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Finn Melanson

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

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  • Aug 22, 2023 · 21 min

    Eszter Csillag | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

    Eszter Csillag is a professional trail runner for Hoka preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones. Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link. Links: Follow Eszter on Instagram, Strava Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Aug 22, 2023 · 27 min

    Jennifer Lichter | 2023 OCC Pre-Race Interview

    Jennifer Lichter is a professional trail runner for the North Face preparing for the 2023 OCC in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones. Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link. Links: Follow Jennifer on Instagram, Strava Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Aug 22, 2023 · 16 min

    Courtney Dauwalter | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

    Courtney Dauwalter is a professional trail runner for Salomon preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones. Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use this link. International listeners - use this link. Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Aug 22, 2023 · 22 min

    Caitlin Fielder | 2023 OCC Pre-Race Interview

    Caitlin Fielder is a professional trail runner for Salomon preparing for the 2023 OCC race in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones. Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use (https://thefeed.com/pillar). International listeners - use (https://pillarperformance.shop/). Links: Follow Caitlin on Instagram, Strava, Website Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Aug 22, 2023 · 22 min

    Tyler Green | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

    Tyler Green is a professional trail runner for Nike preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones. Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use (https://thefeed.com/pillar). International listeners - use (https://pillarperformance.shop/). Links: Follow Tyler on Instagram, Strava, Website Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Aug 21, 2023 · 27 min

    Ben Dhiman | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

    Ben Dhiman is a Hoka-supported trail runner preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones. Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use (https://thefeed.com/pillar). International listeners - use (https://pillarperformance.shop/). Links: Follow Ben on Instagram, Strava, and Substack Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Aug 21, 2023 · 50 min

    Tom Evans | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

    Tom Evans is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France. Sponsors: Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones. Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use (https://thefeed.com/pillar). International listeners - use (https://pillarperformance.shop/). Links: Follow Tom on Instagram, Strava, Youtube Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Aug 16, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min

    Finn Melanson | 100 Mile Wilderness Unsupported FKT - Trip Report

    On August 4th, 2023 I set an unsupported fastest known time on the 100 mile wilderness section of Maine's Appalachian Trail. In an effort to pay it forward to anyone interested in testing their limits on this route in the future, I recorded this trip report with Xander Keiter, who is a fellow HMW enthusiast and owner of the fastest known supported and overall time on the route. Xander and I discuss the history of the route, what makes it special and intriguing, where it fits in the broader context of the New England trail running scene, how I prepared for the run, what went well, what went poorly, and what might be next. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. HVMN - use this link (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 30% off your first subscription to their Ketone IQ product. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Timestamps: (3:29) - what makes the 100 Mile Wilderness so intriguing, what draws trail runners to the route (22:52) - how I prepared for the 100 Mile Wilderness (30:17) - how I fared on each section, what execution looked like (67:58) - post-run reflections, contextualizing the 100 Mile Wilderness, future plans Sample Gear Used: Speedland GS:Tam Kogalla RA Adventure Light Maurten Gel 100 Salomon Adv Skin 12L Pack Leki Ultra Trail FX One Poles Links: Xander Keiter on From The Backcountry Podcast 100 Mile Wilderness Fastest Known Time Page Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Aug 10, 2023 · 43 min

    Bernd Heinrich | Why We Run, Endurance History, Racing The Biological Clock

    Bernd Heinrich is a Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Vermont where he made major contributions in the study of the physiological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of animals and plants to their physical environments. He’s also regarded as one of the best American ultramarathoners of all time. In the early to mid 1980s, for example, he set records in the road 100K, road 100 mile, and 24 hour track events. Later in life, he published two books that have received widespread acclaim in our community - Why We Run and Racing The Clock. These two books, as well as Bernd’s notable running career and iconoclastic lifestyle serve as the basis of our conversation. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. HVMN - use this link (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 30% off your first subscription to their Ketone IQ product. Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Timestamps: (1:06) - introduction, Ocean Spray sponsorship, 200 mile weeks, 80s ultrarunning culture, nutritional experiments (7:40) - honoring evolutionary history through ultrarunning, cultural versus biological factors that lead to excellence, when records can longer can broken (15:11) - whether its productive to be curious about aging, declining athleticism (18:26) - curiosity, dreaming, and long-term goals in running, logic and emotion in running, hope and realism in running (25:45) - explaining the Church of Nature (32:59) - what day to day life looks like right now, tradeoffs of individualism, future work, final thoughts and advice to listeners Links: Salomon TV Throwback featuring Bernd Email Bernd (bheinrich153@gmail.com) Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Jul 31, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min

    Latt Mansor | Using Exogenous Ketones for Ultra Trail Running

    In this episode, I'm joined by Latt Mansor, Research Lead at HVMN. Latt holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics from the University of Oxford, where his research focused on the metabolism of the type 2 diabetic heart in hypoxia. He also holds an M.A. (Columbia University) and B.Sc. (Hons) (University of Nottingham) in Biotechnology. He is a world expert in physiology and metabolism, and consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations. The focus of this conversation is on the practical applications of exogenous ketone supplementation in ultra-endurance settings. Note - HVMN is a sponsor of the podcast. While I was a user of their products prior to this financial relationship and have been interested in this particular topic for a while now, it is important to disclose my ties to the company. Keep this in mind as you listen to the episode. Timestamps: (1:42) - defining exogenous ketones, experience with exogenous ketones (9:23) - differences between endogenous and exogenous ketones (12:58) - fueling simultaneously with carbohydrates and exogenous ketones (16:35) - debating the performance versus recovery benefits of exogenous ketones (23:56) - discussing potential recovery, adaptation, and sleep benefits during heavy training periods (35:06) - suggested supplementation protocol for exogenous ketones during ultramarathons (49:22) - addressing various criticisms of exogenous ketones (67:57) - research requests for exogenous ketones Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. HVMN - use this link (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 30% off your first subscription to their Ketone IQ product. Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Jul 22, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    Meghan Hicks | IRunFar, Trail Running Media, Western States 100, Hardrock 100 Reflections

