2023 Western States 100 Recap | Race Analysis, Takeaways, Top Performances from Singletrack

2023 Western States 100 Recap | Race Analysis, Takeaways, Top Performances

1 hour 59 minutes Posted Jun 30, 2023 at 11:00 pm.

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig recap the 2023 Western States 100 - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes.Timestamps:

- when ultrarunning livestreams will become more entertaining than in-person viewing

- analyzing Courtney Dauwalter's record performance

- how and where the men's and women's races were won at Western States

- increasing professionalism of ultrarunning

- increasing international competition at Western States

- additional race analysis, insights

- responding to listener comments, questions

Recapping the 2023 Western States 100

Analyzing Courtney DeWalter's Ultra Running

The Changing Competitiveness of Western States

Analyzing Ultramarathon Strategies and Patterns

Tactical Strategies in Trail Racing

Strategies and Challenges in Competitive Racing

Changing Landscape of Ultra Running

Analyzing Courtney DeWalter's Training Methods

Internationalization and Low DNF Rates

Michigan Bluff and Surprising Performances

Courtney DeWalter's Performance and Keely Heninger's Injury

Golden Tickets in Ultrarunning

Western States Success and Lessons Learned

Achieving Success Against the Odds

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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig recap the 2023 Western States 100 - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes.Timestamps:(1:20) - when ultrarunning livestreams will become more entertaining than in-person viewing(16:12) - analyzing Courtney Dauwalter's record performance(31:00) - how and where the men's and women's races were won at Western States(50:26) - increasing professionalism of ultrarunning(72:50) - increasing international competition at Western States(90:23) - additional race analysis, insights(98:56) - responding to listener comments, questions(107:59) - reflecting on our coverage of Broken Arrow and Western StatesSponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order). Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Additional Links:Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The FeedSupport the show

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