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**Singletrack**

Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.

Latest Episodes:

Will David Roche "Shock The World" At The Western States 100? (Long Run Archives #22) Jan 28, 2025

Show notes

Brett Hornig and David Roche return to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives.

Timestamps:

(2:35) - shoe contracts, trial by miles vlog, future content ideas
(27:51) - cycling to trail crossover talk, pending competitive edge of full-time athletes
(01:13:24) - rivalry in trail running, the role of authenticity in competition
(01:58:49) - open questions on doping, fairness in trail running, anxieties of clean athletes

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Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)

Additional Links:

Follow David on Patreon, SWAP, Strava, Instagram
Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Coaching
Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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Why Jamil Coury Is More Excited About Running Than Ever — And It's Not What You Think Jan 20, 2025

Show notes

Jamil Coury joins the show to talk about the reasons behind his renewed passion for running, some inner workings of the Cocodona 250, various eras of Aravaipa Running, and his relatively recent acquisition of Ultrarunning Magazine.
Timestamps:

(0:50) - Chipotle Challenge
(13:35) - Cocodona 250
(37:51) - Reflecting On Eras Of Aravaipa Running
(92:57) - Ultrarunning Magazine

Partners:

Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)
Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.
Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)

Additional Links:

Follow Jamil on Instagram, Strava, YouTube, Website
Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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Boulder Boys Insights, Nike-Satisfy Beef, Euro Trail Media Thoughts, Free Agent Tracking (Long Run Archives #21) Jan 15, 2025

Show notes

Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, we discuss Finn's recent appearance on the Boulder Boys Show, the marketing beef between Nike and Satisfy, movement on the free agent market, and questions about the reach of European trail running media.
Timestamps:

(0:00) - Catching Up, Boulder Boys Appearance, Coffee Club Inspiration, In-Person Podcasts
(29:12) - Nike / Satisfy Beef
(40:27) - European Trail Media Issues
(53:44) - Free Agency News
(67:08) - What’s In / What’s Out (2025)
(80:27) - Best Things You Found On The Internet This Week

Partners:

Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)
Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.
Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)

Additional Links:

David Roche Vlog, Reax Run
Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Coaching
Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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Inside Singletrack: 2025 Podcast Plans, Race Coverage, New Partnerships, and Exclusive Projects Jan 05, 2025

Show notes

Get the inside scoop on what’s coming to the Singletrack Podcast in 2025! Host Finn Melanson shares exciting updates on podcast plans, race coverage, event projects, and more. Got ideas or requests for future behind-the-scenes episodes? We’d love to hear from you—DM us on IG or email Finn directly at finn@singletrack.run. Don’t miss this peek behind the curtain!

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Introductions
(15:30) - 2024 Reflections, Larger Trends
(17:53) - Podcast Expectations
(24:30) - Race Coverage Expectations
(29:17) - Twisted Fork Expectations
(31:55) - Race Project Expectations
(36:00) - Miscellaneous, Skill-Building
(40:05) - 2025 Partners (Naak, Gorewear, Raide)
(43:50) - Conclusions

Partners:

Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)
Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.
Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)

Links:

Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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2024 FKT Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions Dec 22, 2024

Show notes

Jack Kuenzle and Will Peterson join the show to reflect on an exciting year in the world of 'fastest known times' on the trail running scene. Fair warning: this episode contains some profanity, so listener discretion is advised!

Timestamps:

(2:00) - Top FKT-related storylines of 2024
(30:15) - Best New FKT Developments / Themes of 2024
(43:05) - Advances In Gear, Nutrition, Etc for FKTs
(53:33) - Male FKT Of The Year
(67:31) - Female FKT Of The Year
(93:35) - Routes That Should Get More Attention In 2025 And Beyond
(100:58) - 2025 FKT Predictions
(108:09) - Personal Goals For 2025

Partners:

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Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.
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Links:

Follow Will on Instagram, From The Backcountry
Follow Jack on Instagram, Strava, Coaching
Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon

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2024 Ultrarunning Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions Dec 20, 2024

Show notes

Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join the show to reflect on an exciting year in ultrarunning. We dive into standout storylines, major sports shifts, and rookie athletes' breakout performances. We highlight runners who staged remarkable comebacks, discuss key candidates in TROY and UROY voting, and highlight unsung performances and athletes of the year. Additionally, we share personal highlights and make bold predictions for 2025 and beyond.
Timestamps:

(0:00) - Introductions
(4:19) - Unsung or Darkhorse Performance of the Year
(14:32) - Comeback Runner of the Year
(30:08) - Rookie of the Year
(37:02) - Best Team Performance
(44:52) - Best Free Agent Signing
(47:54) - Top Storylines of 2024
(59:57) - Favorite Moments of 2024
(67:39) - Biggest Themes / Best New Developments of 2024
(73:16) - Most Thrilling Race / Race Moment of 2024
(77:25) - Favorite Content of 2024
(83:24) - 2024 Predictions
(92:05) - UROY Considerations
(94:54) - Personal Wins / 2025 Goals

Partners:

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Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.
Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.
deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLET...) to get 20% off your next order.

