# Should Western States allow more elite entries?

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Podcast: [Steady State](https://stenobird.com/podcast/steady-state-6702845)
Published: 2026-04-05T14:28:45+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adam-ferdinandson/episodes/Should-Western-States-allow-more-elite-entries-e3hf896
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## Resource

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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