For On athlete, Jeff Colt, the chase for a coveted spot into Western States had been a multi-year saga fraught with close calls and near misses, that is until a near-perfectly executed run at the Black Canyon 100k in February earned him a Golden Ticket and automatic entry onto one of ultrarunning’s biggest stages. We pick up Jeff’s story there and hear all about his journey leading up to Western States, a play-by-play of his 11th-place finish, and the complexities of looking back at that experience now. Along the way, we also get into topics like the Wilderness Act, the Beat Generation, books currently on our nightstands, and much more. 

TOPICS & TIMES

• Gary Snyder and the Beat Generation (1:46)
• Working & running in the White Mountains hut system (5:49)
• Hardrock 100 & the Wilderness Act (12:47)
• Jeff’s journey to Western States (17:23)
• Pandemic silver linings (27:04)
• Reflections on his performance at Western States (33:54)
• His interests outside of running (42:30)
• “What books are currently on your nightstand?” (44:57)
• Representing the US at the Trail World Champs in Thailand (49:09)

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