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In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K. 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 top-5 finishers this year.

Timestamps:

• (0:30) - catching up with Leah and Brett on their recent performances at the 80K World Championships and Javelina Jundred 
• (4:44) - initial impressions about Ultra Trail Cape Town before we did our research, got to know the course/people/scene
• (7:49) - thoughts on why Cape Town has stayed relevant despite the growth of UTMB World Series, etc
• (16:16) - schedule, live coverage, race features, etc
• (24:37) - course analysis
• (36:52) - women’s field contenders, storylines, predictions
• (52:48) - men’s field contenders, storylines, predictions
• (72:46) - 100 mile and 55K race contenders, storylines
• (79:35) - final thoughts

Links:

• Follow Brett Hornig on Instagram
• Follow Leah Yingling on Instagram
• Ultra Trail Cape Town live race coverage

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #165 - Elov Olsson | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #164 - Ragna Debats | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #163 - Nicole Bitter | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #162 - Robbie Simpson | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #161 - Olivia Amber | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #159 - Jared Hazen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #158 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #157 - Anton Krupicka | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview

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Nicole Bitter is a professional trail and ultra runner for Altra based in Austin, TX preparing for her race at the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K this weekend.

Timestamps:

• (0:26) - balancing two professional careers
• (2:00) - reflecting on barely missing golden ticket at Javelina
• (4:37) - handling a quick turnaround from Javelina to Cape Town
• (6:36) - international racing experience
• (7:40) - training for mountainous races in Austin
• (9:28) - goals for Cape Town
• (11:00) - whether she’ll race for another golden ticket in the winter/spring
• (11:57) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Nicole on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #161 - Olivia Amber | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview

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Ragna Debats a professional trail and ultra runner for Merrell based in Spain preparing for her race at the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 miler this weekend.

Timestamps:

• (0:23) - entry into trail and ultrarunning
• (3:18) - competing at an elite level in mid-40s
• (4:44) - keys to success at races like TGC, Istria, and Nice Cote D'Azure this year
• (6:16) - motivation to race Cape Town this year
• (9:33) - expectations, goals for the race
• (10:24) - working with Merrell, barefoot running

Links:

• Follow Ragna on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #162 - Ragna Debats | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #161 - Olivia Amber | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview

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Elov Olsson is a professional trail and ultra runner for Hoka based in Sweden preparing for his race at the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 miler this weekend.

Timestamps:

• (0:23) - entry into trail and ultra running
• (1:40) - lifestyle in Sweden
• (3:22) - friendship with the Coconino Cowboys
• (4:43) - training since the 100K World Championships 
• (6:29) - returning to Cape Town after a podium finish a few years ago in the 100K
• (7:46) - goals, expectations for the race
• (8:53) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Elov on Instagram
• Follow Elov on Strava

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #162 - Robbie Simpson | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #159 - Jared Hazen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #158 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview

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Robbie Simpson is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Banchory, Scotland preparing for the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town 55K.

Timestamps:

• (0:41) - training opportunities in northeast Scotland
• (1:45) - thoughts on pro athlete lifestyle
• (2:27) - whether there's a training and racing formula for the Golden Trail Series
• (4:02) - toughest competitors he's ever faced
• (6:01) - whether you can race these distances purely off fitness or whether mental toughness is needed
• (7:24) - interests in Ultra Trail Cape Town
• (8:42) - thoughts on race series
• (9:39) - preparation for Cape Town
• (12:54) - if and when he'll move up in distance in the sport

Links:

• Follow Robbie on Instagram
• Follow Robbie on Strava

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #159 - Jared Hazen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
• #158 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview
  
  

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Hillary Allen is a professional trail and ultra runner for Brooks based in Boulder, Colorado preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 Miler.

Timestamps:

• (0:37) - thinking in terms of season-long goals
• (3:17) - investing more in the 100 mile distance
• (4:32) - inspiration to race Cape Town 
• (7:07) - research, knowledge of the race
• (8:48) - training heading into the race
• (12:09) - goals, expectations for the race
• (15:01) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Hillary on Instagram
• Follow Hillary on Strava

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #39 - Hillary Allen | Brooks Running, Out And Back, Recovery Process Mindset, 2022 UTMB

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Olivia Amber is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in San Francisco, CA preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K in a few days.

Timestamps:

• (0:38) - making the switch from Nordic skiing to trail running 
• (3:17) - how the San Francisco trail running community has influenced her growth in the sport
• (5:55) - on sabbatical, running full-time right now
• (7:54) - training for Cape Town
• (10:04) - motivations for racing Cape Town
• (11:35) - knowledge of the race, the course, etc
• (12:46) - expectations for the race
• (14:13) - race day gear 

Links:

• Follow Olivia on Instagram
• Follow Olivia on Strava

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview

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Jared Hazen is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town event series in a few days.

Timestamps:

• (0:46) - reflecting on performance at the 2022 Western States 100
• (3:41) - mindset, motivation post-Western States
• (5:36) - Why Cape Town
• (6:48) - talking about the race with past winners like Jim Walmsley and Cody Reed
• (8:06) - goals, expectations for the race
• (9:32) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Jared on Instagram
• Follow Jared on Strava

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #71 - Jared Hazen | Canyons 100K Analysis, Western States Vision, Coaching and Sponsor Changes

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Drew Holmen is a professional trail runner for Nike, based in Boulder, Colorado who is preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town event series in a few days.

Timestamps:

• (0:56) - revisiting Drew's ability to consistently go to the well in his races
• (3:42) - reflecting on whether there's more to give and accomplish at Western States
• (6:12) - motivation, inspiration for choosing Cape Town as first international race
• (8:37) - training for Cape Town
• (9:53) - goals for the race
• (11:09) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Drew on Instagram
• Follow Drew on Strava

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #83 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

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Anton Krupicka is a professional trail runner for La Sportiva based in Boulder, CO preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 55K event.

