Jim Walmsley returns to the Singletrack Podcast to talk about his upcoming title defense at Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB), final takeaways from his win at the Western States 100 in June, observations from spectating this year's Hardrock 100, whether he would ever do a full season on the Golden Trail series circuit, and how his career in ultrarunning has progressed to date both from training and race standpoints.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 The Increasing Competitiveness of Western States
• 09:02 The Importance of Mental Strength in Racing
• 15:19 Considering the Golden Trail Series
• 18:22 Adjusting Strategies for Future Races
• 22:50 The Challenges of the UTMB Course
• 27:56 Keeping Training Private for Focus
• 33:25 Approaching UTMB with Caution 
• 35:30 Considering the World Trail Championships
• 39:31 The Longevity of a Successful Career
• 49:29 Finding Inspiration in Other Sports
  
  

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