Singletrack Hayden Hawks / Leah Yingling / Ryan Montgomery | 2024 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interviews
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Jun 27, 2024 Professional ultra runner Hayden Hawks, endurance athlete Leah Yingling, and participant Ryan Montgomery share their final thoughts and preparations before the 2024 Western States 100 race. Topics include race strategies, mental fitness, unique clothing, community support, and reflections on training and racing histories.
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Limited Racing Due to Injury
- Hayden Hawks only raced once in the past year due to injuries.
- One injury occurred after Black Canyon 100k, preventing him from racing Canyons.
Mantra for Western States
- Hayden Hawks' mantra for Western States is "just give me a chance".
- He felt similarly at Black Canyon, exceeding his expectations by winning.
Training with Dan Jones
- Hayden Hawks has trained with Dan Jones in three separate training blocks.
- Their first meeting was in Las Vegas after Jones finished Canyons.