It’s that magical time of year again — pumpkin spice, golden tickets, and glitter on the desert trails. In this episode, Me and Allison Mercer break down the 2025 Javelina 100, the first Western States qualifier of the season, featuring names like Tara Dower, David Roche, Devon Yanko, Rajpaul Pannu, and Lauren Puretz.
We also dive into Courtney Dauwalter’s decision to run another marathon — this time at CIM — and debate whether she’s training for Cocodona redemption or just chasing the road racing rush. Expect plenty of hot takes, costume ideas, and “expert” predictions on who will snag those golden tickets.
Chapters
00:00 Marathon Madness: The Allure of Speed
03:44 The Javelina 100: A Race to Remember
09:28 Trail Running Trends: The Evolving Landscape
14:45 The Golden Ticket: Who Will Qualify?
20:24 The FKT Debate: Unsupported vs. Self-Supported
28:00 Sports Superstitions: The Fan Experience
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