It's Western States week, which means every trail running podcast, YouTube channel, and media outlet is releasing preview content.So naturally, we decided to do the same.This week, Jake and Mick break down the men's and women's races, make a few bold predictions, discuss whether anyone can beat Jim Walmsley, and explain why Hans Troyer might be the future of the sport. Along the way, they talk race strategy, media overload, and what makes Western States the biggest event in trail running.Whether you're following every split or just trying to survive race week content, we've got you covered.Partners: Re-Lyte — clean, effective electrolytesUse code NextAidStation for 15% off (https://redmond.life/)Rockstar Energy — fueling the pod, one can at a time (https://rockstarenergy.com/)1Home — your home energy partner for solar, battery, HVAC, roofing, EV chargers, and duct cleaning across Utah, Colorado, and Nevada. Slide into the DMs for a free home energy assessment. (https://1-home.com/)🎙️ Hosted by Jake Kilgore & Mick Garrison#TrailRunning #ultrarunning Music License: COVFFU5C7U01A7NC

Broken Arrow weekend has arrived, and with TrailCon and Western States right around the corner, trail running is entering one of its biggest stretches of the year.

This week, Jake and Mick break down the Broken Arrow 23K and 46K fields, discuss the eye-popping prize money on the line, make Fantasy Free Trail picks, and talk about the athletes they'll be watching throughout the weekend. They also discuss recent race results, the Bear 100 qualifier series, TrailCon, Western States storylines, and a surprisingly intense conversation about prize money distribution in professional trail running.

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Jake and Mick reflect on the recent controversy surrounding the "Here for the Men's Meat" shirt, the conversations it sparked, and the decision to retire the design. They discuss community feedback, navigating disagreement online, and the challenges of balancing intent with impact.They also cover Western States storylines and other topics from around the trail running world.Partners: Re-Lyte — clean, effective electrolytesUse code NextAidStation for 15% off (https://redmond.life/)Rockstar Energy — fueling the pod, one can at a time (https://rockstarenergy.com/)1Home — your home energy partner for solar, battery, HVAC, roofing, EV chargers, and duct cleaning across Utah, Colorado, and Nevada. Slide into the DMs for a free home energy assessment. (https://1-home.com/)🎙️ Hosted by Jake Kilgore & Mick Garrison#TrailRunning #ultrarunning Music License: COVFFU5C7U01A7NC