Fu-Zhao Xiang secured second place at the 2025 Western States 100, maintaining her position from the previous year. In an interview, she reflected on a tighter competitive field compared to last year's race, emphasizing the closer racing dynamics that motivated her to perform better. She mentioned the heat as a significant factor affecting her during the challenging climbs, despite her preference for warmer conditions. Fu-Zhao also discussed areas for improvement as she looks to enhance her performance in next year's race.
"The competition at the front was so much closer this year, and it really pushed me to dig deeper than I thought I could."
"Even though I generally enjoy running in the heat, I could feel it taking a toll on me during the climbs this time around."
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