Singletrack Canyons 100K Recap + Western States Implications (Singletrack News)
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Apr 27, 2026 A lively recap of major trail race results from Canyons, Mt Fuji, Madeira and more. They spotlight the Canyons 100K podium, surprise performances, and who earned golden tickets for Western States. Conversation ranges from injuries and comeback readiness to rising women stars and live-tracking mishaps. They also touch on race economics, legal drama in coaching, and updates to the UTMB index.
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Zach Miller's Steady Comeback At Canyons
- Zach Miller ran a steady comeback at Canyons, moving up in the second half and securing a golden ticket.
- Finn and Brett admitted they underpicked Miller because his recent form was inconsistent despite training signs, making the result a welcomed surprise.
Residual Fitness Enables Quick Turnarounds
- Three top contenders (Adam Peterman, Hayden Hawks, Zach Miller) overcame early-season injuries to peak for Canyons.
- Their rapid returns highlight the value of residual fitness for elite athletes targeting quick turnarounds to Western States.
Carry One Gel Pouch Instead Of Many Gels
- Use concentrated gel pouches like Precision Fuel 300g flow gels to reduce carrying many individual gels on long runs.
- Finn describes using a resealable cap and bottles/flasks to carry one pouch instead of 8–10 gels.