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Singletrack

Finn Melanson

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

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  • May 4, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min

    Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania Preview

    This is the first episode in a series called Eurotrack where I’m joined by Katie Schide and Brett Hornig to analyze key races on the European ultra-trail running circuit. In this inaugural episode, we talk about the athletes that American fans might overlook, the key training hubs in the region, the races that matter most on the continent, and differences in training, racing, and sports media over there before previewing Transvulcania at the end of the conversation. Timestamps: (2:29) - European trail running training hubs (11:30) - European trail athletes that fly under the radar (37:08) - Key races on the European ultra trail running circuit (51:03) - Transvulcania preview 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 Additional Links: Follow Katie on Instagram, Strava, Website Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #128 - Katie Schide | 2022 UTMB Champion Support the show

  • May 2, 2023 · 56 min

    Cole Watson | Canyons 100K Champion

    Cole Watson and Brett Hornig join the podcast to recap Cole's win at the Canyons 100K this past weekend. 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Additional Links: Follow Cole on Instagram, Strava, Personal Website Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #192 - Cole Watson | 2023 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview #77 - Cole Watson | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview Support the show

  • Apr 29, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min

    Catherine and Michel Poletti | UTMB World Series, Ironman Partnership, Future of Trail Running

    Catherine and Michel Poletti are the Co-Founders of the UTMB race series in Chamonix, France. They join the podcast to discuss their vision for trail running over the last two decades, their history with ITRA and the Ultra Trail World Tour, partnering with Ironman and building the UTMB World Series, and their opinions on where our sport is heading in the years and decades to come. Timestamps: 0:55) - similarities and differences between American and European racing (4:43) - shaping American events in the image of UTMB versus maintaining their historical elements (8:57) - reflecting on how well the UTMB World Series experiment has worked so far (10:36) - how the vision for UTMB has changed or stayed the same over the last 20 years (13:26) - incentives for growing UTMB (19:21) - history with ITRA, Ultra Trail World Tour (23:46) - genesis of partnership with Ironman (31:44) - UTMB’s perspective on independent races (36:10) - perspective on equality and sustainability issues in trail running (45:54) - the independence of trail running (52:46) - future of ultra trail running (65:38) - final thoughts 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 Support the show

  • Apr 24, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min

    2023 Canyons 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Hot Takes, Predictions

    In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2023 Canyons 100K. 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 top-3 finishers this year. Timestamps: (0:32) - excitement and context for this race (8:40) - course analysis (23:14) - women’s field preview, picks (43:50) - men’s field preview, picks (60:18) - 100 mile and 50K race discussions, final thoughts 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: Follow Brett on Instagram and Strava Follow Leah on Instagram and Strava Follow Finn on Instagram and Strava Support the show

  • Apr 22, 2023 · 8 min

    Point to Point | Golden Trail Series Media Deal, Running Contract Ethics, Key Race Updates, UTMB Pregnancy Policy

    Welcome to "Point to Point", a recurring episode of Singletrack recapping the news that came across my radar in the world of trail and ultra running in the last week. Timestamps: (0:30) - Golden Trail Series - Eurosport media deal (2:10) - Ethics of running contracts (4:10) - Canyons by UTMB, Sunapee Scramble (5:40) - UTMB pregnancy policy (6:40) - Personal updates 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: UTMB Pregnancy Policy Ethics Of Running Contracts The Golden Trail World Series - Eurosport Partnership Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Apr 20, 2023 · 51 min

    Eric LiPuma | Canyons 100K Outlook, World Championships Influence, East vs West Coast Trail Scenes

    Eric LiPuma is a professional trail runner based outside of Burlington, VT preparing for the Canyons 100K later this month. In this conversation, we talk about the intersection of running and design, what "making it" looks like in our sport, the rising popularity of the trail running world championships, and receiving inspiration from other sports to make our community even greater. 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 Timestamps: (1:05) - thoughts and feelings running full-time right now (3:23) - intersection of running and design, making sport cooler (9:24) - east coast versus west coast trail scene, Boulder versus Burlington (25:02) - influence of world championships experience (30:03) - Western States versus Worlds versus UTMB (37:57) - Canyons 100K outlook (42:45) - outlook for "making it" in the sport (47:07) - inspiration from action sports Additional Links: Follow Eric on Instagram, Strava, Website, Coaching Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Epicly Later'd Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #156 - USA Men's 80K Team | 2022 World Trail Running Championships Gold Medal Recap Support the show

  • Apr 13, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min

    Pro Trail Running Leagues, Ultrarunning Bets, Underrated Training Locations (Long Run Archives #12)

