Trail Runner Nation

This year's Western States 100 did not disappoint. The course, the competition, the runners, the volunteers, the crew and pacers showed up in spades. Join AJW as we review the big stories, review AJW pre-race picks, and relive the electricity from this past weekend.

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369 runners will toe the line Saturday. Each of them with a story. AJWmeets up with us at The Aid Station in Auburn, CA to preview some of those stories of note and give us his prognostications on the podiums.

Join us for the first-ever 20-hour video streamcast HERE

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Join us next week (June 29-30) for the first ever 20-hour video stream-castof the iconic Western States 100.

We will be streaming live video from The Aid Station in Auburn. Come by and say, "Hi". We will have aid station snacks and beverages there too.

We discuss the details of the stream cast and where you can join in to follow the race, your favorite runners and learn more about WSER and trail running.

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A few weeks ago we interviewed Coach Scott Johnstonabout the book he co-authored with Steve House and Kilian Jornet. We now sit down with Steve to understand his contribution to this amazing book.

Check out their website, Uphill Athlete, is a great resource of knowledge with over 240 articles, coaching, training plans, etc.

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We unveil our new project that we are attempting the WSER18 hour podcast. Join AJW and Bob Crowley, our event producer, as we discuss what we will be attempting, what you should expect and where you can either tune in OR come by and visit while we broadcast.

We will begin streaming at 5:00pm PT on race day and will continue until the last finisher crosses the line.

Click HERE to watch the live video stream-cast

The Auburn Aid Station

Trail Animals Club

UltraLive

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Chadd rejoins The Nation to discuss a recent race: Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra -a Last Man Standing race. He describes what this type of race is and the mental challenges that come with a loop course with no finish line. Chadd discusses how his training as an elite Navy Seal helps him prepare and run grueling races. He explains how these techniques can help you through difficult times in a race and in life.

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Iron Mike Wardian is like the sunshine: he seems to be everywhere. Mike has been successful in every race distance. He has won the US Championships in 50K, 50M, and 100K distances. He has qualified multiple times for the US Olympic trials, and still loves running 5Ks. He has set world records as the fastest stroller marathon, 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. Last year he ran 10 marathons in 10 days (on 7 continents) - average time was sub 3 hour.

So far he has RACED over 1100 miles in 2019!

We sit down and talk to him about his beginnings, how he recovers magically, his secret to wellness, the amazing Hoka One One earlier this month, his passion for running and his love for the community.

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Cat Bradley continues to be a rising star and we found out why when we sat down with her at Fleet Feet Sacramento for a live-audience recording. She discusses how she developed a love for the outdoors and running, how she sets audacious goals, and how she deals with set backs. Cat is a true ambassador of the trail and you will find out as you get sucked into her amazing story and personality.

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Hoka One One may have kept the worlds best running secret for the world record attempt May 4th 2019.

When a company like Hoka looks for the perfect race venue and finds calendar doesn't meet the criteria, they build their own event.

Join us as we talk with the Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Mike McMannis and Head Product Designer Matt Head about the details behind the event and the new CARBON X shoe.

You can join the event LIVE by logging into the Hoka One One FaceBook page and watch the event go down. Hoka has provided professional videographers and 4 professional commentators to give you the best seat in the house.

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