Jake and Mick recap a chaotic week in trail running, including the aftermath of Jake's DC Peaks 100-mile DNF. After looking back at the race, Jake thinks he may have finally figured out exactly what went wrong: a combination of heat, hydration, and a fueling plan that didn't quite work the way he thought it would.

The guys break down the math behind ultra fueling, discuss how even experienced runners can make basic mistakes, and talk about what they would do differently next time. They also dive into a new 200-mile race, the challenges of training for 40,000 feet of climbing, the future of trail running, and plenty of other questionable topics along the way.

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You trained for months, booked the travel, paid the entry fee—and then the race gets cancelled. Now what?

This week, Jake and Mick break down race cancellations, what recourse runners actually have, and where the responsibility falls when an event never reaches the starting line.

Then we recap a historic Hardrock 100. Ludovic Pommeret delivered a third straight victory while setting a new overall course record, and Courtney Dauwalter returned to the top of the women’s race with a new clockwise course record. We cover the biggest performances, surprises, and takeaways from another wild weekend in Silverton.

Finally, Jake is taking on the DC Peaks 100 in the middle of a Utah heat wave. Come support him this week as he tries to hit a sub 24 hour finish on our brand new course!

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Taylor Spike joins the podcast to share the story behind his 300-mile Arizona Monster finish, what he learned from leading much of the race, and why the miles themselves aren't the most meaningful part of the journey.

The conversation goes far beyond racing as Taylor opens up about sobriety, building the Spike Camp community, the importance of belonging, and how adventure can become a powerful tool for personal growth. Whether you're an ultrarunner or just someone looking for purpose through challenge, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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It's Western States week, which means every trail running podcast, YouTube channel, and media outlet is releasing preview content.So naturally, we decided to do the same.This week, Jake and Mick break down the men's and women's races, make a few bold predictions, discuss whether anyone can beat Jim Walmsley, and explain why Hans Troyer might be the future of the sport. Along the way, they talk race strategy, media overload, and what makes Western States the biggest event in trail running.Whether you're following every split or just trying to survive race week content, we've got you covered.Partners: Re-Lyte — clean, effective electrolytesUse code NextAidStation for 15% off (https://redmond.life/)Rockstar Energy — fueling the pod, one can at a time (https://rockstarenergy.com/)1Home — your home energy partner for solar, battery, HVAC, roofing, EV chargers, and duct cleaning across Utah, Colorado, and Nevada. Slide into the DMs for a free home energy assessment. (https://1-home.com/)🎙️ Hosted by Jake Kilgore & Mick Garrison#TrailRunning #ultrarunning Music License: COVFFU5C7U01A7NC

Broken Arrow weekend has arrived, and with TrailCon and Western States right around the corner, trail running is entering one of its biggest stretches of the year.

This week, Jake and Mick break down the Broken Arrow 23K and 46K fields, discuss the eye-popping prize money on the line, make Fantasy Free Trail picks, and talk about the athletes they'll be watching throughout the weekend. They also discuss recent race results, the Bear 100 qualifier series, TrailCon, Western States storylines, and a surprisingly intense conversation about prize money distribution in professional trail running.

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Jake and Mick reflect on the recent controversy surrounding the "Here for the Men's Meat" shirt, the conversations it sparked, and the decision to retire the design. They discuss community feedback, navigating disagreement online, and the challenges of balancing intent with impact.They also cover Western States storylines and other topics from around the trail running world.Partners: Re-Lyte — clean, effective electrolytesUse code NextAidStation for 15% off (https://redmond.life/)Rockstar Energy — fueling the pod, one can at a time (https://rockstarenergy.com/)1Home — your home energy partner for solar, battery, HVAC, roofing, EV chargers, and duct cleaning across Utah, Colorado, and Nevada. Slide into the DMs for a free home energy assessment. (https://1-home.com/)🎙️ Hosted by Jake Kilgore & Mick Garrison#TrailRunning #ultrarunning Music License: COVFFU5C7U01A7NC

Mick is finally back, and things go off the rails almost immediately. We cover the Cam and Sage drama, the absurd stack-height controversy from a college track championship, why trail running attracts so many rule enthusiasts, Western States storylines, Pete's Meats, and somehow end up discussing Juneteenth. Just another normal episode of The Next Aid Station.

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