100-Mile Debutant: Francesco Puppi After the 2026 Western States 100

In his debut 100-mile race, Francesco Puppi of Italy ran to an impressive second-place finish at the 2026 Western States 100. In this interview, Francesco talks about his challenging build-up to the race, dealing with the physical and mental fallout from multiple injuries, and whether 100-mile racing is everything he expected it to be. Be sure to read our results article for the full race story: https://www.irunfar.com/2026-western-...