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My First Experience as an Endurance Run Pacer (Part 2): The Last 29 Miles of the 2026 TRTER 100

September 4, 2026

Jared details a challenging experience as he paced his friend Dave during the last 29 miles of the 2026 TRTER 100-mile endurance race. Dave struggled with fueling and hydration, leading to multiple vomiting episodes. Despite these setbacks, they maintained focus, shared moments of silence, and grew closer throughout the arduous journey to the finish.

My First Experience as an Endurance Run Pacer (Part 1): The Last 29 Miles of the 2026 TRTER 100

August 13, 2026

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Dave, my friend and a seasoned endurance runner, asked me to be his pacer for his third run of the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run. Despite my limited training and self-doubt, I prepared intensively over eight weeks, logging significant mileage to support him in his quest to finish the challenging 102-mile race.

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