If Patrick Reagan is a student of the sport of ultrarunning, you might say he’s done his dissertation on one particular race. Reagan is an accomplished runner whose top performances include, but are not limited to, two USATF 100-Mile National Championships wins, a podium finish at the IAU 100k World Championships, and a top-10 finish at the Western States 100. There’s no shortage of races that would appeal to a fast runner who performs well at the 100-mile distance, but the Javelina Jundred Mile holds a special place in his heart — and on his arm, as he got a tattoo commemorating the race at the finish line in 2019. What’s notable about Reagan is that he set a stout course record at the event on his first try, in 2017. He has since run the race two more times, in 2018 and 2019, and will be racing again this year. Find our full analysis of Reagan’s consistent top performances at the Javelina Jundred Mile and a look at the top picks for this year’s race at the link in our bio. Photo...