Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective KHC 193 - Cocodona Debacle
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May 13, 2026 James, a crew member who filmed and managed aid-station duties, and Eric, Cam’s primary crew and logistical mind, walk through the Cocodona 250 recap. They cover the late race decision and chaotic crewing, Cam’s fall and on-site triage, the aftermath and recovery, debates around peptides and aging athletes, and why multi-day races forge deep community bonds.
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Prioritize A Dedicated Race Crew
- Do prioritize and invest in a dedicated race crew for multi-day ultras.
- Cameron says the crew is as important as the athlete for 250-mile efforts and he learned the hard way after under-emphasizing crew support.
Falling Into A Rock Midrace
- Cameron recounts a mid-race fall where he hit his head on a rock and bled heavily.
- He fell while running steep rocky terrain with Michael Versteeg, kept going, then realized his vision/jittery eyes were affected at Crown King.
Crown King Aid Station Bleeding Scare
- At Crown King aid station Cameron's vision was unstable and he later vomited, forcing the crew into rapid bleeding control and packing.
- James describes improvising pressure bandages, duct tape, and re-mounting Cam's cap to get him back on course.