Singletrack
354 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 528 ratingsSingletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.
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2023 UTMB Men's Field Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
August 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBFinn Melanson and Brett Hornig provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the men's field lining up for the 2023 Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc. Note - we will be releasing our women's field preview tomorrow evening (Sunday, 8/27) as well as our CCC previews on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Stay tuned! Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their...
Eric LiPuma | 2023 CCC Pre-Race Interview
August 25, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBEric LiPuma is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex preparing for the 2023 CCC in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Ola...
Sabrina Stanley | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 25, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBSabrina Stanley is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order....
Tim Tollefson | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 24, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBTim Tollefson is a professional trail runner for Craft preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance...
Ruth Croft | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 23, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBRuth Croft is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Ola...
Pau Capell | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 23, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBPau Capell is a professional trail runner for the North Face preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Ol...
Dakota Jones | 2023 CCC Pre-Race Interview
August 23, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBDakota Jones is a professional trail runner for Nnormal preparing for the 2023 CCC in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance...
Eszter Csillag | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 22, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBEszter Csillag is a professional trail runner for Hoka preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance...
Jennifer Lichter | 2023 OCC Pre-Race Interview
August 22, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBJennifer Lichter is a professional trail runner for the North Face preparing for the 2023 OCC in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order...
Courtney Dauwalter | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 22, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBCourtney Dauwalter is a professional trail runner for Salomon preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. O...
Caitlin Fielder | 2023 OCC Pre-Race Interview
August 22, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBCaitlin Fielder is a professional trail runner for Salomon preparing for the 2023 OCC race in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackp...
Tyler Green | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 22, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBTyler Green is a professional trail runner for Nike preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast)...
Ben Dhiman | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 21, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBBen Dhiman is a Hoka-supported trail runner preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get ...
Tom Evans | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
August 21, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBTom Evans is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackp...
Finn Melanson | 100 Mile Wilderness Unsupported FKT - Trip Report
August 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBOn August 4th, 2023 I set an unsupported fastest known time on the 100 mile wilderness section of Maine's Appalachian Trail. In an effort to pay it forward to anyone interested in testing their limits on this route in the future, I recorded this trip report with Xander Keiter, who is a fellow HMW enthusiast and owner of the fastest known supported and overall time on the route. Xander and I discuss the history of the route, what makes it special and intriguing, where it fits in the broad...
Bernd Heinrich | Why We Run, Endurance History, Racing The Biological Clock
August 10, 2023 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBBernd Heinrich is a Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Vermont where he made major contributions in the study of the physiological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of animals and plants to their physical environments. He’s also regarded as one of the best American ultramarathoners of all time. In the early to mid 1980s, for example, he set records in the road 100K, road 100 mile, and 24 hour track events. Later in life, he published two books that have received wide...
Latt Mansor | Using Exogenous Ketones for Ultra Trail Running
July 31, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Latt Mansor, Research Lead at HVMN. Latt holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics from the University of Oxford, where his research focused on the metabolism of the type 2 diabetic heart in hypoxia. He also holds an M.A. (Columbia University) and B.Sc. (Hons) (University of Nottingham) in Biotechnology. He is a world expert in physiology and metabolism, and consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations. The focus of this conv...
Meghan Hicks | IRunFar, Trail Running Media, Western States 100, Hardrock 100 Reflections
July 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Meghan Hicks from IRunFar to reflect on the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100, the history and long-term trajectory of their race coverage and business model, and other media development topics. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast...
David Hedges and Jack Kuenzle | Nolan's 14 Fastest Known Time
July 20, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by David Hedges and Jack Kuenzle. You may have already seen it in the news, but David recently set a new supported and overall FKT on the Nolan's 14 route in Colorado, finishing in a time of 39 hours, 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Jack joins the conversation as a member of his crew and pacing team and together we break down his effort, strategy, philosophy around choosing personal projects versus formal racing goals, and the impact of the effort in the broader com...
2023 Hardrock 100 Recap | Race Analysis, Takeaways, Top Performances
July 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Jeff Colt recap the 2023 Hardrock 100 - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Kodiak Cakes - use code Sing...
