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Anton Krupicka ’14 Jul 15, 2014

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Anton has had a heckuva few months–and says he’s back in shape to win on the trails. As an athlete with such a stout resume, he has set himself up for Speedgoat, then UTMB later in the summer–both races that require a fair amount of climbing prowess–and he’ll be racing hard …

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Adam Hewey Interview Jul 09, 2014

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After last year’s “Hunchback of Hardrock” finish, Adam is back for more of the iconic race, but this year, he’s wedged it in between Western States and UTMB. Yep, Adam got into all three events, and fills me on how he’s handling the “Mondo Slam” this year. What’s it like …

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Zach Bitter Interview July ’14 Jul 09, 2014

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We’ve spoken with Zach on the show twice before. Once before his inaugural hundred in ’12, and once in Dec’ 13 after he busted Yiannis Kouros’ 12 hour record. Zach currently has the WR for the 12 hr and the AR for the hundred miler (a speedy 11:47.) Today he joins me …

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Seth Swanson Interview Jul 02, 2014

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If you were like a lot of us at Western States, you asked “Seth who?” as he worked his way through the top ten. Meanwhile, those in the Pacific NorthWest or Montana just nodded their heads. Seth Swanson worked his way up all day, finishing a strong second place (15:19) at the Grand …

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WS100 Fast and New: Alex Varner and Max King Jun 25, 2014

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They’re wicked fast, but neither have ever run a hundred miles. And both will be pushing the front this weekend. Alex Varner and Max King: Alex has been running ultras for less than a year, but is considered by many to be a threat due to his leg and climbing speed. …

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WS100 Past Winners: Pam Smith and Nikki Kimball Jun 24, 2014

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Pam Smith (La Sportiva) and Nikki Kimball (Hoka) have each won the race and made it look relatively easy. Each will be back this year, and after Pam’s “perfect run” last year, she’s got a big ol target on her back. Nikki, fresh off some solid races this year, is anxious …

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WS100: Zach Miller and Ellie Greenwood – Not running Jun 23, 2014

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No, don’t get all excited, neither Zach nor Ellie are running Western States this year, but we still wanted to catch up with them and find out why they declined. They’re each at the top of their game, each were handed an entry, and both Zach and Ellie each said …

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WS100: Kim Gaylord and Vajin Armstrong – Crewing and Pacing Jun 23, 2014

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Kim’s own ultra experience is probably what makes her such a valuable crew member for her husband, veteran ultrarunner Topher Gaylord. She’s raced and crewed all over the world, and now she sits down with me and chats about the traveling circus around the runner and what it takes to get them to …

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WS100 Preview – Regular guys Kyle Kugler and Scott Salisberry Jun 20, 2014

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Kyle Kugler and Scott Salisberry We met Kyle in the parking lot of Squaw Valley two years, on the eve of his first ever hundred, and interviewed him here with his dad (who coincidentally finished WS in the ’80s.) Kyle finished Western (silver buckle on his first attempt!), and is coming back …

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WS100 Preview: Larisa Dannis and Kaci Lickteig Jun 19, 2014

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Larisa Dannis and Kaci Lickteig: They both have wins at hundred milers, both have road speed, and both are making their debut runs at Western States this year…and neither live in California nor Colorado! If you fear getting “chicked” in a …

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