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Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
Aug. 19, 2022

Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview

Jazmine Lowther is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Nelson, BC preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition . Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 2...

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Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
Aug. 18, 2022

Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

Kaytlyn Gerbin is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Issaquah, WA preparing for the 2022 UTMB. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition . Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% ...

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Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
Aug. 18, 2022

Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

Tim Tollefson is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in the 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...

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David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
Aug. 17, 2022

David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

David Laney is a professional trail runner for Craft Sportswear based in Bellingham, WA preparing for the 2022 UTMB. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% ...

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Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
Aug. 16, 2022

Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

Jim Walmsley is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in the French Alps 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 n...

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Jordan Hamm | How Brooks Running Is Building Their Trail Running Team
Aug. 12, 2022

Jordan Hamm | How Brooks Running Is Building Their Trail Running Team

Jordan Hamm is a Sports Marketing Specialist and serves as the Trail Athlete Manager at Brooks Running based in Seattle, WA. This is another episode in our mini-series providing insights to the athlete-sponsor relationship in...

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Lindsay Webster | OCR Retirement, Move To Skyrunning, Future Plans
Aug. 8, 2022

Lindsay Webster | OCR Retirement, Move To Skyrunning, Future Plans

Lindsay Webster is a professional endurance athlete based in Sutton, Quebec. Widely regarded as one of - if not the greatest - obstacle course racers of all-time, Lindsay and I spend the bulk of this conversation talking abou...

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David Kilgore | How On Is Building Their Trail Running Team
Aug. 3, 2022

David Kilgore | How On Is Building Their Trail Running Team

David Kilgore serves as the Trail and Ultrarunning Athlete Manager for On Running. In this conversation we talk about how he got his role at the company, his advice for navigating the negotiation process as a potential sponso...

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Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet
July 27, 2022

Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates…

In this episode of the Long Run Archives I am joined by co-host Brett Hornig and special guest Jeff Colt to discuss and debate a whole slew of trail and ultrarunning topics and current events. Sponsors: Kodiak Cakes - use …

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Lindsay Dakota | Building Naked Sports, Trail Running Entrepreneurship, Racing Gear Innovation
July 22, 2022

Lindsay Dakota | Building Naked Sports, Trail Running Entrepreneurshi…

Lindsay Dakota is a Co-Founder of Naked Sports Innovations. You're probably familiar with their running bands, but maybe not as familiar with their running vests or their new trail racing shoe. Maybe you also also noticed ath...

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2022 Speedgoat 50K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
July 19, 2022

2022 Speedgoat 50K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

I am joined by Brett Horning and Leah Yingling in this episode to preview the 2022 Speedgoat 50K. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the …

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2022 Speedgoat 50K Men's Field Pre-Race Interviews
July 17, 2022

2022 Speedgoat 50K Men's Field Pre-Race Interviews

This episode bundles all of the pre-race interviews we did for the men’s field at the 2022 Speedgoat 50k by UTMB taking place this coming Saturday, July 23rd at Snowbird Ski Resort outside of Salt Lake City, UT. Thanks to …

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2022 Speedgoat 50K Women's Field Pre-Race Interviews
July 17, 2022

2022 Speedgoat 50K Women's Field Pre-Race Interviews

This episode bundles all of the pre-race interviews we did for the women’s field at the 2022 Speedgoat 50k by UTMB taking place this coming Saturday, July 23rd at Snowbird Ski Resort outside of Salt Lake City, UT. Thanks to …

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Robert Muecke | How Adidas Terrex Is Building Their Trail Running Team
July 14, 2022

Robert Muecke | How Adidas Terrex Is Building Their Trail Running Team

Robert Muecke is the Global Sports Marketing Director for Adidas Terrex and, until recently, also served as the their Trail Running Team Manager. In this conversation we talk about why Terrex decided to invest so substantial...

