Singletrack

Finn Melanson

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

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Jun 22, 2023 · 17 min
Arlen Glick | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Arlen Glick 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/...) 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 Arlen on Strava Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #147 - Arlen Glick | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview Support the show
Jun 21, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
2023 Western States 100 | Men's Field Preview
Brett Hornig returns to 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 male 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 21, 2023 · 14 min
Leah Yingling | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Leah Yingling returns to the podcast to discuss her 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 Leah on Instagram, Strava Support the show
Jun 21, 2023 · 23 min
Heather Jackson | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Heather Jackson returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her 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 Heather on Instagram, Strava, and Youtube Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #153 - Heather Jackson | Pro Triathlon Career, Switch To Ultrarunning, Javelina Jundred Recap Support the show
Jun 21, 2023 · 26 min
Jeff Colt | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Jeff Colt returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Jeff on Instagram Follow Jeff on Strava 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 21, 2023 · 48 min
Craig Thornley | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Craig Thornley joins the Singletrack Podcast ahead of the 2023 Western States 100 to talk about his history of involvement in the race, memories of his blog "Conduct The Juices", and course updates for this Saturday. Links: Conduct The Juices Blog Follow Craig on Instagram, Twitter Western States 100 Website 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 21, 2023 · 13 min
Emily Hawgood | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Emily Hawgood returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Emily on Instagram 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 20, 2023 · 23 min
Dakota Jones | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Dakota Jones returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Dakota on Instagram Footprints Running Nnormal 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 20, 2023 · 16 min
Courtney Dauwalter | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Courtney Dauwalter returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Courtney on Instagram 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 20, 2023 · 16 min
Katie Schide | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Katie Schide returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Links: Follow Katie on Instagram, Strava, Website Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #212 - Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania Preview #128 - Katie Schide | 2022 UTMB Champion 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 18, 2023 · 31 min
Tom Evans | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview
Tom Evans returns to the podcast to discuss his preparation for the 2023 Western States 100. Timestamps: (1:53) - what Tom is optimizing for at this year's Western States (5:40) - liquid calories, high carb, high caffeine (8:30) - heat protocols (13:15) - course strategy, pace charts (22:57) - race goals, expectations (26:12) - race psychology 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 Tom Evans on Instagram and Strava Follow Singletrack on Instagram, Youtube, and Patreon Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #50 - Tom Evans | Pro Ultrarunning Playbook, UTMB 2022, Trail Running Teams Support the show
Jun 13, 2023 · 20 min
Broken Arrow Sky Races & Western States 100 Coverage Announcements
I am joined by co-host Brett Hornig to announce the details of our coverage for the 2023 Broken Arrow Skyrace series and Western States 100. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/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) 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 13, 2023 · 54 min
Eric LiPuma | 2023 80K World Trail Championship Recap
Eric LiPuma returns to the show to debrief his 7th place finish 80K world trail championships in Innsbruck, Austria this past week and discuss the next moves for his racing season. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/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) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Additional Links: Trail Runner Magazine Feature Follow Eric on Instagram, Strava, Website, Coaching Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #207 - Eric LiPuma | Canyons 100K Outlook, World Championships Influence, East vs West Coast Trail Scenes #156 - USA Men's 80K Team | 2022 World Trail Running Championships Gold Medal Recap Support the show
Jun 12, 2023 · 52 min
Allison Baca | 2023 80K World Trail Championship Recap
Allison Baca is an ultra-trail runner based in Golden, CO who took 6th overall and top American at the 80K world trail championships in Innsbruck Austria this past week. She joins the show to debrief the race and discuss her background in trail running. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/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) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Links: Follow Allison on Instagram Follow Allison on Strava Read Allison's blog Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #218 - 2023 80K Trail Championships Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions Support the show
Jun 6, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
2023 80K Trail Championships Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling return to the podcast to preview the 80K Trail Running Championships happening this Friday in Innsbruck, Austria. 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 make our predictions for the female and male podium finishers this year. Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/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) Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes. Links: WMTRC Livestream Follow Brett on Instagram and Strava Follow Leah on Instagram and Strava Follow Finn on Instagram and Strava Follow AS Fireball on Twitter Support the show
