EP 629: Insights and Speculations on Western States

Trail Runner Nation

Fitness, Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 21 June 2023

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

This coming weekend is the 50th anniversary of the one of the most legendary ultramarathons in the world - the Western States 100.

As we have done almost every year, we are joined by our good friend, Andy Jones-Wilkins, to review some of the names and stories of the 381 racers that will be running in 2023.

For half a century, this race has tested the limits of human endurance, attracting elite runners from around the globe who crave the ultimate challenge.

Over 80% of these racers have never run the race before. We'll dive into the profiles of some of the top athletes who are expected to battle it out on the trails. From the seasoned veterans who have conquered this race before to the rising stars who are hungry for their moment of glory, we'll analyze their strengths, strategies, and previous performances to forecast who might emerge victorious in this landmark anniversary edition.

But it's not just about the winners; the Western States 100 is a tapestry of captivating stories. We'll uncover tales of courage, resilience, and the sheer human spirit that propel runners through the intense physical and mental challenges they face on this arduous course.

You can follow along on the live broadcast or the live splits and results

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0:06.0	finisher than they do for the first place finish. With apologies to Disney,
0:11.0	plaster high school on the fourth Saturday in June really is the happiest place on earth.
0:16.0	It really is.
0:20.0	Welcome to the trailhead of trail runner nation where we go on virtual trail runs with guests that are going to
0:34.0	help us become better runners and maybe better human beings. The trail is open.
0:40.0	It's inclusive. There's lots of trail. There's lots of space. Everyone's welcome.
0:46.0	You know Scott, I don't know if people realize it or not, but we change that every time.
0:50.0	You say that right off the cuff and today we're talking with AJW and we're going to do the annual Western
0:57.0	States prognostication where we learned about the who's who and the what's what behind the race.
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