E60 Western States Preview: Larry O'Neill & Ash Culbertson; Weather Outlook & Waitlist Update
Description
🎧 Who You’ll Hear:
Larry O’Neill — Associate Professor and Oregon State Climatologist specializing in air–sea interactions and Pacific Northwest weather, offers an expert forecast for this year’s race.
Ashlyn Culbertson — A high school running coach, drawn #75 on the Western States Endurance Run waitlist, currently with just 19 runners ahead of her, shares her experience and hopes for joining the starting line.
Some topics:
-Insights on temperature, high country storms, and fire risk heading into the race.
-Historical drought, heatwaves, and how climate patterns are shifting.
-Social dynamics and emotions around being near the front of the waitlist.
-Running strategies for tough weather conditions and preparing mentally when you’re on the cusp.
-What the weather is likely to be during this year’s Western States.
-The lived experience of waitlisted runners and the emotional rollercoaster as race day nears.
Follow the guests:
Larry O’Neill on X (formerly Twitter): @laoneill25
Ash Culbertson on Strava): Ash's Strava
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