May 26, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
JT Service | Pro Runner Advice, Dean Karnazes Stories, Trail Running Event Management
JT Service is the Founder of Soul Focus Sports and Run Local Events. In this conversation JT shares some stories from representing Dean Karnazes in the mid 2000s, his philosophy around event management and experiential marketing in the running world, and all sorts of thoughts around media, fandom and growing the trail running community. Timestamps: (3:35) - representing Dean Karnazes (15:45) - the long tail of professional running (23:08) - managing innovation versus tradition in events (36:12) - more event management, growth discussion (48:06) - whether trail running is ready for Netflix (55:26) - assuming more leadership, responsibility in the community (60:26) - miscellaneous questions Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Links: Soul Focus Sports Connect with JT on LinkedIn or email (jt@soulfocussports.com) White Mountains Endurance Races 2023 Aravaipa (NE Region) Racing Team Application Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #215 - Abby Levene | Trail Running Media Reflections #214 - Doug Mayer | The Inside Story of UTMB #213 - Matt Feldhake | Cocodona 250 Reflections, Aravaipa Running, Livestreaming Trail Races #204 - Brian Metzler | Trail Running Journalism, Sports Marketing Changes, UTMB Evolution #184 - Fred Abramowitz - Run Rabbit Run | Casual Ultrarunning Fans, Prize Money, Sponsorship Blueprint Support the show
May 24, 2023 · 38 min
Leah Yingling | Lululemon Partnership, Western States 100 Prep, FURTHER Initiative
Leah Yingling returns to the podcast to discuss her new partnership with Lululemon, the FURTHER initiative, as well as her training and expectations heading into the Western States 100. Timestamps: (0:51) - Lululemon partnership announcement and details (2:38) - backstory on how the opportunity came about (6:07) - Lululemon's "whole human" approach to athlete sponsorship (9:51) - rollout week in Vancouver (13:40) - research for women's ultrarunning (19:33) - FURTHER initiative, world record attempts (26:14) - Western States 100 training, race strategy (34:08) - thoughts on a possible Western States-UTMB double Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Links: Lululemon Trail Athletes Lululemon FURTHER Initiative Lululemon Strava Challenge Follow Leah on Instagram and Strava Follow Finn on Instagram and Strava Support the show
May 20, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
Abby Levene | Trail Running Media Reflections
Abby Levene returns to the show to discuss all things trail running media. Timestamps: (2:35) - perspective from pro athlete background and working in outdoor media (7:48) - reflecting on the norms and the line for outspokeness among pro athletes (16:50) - athlete rivalries in endurance sports (20:32) - outsourcing athlete social media (34:21) - analyzing trail running films and storytelling, being critical of content creators (52:50) - athlete experiments in going social media dark (57:28) - whether the state of outdoor media is bleak (69:01) - running media tradeoffs Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Links: Freetrail Memorial Day Fundraiser Tempo // Movement In The Mountains - Kyle Richardson Follow Abby on Instagram, Strava Support the show
May 11, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
Doug Mayer | The Inside Story of UTMB
Doug Mayer is an author, journalist and founder of the trail running tour company, Run the Alps and past producer of the NPR show Car Talk. Doug lives in Chamonix, France, has run the UTMB race twice, and recently wrote a book titled “The Race The Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB". In this conversation, we discuss the nature of soul sports, the founding story of the UTMB, the background and ambitions of the Polettis, common criticisms about the race, the power it has over athletes, operators, and other organizations in our world, and whether there is such a thing as a “trail running industrial complex”. Timestamps: (1:08) - trail running is a soul sport (9:05) - man in the arena quote, UTMB origin story (19:04) - background of the Polettis (33:01) - Mike Ambrose story, influence of content (43:21) - the jump of UTMB and the Polettis to international influence (52:35) - financial misunderstandings about UTMB and the Polettis (59:30) - Ironman partnership (66:59) - concerns about monopolization, etc (82:11) - the real or imagined power of UTMB over pro athletes (94:29) - feasibility of being a global and local event Discounts: Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Links: The Race That Changed Trail Running: The Inside Story of UTMB Run The Alps Doug Mayer's Trail Runner Magazine Archive Man In The Arena Quote Follow Doug on Instagram Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #210 - Catherine and Michel Poletti | UTMB World Series, Ironman Partnership, Future of Trail Running #183 - Caleb Efta - High Lonesome 100 | UTMB Policy, Trail Running Values, Grassroots Races Support the show
May 9, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Matt Feldhake | Cocodona 250 Reflections, Aravaipa Running, Livestreaming Trail Races
Matt Feldhake is the Marketing Director for Aravaipa Running. Matt joins the podcast to discuss visions for Cocodona 250, the progress made around live-streaming events in our sport, and pitching trail running to different audiences. Discounts: Aravaipa Running - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on Ultrasignup for 10% off registration to one of their Flagstaff Sky Peaks races on 10/7. Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Timestamps: (1:37) - vision for the Cocodona 250 (7:44) - fan interest in 200+ mile race (15:44) - early lessons from the Cocodona 250 livestream (21:32) - Flagstaff livestreaming scene (30:31) - the rewards, complexity of Cocodona 250 livestream (34:28) - why Aravaipa is excied about and invested in livestreaming events (44:29) - guessing at the future of trail running livestreams (48:53) - trail running media inspiration (53:01) - UTMB discussion, trail running events landscape (60:50) - marketing the sport of trail running Links: Connect with Matt on LinkedIn The Long Way Home ft Eric Senseman Flagstaff Sky Peaks race series Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #184 - Fred Abramowitz - Run Rabbit Run | Casual Ultrarunning Fans, Prize Money, Sponsorship Blueprint #60 - Chris Chavez | Citius Mag, Building A Running Media Company, Creating Running Fans #26 - Sam Parsons | How To Build A Trail Running Team Support the show