Different Sides of the Same Coin: A Conversation With Molly Seidel
Molly Seidel, 2020 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist, is transitioning from road marathons to trail ultramarathons, debuting at the Bandera 50k in January 2026.
The 2026 Western States 100 lottery had 11,328 applicants competing for 254 lottery spots in a 369-runner field for the challenging 100-mile Sierra course.
Emily Hawgood returns to UTMB 2025 for her fourth UTMB start and fifth festival visit after a Western States top-10, focusing on recovery and strategy.
Emily Hawgood Pre-2025 Western States 100 Interview
Coming off five consecutive years at the Western States 100, Emily Hawgood reflects on her training and experiences in the region that sharpen her competitive edge.
Rod Farvard remarked on his previous experience at the race, emphasizing how competitive the men's field has become, stating, 'I believe my return gives me insights that might just edge out the competition.'