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Matt Daniels | UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview Aug 20, 2022

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Matt Daniels is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.
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This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.
Timestamps:

(1:47) - reflecting back on injuries and lessons learned in 2020 and 2021 seasons
(4:38) - advice to sponsored athletes currently dealing with injuries and other setbacks
(6:18) - insights into motivation for racing CCC this year
(7:24) - strengths and weaknesses on the CCC course
(8:41) - fitness and confidence levels heading into CCC
(10:14) - race day mindset
(11:51) - whether going to Chamonix for early training is becoming necessary
(13:42) - gear talk

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Rod Farvard | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview Aug 20, 2022

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Rod Farvard is a professional trail runner for Ultimate Direction based in 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 your next order.
Timestamps:

(1:34) - Western States 100 reflections, takeaways
(3:48) - whether racing UTMB this year is driven by redemption or inspiration
(8:00) - latest ultrarunning learnings to share with the audience
(11:47) - wisdom from fellow Mammoth Lakes ultrarunners for UTMB
(14:41) - gear talk, final thoughts

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#109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Taylor Nowlin | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview Aug 20, 2022

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Taylor Nowlin is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Spokane, WA preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.
Sponsors:
This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.
Timestamps:
- (1:42) - Western States 100 takeaways
- (3:03) - training strategy for a quick turnaround to CCC
- (4:38) - preparation in Spokane, WA
- (6:02) - race day expectations
- (7:10) - race day gear
- (8:22) - experience last year at OCC
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Avery Collins | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview Aug 20, 2022

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Avery Collins is a professional trail runner for Speedland based in Silverton, CO 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 next order.

Timestamps:

(1:51) - whether he considers himself to be "underrated" among the American male ultrarunning elites
(5:22) - whether being an outspoken advocate for cannabis has helped or hurt his ultrarunning career in both the short term and long term
(8:05) - investment in and preparation for UTMB
(11:31) - whether he should be considered a contender for a top 10 finish this year
(12:52) - whether this is the most competitive men's field at UTMB ever
(14:42) - running for Speedland
(18:14) - the benefits of working with an agent for ultrarunning sponsorships

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Follow Avery on Instagram

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Seth Swanson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview Aug 20, 2022

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Seth Swanson is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Missoula, MT preparing for the 2022 UTMB.
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This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

(1:53) - reflecting back on his success doing the Western States-UTMB double in 2015 and what he did in training that spring and summer to make it happen
(5:52) - what makes Missoula, MT a great place to train for events like UTMB
(8:10) - where he's at with the sport right now from a competitive standpoint
(10:31) - training philosophy
(12:26) - motivation to return to the UTMB series
(16:02) - confidence and fitness heading into the race
(18:12) - race day gear

Links:

Follow Seth on Instagram

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#111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
#110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
#109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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David Hedges | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview Aug 20, 2022

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David Hedges is a professional trail runner for Norda and Satisfy Running based in Intervale, NH 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 next order.

Timestamps:

(1:27) - whether 2021 and 2022 should be considered "breakout" years in his evolution as an ultrarunner
(2:32) - moving to the French Alps for the entire 2022 summer in order to prepare for UTMB
(5:19) - opportunities to train with fellow American elite ultrarunners in the leadup to UTMB, wisdom imparted, lessons learned
(6:41) - training philosophy, being a "big volume" runner
(9:58) - strengths on the UTMB course, expectations on race day
(10:57) - whether he will have similar "tunnel vision" for future races

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