David Roche CRUSHES Quad Rock 50 Mile Course Record 1 Month Before the 2025 Western States 100 Miler

With Western States just weeks away, David Roche is chasing what most would call an impossible dream: a podium finish at one of ultrarunning's most prestigious races. The odds? Astronomical. But that's exactly why it's worth pursuing for him.

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The Quad Rock 50 Mile has built its reputation as Colorado's ultimate proving ground: a legendary Fort Collins trail race where elite runners have pushed their limits for years. With its brutal terrain and storied history, there's no better final test before the big dance.

My race delivered exactly what David needed: hard-earned lessons, renewed confidence, and yes, a minor knee setback that worried him a bit. But his body is responding well, and more importantly, that impossible dream feels just a little more possible.

Sometimes the most meaningful journeys begin with the longest odds. Time to find out what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
The countdown begins. BELIEVE.

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Timestamps:
00:00-01:34 - Intro
01:34-02:24 - Race Start
02:24-03:57 - Mile 10
03:57-07:29 - Mile 17
07:29-11:29 - Mile 25/Halfway point
11:29-13:52 - Mile 32
13:52-18:06 - Mile 39/Knee Pain
18:06-19:58 - Finish
19:58-20:37 - Post-race thoughts
20:37-21:30 - Race Director interview
21:30-23:10 - What this means for Western States
23:10-24:41 - Summary stats/Fueling breakdown
24:41-26:00 - Final thoughts
26:00-26:17 - Outro