    I am joined by Brett Hornig to recap the Lake Sonoma 50, discuss the new UTMB-Outside live-streaming partnership, and debate the practicality of gambling, leagues, and agents in pro 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Timestamps: (0:29) - perfect trail running towns (6:43) - Lake Sonoma 50 recap (25:28) - Outside/UTMB livestream partnership (31:32) - is gambling coming to trail running? (43:45) - Marvin Bracy Citius Mag interview (65:18) - should pro trail runners have agents? (78:49) - Michael Johnson’s tweet on future of pro running Additional Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: Long Run Archives #11 | Trail Running Scams, Breaking 14 Project, Hologram Pacers Support the show

  • Apr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min

    2023 Lake Sonoma 50 Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Hot Takes, Predictions

    6 spots for the USA 80K Mountain & Trail Running Team are on the line in a certified barn burner of a race this coming Saturday at the Lake Sonoma 50 and I’m joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to break it all down. We analyze the course, talk about success factors, note the interesting storylines, and make predictions for the female and male top-3 finishers this year. Who’s making the USA 80K team and racing at Innsbruck, Austria in June? 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Timestamps: (2:44) - what makes Lake Sonoma interesting this year (15:17) - women's field analysis, predictions (37:32) - men's field analysis, predictions (63:01) - final thoughts Links: Follow Brett on Instagram and Strava Follow Leah on Instagram and Strava Follow Finn on Instagram and Strava Support the show

  • Mar 31, 2023 · 1 hr 52 min

    Brian Metzler | Trail Running Journalism, Sports Marketing Changes, UTMB Evolution

    Brian Metzler is an award-winning sports journalist, writer, and photographer from Boulder, Colorado, who has produced storytelling content for publications like Outside, Trail Runner, Runner’s World, Competitor, and Sports Illustrated, as well as several books, including “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” and “Trail Running Illustrated”. We discuss the value of endurance sports journalism, how sports marketing is changing, creating trail running fans, and the evolution of UTMB. Timestamps: (1:06) - the content preferences of trail running fans (12:39) - marketing trail running to a broader audience (29:19) - “trail running is the future” for some shoe companies (37:11) - concerns about the growth of the sport (44:32) - shakeups in the trail running event landscape (56:00) - it is better for a few athletes to dominate or have more mystery in the results (62:16) - doping in trail and ultra running (82:08) - if and when we’ll see a media outlet dedicated to pro trail running (88:54) - the value of trail running journalism 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Links: Brian's website, Instagram, and Strava Follow Finn on Strava, Instagram, and Twitter Support the show

  • Mar 21, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min

    John Kelly: Ideal Barkley Athlete, Ultrarunning’s Public Appeal, Appalachian Trail FKT (Sunday Conversation)

    John Kelly is a professional endurance athlete and now 2-time finisher of the Barkley Marathons. In this conversation, we get his thoughts about the media attention and public perception surrounding Barkley, what draws the general public to our sport, his views on using intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation for high performance, creating the ideal Barkley athlete, and why he’s interested in going after the Appalachian Trail FKT in the future. Timestamps: (1:02) - why you have to be intrinsically motivated to finish Barkley (6:42) - what John wrote in his application essay for Barkley (9:23) - automated Twitter race narrations (12:06) - changing ideas about how to prepare for Barkley (19:26) - goldilocks zone of difficulty (24:36) - why he returns to Barkley (28:50) - mildly fulfilling successes versus stretch efforts (32:16) - ideal Barkley athlete (37:51) - why Barkley gets so much fanfare, why it appeals to the general public (49:10) - addressing Barkley criticisms (58:53) - Appalachian Trail FKT interest 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Links: Follow John on Instagram, Twitter, and Strava Support the show

  • Mar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min

    Trail Tea #1 | Boring Running Media, Exclusive Trail Races, Hard Training Philosophy

    This is the first episode of a new series we are calling "Trail Tea". These episodes take the candor of group chats and pull them into the audio realm. In this edition, I am joined by Jack Kuenzle, Dan Curts, and Abby Levene. We discuss pro runner social media, boring trail running media, exclusive trail races, faith in the gear review industry, pro runners on Strava, and whether we should be elevating people who focus 100% of the sport. Buckle up because this is a fun episode. 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Timestamps: (2:11) - pro runner social media (25:40) - boring trail running media (48:00) - exclusive trail races (56:48) - gear review industry (67:25) - Strava discussion (79:31) - elevating "all-in" athletes Links: Follow Jack on Strava and Instagram Follow Abby on Strava and Instagram Follow Dan on Strava and Instagram Follow Finn on Strava and Instagram Support the show