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Steff Gardner | How Salomon Builds Their North American Trail Running Team
July 13, 2022

Steff Gardner | How Salomon Builds Their North American Trail Running…

Steff Gardner serves as the Trail Marketing Manager for Salomon North America based in Ogden, UT. Part of her role involves working with Salomon’s North American athlete team and thats where we focus the majority of this conv...

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Sophia Laukli | Beijing OIympics Experience, Broken Arrow Skyrace, Trail Racing Future
July 12, 2022

Sophia Laukli | Beijing OIympics Experience, Broken Arrow Skyrace, Tr…

Sophia Laukli is an olympic-level nordic skier and Salomon-sponsored trail runner based in Salt Lake City, UT. She's made a big impact on the sub-ultra trail running scene so far this year with a win at the Broken Arrow 26K …

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Clare Gallagher | Leadville 100 Focus, Social Media Perspective, Next Career Steps
July 9, 2022

Clare Gallagher | Leadville 100 Focus, Social Media Perspective, Next…

Claire Gallagher is a professional trail runner for Patagonia. She joins the podcast to talk about her summer racing schedule, social media perspectives, environmental activism, the pro athlete lifestyle and her next career s...

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Clare Gallagher | Leadville 100 Focus, Social Media Perspective, Next Career Steps
July 9, 2022

Clare Gallagher | Leadville 100 Focus, Social Media Perspective, Next…

Claire Gallagher is a professional trail runner for Patagonia. She joins the podcast to talk about her summer racing schedule, social media perspectives, environmental activism, the pro athlete lifestyle and her next career s...

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Eli Hemming | Transition to Trail Running, Sub-Ultra Racing, Professional Triathlon Background
July 7, 2022

Eli Hemming | Transition to Trail Running, Sub-Ultra Racing, Professi…

Eli Hemming is a professional trail runner for On Running formerly based in Boulder, CO and now living the van life. We talk about his background as one of the best American triathletes in recent years, his transition to the …

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Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel
June 30, 2022

Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, …

Frequent co-host Brett Hornig returns to talk about what happened at Western States this past weekend, Zach Miller's Andorra 100 win and plans to do UTMB this year, and the upcoming (unprecedented?) project Michael McKnight h...

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Ryan Atkins | OCR Champion, Multi-Sport Training Philosophy, Northeast FKT Scene
June 28, 2022

Ryan Atkins | OCR Champion, Multi-Sport Training Philosophy, Northeas…

Ryan Atkins is a multi-endurance sport world champion athlete based in Sutton, Quebec. Perhaps best known for his success in obstacle course racing, Ryan has also demonstrated incredible range with success on mountain biking ...

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Ryan Atkins | OCR Champion, Multi-Sport Training Philosophy, Northeast FKT Scene
June 27, 2022

Ryan Atkins | OCR Champion, Multi-Sport Training Philosophy, Northeas…

Ryan Atkins is a multi-endurance sport world champion athlete based in Sutton, Quebec. Perhaps best known for his success in obstacle course racing, Ryan has also demonstrated incredible range with success on mountain biking ...

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2022 Western States 100 Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
June 22, 2022

2022 Western States 100 Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

Frequent co-host Brett Hornig returns to the podcast to go wicked in-depth into everything about this race. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines a...

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Jeff Colt | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 20, 2022

Jeff Colt | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Jeff Colt is a professional runner for On based in Carbondale, CO. Jeff is lining up for this years Western States 100 after securing a golden ticket at the 2022 Black Canyon 100K. Timestamps: (2:30) - northeast trail running...

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Reid Coolsaet | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 20, 2022

Reid Coolsaet | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Reid Coolsaet is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Hamilton, Ontario who is lining up for this year's Western States 100. Timestamps: (2:24) - ultrarunning lessons (3:57) - confidence levels heading into Wester...

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Kyle Curtin | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 19, 2022

Kyle Curtin | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Kyle Curtin is a professional trail runner for Altra based in Durango, CO. Kyle is lining up for the Western States 100 following a 9th place finish at last years event. Timestamps: (1:49) - Durango, CO trail running scene (3...

