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June 9, 2023

"I died so many times and came back to life."

“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I died so many times and came back to life.” Allison Baca takes 1st American and 6th overall at the 80K trail world championships in Innsbruck, Austria. Follow Singletrack on Instagram: www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/ Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413 Subscribe to Singletrack on…

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June 9, 2023

Drew Holmen is one inspiring dude (watch until the end)

Is there anyone in our sport better at getting the most out of themselves and going to the deepest depths of the well than this guy? Drew Holmen takes 5th overall and 1st American in 10:15:40 at the 80K world championship long trail event in Innsbruck, Austria. Follow Singletrack on…

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June 9, 2023

“Being a part of Team USA..it just gives you this extra boost.”

“Being a part of Team USA..it just gives you this extra boost.” Sarah Keyes takes 3rd American and 24th overall in 12:51:05 at the 80K trail world championship in Innsbruck, Austria. Follow Singletrack on Instagram: www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/ Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413 Subscribe to Singletrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jAsWCRNSCU8nh81vrAaC2?si=3ac02e4e32b946c4

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June 9, 2023

“That was the hardest I’ve ever worked in my life”

“That was the hardest I’ve ever worked in my life.” Eric LiPuma takes 7th overall and 3rd American in 10:16:52 at the 80K world championship long trail event in Innsbruck, Austria. Follow Singletrack on Instagram: www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/ Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413 Subscribe to Singletrack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jAsWCRNSCU8nh81vrAaC2?si=3ac02e4e32b946c4

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June 6, 2023

Is it "show up or blow up" mode for Team USA at the Trail Running Championships?

“Is there a scenario at the Trail Running World Championships where tactically playing it in favor of your total team time outweighs the best person on your team going for the win?” - Brett Hornig Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling return to the podcast to preview the 2023 80K Trail…

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June 6, 2023

2023 80K Trail Championships Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

Brett Horning and Leah Yingling return to the podcast to preview the 80K Trail Running Championships happening this Friday in Innsbruck, Austria. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for…

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June 2, 2023

Leah Yingling | Lululemon Partnership, Western States 100 Prep, FURTHER Initiative

Leah Yingling returns to the podcast to discuss her new partnership with Lululemon, the FURTHER initiative, as well as her training and expectations heading into the Western States 100. Timestamps: (0:51) - Lululemon partnership announcement and details (2:38) - backstory on how the opportunity came about (6:07) - Lululemon's "whole…

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June 1, 2023

JT Service | Pro Runner Advice, Dean Karnazes Stories, Trail Running Event Management

JT Service is the Founder of Soul Focus Sports and Run Local Events. In this conversation JT shares some stories from representing Dean Karnazes in the mid 2000s, his philosophy around event management and experiential marketing in the running world, and all sorts of thoughts around media, fandom and growing…

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May 30, 2023

"I don't know how better to put it..Dean [Karnazes] was balling out. It was six figures plus."

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May 24, 2023

"We've elevated the sport to a level it's not quite at yet"

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May 23, 2023

Abby Levene | Trail Running Media Reflections

Abby Levene returns to the show to discuss all things trail running media. Timestamps: (0:35) - perspective from pro athlete background and working in outdoor media (5:48) - reflecting on the norms and the line for outspokeness among pro athletes (14:50) - athlete rivalries in endurance sports (18:32) - outsourcing…

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May 22, 2023

Cocodona 250 Week 2023

The Singletrack Podcast Crew of Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig head to Flagstaff for a week of commentating the Cocodona 250. What is a week in Flagstaff without large amounts of running around beautiful local trails as well as a long run in the Grand Canyon. Catch a glimpse of…

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May 11, 2023

Trail running is a soul sport

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May 11, 2023

Doug Mayer | The Inside Story of UTMB

Doug Mayer is an author, journalist and founder of the trail running tour company, Run the Alps and past producer of the NPR show Car Talk. Doug lives in Chamonix, France, has run the UTMB race twice, and recently wrote a book titled “The Race The Changed Running: The Inside…

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May 10, 2023

The Future Of Trail Running Livestreams

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May 9, 2023

Why 200 Mile Races Are Fascinating

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May 9, 2023

Matt Feldhake | Cocodona 250, Aravaipa Running, Trail Running Livestreams

Matt Feldhake is the Marketing Director for Aravaipa Running. Matt jois the podcast to discuss visions for Cocodona 250, the progress made around live-streaming events in our sport, and pitching trail running to different audiences. Discounts: Aravaipa Running - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on Ultrasignup for 10% off registration…

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May 5, 2023

Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania Preview

This is the first episode in a series called Eurotrack where I’m joined by Katie Schide and Brett Hornig to analyze key races on the European ultra-trail running circuit. In this inaugural episode, we talk about the athletes that American fans might overlook, the key training hubs in the region,…

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May 3, 2023

The Feeling Of Finally Getting The Golden Ticket To The Western States 100

“I chase feelings like what I earned on Saturday. You know, they don’t come around that often and they shouldn’t be taken for granted. But when they do, it’s just so special to feel the love and all that hard work pay off.” - Cole Watson on winning the Canyons…

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May 2, 2023

Cole Watson | 2023 Canyons 100K Champion

Cole Watson returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss Canyons, career trajectory, faith in the process, working with Brett Hornig to prepare for this season, and his next steps at Western States in June. Timestamps: (1:10) - initial post race thoughts (2:45) - heat strategy at Canyons 100K (9:45) -…

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May 2, 2023

Catherine and Michel Poletti | UTMB World Series, Ironman Partnership, Future of Trail Running

Catherine and Michel Poletti are the Co-Founders of the UTMB races series in Chamonix, France. They join the podcast to discuss their vision for trail running over the last two decades, their history with ITRA and the Ultra Trail World Tour, partnering with Ironman and building of the UTMB World…

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April 26, 2023

2023 Canyons by UTMB 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2023 Canyons 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…

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April 21, 2023

Is this the best spot in the US to train for UTMB?

Is the Northeast the best place in the US to train for UTMB? “I think it’s the perfect place to train for European races. Nobody has realized that yet. It’s so hard to run here…but it makes you so good.” - Eric LiPuma Follow Singletrack on Instagram: www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/ Subscribe to…

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April 20, 2023

Eric LiPuma | Canyons 100K Outlook, World Championships Influence, East vs West Coast Trail Scenes

Eric LiPuma is a professional trail runner based outside of Burlington, VT preparing for the Canyons 100K later this month. In this conversation, we talk about the intersection of running and design, what "making it" looks like in our sport, the rising popularity of the trail running world championships, and…

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