Spirit of Western States
Claim This Podcastby Carrie Meng
Podcast Overview
<p>Step into the world of the Western States Endurance Run, the crown jewel of ultrarunning. This podcast explores every angle of the race—lottery and entry, history, training, volunteers, crewing, pacing, and the trail itself. Hear voices from across the community who bring the event to life and keep its enduring spirit strong.</p>
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Publishing Since
12/9/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
2026 Western States Recap: Records, Record Crowds, and the Sphere of Influence
Carrie Meng and John Trent recap the historic 53rd running of the Western States Endurance Run, from flag raising at Emigrant Pass to the Golden Hour finish. They break down the numbers behind the fastest Western States ever — Vincent Bouillard's sub-14-hour men's course record and Jennifer Lichter's women's course record in her 100-mile debut — plus the third-coldest, arguably best-ever race conditions and a record 87% finishing rate. They also dig into what it took behind the scenes: record...
June 6, 2026
Crewing & Pacing Western States: Trail Angels, Race Rules, and Stories from the Trail
Three weeks out from the 2026 Western States Endurance Run, Assistant Race Director Carrie Meng and board member John Trent dive deep into everything crews and pacers need to know before race day. They kick things off with a look back at the origins of crewing and pacing — all the way to Gordy Ainslie's first unofficial run in 1974 — and share memorable stories from board members Mo Livermore and Charles Savage that capture the unpredictable, adventure-filled spirit of Western States. Carrie'...
May 1, 2026
Eight Weeks Out — Canyons Golden Ticket Recap, Trail Report, Course Conditions, Waitlist Update, Pacers, and a Major 2026 Entrant Announcement
With eight weeks until the 2026 Western States Endurance Run, Carrie Meng is joined by John Trent and special guest Race Director Craig Thornley for a packed update. The crew shares advice for runners in this critical training stretch — heat prep, quad work, long-run nutrition, and how to push without breaking down. Craig recaps the Canyons 100K Golden Ticket race, including Adam Peterman's win, Zach Miller & Hayden Hawks's gritty finish, and the chain of events that sent Riley Brady, Sar...
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- What is Spirit of Western States?
<p>Step into the world of the Western States Endurance Run, the crown jewel of ultrarunning. This podcast explores every angle of the race—lottery and entry, history, training, volunteers, crewing, pacing, and the trail itself. Hear voices from across the community who bring the event to life and keep its enduring spirit strong.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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