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Ailsa MacDonald | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 19, 2022

Ailsa MacDonald | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Ailsa MacDonald is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Alberta, CA. Ailsa is lining up for the Western States 100 this year after securing a golden ticket at Bandera 100K back in 2020. Timestamps: (1:40) - athlet...

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Alex Nichols | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 19, 2022

Alex Nichols | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Alex Nichols is a professional trail runner for Scott based in Colorado Springs, CO. Alex is lining up for the Western States 100 following a 10th place finish at last years event. Timestamps: (1:42) - lessons from prior West...

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Ruth Croft | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 18, 2022

Ruth Croft | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Ruth Croft is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in New Zealand. She returns to the Western States 100 following a 2nd place finish at last year's event. Timestamps: (1:55) - training and racing and traveling...

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Tyler Green | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 17, 2022

Tyler Green | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Tyler Green is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Portland, OR returning to this year's Western States 100 following a 2nd place performance at last year's event. Timestamps: (1:52) - reflecting back on 2017 and 20...

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Keely Henninger | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 17, 2022

Keely Henninger | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Keely Henninger is a professional trail runner for Altra based in Portland, OR returning to this year's Western States 100 after a 9th place finish at last year's event. Timestamps: (2:21) - applying emerging ultrarunning sci...

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Drew Holmen | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 17, 2022

Drew Holmen | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Drew Holmen is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO returning to the Western States 100 after a breakthrough 3rd place performance at last year's event. Timestamps: (1:57) - ultimate frisbee background (5...

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Lucy Bartholomew | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 17, 2022

Lucy Bartholomew | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Lucy Bartholomew is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Australia preparing for this year's Western States 100 after two notable finishes at the race in 2018 and 2019. Timestamps: (1:41) - what it's like being ba...

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Tessa Chesser | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 17, 2022

Tessa Chesser | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Tessa Chesser is a professional trail runner for Craft Sportswear based in Flagstaff, AZ who is preparing for the Western States 100 after securing a golden ticket at the 2021 Javalina Jundred. Timestamps: (1:42) - what attra...

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Emily Hawgood | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 17, 2022

Emily Hawgood | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Emily Hawgood is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Idaho who is returning to the Western States 100 after a 7th place finish in 2021. Timestamps: (2:02) - her 2021 racing season which included 3 golden ti...

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Adam Kimble | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
June 16, 2022

Adam Kimble | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Adam Kimble is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Tahoe City, CA returning to this year's Western States 100 looking to improve upon a 13th place performance at the 2018 event. Timestamps: (2:23) - experience in ga...

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Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview
June 16, 2022

Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview

Katie Asmuth is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Timestamps: (1:50) - reflecting on the journey to this year's start line (4:30) - identifying areas of improvement for this year's race (7:37...

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Andrew Drummond | Northeast Trail Running Scene, Pacing Scott Jurek on AT FKT, Running Content Creation
June 8, 2022

Andrew Drummond | Northeast Trail Running Scene, Pacing Scott Jurek o…

Andrew Drummond is a runner, skier, mountains ports retail store owner, and overall great ambassador for the White Mountains based in Jackson, NH. We cover a lot of ground. We talk about his experience pacing Scott Jurek duri...

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Barry Dana | 100 Mile Wilderness Adventures, Katahdin 100 Event, Appalachian Trail Thoughts
May 20, 2022

Barry Dana | 100 Mile Wilderness Adventures, Katahdin 100 Event, Appa…

Barry Dana is an Ultra Runner and former Chief of the Penobscot Nation currently based in Solon, ME. I was introduced to Barry after reading an article in Downeast Magazine detailing his numerous adventure runs through the 10...

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Joe McConaughy | Cocodona 250 Win, Long Trail FKTs, Coaching Ultra Runners
May 13, 2022

Joe McConaughy | Cocodona 250 Win, Long Trail FKTs, Coaching Ultra Ru…

Joe McConaughy is a professional trail runner for Brooks Running based in Seattle, WA. Timestamps: (4:05) - collegiate running background (8:42) - factors that led to running dedication (10:24) - training in Seattle, WA (13:5...