Links:

Follow Leah on Instagram, Strava, Twitter
Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube
Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube

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Behind The Scenes: Mammoth Trail Fest (Tim Tollefson Interview) + Special Guest Lauren Osbourne Dec 19, 2024

Show notes

This is a two-part episode from conversations recorded at the Running Event in Austin, TX this past November. First, I'm joined by Tim Tollefson who provides a race-directing behind-the-scenes look at the Mammoth Trail Fest. Then I'm joined by Lauren Osbourne who shares lessons learned from building a modern speciality running retail store - Exchange Running Collective - in Nashville, TN.
Timestamps:

(1:48) - whether trail running events should have points of view
(4:51) - the role of brand partners at trail running events
(5:56) - race director off-season activities, business challenges
(13:49) - event permitting for trail races
(20:49) - inspirations for Mammoth Trail Fest
(27:58) - more brand partnerships discussion
(36:13) - golden trail series relationship
(41:04) - Tim Tollefson parting thoughts
(43:26) - how to enter the running retail space
(45:47) - lessons learned working for Nike
(52:15) - intentionally creating in-store community environment
(57:00) - Nashville running scene
(61:05) - running memberships, unique inventory
(64:20) - advice for starting a running store, the zero to one

Partners:

Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.
Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.
deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLET...) to get 20% off your next order.

Additional Links:

Mammoth Trail Fest
Exchange Running Collective
Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter,

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Tara Dower Signs Ground-Breaking Deal with Altra (Our Analysis) Dec 11, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, we’re joined by returning guests Abby Levene of Outside Magazine and Kelly Newlon of RAD Boulder. Together, we dive into the big news of Tara Dower’s groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Altra, which positions her as one of the higher-paid athletes in the ultra-trail running world.
Timestamps:

00:30 Introduction to Tara Dower's Contract with Altra
06:22 Gender Pay Inequality in Sports
09:26 The Role of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Athlete Contracts
13:42 Market Dynamics and Athlete Compensation
16:37 The Impact of Tara's Contract on the Trail Running Community
19:28 The Future of Sponsorships in Trail Running
22:21 Tara Dower's Unique Position in the Sport
25:36 Measuring Success for Brands and Athletes
28:30 The Evolution of Altra's Brand Strategy
35:28 The Evolution of Athlete Representation
39:01 The Role of Agents in Ultra Trail Running
50:48 The Future of Sports Reporting
54:39 The Concept of a Signing Day in Trail Running
56:48 Safeguarding Athlete Obligations
01:01:55 Final Thoughts on Tara's Impact

Partners:

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Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.
Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.
deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLET...) to get 20% off your next order.

Additional Links:

Abby Levene - Outside Mag Article
Kelly Newlon - RadBoulder
Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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Behind The Scenes Of Citius Mag with Chris Chavez (Sunday Conversation) Dec 09, 2024

Show notes

Chris Chavez returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss the latest developments at Citius Mag, the influence of Netflix's Sprint series on Track and Field, shifts in the sports media landscape, his key content and event strategies for 2025, and his perspective on Michael Johnson's "Grand Slam Track" league.
Timestamps:

2:00 The Evolution of Citius Mag and Track and Field Media
9:49 Retaining Talent in a Competitive Media Environment
20:50 The Impact of Media on Track and Field
26:59 The Future of Track and Field Media
32:19 "Sprint" And The Evolution of Sports Documentaries
39:51 Challenges in Media Access In Track and Field
45:04 Grand Slam Track
50:04 The Role of Influential Figures (Michael Johnson) in Sports
55:27 Business Strategies for Sports Media Success

Partners:

Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
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Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.
deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLET...) to get 20% off your next order.

Additional Links:

Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon

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INSTANT REACTIONS: Western States + Hardrock 100 Lottery Results Dec 07, 2024

Show notes

Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig share their initial reactions to the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100 lotteries, discussing their impact on the competitive fields in both races.

Didn't get into the Western States 100 or Hardrock 100? Come race Twisted Fork on June 14th, 2025 in Park City, UT. Check it out here.
Timestamps:

00:00 Instant Reactions to the Race Lotteries
03:03 Exploring Content Opportunities in Trail Running
06:03 Statistics and Insights from the Lotteries
09:03 Katie Schide racing Hardrock next year
20:56 Zach Miller racing Hardrock next year
24:48 The Competitive Landscape of the Hardrock 100
28:49 Western States 100 Lottery Overview
32:57 Conversational Pace Corner - Shoe Predictions
34:05 Final Thoughts and Future Events (Twisted Fork)

Partners:

Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.
Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.
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