Top Runners Alex Varner, Nicole Studer Talk Western States

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Watch UltraSportsLive.TV‘s pre-Western States roundtable discussion with Alex Varner, who placed seventh last year; Nicole Studer, who recently set the American 100-mile trail record at Rocky Racoon 100; and Harry Hamilton, who is running his first Western States. The three runners talk about their race preparation and strategy, what makes Western different from other big 100-milers and their favorite aid-station foods.

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