<p>Western States delivered one of the most memorable weekends in the race&#39;s history, and Katie Asmuth and Leah Yingling are still processing everything they witnessed.</p><p>From Jenn Lichter&#39;s remarkable course record in her 100-mile debut to the incredible depth of both the women&#39;s and men&#39;s fields, they reflect on the performances that stood out, the lessons learned from pacing and crewing, and why this year&#39;s race may have changed how they think about racing 100 milers. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from the course, discuss what surprised them most, and look ahead to the rest of the mountain racing season.</p><p>This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.</p><p>A big shout out to our sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel &amp; Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel &amp; hydration plan. Use code &quot;TTNP15&quot; at checkout.</p><p>Goodr makes fun, affordable sunglasses designed for movement. Their lightweight, grip-coated frames won&#39;t slip or bounce, making them a favorite for running, hiking, travel, and everyday wear. Use the link goodr.com/trailnetwork to get $10 off your first order. </p>