Episode 45 - Heat Wave 6/12/24 Hour Ultra

Episode 45 of the Buckleheads podcast starts with Stefanie and Roger Bieberle as we do a recap of how Heat Wave unfolded. From the record setting performances, to the detail in which Roger provided with what exactly went wrong with the tracking system and how it was resolved. This was the first race directed for both of them and it was an incredible success. We then go to the live race interviews that Devin did while on the track,Brian conducted post race interviews and with spectators, including ultra running legend, Will Sprouse who delivered pizza from his plane. Stefanies daughter Sydney also joined in for interviews. Many age group records were set and the overall men and womens Kansas State Records were set for 24 hours. Hans van Zanten bested the previous 24Hr Male Kansas record (123.2 set in 2014) with an astounding 134.958 miles -- 542 laps around the track to be precise.Kayla Straub met her goal of >125Mi to qualify for the US Team + broke the long-standing 24Hr Female state record -- 121Mi set in 2002 -- with 125.247 miles; preliminary results indicate she also set new 6Hr & 12Hr Female overall records, as well.The atmosphere of this race was incredible and we fully intend on going back. Enjoy the Podcast.Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.