The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Black Canyon 100k Instant Recap Show + Hans Troyer Interview
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Feb 15, 2026 Hans Troyer, professional ultrarunner and 2026 Black Canyon 100K men's champion, reflects on his race, the decisive solo move, and breaking the course record. He talks pacing and aid-station tactics, dehydration fears, and team surges that shaped the front pack. Hans also shares life changes, a move to Boulder, and plans for peaking at Western States.
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Post-Race Celebration And Relief
- Hans Troyer described celebrating at a B&B with his crew and playing ping pong after the race.
- He said he felt mentally on top of the world despite being physically destroyed.
Witnessing A Teammate's Crash
- Hans recounted being directly behind Francesco when Francesco took a hard fall into rocks and dislocated his shoulder.
- Hans said he checked briefly but then kept running because others were passing and the race continued.
Surge At Aid Stations To Build Momentum
- Hans said he deliberately surges at aid stations to seize control and leave with momentum.
- He uses those surges to create gaps and force rivals to react rather than lead the chase.