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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.

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• Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.
• Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).

Links:

• Order Brad's new book "Masters of Change"
• Follow Brad on Instagram, Twitter, Personal Website
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 relationship between the growth of trail running over the last two decades and the greater outdoor industry. 

Timestamps:

• (3:02) - how trail races maintain competitive relevancy over the years
• (23:21) - origins of team marketing in trail running, sponsoring athletes
• (49:59) - Scott Jurek stories, influence of the Seattle trail running scene
• (67:24) - nationalizing, creating more coherence for American trail running
• (84:43) - outdoor industry business challenges
• (94:14) - UROY discussion

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• Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)

Links:

• Follow Scott on Instagram, Twitter, Vimazi
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 career longevity, how he's stayed elite for so long
• (9:09) - curiosity, continuing education in ultra-trail running
• (16:00) - biggest areas of improvement for Jim and for other elites at UTMB
• (25:16) - contextualizing this win, benefits of moving to France for preparation
• (34:17) - key parts of the blueprint for UTMB success
• (49:02) - the other American men have the best chance to win UTMB in the next few years, what's next for Jim
• (59:15) - how Jim creates meaning around his career, how he feels about the overall UTMB system
• (65:26) - miscellaneous questions 

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• Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) 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 Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.
• Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.
• Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)

Links:

• Follow Jim on Instagram, Strava
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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.

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• 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://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.
• Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.
• Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)

Timestamps:

• (2:02) - Noah Lyles trail running connection
• (6:59) - unequal coverage of the women’s race, UTMB social media wins
• (18:14) - whether Jim need to move to the French Alps to win this race, what he does next
• (39:28) - future dominant storylines now that an American man has won UTMB
• (50:30 - women’s race analysis, interesting statistics
• (68:45) - whether you have to be a full-time athlete now to win UTMB
• (72:24) - men’s race analysis, interesting statistics
• (82:09) - what does Courtney Dauwalter do next 
• (87:42) - other big takeaways from UTMB
• (96:09) - golden tickets from CCC, where the Americas Majors might be in 2024

Links:

• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon
• Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, and Youtube
• Follow AS Fireball on Twitter

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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 headphones.
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.
• Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)

Links:

• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon
• Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, and Youtube
• Follow AS Fireball on Twitter

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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 headphones.
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.
• Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)

Links:

• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon
• Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, and Youtube
• Follow AS Fireball on Twitter

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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 headphones.
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.
• Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)

Links:

• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon
• Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, and Youtube
• Follow AS Fireball on Twitter

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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/) 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 - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.

Links:

• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon
• Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed
• Follow AS Fireball on Twitter

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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 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
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• Follow Eric on Instagram, Strava, Website
• Follow Singletrack on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
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• Follow Sabrina on Instagram
• Follow Singletrack on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.

Links:

• Follow Tim on Instagram, Strava, Mammoth Trail Fest
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.

Links:

• Follow Ruth on Instagram, Strava
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.

Links:

• Follow Pau on Instagram, Strava
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
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Links:

• Follow Dakota on Instagram, Strava, Footprints Running
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
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Links:

• Follow Eszter on Instagram, Strava
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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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.
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• 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
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Links:

• Follow Jennifer on Instagram, Strava
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 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 headphones.
• Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)
• Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link.

Links:

• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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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 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.
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Links:

• Follow Caitlin on Instagram, Strava, Website
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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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.
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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.
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Links:

• Follow Ben on Instagram, Strava, and Substack
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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Tom 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.
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Links:

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On 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 broader context of the New England trail running scene, how I prepared for the run, what went well, what went poorly, and what might be next.

Sponsors:

• Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order
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Timestamps:

• (3:29) - what makes the 100 Mile Wilderness so intriguing, what draws trail runners to the route
• (22:52) - how I prepared for the 100 Mile Wilderness
• (30:17) - how I fared on each section, what execution looked like
• (67:58) - post-run reflections, contextualizing the 100 Mile Wilderness, future plans

Sample Gear Used:

• Speedland GS:Tam
• Kogalla RA Adventure Light
• Maurten Gel 100
• Salomon Adv Skin 12L Pack
• Leki Ultra Trail FX One Poles

Links:

• Xander Keiter on From The Backcountry Podcast
• 100 Mile Wilderness Fastest Known Time Page
• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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Bernd 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 widespread acclaim in our community - Why We Run and Racing The Clock. These two books, as well as Bernd’s notable running career and iconoclastic lifestyle serve as the basis of our conversation.

