbit.com/ use code: JULYTRAIL10 for 10% off.Mentioned in this episode:TifosiJuneUse the code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://www.tifosioptics.com

Today, we are speaking with retired LT Shane McKeon as he is about to embark on his journey to complete the Western States 100. Shane is a seasoned endurance athlete and dedicated student of leadership and performance. He joined the ranks of the FDNY in the aftermath of September 11th and spent many years serving as a firefighter in Engine Company 84 and Ladder Company 34 in Washington Heights before being promoted to Lieutenant. Throughout his career, Shane served as a lead fitness instructor at the FDNY Probationary Firefighter School, a program manager for the FDNY's A Day in the Life of a Firefighter program in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and as a member of the FDNY's First Line Supervisor Training Program. Before joining the FDNY, Shane played Division I baseball and spent two seasons in professional baseball. Since becoming a member of the department, he has completed 25 marathons, numerous ultra-distance open-water swims, and two Ironman triathlons. As we record this Shane will be competing in the Western States 100, the world's oldest and most prestigious 100-mile endurance race.

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: Western States 100 Mile Run race observations 2026 What's the point of 'Unremarkable workouts' that aren't really hard or really long ? How to deal with Shifting in cycling sprints or accelerations Should I stretch ?

Jennifer Lichter joins us in our Auburn, CA studio shortly after her course record victory at the 2026 Western State 100. Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Support the show

Two course records, a rookie champion, and a men's podium almost nobody predicted. Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join me in Auburn to recap the 2026 Western States 100: Vincent Bouillard clawing back from ten minutes down at Forest Hill, Jennifer Lichter winning in her first 100-miler, the deepest women's top 10 in race history, plus buy-or-sell and our biggest questions for next year.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Support the show

We are joined by trail star Seth Ruhling to preview the Western States 100, debating Jim Walmsley's sponsor entry, Killian Jornet on a torn meniscus, and the gastrointestinal perils of high-carb fueling. The crew also untangles the confusing science behind Zone 2 versus threshold training and recaps recent World Cup matches.This episode was sponsored by Stryd!https://www.stryd.live/coffeeclubhttps://www.instagram.com/strydrunning/?hl=enThe Coffee Club Podcast is hosted by Oliver Hoare, George Beamish, and Morgan McDonald: 3 professional runners and olympians who train and live in Boulder, Colorado that compete for the On Athletics Club and On.Thumbnail Photography by Asa Fletcher: https://www.instagram.com/asa.fletch/?hl=enSpecial Guest:Seth Ruhling https://www.instagram.com/sethruhling/Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

Western States is here, and I couldn’t think of a better guest to have on the podcast than Canyon Woodward. Canyon has quietly become one of the most exciting athletes in trail running. He became the first ultrarunner to earn three consecutive top-five finishes at Western States Golden Ticket races in a single season, finishing third at the 2025 Javelina 100, fourth at the 2026 Black Canyon 100K, and fifth at the 2026 Canyons 100K. His progression at UTMB has been just as impressive, climbing from 48th place in 2022 to 13th place in 2025. But Canyon’s story goes far beyond racing. He grew up in the mountains of western North Carolina, was homeschooled, spent part of his childhood in the remote community of Stehekin, Washington, and now balances elite ultrarunning with environmental advocacy and political organizing. He also co-authored the book Dirt Road Revival and has been featured in the award-winning documentary Rule Runners. This was such a thoughtful conversation. We talk about growing up immersed in the outdoors, his journey into elite trail running, preparing for his Western States debut, and why he believes “stacking bricks” applies just as much to life and community as it does to training. A big thank you to Mount to Coast for connecting me with Canyon. He’s sponsored by Mount to Coast and will be racing Western States in one of their trail shoes this weekend. If you’re enjoying the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a rating and review. It helps more people discover the show. Thanks for being here, and enjoy my conversation with Canyon Woodward. What we talked about: Growing up in western North Carolina and Stehekin, Washington How homeschooling and outdoor adventures shaped his life Balancing environmental advocacy, politics, and professional running His progression from first ultramarathons to Western States contender Preparing for his Western States debut and race strategy UTMB progression and lessons learned over four years Pacers, Golden Tickets, and the future of elite trail racing Finding purpose through running, community, and public lands advocacy Media mentioned: Books Dirt Road Revival Landmarks Documentary Rule Runners

If you're trail-running curious—or just love inspiring athletes—this is the episode for you! Host Sarah Bowen Shea is joined by guest host Corrine Malcolm, co-host of Trail Society podcast, to talk with Stephanie Irving, 64, an avid trail runner running the legendary Western States 100, where she'll be the second oldest female participant; she's also the co-founder of Wild Woman Trail Runs. In this in-person episode recorded just days before the big race, Steph and Corrine detail:-what's so special about WS100-the “magic” of a women's-only running race like Wild Woman-how to stop thinking about age as an impediment-fueling advice for endurance races-the value in going before you're ready—whether in a race or life! Before Steph joins the conversation around 11:55, Corrine sheds light on the history of the Western States race.Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Tommie Runz. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels! In today's show, we share our final thoughts and predictions for the race. Host Dylan Bowman is joined by special guests Sally McRae and Hellah Sidibe. Who are you picking for the win? Let us know in the comments! And don't forget to make your picks in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for a chance to win great prizes from Freetrail and HOKA. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels!   Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

David Roche returns to the show a few days ahead of the 2026 Western States 100.Across 2024 and 2025, he put on one of the most memorable shows in our sport's history. He took us behind the scenes of his buildup to Javelina, Leadville, and Western States, fighting for wins and course records while running training experiments on himself.This year he's back at Western States, on the ground as a coach for athletes like Hans Troyer, Ellaney Matarese, and Justin Grunewald.We were lucky to get him in the studio for a long-form conversation, where we peppered him with questions on training, fueling, heat mitigation, and race strategy for the Western States 100.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Support the show

Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, Jeff Colt, and Rod Farvard provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition in this year's men's field at the Western States 100. Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Support the show

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Hannah Allgood. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Zach Miller. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels! In today's Champions Show, we sit down with four legends of Western States history. Host Dylan Bowman is joined by: • Katie Schide (2024 champion) • Caleb Olson (2025 champion) • Clare Gallagher (2019 champion) • Nikki Kimball (three-time champion) Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Hayden Hawks. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

It's the best time of the year, and we brought that energy into this great episode! We started by bringing out our big predictions and hot takes for the Western States 100. The hottest take: everything about our understanding of endurance physiology is going to change on Saturday. We tell you why.We also talked about a new study asking a fascinating question: does the intensity of easy training matter for adaptations? The answer: not really, if overall stress is equalized. Our main conclusion is that no pace is too slow for aerobic development. And this one was full of awesome topics! Other topics: switching heart rate monitors with a training partner, our complex thoughts on AI coaching, AI body scans, new data on trail supershoes crowning a possible champion, the perils of optimization based on studies, a cool study on human-wildlife conflict, competitiveness v. ego, burping in races, and a beautiful Listener Corner message. Whenever you're having a bad day, remember: there might be a thicc zebra waiting for you on the carousel of life.We love you all! HUZZAH!Click "Get 40% Off" button for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swapBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com (code "SWAP")The best treadmill is the Wahoo Kickr Run: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy (code “SWAP”)For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swap