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Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s 2023 Javelina Jundred. Timestamps: (1:09) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context (38:37) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions (66:05) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis...

To round out our 2023 Javelina Jundred pre-race athlete interviews, we talk with Brett Hornig, Heather Jackson, and a virtual athlete roundtable of Joe McConaughy, Blake Slattengren, and Ryan Raff - all of whom are seeking golden tickets to next year's Western States 100. Timestamps: (1:15) - Brett Hornig (24:20) - Heather Jackson (48:04) - Virtual Athlete Roundtable Sponsors: Naak - use code...

To kick-off our 2023 Javelina Jundred coverage, we interview Preston Cates, Tara Dower, and Riley Brady who are all seeking golden tickets to next year's Western States 100. Timestamps: (1:04) - Preston Cates Interview (25:09) - Tara Dower Interview (43:45) - Riley Brady Interview Sponsors: Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website ( https://www.naak.com/ ) to get 15% off you...

Caleb Olson is an ultra-trail runner based in Draper, UT who recently won the Grindstone 100K which simultaneously earned him an auto-qualifier to next year’s CCC and a golden ticket to next year’s Western States 100.  In this episode, we talk about Caleb’s Grindstone race report, mountaineering background, upward trajectory in the sport, the up-and-coming Salt Lake City trail running scene, and h...

Jonathan Albon is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Romsdal Norway who recently won the prestigious CCC race in Chamonix, France earlier this summer and in the process punched his ticket to next year’s Western States.  This conversation covers his early outlook for Western States, his training methodology, and various miscellaneous topics like group training dynamics among el...

Brad Stulberg has authored many books in the emerging interdisciplinary research field of performance science including his latest, Masters of Change. In this conversation, we tie many of the key takeaways back to the world of mountain ultra trail running specifically discussing topics like willpower depletion, whether talent needs trauma, the benefits of group training, and self-distancing. Spons...

Scott McCoubrey has influenced many of the most pivotal moments in our sport's recent history. In this conversation, Scott shares fascinating stories from his days hanging out with Krissy Moehl, Hal Koerner, and Scott Jurek on the 2000s Seattle trail running scene, his role in the genesis of sponsored trail athletes, growing the competitive racing scene through the White River 50, and the rel...

Jim Walmsley joins the podcast to talk about the major takeaways from his UTMB win, the impacts of moving to France last year, how he's managed his career to date and his path to going full-time pro, as well as his thoughts on whether the UTMB system works for elite athletes in our sport.  Timestamps: (1:01) - preparing for a golden ticket chase at Nice Côte d'Azur (2:59) - reflecting on...

Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig recap the 2023 Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes. Sponsors: Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website ( https://feetures.com/ ) to get 20% off your next order. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website ( https://k...

Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the women's field lining up at the 2023 CCC in the UTMB World Series Finals. Sponsors: Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website ( https://feetures.com/ ) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link ( https://oladance.com/ST ) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2...

Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the men's field lining up at the 2023 CCC in the UTMB World Series Finals. Sponsors: Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website ( https://feetures.com/ ) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link ( https://oladance.com/ST ) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 he...

Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the women's field lining up for the 2023 Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc. Sponsors: Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website ( https://feetures.com/ ) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link ( https://oladance.com/ST ) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphone...

Finn 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...

Eric 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 Singlet...

Sabrina 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 Si...

Tim 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 Singletrack2...

Ruth 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 Singlet...

Pau 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 Single...

Dakota 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 Singletrack2...

Eszter 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 Singletrack2...

Jennifer 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 S...

Courtney 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 Singl...

Caitlin 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 Ca...

Tyler 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 -...

Ben 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...