Marianne Hogan once again showed her resilience by finishing third at the 2025 Western States 100, mirroring her previous performance in 2022. During the race, she confronted an injury that impacted her enjoyment of the scenic route, particularly in the early miles. However, learning that the lead women were ahead of course record pace ignited her competitive spirit. As the race progressed, her focus shifted towards finishing strong and savoring the experience, revealing her commitment to both the moment and future races.
In the early miles, I felt an injury flare up that made it difficult to fully enjoy the breathtaking views, yet I pushed forward for a strong finish.
Learning that we were running under course record pace was a thrilling surprise; it ignited a fire within me to keep up with the lead pack despite my struggles.
As the race neared its end, my focus shifted to just making it to the finish line and savoring the experience, rather than the time.
For now, I want to relish this moment and not think about next year's race just yet, even though it's always on my mind.
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