  • Mar 17, 2023 · 51 min

    Sabrina Little: The Vices Of Ultrarunning Fandom (Sunday Conversation)

    Sabrina Little is a Philosophy Professor and Professional Ultrarunner based in Newport News, VA. Sabrina is also a regular columnist for IRunfar and we spend the majority of this conversation discussing a recent post she wrote about what it might look like to be a good fan, as well as a bad fan, of ultra running during this era of significant change in our sport. 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Timestamps: (1:32) - connecting running and philosophy (10:15) - whether academia or running has had a bigger influence on philosophy (14:18) - motivation to reflect on ultrarunning fans (25:34) - gossip, escapism, anonymity, rooting for vice (39:45) - whether negative in-sport characteristics translate to other areas of life (48:54) - how fan behavior impacts the future of ultrarunning Links: The Vices Of Fandom Follow Sabrina on Instagram Follow Sabrina on Strava Support the show

  • Mar 15, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min

    Trail Running Scams, Breaking 14 Project, Hologram Pacers (Long Run Archives #11)

    I am joined by Brett Hornig to debate whether the culture has groomed elites to be passive about their career prospects, the biggest scams in our sport, whether it's harder to get to the top or stay at the top as a pro athlete, and why fans fixate on fast times instead of good competition. 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Timestamps: (2:31) - content creation goals for 2023 (8:28) - whether trail running culture has conditioned aspiring pro athletes to be passive about their career prospects (21:37) - the biggest scams in trail running (29:57) - hypothetical race where the 5 winners get guaranteed six-figure contracts (35:20) - running technology everyone will be using 5 years from now (47:20) - fixation on fast times over good competition (64:03) - is it harder to get to the top or stay at the top as a pro runner (80:22) - ultrarunning television ideas (88:45) - pro athlete salary report Additional Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #195 - Long Run Archives #10 | Black Canyon Reflections, Western States Storylines, Prize Money, Future Of Crewing #182 - Long Run Archives #9 | True Fans Of Trail Running, 100 Mile Hot Takes, UTMB World Series Support the show

  • Mar 3, 2023 · 34 min

    Dani Moreno | Sponsorship Changes, 2023 Racing Schedule, Athlete-Brand Discussions

    Dani Moreno is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. She returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss sponsorship changes, her history and insights from navigating the athlete brand relationship over the course of her career, and her racing schedule for 2023. 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 Timestamps: (1:11) - sponsor change announcement, reflections on change (9:09) - what went into the decision to switch sponsors (17:01) - holistic athlete-brand relationships, working with an agent (24:47) - 2023 racing schedule, Boston Marathon, return to OCC Links: Follow Dani on Instagram, Strava, and her personal website Follow the Subhub Podcast Additional Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Mar 1, 2023 · 1 hr

    Allie Ostrander: Trail Running Focus, Professional Comeback, NNormal Partnership (Sunday Conversation)

    Allie Ostrander is a professional runner for Nnormal based in Seattle, WA. Allie has notched many accomplishments on the track winning 3 national collegiate titles in the steeplechase, running professionally for the Brooks Beasts, and winning the 3K event at the 2020 Millrose Games among accolades while also demonstrating impressive versatility winning the famous Mount Marathon race in 2017. Allie recently announced her signing with the trail running brand NNormal and her focus on trail running for 2023. We have a wide-ranging conversation about her background, being a public figure and professional athlete while being transparent around her struggles with injuries and eating disorder, as well as outlook on her investment 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 Timestamps: (1:47) - how growing up in Alaska influenced running identity (4:18) - collegiate and professional running resume (6:31) - being certain about pro athlete path (12:14) - unsustainable paths to pro running (20:14) - broader sport discussion around eating disorders (27:40) - the value of being transparent about struggles (31:51) - how brands have responded (36:45) - how the media influences athletes (41:00) - influence of Emelie Forsberg and Kilian Jornet, signing with NNormal (48:57) - trail running interests, training, race schedule (58:01) - final thoughts Links: Follow Allie on Instagram, Youtube, and Strava Additional Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Feb 25, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min

    Jason Koop: Professionalization of Ultrarunning, Trail Running Teams, Doping Solutions (Sunday Conversation)