Timestamps:

• (0:49) - 2022 highlights
• (5:26) - international racing legacy
• (10:03) - whether he has same competitive mindset that he had 10 years ago
• (13:42) - whether personal growth would have happened without the injuries
• (15:48) - reflecting on the months he spent living and training in Ashland, OR
• (20:38) - how Cape Town got on his radar, what inspired him to enter
• (22:19) - racing the 55K instead of the 100K
• (24:42) - course knowledge, what's possible on race day
• (27:39) - website, blog status, podcast/book recommendations
• (37:22) - talking about the state of ultrarunning

Links:

• Follow Anton on Instagram
• Follow Anton on Strava

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #51 - Anton Krupicka | Trail Running Culture, Pro Athlete Lifestyle, Influence, Self-Reflection

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Adam Peterman, Adam Merry, Jeff Colt, and Eric LiPuma represented the United States men’s team and won the gold medal in the 80K event at the World Trail Running Championships in Chang Mai, Thailand earlier this month. 

In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground including why they chose to race this event over other opportunities in our sport, what training and the rest of the lead-up to the event was like, what the ambiance was like in Chang Mai, how the race unfolded for each of them, post-racing feelings, whether they’d do it again, and what 2023 looks like for all of them. 

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:

• (2:09) - selection process and they "why" for racing the World Trail Running Championships over other major events in the sport
• (11:20) - training, rest of the leadup, pre-race scene in Chang Mai
• (21:29) - understanding the course, challenges for race day
• (26:41) - race recaps from all four runners
• (44:01) - post-race thoughts and feelings
• (51:16) - thoughts on returning to this type of event, 2023 plans for all four runners

Links:

• Follow Adam Peterman on Instagram
• Follow Adam Merry on Instagram
• Follow Jeff Colt on Instagram
• Follow Eric LiPuma on Instagram

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Adrian Macdonald is a professional trail and ultra runner for On Running based in Fort Collins, CO.  Adrians joins the podcast to talk about his history with Leadville, his influences in the sport, training in Fort Collins, becoming a pro runner, the benefits of working with an agent, and what’s on his mind for next year.

Note this conversation was recorded back in early September 2022 but is being released this week to coincide with the launch of Adrian's film "Out and Back", which details his win at the 2022 Leadville 100.

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:

• (1:27) - background in ultrarunning
•  (2:56) - training philosophy
• (4:44) - motivations for focusing on Leadville
• (6:42) - reasons to return to Leadville after 2021 win
• (10:19) - whether the course record is possible for him
• (11:59) - spending more time training on the Leadville course
• (13:13) - preparation for this year's race
• (16:02) - influences in the sport, Nick Clark
• (18:58) - training in Fort Collins
• (24:26) - signing a pro contract with On Running
• (27:48) - benefits of working with an agent
• (33:02) - recommendations to other athletes navigating the sponsorship process
• (35:55) - team environment
• (38:54) - deciding between UTMB and Western States next year
• (44:07) - miscellaneous questions

Links:

• Adrian's Website
• Follow Adrian on Instagram
• Follow Adrian on Strava

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Riley Brady is a trail and ultra runner based outside of Philadelphia, PA who punched their ticket to Western States late last month at the Javelina Jundred. In addition to memorable moments during training and the race itself, we spend a fair bit of time in the second half of the conversation discussing their experience being a non-binary athlete in our sport.

Sponsors:

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• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order
  
  

Timestamps:

• (1:48) - east coast background, pending move to Boulder 
• (5:03) - focus mindset for ultrarunning 
• (7:04) - golden ticket aspirations in recent years
• (13:09) - Javelina race report
• (18:01) - initial thoughts on securing a golden ticket
• (21:17) - non-binary discussion
• (33:23) - racing and training plans for the next few months

Links:

• Follow Riley on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

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

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Heather Jackson is a professional triathlete and now trail and ultra runner for Hoka who splits her time between Bend, OR and Tucson, AZ.

Heather joins the Singletrack Podcast to talk about her impressive debut ultra race at the 2022 Javelina Jundred, her decision to pause her triathlon career in favor of ultrarunning and gravel biking, her ideas for the 2023 season, and much more.

Sponsors:

• 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

Links:

• Follow Heather on Instagram
• Follow Heather on Youtube

Timestamps:

• (1:14) - whether she has ignited interest in ultrarunning among triathlon fans
• (4:55) - reflecting on professional endurance athletic career to date
• (13:54) - athletes she's followed, been in touch with in the ultrarunning scene so far
• (20:00) - splitting time between Tucson, AZ and Bend, OR
• (24:59) - pausing triathlon career out of curiosity for other sports
• (31:59) - significant October racing schedule, including Javelina
• (36:05) - what went well, what went wrong at Javelina
• (46:02) - current thoughts post-Javelina
• (48:22) - first impressions of the ultrarunning scene 
• (53:52) - potential races for 2023

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #129 - Des Linden | Sports Psychology, Running Commentary, Trail and Ultrarunning Interests

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Frequent co-host Brett Hornig joins the podcast to talk about his 4th place finish at the 2022 Javelina Jundred. 

