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early access to the shoe. I've put a bunch of training miles in it. It's the real deal.

We're back with another interview supporting our coverage of the 2026 Western States 100,

joined by friends, co-hosts Leah Yingling, Brett Hornig, and we are honored to have the great Zach Miller

in studio. Zach, how are you doing this Wednesday afternoon?

I'm good. How about you?

Honestly, like, I still got energy in the tank. And I think part of it is, I'll say this,

part of it is year and year out, we try to keep the rotation novel. And I know we've talked on the podcast before, but this is the first time we've had you in studio for Western. Yeah, yeah, for sure. So, yeah, and thanks for having me. It's good to be here. I want to dive right into it. I'm going to read a quote to you. And this actually, you said this on your I Run Far column before Cany's.

You said, quote, ultra running has really evolved in recent years.

And to be honest, I wasn't really sure if I had it in me to keep pace with the current state of the sport at this type of race.

You proved you still had it at Canyons.

Does that still weigh on you

heading into western states

I mean I don't know

you mean that I'm not sure if I've

got that kind of speed to keep up

that sort of thing

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