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Tara Dower returns to the show to talk about life after setting the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, re-signing with Altra, building a high-performance team to support her ultrarunning goals, the Black Canyon 100K experience, and her outlook on this year’s Western States 100. Timestamps 01:12 Setting Ambitious Goals 04:05 The Grind of The Black Canyon 100K 07:12 Bouncing Back from the...

Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Black Canyon 100K. Timestamps: (0:00) - Catching Up, Partnership News (5:27) - Listener Questions For Black Canyon (36:53) - Women's Field Analysis (1:07:33) - Men's Field Analysis (1:41:37) - Final Thoughts Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the ligh...

Brett Hornig and David Roche return to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. Timestamps: (2:35) - shoe contracts, trial by miles vlog, future content ideas (27:51) - cycling to trail crossover talk, pending competitive edge of full-time athletes (01:13:24) - rivalry in trail running, the role of authenticity in competition (01:58:49) - open questions on doping, fair...

Jamil Coury joins the show to talk about the reasons behind his renewed passion for running, some inner workings of the Cocodona 250, various eras of Aravaipa Running, and his relatively recent acquisition of Ultrarunning Magazine. Timestamps: (0:50) - Chipotle Challenge (13:35) - Cocodona 250 (37:51) - Reflecting On Eras Of Aravaipa Running (92:57) - Ultrarunning Magazine Partners: Norda - check...

Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, we discuss Finn's recent appearance on the Boulder Boys Show, the marketing beef between Nike and Satisfy, movement on the free agent market, and questions about the reach of European trail running media. Timestamps: (0:00) - Catching Up, Boulder Boys Appearance, Coffee Club Inspirat...

Get the inside scoop on what’s coming to the Singletrack Podcast in 2025! Host Finn Melanson shares exciting updates on podcast plans, race coverage, event projects, and more. Got ideas or requests for future behind-the-scenes episodes? We’d love to hear from you—DM us on IG or email Finn directly at finn@singletrack.run. Don’t miss this peek behind the curtain! Timestamps: (0:00) - Introductions...

Jack Kuenzle and Will Peterson join the show to reflect on an exciting year in the world of 'fastest known times' on the trail running scene. Fair warning: this episode contains some profanity, so listener discretion is advised! Timestamps: (2:00) - Top FKT-related storylines of 2024 (30:15) - Best New FKT Developments / Themes of 2024  (43:05) - Advances In Gear, Nutrition, Etc for FKTs...

Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join the show to reflect on an exciting year in ultrarunning. We dive into standout storylines, major sports shifts, and rookie athletes' breakout performances. We highlight runners who staged remarkable comebacks, discuss key candidates in TROY and UROY voting, and highlight unsung performances and athletes of the year. Additionally, we share personal highlight...

This is a two-part episode from conversations recorded at the Running Event in Austin, TX this past November. First, I'm joined by Tim Tollefson who provides a race-directing behind-the-scenes look at the Mammoth Trail Fest. Then I'm joined by Lauren Osbourne who shares lessons learned from building a modern speciality running retail store - Exchange Running Collective - in Nashville, TN...

In this episode, we’re joined by returning guests Abby Levene of Outside Magazine and Kelly Newlon of RAD Boulder. Together, we dive into the big news of Tara Dower’s groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Altra, which positions her as one of the higher-paid athletes in the ultra-trail running world. Timestamps: 00:30 Introduction to Tara Dower's Contract with Altra 06:22 Gender Pay Inequality...

Chris Chavez returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss the latest developments at Citius Mag, the influence of Netflix's Sprint series on Track and Field, shifts in the sports media landscape, his key content and event strategies for 2025, and his perspective on Michael Johnson's "Grand Slam Track" league. Timestamps: 2:00 The Evolution of Citius Mag and Track and Field Med...

Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig share their initial reactions to the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100 lotteries, discussing their impact on the competitive fields in both races. Didn't get into the Western States 100 or Hardrock 100? Come race Twisted Fork on June 14th, 2025 in Park City, UT.  Check it out here . Timestamps: 00:00 Instant Reactions to the Race Lotteries 03:03 Exploring Cont...