Brett talks about being a student of the sport, the conversations he had in the leadup with experienced professionals, how his philosophy around 100 mile training has evolved, how he oriented his lifestyle for this training block, the "why" behind the nutrition, supplements, and gear he used on race day, the race recap, and final thoughts on how this result affects his mindset moving forward.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/single...) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Links:

• Follow Brett on Instagram
• Follow Brett on Strava
• Get coached by Brett (Trails and Tarmac)

Timestamps:

• (2:20) - whether he was surprised by a top finish at the Javelina Jundred
• (5:32)- being a student of ultrarunning, conversations with the pros about Javelina
• (8:18) - 100 mile training philosophies 
• (21:53) - orienting life around preparation for Javelina, additional training block insights
• (27:58) - nutrition, supplements, gear for Javelina
• (41:19) - Javelina race recap, lap by lap
• (55:49) - whether this race result increases confidence, belonging among elites
• (64:27)- final thoughts

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #140 - Long Run Archives #7 | Olympic Ultra Running, UTMB World Series, Race Coverage Ideas, Agents
• #104 - Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet
• #94 - Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel
• #72 - Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds
• #62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas
• #53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If
• #43 - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time Ultrarunning

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Welcome back to another episode of the Golden Ticket Talks in which we chat with 1st place female finisher at the 2022 Javelina Jundred, Devon Yanko.

Devon is a professional trail and ultra runner based in Howard, Colorado. In addition to memorable moments during training and the race, we talk about perseverance and handling adversity throughout her career, being open about and sharing so much wisdom around her physical and mental health to the ultra community, as well as thoughts on being a sponsored athlete over the years. 

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (0:30) - competitive aspirations, mindset about the golden ticket heading into Javelina
• (4:13) - approach to handling adversity, variables outside her control
• (10:12) - thoughts about perseverance over running career
• (14:08) - being open on social media about mental and physical hurdles during running career
• (18:45) - history at Javelina, whether she was expecting a great day heading in
• (24:39) - Javelina race stories
• (31:22) - insights from training and racing for what it takes to do well at Javelina
• (33:41) - whether she would ever pursue the course record at Javelina
• (35:45) - thoughts on being a sponsored/professional runner
• (46:31) - what makes her excited to return to Western States next year

Links:

• Follow Devon on Instagram
• Read Devon's Substack
• Listen to Devon's podcast (Women of Distance)

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Golden Ticket Talks | Jonathan Rea, Bandera 100K 1st Place Male

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Welcome back to another episode of the Golden Ticket Talks in which we chat with 2nd place finisher at the 2022 Javelina Jundred, Jonathan Rea.

Jonathan is currently an unsponsored athlete based in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to memorable moments during training and the race, we also talk about Jon’s approach to social media, environmentalism, and his prior experience at the Western States 100.

We last chatted after his win at Bandera earlier this year and I’ve been looking for an excuse to have him on the pod again so here it is.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
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Timestamps:

• (1:14) - two golden tickets in one calendar year
• (2:25) - why he is not on social media 
• (8:49) - current sponsorship status
• (11:42) - environmentalism
• (17:43) - 2022 Western States experience
• (22:51) - Javelina Jundred conversation
• (39:38) - what the next 6-8 months will look like
• (41:46) - parting thoughts

Links:

• Follow Jon on Strava

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Golden Ticket Talks | Jonathan Rea, Bandera 100K 1st Place Male

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In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 Javelina Jundred.

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 top-5 finishers and golden ticket winners this year.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (2:39) - what's interesting about the Javelina Jundred
• (11:51) - what it's going to take to be successful at Javelina
• (17:00) - women's field analysis, storylines, predictions
• (42:28) - men's field analysis, storylines, predictions
• (62:49) - final thoughts

Links:

• Follow Brett on Instagram
• Follow Leah on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #148 - Brittany Peterson | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #147 - Arlen Glick | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #146 - Dakota Jones | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #145 - Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Brittany Peterson is a professional trail and ultra runner for Nike based in Pocatello, ID lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (1:24) - post UTMB thought process
• (5:08) - primary motivations right now
• (7:42) - vision questing at local races
• (10:46) - mission at Javelina
• (13:16) - gear questions

Links:

• Follow Brittany on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #147 - Arlen Glick | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #146 - Dakota Jones | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #145 - Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Arlen Glick is a trail and ultra runner based in Massillon, OH lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (1:29) - no social media stance, shoe sponsor outlook
• (8:07) - the opportunities and limitations of training in Ohio for Western US races
• (9:33) - reasons for returning to Javelina this year with no need for a golden ticket to Western States
• (13:36) - ultra runner of the year rankings considerations
• (15:17) - shoes for race day

Links:

• Follow Arlen on Strava
• Arlen Glick Ultrasignup article

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #146 - Dakota Jones | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #145 - Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Dakota Jones is a professional trail runner for Nnormal based in Salt Lake City, UT lining up for the 2022 Javalina Jundred.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (0:57) - life in Salt Lake City
• (2:39) - thoughts on competitive running in general right now
• (5:06) - switching from Salomon to Nnormal 
• (7:43) - recovery from Hardrock, training for Javelina
• (10:29) - racing style 
• (12:29) - golden ticket, Western States aspirations

Links:

• Follow Dakota on Instagram
• Footprints Running
• Nnormal 

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #145 - Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Patrick Reagan is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Savannah, GA lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (1:13) - the pitch for Savannah, GA as a great place to live and train
• (4:06) - comparing and contrasting 2017-2021 stretch to 2022 season
• (7:19) - the importance of blood work for ultra endurance athletes
• (9:30) - the "why" for returning to Javelina a 4th time
• (11:33) - physical, emotional, spiritual states heading into the race
• (13:51) - analyzing the contenders and this course this year
• (16:54) - whether he's targeting a golden ticket at Javelina
• (20:22) - the science behind calf sleeves for trail and ultra runners

Links:

• Follow Patrick on Instagram
• Get coached by Patrick

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Matt Daniels is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (1:03) - Boulder trail running group/team
• (3:56) - catching up on UTMB-CCC experience
• (6:22) - fitness, confidence heading into Javelina
• (8:26) - estimating what it will take to podium this year
• (9:58) - Western States, golden ticket interests
• (11:12) - shoe choice for Javelina

Links:

• Follow Matt on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Annie Hughes is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Leadville, CO lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (1:09) - living and training in Leadville, CO
• (3:46) - insights, takeaways from an impressive season of racing to date
• (5:58) - energy, confidence, fitness heading into Javelina
• (7:52) - adapting to the demands of Javalina
• (9:30) - interests in golden ticket, Western States
• (10:38) - shoe choice for Javelina

Links:

• Follow Annie on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview
• #141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Stefanie Flippin is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Evergreen, CO lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.


Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (1:11) - transitioning from middle of the pack to elite-level runner
• (4:16) - embracing the season you're in, making time and space for high-level training and racing
• (6:49) - improving and subtracting versus adding when it comes to training and racing fixes
• (8:30) - racing background, whether Javelina plays to her strengths
• (11:19) - confidence, expectations heading into the race
• (13:07) - Western States golden ticket interest
• (14:17) - miscellaneous questions

Links:

• Follow Stefanie on Instagram
• Read Stefanie's blog post about joining Hoka
• Check out Stefanie's work on Relay

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview

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Nick Coury is a trail runner based in Scottsdale, AZ preparing for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.

Sponsors:

• InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.
• Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/)  to get 15% off your next order
• Gnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next order

Timestamps:

• (1:26) - how elite level performance breakthroughs can happen later in your career
• (4:33) - early 2022 setbacks, Hardrock, status heading into Javelina
• (7:41) - comparing expectations this year to his performance at Javelina in 2020
• (9:24) - whether Nick will be in contention for a golden ticket to Western States
• (12:15) - shoe choice for Javelina

Links:

• Check out Nick's blog
• Follow Nick on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #22 - Nick Coury | Negative Splitting Ultramarathons, 24 Hour American Record, Aravaipa Running
  
  

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The Long Run Archives are back! It's been too long.  In this edition, Brett Hornig and I are joined by Luke Webster, photographer and overall awesome creator for some of the most prominent brands in our sport. We talk about getting mountain ultra trail running in the olympics, the confusion around the UTMB World Series, race coverage ideas, and whether pro trail runners should have agents.


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:

• (4:00) - getting mountain ultra trail running in the Olympics
• (19:34) - discussing the confusion of the UTMB World Series
• (42:00) - race coverage ideas
• (63:16) - whether pro trail runners should have agents

Links:

• Follow Brett on Instagram
• Follow Luke on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #104 - Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet
• #94 - Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel
• #72 - Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds
• #62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas
• #53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If
• #43 - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time Ultrarunning

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Cat Bradley is a professional trail runner for Brooks based in Boulder, CO.

In this conversation, we reflect back on her experience winning the 2017 Western States 100, navigating the professional trail running world after that event, her thoughts on social media and decision to start a podcast, her decision to change sponsors last year, and the balance between passion and professionalism when setting goals in the sport.

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:

• (2:33) - what’s exciting her most these days
• (5:26) - UTMB Puerto Vallarta 
• (9:27) - how life changed after the 2017 Western States 100
• (13:18) - the negative aspects post-2017 Western States
• (18:29) - the sponsorship experience post-Western States
• (22:13) - gender pay disparity issues
• (23:38) - the benefits of processing the Western States experience 
• (29:55) - starting a podcast, the importance of self-expression
• (34:44) - social media obligations for pro runners
• (39:16) - the conversations Cat’s interested in having on her podcast
• (44:10) - creating opportunities in the running world separate from her athletic performances
• (47:13) - the process of changing sponsors, how to know when its time to make a change
• (52:29) - advice for fellow athletes when it comes to navigating the sponsorship side of trail running
• (55:02) - the benefits of having an agent
• (59:37) - balancing passion and professionalism, goals for 2023
• (63:14) - final thoughts

Links:

• BeRad Podcast
• Cat's website
• Cat's Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #129 - Des Linden | Sports Psychology, Running Commentary, Trail and Ultrarunning Interests
• #96 - Clare Gallagher | Leadville 100 Focus, Social Media Perspective, Next Career Steps

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CJ Albertson is a professional runner for Brooks based in Fresno, CA who just set a new 50K world record in 2:38:43.

In this conversation we talk about his motivations to break that record, whether he’s interested in moving up in distance on the ultra scene, and his general thoughts on competition, physical training, mental training and more.

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:

• (2:20) - motivations for reclaiming the 50K record
• (9:11) - whether there's still time to shave off the record
• (12:45) - interests in other ultra distances
• (20:29) - training philosophy for ultras
• (23:17) - remaining goals, performance ceiling at marathon distance
• (31:10) - relationships with other elite marathoners
• (36:58) - mental training philosophy
• (40:47) - training inspirations
• (47:54) - interests in recovery, how he spends the rest of his days
• (58:10) - miscellaneous topics

Links:

• Follow CJ on Instagram
• Follow CJ on Strava
• Renato Canova
• Mihaly Igloi Methology
• Questioning Christianity with Tim Keller

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #129 - Des Linden | Sports Psychology, Running Commentary, Trail and Ultrarunning Interests
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #38 - Taggart VanEtten | Road Ultrarunning, Midwest Scene, 100 Mile World Record Attempt
  
  

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Tyler Clements is the Founder of Surveyor Sports Management where he serves as an Agent/Athlete Manager for some of the most notable trail and ultra runners in our sport. 

Similar to our recent talk with Kelly Newlon, I was really excited to have this conversation with Tyler because it was an opportunity to shed light on another point of view in the athlete-sponsor landscape. 