Mallory Richard | Ultrarunning Data, Athlete Rankings, UTMB Insights
July 12, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBMallory Richard writes a regular column for IRunFar called “Running The Numbers”, which uses quantitative data to talk about trail and ultrarunning. We discuss the pros and cons of the current athlete ranking systems in our sport, interesting performance insights from the UTMB and Golden Trail World Series events, and other interesting topics like how often runners improve their performance at a given race. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://w...
Eurotrack #2 | Western States 100, Lavaredo 120K, Hardrock100
July 09, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBWe are back with cohost Katie Schide for another edition of our Eurotrack mini-series covering relevant happenings at the Western States 100, Lavaredo 120K, Mount Blanc 90K, and the 80K Trail World Championships last month before looking ahead to some of the European runners toeing the line at the Hardrock 100 this weekend. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - u...
Eurotrack #2 - Katie Schide | Western States 100, Lavaredo 120K, Hardrock100
July 09, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBWe are back with cohost Katie Schide for another edition of our Eurotrack mini-series covering relevant happenings at the Western States 100, Lavaredo 120K, Mount Blanc 90K, and the 80K Trail World Championships last month before looking ahead to some of the European runners toeing the line at the Hardrock 100 this weekend. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - u...
Ultra-Trail Running Nutrition: Carbohydrates, Bicarbonate, and Hydrogel Technology
July 05, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBJosh Rowe, a Performance Nutritionist for Maurten, joins the show to talk about all things ultra running nutrition. Timestamps: (1:02) - Exploring Unknowns in Ultra Endurance Nutrition (8:32) - Bicarbonate and Liquid Calorie Strategies (14:54) - Endurance Race Fueling and Hydration (24:31) - Exploring Carbohydrate and Gut Training (38:10) - Hydrogel Technology and Endurance Performance (44:35) - The Importance of Taste in Fueling (50:33) -Exploring Performance Nutrition in Endurance...
2023 Western States 100 Recap | Race Analysis, Takeaways, Top Performances
June 30, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBFinn Melanson and Brett Hornig recap the 2023 Western States 100 - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes. Timestamps: (1:20) - when ultrarunning livestreams will become more entertaining than in-person viewing (16:12) - analyzing Courtney Dauwalter's record performance (31:00) - how and where the men's and women's races were won at Western States (50:26) - increasing professionalism of ultrarunning (72:50) - ...
Jon Rea | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 23, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBJon Rea returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to th...
2023 Western States 100 | Women's Field Preview
June 22, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBBrett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join the podcast to provide an in-depth preview of the 2023 Western States 100. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and yes, make our predictions for the female top 10 finishers this year. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code...
Adam Merry | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAdam Merry returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to...
Arlen Glick | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBArlen Glick returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/...) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to their we...
2023 Western States 100 | Men's Field Preview
June 21, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBBrett Hornig returns to the podcast to provide an in-depth preview of the 2023 Western States 100. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and yes, make our predictions for the male top 10 finishers this year. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 ...
Leah Yingling | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 21, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBLeah Yingling returns to the podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to their w...
Heather Jackson | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 21, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBHeather Jackson returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head ov...
Jeff Colt | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 21, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJeff Colt returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Jeff on Instagram Follow Jeff on Strava Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal...
Emily Hawgood | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBEmily Hawgood returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Emily on Instagram Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us...
Craig Thornley | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBCraig Thornley joins the Singletrack Podcast ahead of the 2023 Western States 100 to talk about his history of involvement in the race, memories of his blog "Conduct The Juices", and course updates for this Saturday. Links: Conduct The Juices Blog Follow Craig on Instagram, Twitter Western States 100 Website Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Sing...
Katie Schide | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 20, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBKatie Schide returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Katie on Instagram, Strava, Website Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #212 - Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania Preview #128 - Katie Schide | 2022 UTMB Champion Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code...
Courtney Dauwalter | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 20, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBCourtney Dauwalter returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Courtney on Instagram Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https:...
Dakota Jones | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 20, 2023 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDakota Jones returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Dakota on Instagram Footprints Running Nnormal Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton ...
Tom Evans | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 18, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBTom Evans returns to the podcast to discuss his preparation for the 2023 Western States 100. Timestamps: (1:53) - what Tom is optimizing for at this year's Western States (5:40) - liquid calories, high carb, high caffeine (8:30) - heat protocols (13:15) - course strategy, pace charts (22:57) - race goals, expectations (26:12) - race psychology Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off yo...
