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Long Run Archives #8 | Best Free Agent Runners of 2022, Ultrarunning Ties, Pacers At Western States

We talk about Brett’s new Youtube channel, the first place tie at Ultra Trail Cape Town, UTMB Thailand, the timing of the 2023 World Trail Championships, the idea of no pacers at Western States, and contract season for pro runners.

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Timestamps:

(0:34) - introducing Brett’s new Youtube channel
(11:19) - whether Ultra Trail Cape Town has become the premier end of season ultra
(22:28) - golden tickets up for grabs at UTMB Thailand
(29:18) - discussing the tie at Ultra Trail Cape Town
(43:34) - trying to make sense of the newly announced “ITRA National League”
(52:09) - next year’s World Mountain Running Championships
(63:20) - talking about contract negotiation season for professional ultrarunners
(72:05) - impressive free agents that could be signed by brands for 2023
(73:18) - Strava find of the week
(76:45) - debating pacers at Western States

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