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Sarah Lavender Smith's avatar

Bravo & thank you for writing this narrative, which is so much more thoughtful and interesting than the Instagram captions by other top-10 finishers. You’re a writer as well as a WSER champ! It’s fascinating to read about your struggle because you looked smooth and in control on the final stretch. I’m so happy for you. I’ve been in this sport 20+ years and got my silver buckle in 2016, and it’s great to see good people come up in the scene. I love that you appreciated and paid homage to Kilian before respectfully passing. Well done.

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Francesco Puppi's avatar

Amazing. This is so precious.

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Nills's avatar

Best race report I've read! The way you write this makes me feel like I was there.

Absolutely amazing effort out there on Saturday! Hope you have a great recovery, and can't wait to see what's next!

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Jason B's avatar

Congrats on the Dub Caleb! And this writing is so damn good, you had me on the edge of my seat halfway through even though I watched the live stream 😂

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Mica Russo's avatar

You are a true champion, Caleb! Thank you for sharing the more complicated behind-the-scenes feelings: success can seem super-human, but you are incredibly human and that makes your success even more powerful. Take care to heal and rejuvenate with Morgan, Marshall and all your friends ❤️

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David McBride's avatar

Love this recap! I'm looking forward to reading your swirling jumble of trail insights.

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David Adamson's avatar

Outstanding result and incredibly captivating writing. Huge congrats and thank you for sharing!!

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Darren's avatar

Amazing that you was feeling that way and was still able to perform!! You truly crushed!

When I was watching the livestream you honestly looked so in control I would’ve never known otherwise. You made it look easy from the outside.

Absolute beast, the mental strength is something to behold. Well done sir.

Superstardom awaits you.

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Jud Heugel MD's avatar

Caleb!! Holy smokes congrats you rocked it! I’ve been following your writings and knew you were a great runner but I didn’t know you were going to go out and do THAT. What an inspirational run. Keep writing your journey. You are my kids’ new hero (we watched all day) and a hero of mine as well.

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Johan Pettersson-Evers's avatar

Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

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Jamie Farley's avatar

Well done Caleb! It was fun following your epic victory. I had no idea that you were in the hurt locker 😆 bc you looked so fresh crossing the finish line!

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Scott Dunlap's avatar

Congrats!

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EFE's avatar

Thank you for being this open Caleb!!

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Mauroquindio's avatar

Thanks bro, Amazing!!!

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Chris Z's avatar

Thanks for sharing your epic WSER race in so much detail. What a great read and timeless artifact ✍🏻

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Derrick Dlouhy's avatar

Goose bumps many many times sir. Thank you for sharing your journey and congrats!

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