    Jason Koop is the Head Coach of Carmichael Training Systems Ultrarunning. In this conversation, we talk about whether and how the increasing professionalization of ultrarunning is changing the ways athletes train and race and generally commit their livelihood to the craft, the potential for professional co-located trail running teams, doping and the policies that should be put into place as soon as possible among many more topics. 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 Timestamps: (1:36) - insights from traveling to races with athletes (9:53) - what's changed the most in the way elite athletes races ultras (15:35) - why it's insufficient for elite athletes to marginally improve year over year (30:19) - when ultrarunners reach their performance peaks (40:45) - creating the ideal mountain ultra trail runner (47:04) - biggest advances in the athlete-coach relationship (55:36) - feasibility of trail running teams (64:41) - media coverage of ultrarunning (69:41) - doping in ultrarunning (96:20) - training theories for 200 mile races, long trail FKTs (105:04) - how coaching for ultras looks different in 2030 (110:00) - final thoughts Links: Follow Jason on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and Strava Listen to the Koop Cast Training Essentials For Ultrarunning Anti Doping 101 Additional Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Support the show

  • Feb 25, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min

    Are Exogenous Ketones The Next Big Thing In Trail Running Nutrition?

    Michael Brandt is the CEO and Co-Founder of HVMN, a nutrition company that makes exogenous ketone products for endurance athletes. We talk about what exogenous ketones are, how they benefit endurance athletes, how they can be incorporated into daily nutrition schedules, and what the future looks like for their usage in the trail and ultrarunning scene. Timestamps: (2:13) - Running a 50K at Burning Man (7:53) - Starting a business in the performance nutrition space (10:45) - Department of Defense research on exogenous ketones (16:04) - explaining exogenous ketones (18:53) - differences between endogenous and exogenous ketones (24:47) - stacking exogenous ketones with carbs, proteins, etc (27:50) - supplementing with exogenous ketones on a long run (32:38) - benefits of exogenous ketones (48:00) - timing intake of exogenous ketones (49:16) - how long exogenous ketones work for (51:48) - safety issues with exogenous ketones (54:19) - what critics say about exogenous ketones (59:09) - scientific literature on exogenous ketones (71:31) - loading phase for exogenous ketones (72:41) - tolerance or dependence on exogenous ketones (73:37) - measuring ketone levels (77:29) - HVMN products Discounts: HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order Links: Follow Michael on Instagram, Twitter, Strava and his Personal Website Burning Man Ultramarathon Support the show

  • Feb 22, 2023 · 2 hr 3 min

    Black Canyon Reflections, Western States Storylines, Prize Money, Future Of Crewing (Long Run Archives #10)

    I am joined by Brett Hornig to talk about some of our takeaways from Black Canyon, prize money and professional support in ultrarunning, emerging storylines for Western States, the future of live-streaming, the future of pacers and crew at race, and which sports outside of trail running produce the best athletes for our world. 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 Trails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/) Timestamps: (4:35) - recapping Black Canyon (12:11) - what makes a race so competitive (18:27) - livestream hypotheticals (27:03) - competitive fluidity of ultra races outside of Western States (34:00) - prize money debate, supporting professionals (48:31) - Western States golden ticket discussion, emerging storylines (82:32) - getting rid of pacers and crews (95:42) - future of livestreaming discussion (111:12) - which athletes from other sports make the best ultrarunners Additional Links: Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and Patreon Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The Feed Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #182 - Long Run Archives #9 | True Fans Of Trail Running, 100 Mile Hot Takes, UTMB World Series Support the show

  • Feb 10, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min

    2023 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Hot Takes, Predictions

    In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2023 Black Canyon 100K. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers this year, and respond to listener comments, questions, and hot takes around the event. Timestamps: (1:12) - catching up, excitement for Black Canyon, stature in the golden ticket series and greater American ultra trail running scene (10:22) - course knowledge, analysis, how runners should prepare, livestream strategy (25:08) - women's field analysis, storylines, fantasy picks (57:33) - men's field analysis, storylines, fantasy picks (95:51) - listener comments, questions, hot takes 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: Follow Brett on Instagram and Strava Follow Leah on Instagram and Strava Follow Finn on Instagram and Strava Support the show

  • Feb 10, 2023 · 15 min

    Anthony Costales | 2023 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview

    Anthony Costales is a trail runner based in Salt Lake City, UT preparing for the 2023 Black Canyon 100K. Guest Links: Follow Anthony on Instagram Follow Anthony on Strava 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 Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #191 - Cole Watson | 2023 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview #188 - Tim Freriks | 2023 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview #187 - David Laney | 2023 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview #186 - Ryan Miller | 2023 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview #185 - John Raneri | 2:12 Marathoner Making Ultra Debut At The Black Canyon 100K Show Links: Follow Singletrack on Instagram Watch Singletrack on Youtube Become A Singletrack Patreon Follow Finn on Instagram and Strava Support the show