I have really bad plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I recently had surgery for it 4 months ago. It has taken me a while to recover. I have been referred to Brooks shoes by two different foot doctors. These shoes are very supportive and fit me well. I am able to put in my green Superfeet orthotics inside these shoes. I highly recommend these shoes for every day comfort and support!
The race was a Golden Ticket race with two automatic entries to this year's Western States 100. Walmsley is already entered, having won last year's Western States 100, and so the automatic entries fell to second- and third-place Jornet and Bouillard.