Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective

KHC 186 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 25

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Apr 2, 2026
They riff on wild news items from weed gummies and a cornhole shooting story to Tiger Woods headlines. They debate Jillian Michaels, looksmaxxing culture, and antibiotic effects on performance. Running takes center stage with Shelby Houlihan pacing, Monster 300 ultrarunning struggles, marathon prep choices, and Truett’s progress. They also tease a massive camo-flame car giveaway.
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INSIGHT

How 75 Second 400s Build A 10K Record Pace

  • Cameron explains Shelby Houlihan ran 25 laps (6.2 miles) averaging 75-second 400s to set a 10,000m American-best performance, showing ultra-specific interval consistency builds elite distance pace.
  • He breaks it down: sustaining ~75s 400s equals six roughly 5-minute miles — a reminder elite track endurance is built from repeated painful 400s.
ANECDOTE

Elite Training Doesn't Guarantee Ultra Finishes

  • They recap the Monster 300 race and Eli Studd's DNF, using it to illustrate how brutally unpredictable ultras are despite elite training and public goals.
  • Cameron notes McKnight's win and Eli's heavy prep with coaching, then DNFing around 46 miles, emphasizing race-day factors trump plans.
ADVICE

Ignore Social Media Metrics When Chasing Big Goals

  • Cameron advises not to live or die by social-media praise or criticism because public goals invite both applause and attacks.
  • He stresses focus on work and resilience: applause can lift you, criticism will follow — keep showing up and training.
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