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E63 | Inside Black Canyon 100K: Heat, Hills, And Injury With Aiman Scullion

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Black Canyon 100K is the most competitive hundred-K in the US—I went for it, didn't have the day I wanted, and it made for fascinating racing.

Eamon Skolian, ultramarathoner and namesake of Project Outrun's Outrun program, discusses his journey from Morocco to elite US trail runner. Born in Morocco (where government talent scouts identify running potential), Eamon moved to Ohio at age 10 and initially preferred soccer. After reluctant entry into running in high school (sophomore year), he progressed through Kent State's track and cross country program. Episode focuses on Eamon's decision to compete in Black Canyon 100K, described as the most competitive 100K in the US. Hosts and guest debate whether trail running requires different athleticism than road running, with Eamon arguing fitness ultimately translates across distances with proper adaptation and multiple attempts.

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