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Claire Gallagher is a professional trail runner for Patagonia. She joins the podcast to talk about her summer racing schedule, social media perspectives, environmental activism, the pro athlete lifestyle and her next career steps.     Deals: For Kodiak Cakes , use code Singletrack15 at checkout to get 15% off your next order. For Athletic Greens, go to athleticgreens.com/singletrack to get $20 off...

Eli Hemming is a currently unsponsored trail runner formerly based in Boulder, CO and now living the van life. We talk about his background as one of the best American triathletes in recent years, his transition to the trail world, having a partner who also competes at the top end of the sport, coaching, and his plans for the rest of the year. Timestamps: (1:06) - background in triathlon (3:01) -...

Frequent co-host Brett Hornig returns to talk about what happened at Western States this past weekend, Zach Miller's Andorra 100 win and plans to do UTMB this year, and the upcoming (unprecedented?) project Michael McKnight has on the Arizona Trail this fall. Timestamps: (2:44) - commenting on live coverage of Western States (17:16) - interesting trends at this year's Western States (33:...

Ryan Atkins is a multi-endurance sport world champion athlete based in Sutton, Quebec.    Perhaps best known for his success in obstacle course racing, Ryan has also demonstrated incredible range with success on mountain biking circuits and the FKT scene in ultra trail running just to name a few other disciplines as well.     Timestamps: (2:53) - being a full-time athlete, pros/cons, etc (22:28) -...

Frequent co-host Brett Hornig returns to the podcast to go wicked in-depth into everything about this race. 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 and male top 10 finishers this year. Timestamps : (1:53) - catching up with Brett after his weekend at the B...

Jeff Colt is a professional runner for On based in Carbondale, CO. Jeff is lining up for this years Western States 100 after securing a golden ticket at the 2022 Black Canyon 100K. Timestamps: (2:30) - northeast trail running scene talk (4:41) - rehashing thoughts on training strategy (6:13) - training for Western States to date (9:01) - whether Western States plays to his strength, expectations (...

Reid Coolsaet is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Hamilton, Ontario who is lining up for this year's Western States 100. Timestamps: (2:24) - ultrarunning lessons (3:57) - confidence levels heading into Western States (5:51) - inspiring more road marathoners to enter the sport (7:24) - race strategy and expectations (8:47) - race gear  Links: Follow Reid on Instagram Follow Re...

Kyle Curtin is a professional trail runner for Altra based in Durango, CO. Kyle is lining up for the Western States 100 following a 9th place finish at last years event. Timestamps: (1:49) - Durango, CO trail running scene (3:40) - intro to ultrarunning (6:15) - leaving no training stone unturned (9:10) - long trail stuff (12:11) - reflecting on last year's Western States (14:52) - stoke is a...

Ailsa MacDonald is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Alberta, CA. Ailsa is lining up for the Western States 100 this year after securing a golden ticket at Bandera 100K back in 2020. Timestamps: (1:40) - athletic and work background (5:14) - intro to ultrarunning (6:54) - part time living and training in Arizona (9:10) - comparing/contrasting current and previous Western States trai...

Alex Nichols is a professional trail runner for Scott based in Colorado Springs, CO. Alex is lining up for the Western States 100 following a 10th place finish at last years event. Timestamps: (1:42) - lessons from prior Western States races (2:54) - fitness now compared to previous two years racing the event (4:19) - what he attributed long-term racing consistency in the sport to (6:13) - race pl...

Ruth Croft is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in New Zealand. She returns to the Western States 100 following a 2nd place finish at last year's event. Timestamps: (1:55) - training and racing and traveling during the pandemic (3:37) - incorporating road training into the Western States block (4:22) - training in Flagstaff, AZ (5:49) - motivations for this year's Weste...

Tyler Green is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Portland, OR returning to this year's Western States 100 following a 2nd place performance at last year's event. Timestamps: (1:52) - reflecting back on 2017 and 2018 golden ticket attempts for Western States (3:25) - ultrarunning side hustle (4:31) - benefits of having a partner who's also an elite athlete in the sport (7...

Keely Henninger is a professional trail runner for Altra based in Portland, OR returning to this year's Western States 100 after a 9th place finish at last year's event. Timestamps: (2:21) - applying emerging ultrarunning science to this training block (5:46) - overtraining in ultrarunning discussion (7:30) - situations where ultrarunning can be detrimental to mental health (9:01) - West...

