#Ep40 - From UTMB Struggles to Kodiak Success & Why Hayden Hawks’ Targeting Unfinished Business In 2026
In this episode of the Run Through Trails Podcast, host James Tilley welcomes elite trail runner Hayden Hawks to reflect on the challenges he faced at UTMB, where difficult weather and preparation issues made for one of the toughest races of his career. Hayden breaks down what went wrong, what he learned from the experience, and how it reshaped his focus moving forward.
The conversation then shifts to Hayden’s standout performance at the 2025 Kodiak 100 Miler, a race that marked a major turning point after UTMB. James and Hayden also dive into his approach to improving as an athlete, with a…
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