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Brett Hornig | 2022 Javelina Jundred Recap Nov 07, 2022

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Frequent co-host Brett Hornig joins the podcast to talk about his 4th place finish at the 2022 Javelina Jundred.

Brett talks about being a student of the sport, the conversations he had in the leadup with experienced professionals, how his philosophy around 100 mile training has evolved, how he oriented his lifestyle for this training block, the "why" behind the nutrition, supplements, and gear he used on race day, the race recap, and final thoughts on how this result affects his mindset moving forward.
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Timestamps:

(2:20) - whether he was surprised by a top finish at the Javelina Jundred
(5:32)- being a student of ultrarunning, conversations with the pros about Javelina
(8:18) - 100 mile training philosophies
(21:53) - orienting life around preparation for Javelina, additional training block insights
(27:58) - nutrition, supplements, gear for Javelina
(41:19) - Javelina race recap, lap by lap
(55:49) - whether this race result increases confidence, belonging among elites
(64:27)- final thoughts

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Devon Yanko | Golden Ticket Talk - 2022 Javelina Jundred Nov 04, 2022

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Welcome back to another episode of the Golden Ticket Talks in which we chat with 1st place female finisher at the 2022 Javelina Jundred, Devon Yanko.
Devon is a professional trail and ultra runner based in Howard, Colorado. In addition to memorable moments during training and the race, we talk about perseverance and handling adversity throughout her career, being open about and sharing so much wisdom around her physical and mental health to the ultra community, as well as thoughts on being a sponsored athlete over the years.
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Timestamps:

(0:30) - competitive aspirations, mindset about the golden ticket heading into Javelina
(4:13) - approach to handling adversity, variables outside her control
(10:12) - thoughts about perseverance over running career
(14:08) - being open on social media about mental and physical hurdles during running career
(18:45) - history at Javelina, whether she was expecting a great day heading in
(24:39) - Javelina race stories
(31:22) - insights from training and racing for what it takes to do well at Javelina
(33:41) - whether she would ever pursue the course record at Javelina
(35:45) - thoughts on being a sponsored/professional runner
(46:31) - what makes her excited to return to Western States next year

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Jonathan Rea | Golden Ticket Talk - 2022 Javelina Jundred Nov 03, 2022

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Welcome back to another episode of the Golden Ticket Talks in which we chat with 2nd place finisher at the 2022 Javelina Jundred, Jonathan Rea.
Jonathan is currently an unsponsored athlete based in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to memorable moments during training and the race, we also talk about Jon’s approach to social media, environmentalism, and his prior experience at the Western States 100.
We last chatted after his win at Bandera earlier this year and I’ve been looking for an excuse to have him on the pod again so here it is.
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Timestamps:

(1:14) - two golden tickets in one calendar year
(2:25) - why he is not on social media
(8:49) - current sponsorship status
(11:42) - environmentalism
(17:43) - 2022 Western States experience
(22:51) - Javelina Jundred conversation
(39:38) - what the next 6-8 months will look like
(41:46) - parting thoughts

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2022 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions Oct 24, 2022

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In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 Javelina Jundred.
We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers and golden ticket winners this year.
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Timestamps:

(2:39) - what's interesting about the Javelina Jundred
(11:51) - what it's going to take to be successful at Javelina
(17:00) - women's field analysis, storylines, predictions
(42:28) - men's field analysis, storylines, predictions
(62:49) - final thoughts

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Brittany Peterson | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview Oct 22, 2022

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Brittany Peterson is a professional trail and ultra runner for Nike based in Pocatello, ID lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.
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Timestamps:

(1:24) - post UTMB thought process
(5:08) - primary motivations right now
(7:42) - vision questing at local races
(10:46) - mission at Javelina
(13:16) - gear questions

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Arlen Glick | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview Oct 21, 2022

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Arlen Glick is a trail and ultra runner based in Massillon, OH lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.
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Timestamps:

(1:29) - no social media stance, shoe sponsor outlook
(8:07) - the opportunities and limitations of training in Ohio for Western US races
(9:33) - reasons for returning to Javelina this year with no need for a golden ticket to Western States
(13:36) - ultra runner of the year rankings considerations
(15:17) - shoes for race day

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Dakota Jones | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview Oct 21, 2022

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Dakota Jones is a professional trail runner for Nnormal based in Salt Lake City, UT lining up for the 2022 Javalina Jundred.
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Timestamps:

(0:57) - life in Salt Lake City
(2:39) - thoughts on competitive running in general right now
(5:06) - switching from Salomon to Nnormal
(7:43) - recovery from Hardrock, training for Javelina
(10:29) - racing style
(12:29) - golden ticket, Western States aspirations

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Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview Oct 21, 2022

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Patrick Reagan is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Savannah, GA lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.
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Timestamps:

(1:13) - the pitch for Savannah, GA as a great place to live and train
(4:06) - comparing and contrasting 2017-2021 stretch to 2022 season
(7:19) - the importance of blood work for ultra endurance athletes
(9:30) - the "why" for returning to Javelina a 4th time
(11:33) - physical, emotional, spiritual states heading into the race
(13:51) - analyzing the contenders and this course this year
(16:54) - whether he's targeting a golden ticket at Javelina
(20:22) - the science behind calf sleeves for trail and ultra runners

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Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview Oct 21, 2022

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Matt Daniels is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.
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Timestamps:

(1:03) - Boulder trail running group/team
(3:56) - catching up on UTMB-CCC experience
(6:22) - fitness, confidence heading into Javelina
(8:26) - estimating what it will take to podium this year
(9:58) - Western States, golden ticket interests
(11:12) - shoe choice for Javelina

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Annie Hughes | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview Oct 21, 2022

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Annie Hughes is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Leadville, CO lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.
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