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Singletrack · Tuesday · 1 hr 33 min

Joe Grant in Chamonix: UTMB's Early Days, Matt Carpenter Influence and Hardrock Stories

A legend of the sport, Joe Grant joins us in our Chamonix studio. We discuss the early days of UTMB and Tor des Géants, his relationship with Roch Horton and stories from the Kroger’s Canteen aid station at Hardrock, the influence of Matt Carpenter on his approach to ultrarunning, and why he thinks running media too often puts the act of running ahead of the landscapes it moves through. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Support the show

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A legend of the sport, Joe Grant joins us in our Chamonix studio. We discuss the early days of UTMB and Tor des Géants, his relationship with Roch Horton and stories from the Kroger’s Canteen aid station at Hardrock, the influence of Matt Carpenter on his approach to ultrarunning, and why he thinks running media too often puts the act of running ahead of the landscapes it moves through.


Partners:

  • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order
  • Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made
  • Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains 

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