Western States 2026 Debrief With Will Murray

Huge thanks to Will for taking the time to sit down and do a little debrief of the day that was an incredible come from behind finish to run up into the top 10 late in the race. I had the great pleasure to run with Will from Foresthill to Rucky Chucky and had a front row seat to see what it takes to keep it together and excel that late in the race. Follow Will on Strava   / strava   Consider supporting Conversational Pace on Patreon to unlock the audio version of all episodes.   / conversationalpace   Shop the new CP Long Haul Cap https://trails-and-tarmac.myshopify.c... Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Recovery Post-Western States 02:51 Training Adjustments and Lessons Learned 06:12 Race Strategy and Weather Impact 09:00 Pacing and Mental Challenges During the Race 11:57 Foresthill Crew Experience and Race Dynamics 14:56 Climbing and Running Technique Insights 18:05 Final Push to the River and Top Ten Strategy 28:51 The Pacer's Role in Ultra Running 31:25 Race Strategy and Mental Resilience 32:58 Overcoming Past Injuries 36:43 Temperature Management During the Race 41:53 Gear Choices and Performance 46:49 Looking Ahead: Future Races and Goals 52:30 Post-Race Reflections and Future Plans