The Trail Network Podcast

Episode 21: Tara Dower and Devon Yanko Dissect Tara's Race at Hardrock 100 This Year

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Today, Katie Asmuth chats with Tara Dower and Devon Yanko. Devon paced Tara at the Hardrock 100 just a couple of weeks ago. They were very real and honest while sharing their story about what Tara went through during that race, what Devon went through to get her through that race, and generally their takeaways and life lessons learned.


We think you're gonna enjoy this one. It was a real treat!


What we talked about:

  • 1:50 - Catching up with Tara post race
  • 4:40 - Devon getting the call to pace Tara
  • 7:40 - Devon’s history with Hardrock
  • 9:35 - Tara’s race plan
  • 14:40 - Breaking down some of the sections of the course
  • 17:25 - Stomach issues she has during races and fueling strategies she learned in this race
    • 26:30 - Her mindset when she’s feeling sick during the race so early on
    • 28:20 - Getting to the Ouray aid station
    • 31:10 - Her mindset at this point of her race and if she was still competing to podium
    • 32:25 - Picking up Devon as a pacer and her thoughts at this point
    • 36:05 - Her competitiveness that both helped and hurt her during the race
    • 39:10 - The journey up Handies Peak
    • 46:50 - Leaving the Burros aid station and heading to Sherman
    • 56:25 - The final segments and making some passes
    • 60:20 - Coming down the finishing chute
    • 61:45 - Devon’s takeaways from Hardrock
    • 64:20 - What’s next for Tara and Devon
    • 68:10 - Each of their outlets outside of running


      • A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products!


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