We talk about:

• his background as an Athlete Manager
• what it looks like on a day to day basis to represent and work with professional trail runners
• whether it makes financial and career sense to work with an Athlete Manager or Agent
• insights into the recruitment and negotiation process
• whether athlete contract sizes are growing right now
• how much of a factor age and injury play in the re-negotiation process
• whether it makes more sense to stick with one brand or to move around in your career 

Tyler struck me as someone who cares deeply about his craft and the role he plays helping athletes navigate their professional careers.

Sponsors:

• 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

Timestamps:

• (2:22) - background as an agent, interests in trail and ultra running
• (5:45) - defining athlete management, what it goes into being an agent for athletes
• (17:23) - responding to the concern that trail and ultra athletes can’t afford agents
• (22:12) - helping athletes strategize and plan for their entire careers, future selves
• (27:03) - the questions athletes typically aren’t asking in the negotiation process
• (37:03) - whether athletes benefit more from sticking with one brand for their careers or moving around
• (44:23) - how athletes can determine what they’re worth pre-negotiation, what to ask for upfront
• (56:22) - whether there’s a significant gap between what brands want and what athletes want from a partnership
• (60:24) - whether athlete contract sizes are growing across the board, or for only the top athletes
• (65:14) - whether there are elements of contracts in other sports like gravel biking that make sense for trail running
• (71:21) - how much of a factor age and injury play in the contract re-negotiation process
• (78:26) - opportunities for athletes to engage and partner with non-endemic brands
• (93:03) - final thoughts on the athlete-sponsor landscape 

Links:

• Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn
• Follow Surveyor Sports Management on Instagram

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Scott Dunlap is the VP of Mobile at Adidas and the GM of Runtastic, a subsidiary of Adidas where he is creating the future of the quote un quote connected athlete. 

In this conversation, we talk about:

1. being an early voice in the ultrarunning media contributing to the blogging wave of the late 2000s and early 2010s
2.  a few of his popular articles including his idea for the Strava GOAT program and whether endurance sports are a luxury good
3. the role that technology companies play in promoting and facilitating more outdoor activity
4. the application of web 3 technologies to the trail and ultra world and how athletes and creators stand to benefit
5. the state of trail and ultrarunning

 
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:

• (1:54) - background in trail and ultrarunning
• (7:42) - being an early voice in the ultrarunning media
• (16:08) - the idea of the Strava “GOAT” program
• (22:54) - the confluence of trail running and Silicon Valley influences
• (28:01) - explaining the Adidas Runtastic App
• (34:19) - how essential community and gamification will be to future outdoor activity
• (41:46) - other important influences in the technology community on outdoor activity 
• (45:43) - speculating on shifts in consciousness when 1 billion athletes are connected worldwide
• (52:09) - understanding the application of web3 technology to the trail and ultra running world 
• (61:10) - understanding move2earn, STEPN
• (70:31) - how professional athletes and creators in trail and ultra could benefit from these new technologies, platforms
• (78:20) - thoughts on the state of trail and ultrarunning 
• (82:48) - final thoughts

Links:

• Connect with Scott on LinkedIn
• Follow Scott on Twitter
• Adidas Runtastic
• Article - Strava GOAT Program
• Article - Are endurance sports a luxury good?
• Book - Ecotopia
• STEPN

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• 131 - Jonathan Levitt | For The Long Run Podcast, State of Running Content, Athlete-Sponsorship Landscape
• 130 - Robin Thurston | MapMyRun, Connected Fitness, Outerverse, Future Of The Outdoor Media Industry

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Kelly Newlon is the Co-Owner of Real Athlete Diets, a catering company that focuses on feeding ultra endurance athletes. We talk about her experiences and insights supporting well-known runners in our sport on fastest known time projects, as well as her interests in and knowledge of the athlete-sponsorship landscape in trail and ultrarunning.

Sponsors:

• 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

Timestamps:

• (1:40) - overview of Real Athlete Diets (RAD), role in trail and ultrarunning community
• (2:52) - how relationships are formed between RAD and trail running teams/athletes
• (4:38) - what a standard relationship looks like between RAD and the athlete
• (8:10) - the role that food catering services play in fastest known time (FKT) attempts
• (11:52) - whether these services are a competitive advantage for athletes pursuing FKT attempts
• (14:17) - other interesting food-related logistical insights from FKT attempts
• (17:38) - how to keep athletes as nourished and healthy as possible on long-trail FKT attempts
• (21:49) - final thoughts on food-related FKT logistics
• (24:22) - interests in the athlete-sponsorship relationship, Athletes’ Coalition
• (31:07) - critical questions athletes should be asking in the contract negotiation process
• (38:05) - whether both sides (athlete and sponsor) are generally satisfied with the current state of affairs
• (46:16) - educating athletes earlier in their careers
• (49:33) - whether all athletes and all brands generally want many of the same things out of contracts
• (51:56) - whether the Athlete Manager or marketing team is most influential in the direction of a trail running team
• (56:01) - commenting on trends like team sizes, road versus trail investment, etc
• (61:56) - whether we are still growing or we are at a high point in terms of athlete opportunity in the sport 
• (65:06) - final thoughts

Links:

• Check out the Real Athlete Diets website
• Follow Real Athlete Diets on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #98 - Steff Gardner | How Salomon Is Building Their North American Trail Running Team
• #99 - Robert Muecke | How Adidas Terrex Is Building Their Trail Running Team
• #106 - David Kilgore | How On Is Building Their Trail Running Team
• #108 - Jordan Hamm | How Brooks Running Is Building Their Trail Running Team

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Josh Eberly is the Head Coach of the Western Colorado University trail running team.  In this conversation we get into the details of how he's built the team, how it's currently structured, how the team trains, where they compete in the trail and ultra worlds,  and what it's going to take to expand their model to other colleges and universities across the country.

