Rest Day Live | Jenn Lichter and Anthony Costales on Black Canyon 100K

Rest Day Live returns tonight with two of the main characters from the 2026 Black Canyon 100K.

Women's champion Jenn Lichter and men's runner-up Anthony Costales join us live from ACG team camp in Palm Springs as they decompress from their standout performances on Saturday. We'll speak with each of them individually about how their races unfolded, the immediate aftermath, and what comes next on the road to Western States.

Jenn delivered a remarkable 100K debut in one of the fastest editions of the race, while Anthony put together a statement performance after a challenging stretch of racing, declaring at the finish line, "I'm still here."

We're excited to dive deeper into both stories live at 5:00 PM PT.

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Black Canyon 100K 2026 Recap | Golden Tickets and Key Takeaways

Tonight we recap the 2026 Black Canyon 100K, breaking down the race results, Golden Ticket recipients, and the key storylines from a historically fast edition of the race.

We'll discuss how the race unfolded across the desert course, what it means for this summer's Western States 100, and the standout performances that defined the weekend.

We'll also be joined live by Hans Troyer, the men's 100K champion, to reflect on his race and experience at Black Canyon.

Special thanks to All Conditions Gear for supporting our coverage.

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Tarawera by UTMB 2026 Recap | Golden Tickets and Key Takeaways

Tonight we recap the 2026 Tarawera by UTMB, breaking down the race results, Golden Ticket recipients, and the biggest storylines from the 102K event.

We'll analyze how the race unfolded, what it means for the Western States 100, and the key performances that defined the weekend in Rotorua.

We'll also be joined live by Robyn Lesh, the women's 50K champion, to discuss her race and experience on the course. Additional guests may join the show as well.

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Black Canyon 50K Preview | Golden Ticket Weekend

Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail's preview of the Black Canyon 50K. We'll also share final thoughts and key stats from the Black Canyon 100K and make our Golden Ticket predictions.

We'll be live at 5:00 PM PT with co-hosts Tim Tollefson, Dani Moreno, and EmKay Sullivan.

Who is your pick to win?

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The Docket

Breaking news
Black Canyon to Western States history
Scenario speculation
Historical margins of victory
50K preview
Predictions

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Black Canyon 100K Preview | Golden Ticket Weekend

Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail's preview of the Black Canyon 100K.

Over the last 12 years, Black Canyon has grown into one of North America's most prestigious trail races. It now feels like the annual kickoff to the professional racing season — and the energy reflects it.

A Super Golden Ticket race again in 2026, Black Canyon has attracted some of the best athletes in the sport to battle across this classic desert course for a chance to compete at this summer's Western States 100.

We'll be live at 5:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM NZ with Tim Tollefson and EmKay Sullivan to break down the course, expected conditions, and top contenders heading into race weekend. We'll also be joined by a special guest.

Who is your pick to win?

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The Docket

Black Canyon course overview
Racing conditions
Women's contenders
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Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail's in-depth preview of Tarawera by UTMB.

Rotorua once again plays host to the 15th running of New Zealand's largest and most important trail race. For the second year in a row, four Golden Tickets to the Western States 100 are on the line, with many of the sport's top athletes toeing the line to secure their spot in Auburn.

We're going live at 5:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM NZ with Tim Tollefson and Dani Moreno to break down the course, expected conditions, and top contenders heading into race weekend.

• Tarawera course overview

• Expected racing conditions

• Women's favorites

• Men's favorites

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Tonight's live show begins a full week of Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Black Canyon and Tarawera double Golden Ticket race weekend. As usual, we begin the show with the Top 10 Storylines of around these two premier trail running events.

Tonight's docket: - Molly Seidel & Des Linden do trails - Analytics corner - Jenn Lichter's 100k debut - People who don't need Golden Tickets - World Record Holders at Black Canyon - Ruth Croft & Dan Jones defend Tarawera Crowns - Riley Brady defends Black Canyon course record win from 2025 - Athletes debuting with new sponsors - Rise of the Black Canyon 50k - Francesco Puppi's 100k dominance - will it continue?

Of course, we finish with the Strava file of the week!

Our full show schedule for the week is listed below. We'll be going live every night at 5pm PT!

- Monday 2/9 - Top 10 Storylines of Black Canyon & Tarawera (TONIGHT)

- Tuesday 2/10 - Tarawera Preview Show

- Wednesday 2/11 - Black Canyon 100k Preview Show

- Thursday 2/12 - Black Canyon 50k Preview Show & Golden Ticket Predictions

- Friday 2/13 - Tarawera Instant Recap Show

- Saturday 2/14 - Black Canyon Instant Recap Show

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Anne Flower is a pro runner for HOKA and Neversecond based in Colorado Springs, CO. In 2025, Anne exploded into the trail running conversation when she broke Ann Trason's course record at the historic Leadville 100 - a mark that stood for 31 years. Later in the fall, Anne went to Tunnel Hill where she broke the 50-mile World Record by a remarkable 13min margin.

One of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, Anne will be among the favorites at this week's Black Canyon 100k, where she hopes to earn a Golden Ticket to Western States. This is her first appearance on the podcast.

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• What makes you you?
• The Intersection of Medicine and Running
• 2025: A Year of Transformation
• The Leadville 100 Experience
• Breaking the 50-mile World Record at Tunnel Hill
• New Partnerships with HOKA and Neversecond
• Looking Ahead: Future Races and Aspirations
• Who Anne Admires

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