Can Jim Walmsley Defend His Title? (2024 UTMB Interview)

Jim Walmsley returns to the Singletrack Podcast to talk with Finn Melanson about his upcoming title defense at Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB), final takeaways from his win at the Western States 100 in June, observations from spectating this year's Hardrock 100, whether he would ever do a full season on the Golden Trail series circuit, and how his career in ultrarunning has progressed to date both from training and race standpoints.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Increasing Competitiveness of Western States
09:02 The Importance of Mental Strength in Racing
13:19 Considering the Golden Trail Series
16:22 Adjusting Strategies for Future Races
20:50 The Challenges of the UTMB Course
25:56 Keeping Training Private for Focus
29:25 Approaching UTMB with Caution
32:30 Considering the World Trail Championships
35:31 The Longevity of a Successful Career
45:29 Finding Inspiration in Other Sports

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