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:

• (0:50) - influence of the Hanson's Brooks Team
• (6:46) - the benefits of running for a co-located team
• (11:36) - other pros and cons of a co-located pro running team
• (12:48) - background as a trail running coach at Western Colorado
• (15:44) - why Western Colorado is unique among other schools for trail running
• (20:54) - athletic development of collegiate trail runners
• (25:38) - the blueprint for making trail running intercollegiate
• (29:46) - coaching inspirations, motivations
• (36:40) - how the trail running team is structured, how they train
• (41:49) - how Josh recruits for the trail running team
• (49:19) - the compelling nature of trail running for prospective college runners
• (50:12) - where the team races on the trail and ultra scenes
• (59:39) - the resources the team provides for the runners
• (62:16) - the future of the team
• (65:53) - athletes to watch on the team
• (67:40) - calls to action

Links:

• Follow Josh on Instagram
• Western Colorado University Trail Running Team

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #26 - Sam Parsons | How To Build A Trail Running Team

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In this episode I’m talking with Scott Kummer who, among a few other roles in the ultrarunning community, is the host of the popular Ten Junk Miles Podcast.

If you’re a longtime listener, you know this show is capable of going on streaks. Sometimes it focuses on the pro athletes, then it'll focus on the business side of the sport, and so on. Right now, I’m really into these conversations with fellow podcasters in the space. So if you enjoyed the episodes with Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, Jon Levitt, and Matt Chittim, I think you’ll really enjoy this one too.

Scotty and I get right into a few of the hot-button issues including the pros and cons of engaging with Running Twitter, handling praise and criticism as a public figure in the sport, issues with past and current running content, race coverage preferences, athlete sponsorship issues, UTMB, race directing preferences, and way more.

Don't be intimidated by the 3+ hour length of this episode. No time is wasted - Scott is a great conversationalist.

Sponsors:

• 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

Timestamps:

• (0:55) - the pros and cons of Running Twitter
• (5:07) - handling praise and criticism as a public figure in ultrarunning
• (12:05) - Scotty’s background in the sport 
• (16:44) - issues with past, present running content 
• (23:10) - why we started our podcasts, why people start running podcasts
• (30:22) - running podcast style, preferences
• (47:21) - podcasting as a profession, making money through the medium 
• (62:47) - the bigger “why’s” for doing podcasts 
• (70:49) - UTMB debates, low-key events 
• (77:08) - getting into race directing
• (99:28) - race coverage debates 
• (117:20) - athlete-sponsor relationship debates 
• (129:06) - guests we want to have on our shows 
• (139:25) - more debate about types of stories to cover
• (144:07) - corruption, paying for guests and appearances 
• (149:40) - the why for doing this, having an impact, dealing with criticism
• (155:00) - the podcast preparation, publishing process 
• (168:15) - debates about coaching in our sport 

Links:

• Support Ten Junk Miles via Patreon
• The Art of Trail Race Directing
• Woodstock '99 Documentary

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Matt Chittim is the Host of Rambling Runner, a podcast for dedicated amateur runners who are working hard to get better and achieving inspirational results while balancing running with the rest of their lives. He is also the Founder of Relay, a collection of some of the best content creators and athletes in running coming together to put out the most creative and collaborative running content on the internet.

In this conversation, we talk about this new venture in the running media space, the business of podcasting, and our interests and inspirations in other sports and realms of business.


Sponsors:

• 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

Timestamps:

• (2:56) - reflecting back on the Business and Sports Discourse Podcast
• (17:37) - benefits of running podcast network
• (28:48) - the middle class of running content creators 
• (44:07) - the declining power of legacy running media brands 
• (49:11) - where the gaps are in running content
• (53:05) - incentivizing running creators to publish on Relay
• (59:32) - the merits of a paywall for running content
• (64:10) - the willingness of running fans to pay with money instead of attention for content
• (68:00) - the pitch for Relay
• (75:04) - how Relay becomes the best running content on the internet

Links:

• Check out the Rambling Runner Podcast
• Check out Relay on Patreon
• Follow Matt and Rambling Runner on Instagram
• Business and Sports Discourse Podcast

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #131 - Jonathan Levitt | For The Long Run Podcast, State of Running Content, Athlete-Sponsorship Landscape
• #130 - Robin Thurston | MapMyRun, Connected Fitness, Outerverse, Future Of The Outdoor Media Industry

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Jonathan Levitt is the Host of the "For The Long Run" Podcast, a show that explores the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. In this conversation, we talk in-depth about the state of running podcasts, changes in the athlete-sponsor landscape, and how to build a career in the endurance world.

Sponsors:

• 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

Timestamps:

• (5:17) - riffing on what's damaging to the craft of running podcasting
• (12:58) - sponsorship dilemmas, incentives in running podcasting
• (16:08) - considering how sponsors spread in the running world
• (18:15) - Jon's background in the endurance sports world
• (37:42) - the "burnt ends" philosophy of running content creation
• (44:36) - how to serve your podcast audience
• (49:11) - optimism and pessimism in the running podcast space
• (54:19) - not overcomplicating running content creation
• (59:47) - endemic versus non-endemic sponsors in running
• (72:10) - the opportunities non-endemic sponsors provide to the running world
• (78:16) - how athletes can identify and start non-endemic sponsor relationships
• (85:33) - understanding and appreciating the sponsorship grind
• (95:51) - importance of supporting running creators 
• (102:20) - investing more into performance, content creation, lifestyle
• (111:43) - the changing athlete-sponsor relationship
• (121:23) - examples of the changing athlete-sponsor relationship 
• (130:49) - next evolutions in the running media space
• (134:00) - opportunities for next generation running content creators
• (140:47) - what's next for Jon and For The Long Run Podcast