We’ve officially stepped into the role of Race Directors! In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, I sit down with my wife and business partner, Jules Campanelli, to share an inside look at our trail running festival, Twisted Fork . Join us in Park City, UT, on June 14, 2025, for an unforgettable day with the Singletrack trail running community. Ready to be part of the excitement? Visit massifr...

Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a crossover episode from his YouTube show (Conversational Pace) recapping our takeaways from the 2024 Running Event in Austin, TX earlier this week.    Categories Covered: Standout brand (overall) Standout shoe  Standout tech  Standout conversation  Standout newcomer brand  Biggest brand surprise  Biggest brand turnaround  Bet on this (brand, tre...

Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Running Event in Austin, Courtney Dauwalter’s entry into the 2025 Cocodona 250, Gorge Waterfalls 100K being selected as the US Long Trail World’s team qualifier, and insights into the trail running contract season, among other topics.   Timestamps: (5:50) - Gorge W...

Welcome to part 2 of our two-part conversation! If you haven’t listened to the first half yet, be sure to check it out—it aired last week and features nutrition coach Vic Johnson, known as the "Mountain Sports Dietician" on social media. You might recognize Vic’s name; he has collaborated with several prominent athletes in our sport, including Rod Farvard, to address the critical fueling...

Welcome to part 1 of our two-part conversation featuring nutrition coach Vic Johnson, known as the "Mountain Sports Dietician" on social media. You might recognize Vic’s name; he has collaborated with several prominent athletes in our sport, including Rod Farvard, to address the critical fueling strategies for ultrarunning. In part 1, Vic offers valuable insights into the evolving role o...

Though he probably needs no introduction, in addition to being a stellar coach and podcaster, David Roche has been lighting it up on the 100 mile ultra scene these past few months with impressive wins at Leadville and Javelina. Honestly, these breakthroughs were just an excuse to reach out. Over two hours, we dive into a broad range of topics in the trail running world. There was no set agenda—jus...

Leah Yingling and Jeff Colt join Finn Melanson on this episode of the Singletrack Podcast to recap the 2024 Javelina Jundred. They discuss the race livestream, share their experiences pacing frontrunners Riley Brady and Jeff Mogavero, and reflect on the event's significance within the broader ultra community. They also delve into the excitement of the golden ticket chase and explore the vario...

Max Jolliffe joins the show to talk about his thrilling come-from-behind win at last week's Moab 240, his journey to sobriety, and the dedication and intensity that has contributed to his rapid ascension in the ultrarunning world. Timestamps: 06:56 Preparing for Moab 240 10:05 Overcoming Adversity in TDS 14:02 The Influence of Jesse Haynes 16:53 The Beauty of the Moab Course 19:57 The Hail Ma...

Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Javelina Jundred. Timestamps: (0:00) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context (15:40) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions (49:09) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis, pre...

Jason Schlarb is a professional athlete sponsored by Norda and Ultimate Direction, based in Durango, CO. If American ultrarunning had All-Decade teams, Jason would undoubtedly be a starter for the 2010s, boasting impressive victories at races like Hardrock and Run Rabbit Run, along with a top-five finish at UTMB, among numerous other accolades. Even in his 40s, Jason continues to deliver outstandi...

Last month, Tara Dower achieved a monumental fastest-known time on the Appalachian Trail. In a follow-up interview, she emphasized the importance of teamwork in this accomplishment. To delve deeper into that aspect, we spoke with her Crew Chief, Rascal. In our conversation, we explore the learning curve of supporting multi-week efforts, the physical and emotional challenges involved, and what a ty...

Brett Hornig joins the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. We talk about some personal life updates before offering up our takes on Tara Dower's FKT on the Appalachian Trail, the Camille Herron Wikipedia Controversy, Mammoth Trail Fest, and "Way-Too-Early" Western States 100 Picks.       Timestamps: (8:55) - Tara Dower Appalachian Trail Record (50:25) -...

Anton Krupicka is back on the podcast! Few athletes in ultrarunning generate as much excitement as Anton, and he’s returned with a bang—recently setting a fastest known time on the iconic LA Freeway route and securing second place finish at the Grindstone 100 this past weekend. Beyond his impressive athletic achievements, which notably helped shape the ultrarunning culture in the late 2000s and ea...