The Western States Aftermath

<p>This episode is sponsored by Kava Haven.</p><p>Topics:</p><p>Peter returns to Relay and catches up on everything he missed</p><p>The jaw-dropping performances at the Paris Diamond League and why fast times are becoming the new normal</p><p>Western States 100 delivers historic performances in near-perfect conditions</p><p>How weather transformed the race and fueled record-breaking times</p><p>Hans Troyer&#39;s aggressive race strategy and what happened after leading for 60 miles</p><p>Jen Lichter&#39;s stunning 100-mile debut and one of the greatest performances in race history</p><p>What separates elite trail runners from elite road runners</p><p>Molly Seidel&#39;s Western States debut and why finishing mattered more than the result</p><p>Tommie Runz completes Western States and why his finish impressed the Relay crew</p><p>Why patience, experience, and trail-specific skills matter over 100 miles</p><p>Erika shares early thoughts on marathon racing in an era of increasingly unpredictable weather</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>Kava Haven⁠ is a non-alcoholic spirit designed to help you relax and unwind without the sluggish next-day feeling. Whether you mix it with ginger beer, sparkling water, or lime seltzer, it’s an easy summer swap when you want something social and refreshing without alcohol. Use code RELAY15 for 15% off your first order at checkout at ⁠http://kavahaven.com/relay⁠</p>