Links:

• Check out "For The Long Run" Podcast
• Follow Jonathan on Instagram
• Follow Jonathan on Twitter

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #130 - Robin Thurston | MapMyRun, Connected Fitness, Outerverse, Future Of The Outdoor Media Industry
• #20 - Zoe Rom | Trail Runner Magazine, Running Journalism, Diversity Talks
• #3 - Jimmy Daly | Social Media, Content Creation, Branding For Trail Runners

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Robin Thurston is the CEO of Outside, the largest media company in the outdoor industry by orders of magnitude. In this conversation, we discuss Robin's entrepreneurial background building MapMyRun into the largest running community in the world, the state of connected fitness, putting a price tag on running-related and other outdoor media, the "Outerverse", and how Robin thinks about preserving the authenticity of acquired brands like fastestknowntime.com.

Sponsors:

• 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

Links:

• Outside Plus
• Connect with Robin on LinkedIn

Timestamps:

(1:46) - connected fitness, MapMyRun origins, outdoor industry background
(10:36) - the state of connected fitness/running, progress made in this space
(15:24) - incorporating reward cycles into running/outdoor industry products
(18:04) - micro-transactions in running products and services
(20:39) - Outside shop
(22:37) - putting a price tag on running content, building utility into consumption
(28:04) - thoughts on if and when the majority of consumers will accept premium content models
(30:39) - whether the recent layoffs at Outside are a strike against these optimistic business models
(35:58) - whether and how to rally major industries players off the major tech media platforms
(38:32) - Outerverse conversation, screen time, alternatives within Web3
(43:23) - practical examples of the Outerverse in action
(47:23) - how to preserve the quality, authenticity, and trust of acquired brands like fastestknowntime.com
(50:36) - recruiting running and other outdoor creators to the platform
(52:35) - final calls to action

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #58 - Buzz Burrell | Modern FKT Movement, FKT.com Sale To Outside Mag, Trail Running Business
• #28 - Joe Vennare | Technology For Ultra Runners, Trail Running Media Companies, Business Advice
• #20 - Zoe Rom | Trail Runner Magazine, Running Journalism, Diversity Talks
• #7 - Mark Gainey | Co-Founder of Strava, Trail Running, Athlete Creators
• #3 - Jimmy Daly | Social Media, Content Creation, Branding For Trail Runners

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Des Linden is a professional runner for Brooks Running. She joins the Singletrack Podcast to talk about a range of topics including her interests in sports psychology, her nascent career as a commentator for NBC in their running broadcasts, and perhaps most notably to this audience - her intentions to transition more significantly from road marathons to trail and ultra running as early as next year.

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

Timestamps:

• (0:37) - running background, accolades
• (2:01) - interests in sports psychology
• (5:00) - how she thinks about and handles pressure
• (7:31) - broadcasting, running commentary career
• (17:38) - reflections on the current stage of her marathoning career
• (19:28) - 50K world record, interests in ultras after that experience
• (22:14) - how she thinks about career transitions
• (24:39) - talks with sponsors about switching to/trying trails and ultras
• (25:39) - memorable moments visiting Chamonix this year, spectating UTMB
• (28:57) - strengths and weaknesses on trails
• (30:49) - other trails and ultra races she's interested in
• (31:50) - inspirations in our sport
• (32:43) - whether she will go "all-in" on trail and ultra running
• (34:08) - how her training and lifestyle would change switching to ultras
• (35:21) - miscellaneous questions 

Links:

• Follow Des Linden on Instagram
• Linden X Two
• Choosing To Run

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Katie Schide is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Isola, France. We talk with her following her win at the 2022 Ultra Trail Du Mount Blanc.

Discounts:

• 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:

• (2:12) - living and training in the French Alps 
• (5:58) - switching sponsors from On to the North Face this year
• (8:43) - working with Jason Koop
• (11:37) - coaches attending and providing support at races
• (12:32) - skimo racing
• (16:49) - Val D'Aran 100K
• (18:11) - motivations for returning to UTMB
• (20:06) - pre-race issues, COVID concerns 
• (23:13) - racing strategy
• (25:32) - losing and regaining the lead
• (28:01) - post-race experience
• (30:58) - Western States golden ticket
• (35:11) - next steps career-wise

Links:

• Follow Katie on Instagram

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Jack Kuenzle returns to the podcast to talk about his recent FKT on the Bob Graham Round, which lowered Kilian Jornet’s former record by about 30 minutes sending shockwaves not just through the FKT community, but really through the mountain running community as a whole.

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

Timestamps:

• (1:05) - catching up on other FKT efforts, White Mountains 100
• (18:32) - setting the stage for the Bob Graham Round, history, importance, etc
• (30:16) - Kilian Jornet and the Bob Graham Round
• (39:15) - lifestyle changes, preparation for this FKT, investments, workload
• (52:57) - the day itself, what went right, what when wrong, the atmosphere, etc
• (76:06) - what this FKT means to Jack
• (82:24) - what's next, what other FKTs inspire Jack
• (86:09) - thoughts on sale of fastestknowntime.com
• (90:52) - whether Jack will take on sponsors now for his athletic endeavors
• (95:34) - psychological framing for big training
• (97:44) - talking about the lack of depth of FKTs
• (89:43) - athletes that are inspiring Jack right now

Links:

• Follow Jack on Instagram

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• #12 - Jack Kuenzle | FKT Scene, Sponsored Trail Runners, Brand Relationships
• #25 - Kyle Richardson | FKT Scene, Intersection Of Music And Movement, Trail Running Culture

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I am joined by frequent co-hosts Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to recap the week that was in Chamonix, France for the UTMB series of events. We talk about some of our favorite performances and memorable moments, what the events will look like in years to come with all of the application changes, the impacts of these races on the overall 2022 mountain ultra trail running season, and much much more.


Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (2:31) - reflecting on the Chamonix race week vibes
• (4:14) - livestream experience
• (8:00) - Des Linden in Chamonix
• (11:51) - crewing at UTMB
• (22:09) - standout performances at UTMB, CCC, OCC
• (36:20) - interesting stats about the UTMB races
• (46:31) - whether this was and will be for quite some time the most competitive UTMB
• (50:25) - who will take the Western States golden tickets from UTMB
• (55:11) - DNFs and next races
• (62:15) - ATRA tweet about gender equality at UTMB events
• (69:30) - miscellaneous parting thoughts

Links:

• Follow Brett on Instagram
• Follow Leah on Instagram
• Green Runners 
• How To Win UTMB According To The Data

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• #104 - Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet
• #94 - Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel
• #72 - Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds
• #62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas
• #53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If
• #43 - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time Ultrarunning

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In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 UTMB.

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-5 finishers this year.

Note - this episode focuses exclusively on the women's and men's UTMB fields. We do not discuss TDS, CCC, or OCC. Not for lack of interest, but simply for lack of time. We decided it would be best to go deep on one race instead of sparsely discuss all 4.

Thanks to our sponsor, Gnarly Nutrition, for making this episode possible. Use Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (3:31) - why UTMB is such an important event in our sport
• (7:06) - what it takes to be successful at this race
• (14:50) - weather for this year’s race
• (23:48) - logistical hurdles at this year’s race
• (28:07) - women’s field storylines, analysis, predictions
• (48:07) - men’s field storylines, analysis, predictions
• (64:42) - more talk about the American contingents 
• (73:01) - miscellaneous, parting thoughts about the race

Links:

• Follow Brett on Instagram
• Follow Leah on Instagram

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Abby Hall is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:42) - life talk
• (3:44) - recovery from knee injury
• (6:11) - training in Chamonix this summer
• (9:09) - motivations to return to CCC again
• (11:14) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Abby on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #114 - Hannah Allgood | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Adam Merry is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Boulder, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.


Sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.


Timestamps:

• (1:39) - reflecting on the decision to focus the year on CCC instead of Western States after Bandera
• (3:48) - motivations for racing CCC
• (5:24) - talking about the experience of heading over to Chamonix early to live and train
• (6:29) - training specificity talk
• (8:00) - fitness and confidence statuses heading into race day
• (9:00) - gear talk

Links:

• Follow Adam on Instagram
• Get coached by Adam

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Matt Daniels is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.


Sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.


Timestamps:

• (1:47) - reflecting back on injuries and lessons learned in 2020 and 2021 seasons
• (4:38) - advice to sponsored athletes currently dealing with injuries and other setbacks
• (6:18) - insights into motivation for racing CCC this year
• (7:24) - strengths and weaknesses on the CCC course
• (8:41) - fitness and confidence levels heading into CCC
• (10:14) - race day mindset
• (11:51) - whether going to Chamonix for early training is becoming necessary 
• (13:42) - gear talk

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Rod Farvard is a professional trail runner for Ultimate Direction based in Mammoth Lakes, CA preparing for the 2022 UTMB.

Sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:34) - Western States 100 reflections, takeaways
• (3:48) - whether racing UTMB this year is driven by redemption or inspiration
• (8:00) - latest ultrarunning learnings to share with the audience
• (11:47) - wisdom from fellow Mammoth Lakes ultrarunners for UTMB
• (14:41) - gear talk, final thoughts

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Taylor Nowlin is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Spokane, WA preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.

Sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.


Timestamps:

- (1:42) - Western States 100 takeaways
- (3:03) - training strategy for a quick turnaround to CCC
- (4:38) - preparation in Spokane, WA
- (6:02) - race day expectations
- (7:10) - race day gear
- (8:22) - experience last year at OCC


Links:

• Follow Taylor on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #114 - Hannah Allgood | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Sabrina Stanley is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Silverton, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:31) - insight into her decision to go "all-in" on UTMB this year
• (3:20) - whether she was considering the Hardrock-UTMB double
• (4:32) - training for UTMB in Chamonix all summer
• (6:14) - reflecting on the ability to perform at a higher level on race day
• (7:53) - learnings in this training block
• (9:14) - whether she will make similar "all-in" commitments to future races
• (10:22) - confidence and fitness levels heading into race day
• (11:27) - expectations for race day

Links:

• Follow Sabrina on Instagram

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• #114 - Hannah Allgood | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Stephen Kersh is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:53) - talking about the Coconino Cowboys
• (4:17) - opportunities for trail and ultrarunning content
• (7:23) - passing on Western States this year in order to focus on CCC
• (9:21) - skillset for CCC
• (11:16) - fitness and mindset heading into race day
•  (12:26) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Stephen on Instagram
• Rabbit Wolf Creative

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Avery Collins is a professional trail runner for Speedland based in Silverton, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:51) - whether he considers himself to be "underrated" among the American male ultrarunning elites
• (5:22) - whether being an outspoken advocate for cannabis has helped or hurt his ultrarunning career in both the short term and long term
• (8:05) - investment in and preparation for UTMB
• (11:31) - whether he should be considered a contender for a top 10 finish this year
• (12:52) - whether this is the most competitive men's field at UTMB ever
• (14:42) - running for Speedland
• (18:14) - the benefits of working with an agent for ultrarunning sponsorships

Links:

• Follow Avery on Instagram

Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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