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Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds
May 7, 2022

Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe I…

Timestamps: (0:29) - Running stores (2:39) - Cocodona 250 (15:29) - Mammoth Trail Fest (22:20) - Super shoe influence on running sponsorships (34:53) - Peter Bromka tweet (44:32) - Kilian Jornet's thoughts on competitive trai...

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Jared Hazen | Canyons 100K Analysis, Western States Vision, Coaching and Sponsor Changes
May 1, 2022

Jared Hazen | Canyons 100K Analysis, Western States Vision, Coaching …

Jared Hazen is a professional mountain ultra trail runner for Salmon based in Flagstaff, AZ. Jared joins the podcast to talk about his 3rd place finish at the 2022 Canyons 100K, his golden ticket to the Western States 100 thi...

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Jazmine Lowther | 2022 Canyons 100K Course Record, Western States Golden Ticket, UTMB Aspirations
April 30, 2022

Jazmine Lowther | 2022 Canyons 100K Course Record, Western States Gol…

Jazmine Lowther is a mountain ultra trail runner based in Nelson, BC. She recently set a course record at the 2022 Canyons 100K and punched her ticket to the Western States 100 this June. In addition to race analysis and …

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Golden Ticket Talks | Leah Yingling, Canyons 100K 2nd Place Female
April 29, 2022

Golden Ticket Talks | Leah Yingling, Canyons 100K 2nd Place Female

Leah Yingling is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Salt Lake City, UT. In addition to preparation for the Canyons 100K, her race analysis, and expectations for Western States in June, we also talk about her mul...

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Adam Peterman | Canyons 100K Recap, Western States Decision, Rise In The Sport
April 28, 2022

Adam Peterman | Canyons 100K Recap, Western States Decision, Rise In …

Adam Peterman is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Missoula, MT. This past weekend, Adam set a new course record at the Canyons 100K in Auburn, CA. In addition to race analysis and reflection on the big decision …

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Golden Ticket Talks | Rod Farvard, Canyons 100K 4th Place Male
April 27, 2022

Golden Ticket Talks | Rod Farvard, Canyons 100K 4th Place Male

In this episode, we talk with the 4th place male finisher at the 2022 Canyons 100K, Rod Farvard. Rod is based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. In addition to race analysis and expectations for the Western States in June, we also …

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Jenn Hughes & David Callahan | The State Of Ultrasignup
April 21, 2022

Jenn Hughes & David Callahan | The State Of Ultrasignup

In this episode we talk with Jenn Hughes (Managing Editor) and David Callahan (Managing Partner) at Ultrasingup. Almost all of you know about ultra signup. You use the platform to sign up for races, to check entrants lists, a...

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Coaching Call #4 | Canyons 100K Final Preparations
April 20, 2022

Coaching Call #4 | Canyons 100K Final Preparations

It is Canyons 100K race week and this is the 4th installment in our "Coaching Call" mini series, which premiered in January. Over the last 4 months, Ryan Ghelfi (trailsandtarmac.com) and I have been publicly recording our mon...

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2022 Canyons 100K Preview | The Last Western States Golden Ticket Race
April 19, 2022

2022 Canyons 100K Preview | The Last Western States Golden Ticket Race

I am joined once again by frequent co-host Brett Hornig to preview the last race of the 2022 Golden Ticket Series - the Canyons 100K - taking place in Auburn, CA this coming weekend. We cover what’s it going to …

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Addie Bracy | Mental Training For Ultrarunning
April 16, 2022

Addie Bracy | Mental Training For Ultrarunning

Addie Bracy is a running coach, mental performance consultant, and professional trail runner for Nike based in Denver, CO. Addie recently published a book titled “Mental Training for Ultrarunning” and that’s where we focus th...

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