The Black Canyon 100K Preview: Rivalries, Predictions & Outlandish Advice

We're back with the most requested guest of the Free Outside Podcast—except it's just me requesting him. For his third appearance, Derrick Lytle joins the show to break down the Black Canyon 100K with the most in-depth, possibly inaccurate, but definitely entertaining preview out there.

We discuss the dreamers and receivers of golden tickets, the state of ultra running rivalries (hint: we just ignited one), and why Hayden Hawks could still win this race from New Zealand. We also cover influencer participation (or lack thereof), how to look good for the live stream, and public domain excuses you can use if your race goes sideways.

Other highlights include:

🔹 The five archetypes of Black Canyon runners

🔹 A deep dive into the best names on the entrants list

🔹 Wild predictions, race-day advice, and a discussion on whether Stringbean is actually vegan

🔹 Why Spring Energy should pivot to baby food and how the Jeffreys hold more influence than Ultra Runner of the Year

If you were looking for a serious preview, you might be in the wrong place. But if you want satire, questionable facts, and maybe even the best Black Canyon coverage out there—we’ve got you covered.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Black Canyon Preview

02:59 Creating Unique Content at Black Canyon

05:56 Trail Running Rivalries and Drama

09:01 The Five Types of Runners

12:13 Golden Ticket Dreamers and Receivers

14:58 Influencers in Trail Running

18:03 The State of the Economy and Running Events

23:56 Predictions and Favorites for Upcoming Races

30:00 The Landscape of Ultra Running and Influencers

35:58 Advice for Runners: Nutrition and Strategy

43:03 Fitness Bravado: Intimidation Tactics at the Start Line

44:17 Analyzing Race Strategies and Performance

45:48 The Virtual Running Experience

46:52 Creative Excuses for Race Performance

51:34 The Importance of Presentation in Racing

56:29 Predictions and Insights for Upcoming Races

01:05:02 The Marketing Team for Hayden Hawks

01:06:17 Predictions for Hayden's Success

01:07:14 Women’s Ultra Running Contenders

01:08:58 Intriguing Stories in Ultra Running

01:11:01 Unique Names in Ultra Running

01:16:00 Celebrity Runners and Their Impact

01:20:41 Final Predictions and Closing Thoughts

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