Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective KHC 144 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 9
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Aug 25, 2025 Cam and Gideon share their wild ride through the Leadville 100 Trail Run, filled with humorous mishaps and coping with altitude. They dive into the intense mental battles of endurance racing and how to overcome pain while pushing limits. Personal stories about camaraderie, race preparation, and training snacks bring laughs. With a dash of audience feedback banter, they tackle the ups and downs of social media critiques. Plus, excitement brews for the upcoming elk season, blending adventure with good humor!
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Finish Until Your Body Stops You
- When a race feels impossible, keep moving and test your limits until your body forces you to stop.
- Cameron says he will finish unless he is physically unable or dies, preferring to endure slow pain over quitting and regret.
Leadville's High DNF Rate
- Leadville had roughly a 50% finish rate with about 700 starters and 300 finishers, showing the race's difficulty.
- Many finishers arrived in the final hours, which highlights how ultras demand digging deep rather than consistent dominance.
Extreme Finishes And Records
- Gideon and Cameron highlight extraordinary finishes, like a runner completing 30 Leadvilles and another finishing in the 'golden hour' twice.
- They emphasize that Leadville's altitude and conditions can produce wildly different outcomes even for elite athletes.