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April 1, 2022

Tim Tollefson | Mammoth Trail Fest, Western States 100, Athlete Sponsorships, Running Psychology

Tim Tollefson a professional runner for Hoka based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Tim probably needs no introduction, but of course he is one of the most decorated mountain ultra trail runners of all time, most notably with podium finishes at the 2015 CCC, 2016 UTMB and then again at 2017…

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March 29, 2022

AMA #2 | Reality TV For Ultrarunning, Burning Man For Ultrarunning, Binge-Watching Ultras

Last week I once again lit the beacons and let folks know I'd do another AMA if there were enough questions. In this second edition, I answer the following questions: What does the East Coast need to do to progress trail running? What is on your trail running media wishlist?…

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March 24, 2022

Sarah Keyes | Northeast Trail Running Scene, Whiteface Mountain Races Directing, ITRA

Sarah Keyes is an ultra runner, race director, and trail running community organizer (among many other roles) based in Saranac Lake, NY. In this conversation, we talk about the trail running and overall mountain sports scene in the Adirondack Mountains, her role as race director of the Whiteface Mountain events,…

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March 22, 2022

Buzz Burrell | Modern FKT Movement, FKT.com Sale To Outside Mag, Trail Running Business

In this episode we talk with Buzz Burrell, a co-founder of fastestknowntime.com, a tracking website that has been cataloging the modern FKT movement here in the United States and abroad, to my knowledge, for the better part of the last decade. While there is no governing body for FKT certification,…

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March 14, 2022

Jasmin Paris | Reflections On A Fun Run At The 2022 Barkley Marathons

Jasmin Paris is professional trail runner for Inov-8 based in the United Kingdom. Her racing resume is significant with an overall win at the 2019 Spine race, a fastest known time on the Bob Graham Round, a top-10 finish at 2016 UTMB, and way more. Most recently, she completed 3…

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March 14, 2022

Coaching Call #3 | Injury, Recovery Process, SkiMo Cross Training

Timestamps: (1:26) - recap of February training accomplishments (8:02) - injury discussion (16:01) - how to think about next steps and future training (25:00) - Skimo and other alternative sports during recovery (30:44) - increasing popularity of Skimo among American ultra runners (38:26) - standing is training? (43:56) - March…

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March 14, 2022

Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, What Ifs

Timestamps: (1:39) - ideas to make ultra races easier to analyze and fun to follow (12:59) - should elite ultra runners be penalized for DNFs? (22:43) - Strava find of the week: 3:47 downhill mile (32:38) - what if Magda Boulet had switched to ultra running during her prime? (40:33)…

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March 12, 2022

Garrett Heath | Switch To Trail Running, Pro Lifestyle, Running Teams, Brooks Beasts

Garrett Heath is a professional runner for Brooks. Garrett has demonstrated impressive range over the last couple of decades and with world-class PRs in events from the 1500m to the 10k, he has been a threat every time he steps on a starting line. As a three-time champion of the…

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March 4, 2022

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

Anton Krupicka is a Professional Mountain Athlete for La Sportiva based in Boulder, CO. #trailrunning #ultrarunning #mountainrunning Timestamps (1:14) - considering Black Canyon for Western States Golden Ticket attempt (3:30) - appreciations for other mountain sports (6:00) - identifying with the sport of mountain ultra trail running, but not the…

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March 3, 2022

Reid Coolsaet | Olympic 2:10 Marathoner Switches To Mountain Ultra Trail Running

In this episode, we meet with Reid Coolsaet, a Professional Trail Runner for Salomon based in Hamilton, Ontario. Reid burst onto the mountain ultra trail running scene in 2021 with a win at the Quebec Mega Trail 110K, competed at the Black Canyon 100K earlier this month, and will be…

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Feb. 24, 2022

Golden Ticket Talks | Taylor Nowlin, Black Canyon 100K 4th Place Female

In this episode, we talk with the 4th place female finisher at the 2022 Black Canyon 100K, Taylor Nowlin. Taylor is a Professional Trail Runner for Adidas Terrex based in Spokane, WA. In addition to race analysis, we talk about how she got into Mountain Ultra Trail Running, life in…

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Feb. 22, 2022

Golden Ticket Talks | Anne-Marie Madden, Black Canyon 100K 3rd Place Female

In this episode, we talk with the 3rd place female finisher at the 2022 Black Canyon 100K, Anne-Marie Madden. Anne-Marie is a Salomon-sponsored trail runner based in Vancouver, BC. In addition to race analysis, we talk about how she got into Mountain Ultra Trail Running, life in Vancouver, opportunities to…