Broken Arrow Sky Races & Western States 100 Coverage Announcements
June 13, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBI am joined by co-host Brett Hornig to announce the details of our coverage for the 2023 Broken Arrow Skyrace series and Western States 100. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://...
Eric LiPuma | 2023 80K World Trail Championship Recap
June 13, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBEric LiPuma returns to the show to debrief his 7th place finish 80K world trail championships in Innsbruck, Austria this past week and discuss the next moves for his racing season. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack2...
Allison Baca | 2023 80K World Trail Championship Recap
June 12, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBAllison Baca is an ultra-trail runner based in Golden, CO who took 6th overall and top American at the 80K world trail championships in Innsbruck Austria this past week. She joins the show to debrief the race and discuss her background in trail running. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLE...
2023 80K Trail Championships Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
June 06, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBBrett Hornig and Leah Yingling return to the podcast to preview the 80K Trail Running Championships happening this Friday in Innsbruck, Austria. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male podium finishers this year. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% ...
JT Service | Pro Runner Advice, Dean Karnazes Stories, Trail Running Event Management
May 26, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBJT Service is the Founder of Soul Focus Sports and Run Local Events. In this conversation JT shares some stories from representing Dean Karnazes in the mid 2000s, his philosophy around event management and experiential marketing in the running world, and all sorts of thoughts around media, fandom and growing the trail running community. Timestamps: (3:35) - representing Dean Karnazes (15:45) - the long tail of professional running (23:08) - managing innovation versus tradition in even...
Leah Yingling | Lululemon Partnership, Western States 100 Prep, FURTHER Initiative
May 24, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBLeah Yingling returns to the podcast to discuss her new partnership with Lululemon, the FURTHER initiative, as well as her training and expectations heading into the Western States 100. Timestamps: (0:51) - Lululemon partnership announcement and details (2:38) - backstory on how the opportunity came about (6:07) - Lululemon's "whole human" approach to athlete sponsorship (9:51) - rollout week in Vancouver (13:40) - research for women's ultrarunning (19:33) - FURTHER initiative, world...
Abby Levene | Trail Running Media Reflections
May 20, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBAbby Levene returns to the show to discuss all things trail running media. Timestamps: (2:35) - perspective from pro athlete background and working in outdoor media (7:48) - reflecting on the norms and the line for outspokeness among pro athletes (16:50) - athlete rivalries in endurance sports (20:32) - outsourcing athlete social media (34:21) - analyzing trail running films and storytelling, being critical of content creators (52:50) - athlete experiments in going social media dark...
Doug Mayer | The Inside Story of UTMB
May 11, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBDoug Mayer is an author, journalist and founder of the trail running tour company, Run the Alps and past producer of the NPR show Car Talk. Doug lives in Chamonix, France, has run the UTMB race twice, and recently wrote a book titled “The Race The Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB". In this conversation, we discuss the nature of soul sports, the founding story of the UTMB, the background and ambitions of the Polettis, common criticisms about the race, the power it has over athletes,...
Matt Feldhake | Cocodona 250 Reflections, Aravaipa Running, Livestreaming Trail Races
May 09, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBMatt Feldhake is the Marketing Director for Aravaipa Running. Matt joins the podcast to discuss visions for Cocodona 250, the progress made around live-streaming events in our sport, and pitching trail running to different audiences. Discounts: Aravaipa Running - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on Ultrasignup for 10% off registration to one of their Flagstaff Sky Peaks races on 10/7. Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SIN...
Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania Preview
May 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThis is the first episode in a series called Eurotrack where I’m joined by Katie Schide and Brett Hornig to analyze key races on the European ultra-trail running circuit. In this inaugural episode, we talk about the athletes that American fans might overlook, the key training hubs in the region, the races that matter most on the continent, and differences in training, racing, and sports media over there before previewing Transvulcania at the end of the conversation. Timestamps: (2:29) - ...
Cole Watson | Canyons 100K Champion
May 02, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBCole Watson and Brett Hornig join the podcast to recap Cole's win at the Canyons 100K this past weekend. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/...