The big one is finally here- Western States 100. We do a last minute breakdown and drop our picks for the race as well as give everyone one last chance to enter our WS100 contest. We also dig into the opening round of the World Cup.
Show Notes:
- Podcast #116- Terry Chiplin US Trail Running Conference
- Logan Peak Race
- Broken Arrow races
- Bighorn 100
- Western States 100- Pre race
- Western States 100 Contest
- Ask TrailManners
- World Cup 2018
PC: Doug Jenson- Snowbasin, UT: Weekly WDYFTY Winner
Joel is the co-founder of TrailManners.com, owner of KatBlu Web Designs, and Owner of Bomber Athlete.
Western States predictions:
Mens: 14:50
Ian Sharman
Jim Walmsley
Zach Bitter
Charlie Ware
Mark Hammond
Womens: 16:45
Kaci Lickteig
Aliza Lapierre
Stephanie Howe Violett
Nicole Kalogeropoulos
Mandie Holmes
Thanks for the shoutout on the podcast! Really enjoyed meeting you guys and thanks for the coolie and sticker!
Western States Picks:
Mens 1. Mario Mendoza 2.Mark Hammond 3.Jeff Browning 4. Cody Reed. 5.Kark Meltzer
Winning Time 15:20
Womens: 1.Courtney Dauwalter 2.Stephanie Violet 3.Kaci Lickteig 4. Lucy Bartholomew. 5.Camelia Mayfield
Winning Time: 16:45
I know I’m late on this, I can’t even wrap my head around the heat of the race and how that will effect outcomes. All these runners stories and strong sense of companionship and supporting one another,…it’s just so unique in the world of sports and in the realm of single competitors. I’ve listened to so many interviews. How can I pick?
Men – I just would like to see Eric Senseman place in the top 5, if not 10 because his mustache is killer. Plus that photo of him at Lake Sonoma is the best. All those cowboys will go down in history for the effect of their team mentality on this.
Women – Courtney Dauwaulter and Kaci Lickteig are humble, strong, reflective and amazing athletes. Listening to their interviews is inspiring. I hope Kaci places in the top three after her year last year and healing from a fractured hip. Courtney,..she will push everyone to do their best.
I am so looking forward to this!