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Silver Buckle Stories: The West Virginia Edition of Western States 100

In this special edition of the podcast, we head west—but with a Mountain State twist. Two of West Virginia’s finest, Dan Green and John Baldwin, took on the legendary Western States 100, and we’re here to break it all down. Dan finished an astonishing 16th overall—just six weeks after winning the Cocodona 250—while John crossed the line in under 24 hours to earn his coveted silver buckle.


We dig into the highs and lows, the crew strategies, shoe changes, heat management, and what it’s like racing on the most historic trail ultra in the country. Hear from the runners, their crews (Logan, Jack, Bob, and Matt), and relive the moments that made this year’s race unforgettable. Whether you're a seasoned ultrarunner or new to the sport, this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and more than its share of laughs.




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Huge congrats to Dan and John—16th overall just six weeks after Cocodona is unreal, and that sub-24 silver buckle is a massive achievement. I've been using https://faceless-reels.app

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Velma Berry
Velma Berry
18 hours ago

Huge congrats to Dan and John—Dan's 16th-place finish just six weeks after Cocodona is unreal, and John's sub-24 silver buckle is the stuff of dreams. I've been using https://samaudiotool.com

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Two West Virginia runners crushing it at Western States—Dan's 16th place just six weeks after Cocodona is unreal, and John's sub-24 silver buckle is the stuff of dreams. I've been tracking my own ultra training with https://image-to-stl.com

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Ardy Khaire
Ardy Khaire
3 days ago

Huge congrats to Dan and John—16th overall just six weeks after Cocodona is unreal, and that sub-24 silver buckle is a massive achievement. I've been using https://thingiverse.app

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Leejosephpjcap
Leejosephpjcap
3 days ago

16th overall at Western States just six weeks after winning Cocodona 250 is absolutely unreal—Dan Green is on another planet. And John Baldwin grinding out that sub-24 silver buckle is the kind of grit that makes West Virginia proud. I've been using https://crayo-ai.net

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