    In this episode, I'm joined by Meghan Hicks from IRunFar to reflect on the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100, the history and long-term trajectory of their race coverage and business model, and other media development topics. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription. Links: Follow IRunFar on Twitter, Instagram, Website Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Jul 20, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

    David Hedges and Jack Kuenzle | Nolan's 14 Fastest Known Time

    In this episode, I'm joined by David Hedges and Jack Kuenzle. You may have already seen it in the news, but David recently set a new supported and overall FKT on the Nolan's 14 route in Colorado, finishing in a time of 39 hours, 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Jack joins the conversation as a member of his crew and pacing team and together we break down his effort, strategy, philosophy around choosing personal projects versus formal racing goals, and the impact of the effort in the broader community. **One thing to note - there are moments of profanity in this episode, please keep that in mind if you find that off-putting or aren’t in the best environment to listen to such banter. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order. HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription. Links: Fastest Known Time - Nolan's 14 (Route History) Follow David on Instagram and Strava Follow Jack on Instagram and Strava Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Jul 19, 2023 · 1 hr 47 min

    2023 Hardrock 100 Recap | Race Analysis, Takeaways, Top Performances

    Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Jeff Colt recap the 2023 Hardrock 100 - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next order. HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription. Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed Follow Jeff on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, and Youtube Support the show

  • Jul 12, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    Mallory Richard | Ultrarunning Data, Athlete Rankings, UTMB Insights

    Mallory Richard writes a regular column for IRunFar called “Running The Numbers”, which uses quantitative data to talk about trail and ultrarunning. We discuss the pros and cons of the current athlete ranking systems in our sport, interesting performance insights from the UTMB and Golden Trail World Series events, and other interesting topics like how often runners improve their performance at a given race. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next order. HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription. Links: Running The Numbers Follow Singletrack on Instagram, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Jul 9, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min

    Eurotrack #2 | Western States 100, Lavaredo 120K, Hardrock100

    We are back with cohost Katie Schide for another edition of our Eurotrack mini-series covering relevant happenings at the Western States 100, Lavaredo 120K, Mount Blanc 90K, and the 80K Trail World Championships last month before looking ahead to some of the European runners toeing the line at the Hardrock 100 this weekend. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order. Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next order. HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription. Links: Follow Katie on Instagram, Strava, North Face Follow Singletrack on Instagram, Youtube, and Patreon Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #212 - Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania Preview Support the show

  • Jul 5, 2023 · 51 min

    Ultra-Trail Running Nutrition: Carbohydrates, Bicarbonate, and Hydrogel Technology

    Josh Rowe, a Performance Nutritionist for Maurten, joins the show to talk about all things ultra running nutrition. Timestamps: (1:02) - Exploring Unknowns in Ultra Endurance Nutrition (8:32) - Bicarbonate and Liquid Calorie Strategies (14:54) - Endurance Race Fueling and Hydration (24:31) - Exploring Carbohydrate and Gut Training (38:10) - Hydrogel Technology and Endurance Performance (44:35) - The Importance of Taste in Fueling (50:33) -Exploring Performance Nutrition in Endurance Racing Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order). Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Additional Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed Support the show

  • Jun 30, 2023 · 1 hr 59 min

    2023 Western States 100 Recap | Race Analysis, Takeaways, Top Performances

    Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig recap the 2023 Western States 100 - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes. Timestamps: (1:20) - when ultrarunning livestreams will become more entertaining than in-person viewing (16:12) - analyzing Courtney Dauwalter's record performance (31:00) - how and where the men's and women's races were won at Western States (50:26) - increasing professionalism of ultrarunning (72:50) - increasing international competition at Western States (90:23) - additional race analysis, insights (98:56) - responding to listener comments, questions (107:59) - reflecting on our coverage of Broken Arrow and Western States Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order). Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Additional Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed Support the show

  • Jun 23, 2023 · 16 min

    Jon Rea | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

    Jon Rea returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Links: Follow Jon on Strava Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #150 - Jonathan Rea | Golden Ticket Talk - 2022 Javelina Jundred #35 - Golden Ticket Talks | Jonathan Rea, Bandera 100K 1st Place Male Support the show

  • Jun 22, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min

    2023 Western States 100 | Women's Field Preview

    Brett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join the podcast to provide an in-depth preview of the 2023 Western States 100. 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 yes, make our predictions for the female top 10 finishers this year. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Support the show

  • Jun 22, 2023 · 20 min

    Adam Merry | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

    Adam Merry returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Sponsors: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order) Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Links Follow Adam on Instagram Follow Adam on Strava Freetrail Film Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #36 - Adam Merry | Bandera Reflections, Representation In Trail Running, State Of The Sport Talks Support the show