Sponsors:

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Timestamps:

• (1:06) - introduction, Ocean Spray sponsorship, 200 mile weeks, 80s ultrarunning culture, nutritional experiments
• (7:40) - honoring evolutionary history through ultrarunning, cultural versus biological factors that lead to excellence, when records can longer can broken
• (15:11) - whether its productive to be curious about aging, declining athleticism
• (18:26) - curiosity, dreaming, and long-term goals in running, logic and emotion in running, hope and realism in running
• (25:45) - explaining the Church of Nature
• (32:59) - what day to day life looks like right now, tradeoffs of individualism, future work, final thoughts and advice to listeners

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• Email Bernd (bheinrich153@gmail.com)
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In 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 conversation is on the practical applications of exogenous ketone supplementation in ultra-endurance settings.

Note - HVMN is a sponsor of the podcast. While I was a user of their products prior to this financial relationship and have been interested in this particular topic for a while now, it is important to disclose my ties to the company. Keep this in mind as you listen to the episode.

Timestamps:

• (1:42) - defining exogenous ketones, experience with exogenous ketones
• (9:23) - differences between endogenous and exogenous ketones
• (12:58) - fueling simultaneously with carbohydrates and exogenous ketones
• (16:35) - debating the performance versus recovery benefits of exogenous ketones
• (23:56) - discussing potential recovery, adaptation, and sleep benefits during heavy training periods
• (35:06) - suggested supplementation protocol for exogenous ketones during ultramarathons
• (49:22) - addressing various criticisms of exogenous ketones 
• (67:57) - research requests for exogenous ketones

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In 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.

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In 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 community.

**One thing to note - there are moments of profanity in this episode, please keep that in mind if you find that off-putting or aren’t in the best environment to listen to such banter.

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Finn 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.

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Mallory 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.

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We 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.

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• #212 - Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania Preview

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Josh 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 Racing

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Finn 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) - increasing international competition at Western States
• (90:23) - additional race analysis, insights
• (98:56) - responding to listener comments, questions
• (107:59) - reflecting on our coverage of Broken Arrow and Western States

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Jon Rea returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.

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• #150 - Jonathan Rea | Golden Ticket Talk - 2022 Javelina Jundred
• #35 - Golden Ticket Talks | Jonathan Rea, Bandera 100K 1st Place Male

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Brett 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.

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Adam Merry returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.

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• Freetrail Film

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• #36 - Adam Merry | Bandera Reflections, Representation In Trail Running, State Of The Sport Talks
  
  

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Arlen Glick returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.

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• #147 - Arlen Glick | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Brett 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.

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Leah Yingling returns to the podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.

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Heather Jackson returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.

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• #153 - Heather Jackson | Pro Triathlon Career, Switch To Ultrarunning, Javelina Jundred Recap

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Jeff Colt returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.

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• Follow Jeff on Strava

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Craig 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.

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• Conduct The Juices Blog
• Follow Craig on Instagram, Twitter
• Western States 100 Website

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Emily Hawgood returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation for the 2023 Western States 100.

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Dakota Jones returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.

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• Footprints Running
• Nnormal 

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Courtney Dauwalter returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.

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Katie 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

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Tom 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

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• #50 - Tom Evans | Pro Ultrarunning Playbook, UTMB 2022, Trail Running Teams
  
  

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I 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.

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Eric 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.

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• Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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• #207 - Eric LiPuma | Canyons 100K Outlook, World Championships Influence, East vs West Coast Trail Scenes
• #156 - USA Men's 80K Team | 2022 World Trail Running Championships Gold Medal Recap

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Allison 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.

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• Read Allison's blog

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #218 - 2023 80K Trail Championships Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

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Brett 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.

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• Follow Finn on Instagram and Strava
• Follow AS Fireball on Twitter

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JT 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 events
• (36:12) - more event management, growth discussion
• (48:06) - whether trail running is ready for Netflix
• (55:26) - assuming more leadership, responsibility in the community
• (60:26) - miscellaneous questions

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• Connect with JT on LinkedIn or email (jt@soulfocussports.com)
• White Mountains Endurance Races
• 2023 Aravaipa (NE Region) Racing Team Application

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• #214 - Doug Mayer | The Inside Story of UTMB
• #213 - Matt Feldhake | Cocodona 250 Reflections, Aravaipa Running, Livestreaming Trail Races
• #204 - Brian Metzler | Trail Running Journalism, Sports Marketing Changes, UTMB Evolution
• #184 - Fred Abramowitz - Run Rabbit Run | Casual Ultrarunning Fans, Prize Money, Sponsorship Blueprint

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