Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Black Canyon 100K.

Timestamps:

02:12 Black Canyon 100K Storylines
05:35 Training Strategies and Race Day Tactics
10:13 Course Characteristics, Projected Weather Conditions
19:06 Race Execution and Aid Station Strategies
35:33 Women's Field Analysis
58:40 Men's Field Analysis
01:27:06 Final Thoughts and Race Day Responsibilities

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