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Join Schuyler Hall in this episode of Chasing Gold as he sits down with Ferdinand Airault ahead of the 2025 Black Canyon 100K Golden Ticket Race. A fierce competitor, Airault ran with the front pack at both Black Canyon 100K and Javelina Jundred 100 Mile last year, only fading in the late stages to finish just outside the top ten. After a year of chasing a Golden Ticket and coming close, he’s back and more determined than ever.

Join Schuyler Hall in this episode of Chasing Gold as he sits down with Mary Denholm ahead of the 2025 Black Canyon 100K Golden Ticket Race. Fresh off a standout 2024 season—including a historic Leadville 100 win with the second-fastest time ever, victories at Silver Rush 50, and a runner-up finish at JFK 50—Denholm now sets her sights on a Golden Ticket to Western States.

It’s time for the final episode of the Laps & Legends! In this closing chapter, Scott Traer and Callie Vinson dive deep into the field of the upcoming 2024 Desert Solstice Track Invitational, sharing their expert insights and predictions. They break down the impressive roster of athletes set to compete, highlighting the contenders who are poised to chase records, push their limits, and make history on the track.

Welcome back to Laps and Legends. Scott Traer and Callie Vinson sit down with Camille Herron, one of the most accomplished ultrarunners in the sport. With multiple world records, including the 100-mile record, Camille has pushed the boundaries of the sport for more than a decade. In this episode, she discusses her standout performances at Desert Solstice, offers insights into fixed-time racing, and chats about nutrition strategies, including some unconventional mid-race fuel choices.

In this episode of Laps and Legends, hosts Scott Traer and Callie Vinson chat with ultramarathon legend, coach, and Human Performance Outliers podcast host, Zach Bitter. A record-setting athlete with achievements like the 100-mile track (11:19:13) and trail (12:08:36) records, Zach shares insights from his seven appearances at the Desert Solstice Track Invitational.

They dive into the mental challenges of fixed-time racing, the nuances of pacing strategies, and the evolving landscape of the sport. If you’re curious about what it takes to perform at the highest level on the track, this episode offers wisdom from one of ultrarunning's most accomplished and experienced athletes.

In this episode, hosts Scott Traer and Callie Vinson sit down with Pam Smith — 2013 Western States 100 champion, Angeles Crest course record holder, and a powerhouse in the world of 24-hour racing.

As a seven-time Team USA member and manager of the USA 24-Hour National Team, Pam is no stranger to the strategic demands of endurance racing. She has set several age-group records at the prestigious Desert Solstice Track Invitational and is the only Laps and Legends interviewee competing in this year’s Desert Solstice.

Pam shares her insights on 24-hour racing, the evolution of Desert Solstice, and what it takes to push the limits of human endurance.

In the debut episode of Laps and Legends, hosts Scott Traer and Callie Vinson sit down with Nick Coury, the men's American 24-hour record holder and co-creator of the Desert Solstice Track Invitational. Nick set the bar high in 2021, running an astonishing 173.01 miles in 24 hours and breaking a nine-year-old record. Discover how his strategic negative split pacing led to this historic achievement, and take a step back in time as Nick shares the origins and evolution of Desert Solstice.

Join Scott Traer and Callie Vinson in a new series, Laps and Legends, chatting with some of the iconic athletes who have left their mark on the Desert Solstice Track Invitational. Stay tuned to learn about their training strategies, race experiences, and what motivates them to keep pushing their limits.

Trail Runners! Welcome back to Chasing Gold, where we are chatting with some of the front-runners coming to the 2023 Javelina Jundred, hoping to get one of the two coveted Golden Tickets into the 2024 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. Today we are welcoming Lauren Puretz!

Trail Runners! Welcome back to Chasing Gold, where we are chatting with some of the front-runners coming to the 2023 Javelina Jundred, hoping to get one of the two coveted Golden Tickets into the 2024 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. Today we are welcoming Brian Sharbono!

Thumbnail Photo Credit: Hope Squires at the 2023 Umstead 100