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Should Western States allow more elite entries?

An episode of the Steady State podcast, hosted by Adam Ferdinandson, titled "Should Western States allow more elite entries?" was published on April 5, 2026 and runs 55 minutes.

April 5, 2026 ·55m · Steady State

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We had a great time talking through the pros and cons of whether or not Western States should allow more pro/elite entries into the race and the different ways that could be accomplished. Other than that we talked about Disneyland and why we should all keep the joy alive as we take on new races!

We had a great time talking through the pros and cons of whether or not Western States should allow more pro/elite entries into the race and the different ways that could be accomplished. Other than that we talked about Disneyland and why we should all keep the joy alive as we take on new races!

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