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Topics:
Peter returns to Relay and catches up on everything he missed
The jaw-dropping performances at the Paris Diamond League and why fast times are becoming the new normal
Western States 100 delivers historic performances in near-perfect conditions
How weather transformed the race and fueled record-breaking times
Hans Troyer's aggressive race strategy and what happened after leading for 60 miles
Jen Lichter's stunning 100-mile debut and one of the greatest performances in race history
What separates elite trail runners from elite road runners
Molly Seidel's Western States debut and why finishing mattered more than the result
Tommie Runz completes Western States and why his finish impressed the Relay crew
Why patience, experience, and trail-specific skills matter over 100 miles
Erika shares early thoughts on marathon racing in an era of increasingly unpredictable weather
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