Drew Holmen is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO returning to the Western States 100 after a breakthrough 3rd place performance at last year's event. Timestamps: (1:57) - ultimate frisbee background (5:29) - influence of the SFRC running community (8:52) - willingness and excitement to go the well again at Western States (10:54) - preparation this time around (13:44) -...

Lucy Bartholomew is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Australia preparing for this year's Western States 100 after two notable finishes at the race in 2018 and 2019. Timestamps: (1:41) - what it's like being back in the United States (3:46) - managing a large social media following as an elite athlete (9:04) - running full-time for Salomon (12:26) - reflecting on past West...

Tessa Chesser is a professional trail runner for Craft Sportswear based in Flagstaff, AZ who is preparing for the Western States 100 after securing a golden ticket at the 2021 Javalina Jundred. Timestamps: (1:42) - what attracted her to ultras, her why for being so invested at this point (5:02) - how important Flagstaff is in her training equation (7:15) - respecting the mind as much as the body i...

Emily Hawgood is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Idaho who is returning to the Western States 100 after a 7th place finish in 2021. Timestamps: (2:02) - her 2021 racing season which included 3 golden ticket races and top 10s at Western States and UTMB (3:24) - energized after 2021 season (4:08) - growing up in Zimbabwe (5:23) - graduate school work in high altitude physiolog...

Brittany Peterson is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Pocatello, ID who returns to the Western States 100 this year after a 2nd place finish at the 2019 event and 4th place finish at the 2021 event. Timestamps: (1:51) - mindset heading into this year's Western States 100 (2:14) - what she's done differently in preparation this year (3:03) - spending time training on the cour...

Adam Kimble is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Tahoe City, CA returning to this year's Western States 100 looking to improve upon a 13th place performance at the 2018 event. Timestamps: (2:23) - experience in game shows, alternative ultra endurance events, etc (6:39) - making it work from a lifestyle standpoint as a professional ultrarunner (7:57) - lessons from a strong Western...

Cole Watson is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Folsom, CA lining up for his first Western States 100 this year. Timestamps: (1:57) - experience running for the University of Oregon (3:23) - whether collegiate running inspired or dissuaded him from continuing to compete post-collegiately (5:16) - inspirations for trail running (6:33) - taking ownership of performances (8:00) - respons...

Katie Asmuth is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Timestamps: (1:50) - reflecting on the journey to this year's start line (4:30) - identifying areas of improvement for this year's race (7:37) - primary motivations for this year's race (10:05) - race plan versus race environment (11:12) - race day mantra (12:47) - race day gear (14:42) - investing i...

Andrew Drummond is a runner, skier, mountains sports retail store owner, and overall great ambassador for the White Mountains based in Jackson, NH. We cover a lot of ground. We talk about his experience pacing Scott Jurek during the final stretch of his Appalachian Trail FKT in 2015, being a content creator in the sport, we have a wide ranging conversation about the northeast trail running culture...

Barry Dana is an Ultra Runner and former Chief of the Penobscot Nation currently based in Solon, ME. I was introduced to Barry after reading an article in Downeast Magazine detailing his numerous adventure runs through the 100 Mile Wilderness, which you might recognize as the last section of the Appalachian trail before the northern terminus at Mount Katahdin. In this conversation, Barry and I tal...

Joe McConaughy is a professional trail runner for Brooks Running based in Seattle, WA. Timestamps: (4:05) - collegiate running background (8:42) - factors that led to running dedication (10:24) - training in Seattle, WA (13:59) - coaching business (15:17) - what it's like to be "all-in" on running (18:20) - lessons from coaching runners (24:09) - intro to long trails, Pacific Crest...

Timestamps: (0:29) - Running stores (2:39) - Cocodona 250 (15:29) - Mammoth Trail Fest (22:20) - Super shoe influence on running sponsorships (34:53) - Peter Bromka tweet (44:32) - Kilian Jornet's thoughts on competitive trail landscape (52:38) - Sound Running for the ultra and trail scenes (62:28) - Early Western States chatter (67:20) - Strava finds of the week Links: Trails And Tarmac Coco...