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Topics:

Peter returns to Relay and catches up on everything he missed

The jaw-dropping performances at the Paris Diamond League and why fast times are becoming the new normal

Western States 100 delivers historic performances in near-perfect conditions

How weather transformed the race and fueled record-breaking times

Hans Troyer's aggressive race strategy and what happened after leading for 60 miles

Jen Lichter's stunning 100-mile debut and one of the greatest performances in race history

What separates elite trail runners from elite road runners

Molly Seidel's Western States debut and why finishing mattered more than the result

Tommie Runz completes Western States and why his finish impressed the Relay crew

Why patience, experience, and trail-specific skills matter over 100 miles

Erika shares early thoughts on marathon racing in an era of increasingly unpredictable weather

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