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Feb. 22, 2022

Golden Ticket Talks | Scott Traer, Black Canyon 100K 2nd Place Male

In this episode, we talk with the 2nd place male finisher at the 2022 Black Canyon 100K, Scott Traer. Scott is based in the Phoenix, AZ area via Boston, MA and not only punched his ticket to Western States this coming June, but also ran the 4th fastest time in…

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Feb. 21, 2022

Golden Ticket Talks | Jeff Colt, Black Canyon 100K 3rd Place Male

In this episode, we talk with the 3rd place male finisher at the 2022 Black Canyon 100K, Jeff Colt. Jeff is a Professional Trail Runner for On Running based in Carbondale CO. In addition to race analysis, we talk about his entry into the sport while working in the hut…

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Feb. 20, 2022

Golden Ticket Talks | Trueheart Brown, Black Canyon 100K 1st Place Male

The Golden Ticket Talks are back! In this episode, we talk with the 1st place male finisher at the 2022 Black Canyon 100K, Trueheart Brown. Since Trueheart is likely a new name to most ultrarunning fans, we cover a lot of ground in this episode including his background in the…

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Feb. 14, 2022

Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time Ultrarunning

This episode is part of a brand new mini-series we are calling the "Long Run Archives" in which I am joined by Brett Hornig, a fellow ultra runner and coach at Trails and Tarmac to riff on some of Ultrarunning’s most intriguing news, ideas, and questions. You know those highly…

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Feb. 2, 2022

The benefits of having training partners for Canyons 100K | Coaching Call #2 - Singletrack Clips

Listen to the full episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call-2-canyons-100k-progress-training-partners/id1572382413?i=1000549680417 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UPuOtx6xOR4PXIb7UZXob?si=c833109542d84e69 Follow Singletrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/

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Feb. 2, 2022

Don't run your race in training | Coaching Call #2 - Singletrack Clips

Listen to the full episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call-2-canyons-100k-progress-training-partners/id1572382413?i=1000549680417 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UPuOtx6xOR4PXIb7UZXob?si=c833109542d84e69 Follow Singletrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/

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Feb. 2, 2022

Coaching a hypothetical trail running team | Coaching Call #2 - Singletrack Clips

Listen to the full episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call-2-canyons-100k-progress-training-partners/id1572382413?i=1000549680417 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UPuOtx6xOR4PXIb7UZXob?si=c833109542d84e69 Follow Singletrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/

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Feb. 1, 2022

Coaching Call #2 | Canyons 100K Progress, Training Partners, Coaching A Trail Running Team

This is the second episode in a monthly series we are calling the “Coaching Call”. For context - In April, I will be lining up for the Canyons 100k. Ryan Ghelfi, the Head Coach at Trails and Tarmac, is going to help me prepare. We decided to take it a…

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Jan. 28, 2022

The importance of mindset in the recovery process| Hillary Allen - Singletrack Clips

#trailrunning #ultrarunning #mountainrunning #singletrack Listen to the full episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hillary-allen-brooks-running-out-and-back-recovery/id1572382413?i=1000549037544 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nfxmqZDDiZe170kYFdPSq?si=a5e9ea4f25684695 Follow the Singletrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/

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Jan. 28, 2022

Why Hillary Allen Left The North Face for Brooks Running | Hillary Allen - Singletrack Clips

#trailrunning #ultrarunning #mountainrunning #singletrack Listen to the full episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hillary-allen-brooks-running-out-and-back-recovery/id1572382413?i=1000549037544 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nfxmqZDDiZe170kYFdPSq?si=a5e9ea4f25684695 Follow the Singletrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/

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Jan. 28, 2022

The issue of health care for professional trail runners | Hillary Allen - Singletrack Clips

#trailrunning #ultrarunning #mountainrunning #singletrack Listen to the full episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hillary-allen-brooks-running-out-and-back-recovery/id1572382413?i=1000549037544 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nfxmqZDDiZe170kYFdPSq?si=a5e9ea4f25684695 Follow the Singletrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/

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Jan. 28, 2022

Does the UTMB World Series racing schedule promote overtraining? | Hillary Allen - Singletrack Clips

#trailrunning #ultrarunning #mountainrunning #singletrack Listen to the full episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hillary-allen-brooks-running-out-and-back-recovery/id1572382413?i=1000549037544 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nfxmqZDDiZe170kYFdPSq?si=a5e9ea4f25684695 Follow the Singletrack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/

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