Singletrack
Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.
Episodes
436 episodes
Molly Seidel Isn’t Chasing the Same Things Anymore
In this episode, Olympic medalist Molly Seidel reflects on the aftermath of success at the highest level of the sport. She discusses the pressures of elite marathoning, why that model became unsustainable, and the personal decisions that led he...
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Episode 434
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56:06
Sabrina’s Back, Molly’s All-In, and Courtney Goes Olympic (Singletrack News)
In the first-ever edition of Singletrack News, Finn Melanson and co-host Alyssa Clark break down the biggest stories in trail running from the past week.We start with Sabrina Stanley’s return to racing after a year away from the sport, ...
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Episode 433
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36:31
What the Best Ultrarunners Are Still Getting Wrong About Fueling and Hydration (Andy Blow Interview)
In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, I sit down with Andy Blow, CEO and founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration, for a wide-ranging conversation about what athletes at all levels still get wrong about fueling and hydration in ultrarunn...
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Episode 432
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1:30:58
Is Mental Toughness Overrated? What Really Wins in Ultrarunning (Long Run Archives #36)
In this edition of Long Run Archives, we talk about: Arlen Glick’s departure from Craft Sportswear, whether mental toughness is often overstated, and that physical fitness is what truly wins races, the idea of "super-domestiques" in ultra, Ben ...
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Episode 431
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1:26:57
Did the Ultrarunner of the Year Rankings Get It Right? (Long Run Archives #35)
Brett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join the show to reflect on the 2025 Ultrarunner of the Year and Trail Runner of the Year rankings, plus some way-too-early hype for our showdown at this year's Bear 100.Partners:...
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Episode 430
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1:16:55
The State of Singletrack: What 2025 Taught Us and What Comes Next
In this annual State of Singletrack episode, Finn Melanson sits down with longtime collaborator Scott Hickenlooper to reflect on where Singletrack has been, what defined 2025 from multiple angles, and how the business, media projects, and perso...
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Episode 429
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1:11:18
Rachel Entrekin on How 200-Mile Racing Has Changed
Rachel Entrekin joins the show to discuss how 200 mile racing strategy has changed, what it now takes to compete at the front of the sport, and her transition to being a full time professional in the sport.Timestamps:
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Episode 428
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1:18:06
Separate Starts, the Fate of World Trail Majors, and Is Hardrock “Cooked”? (Long Run Archives #34)
Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Alyssa Clark comment on some of the most pressing issues in trail running today - including whether Hardrock is “cooked,” the debate around separate starts at races like UTMB, and what the future holds for the W...
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Episode 427
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1:28:44
Why Trail Running Still Hasn’t Had a "Vaporfly Moment" (Geoff Burns Explains)
In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, I chat with sport scientist and physiologist Geoff Burns to unpack one of the biggest open questions in trail running right now: why shoe technology hasn’t produced a single, decisive “Vaporfly moment...
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Episode 426
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1:34:21
How David Roche Changed Trail Running YouTube (Jeff Pelletier Explains)
What actually changed with David Roche’s YouTube content and why did it work when so many running vlogs and films don’t?In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, I’m joined by running filmmaker and YouTube creator Jeff Pelletier for a...
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Season 1
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Episode 425
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1:35:33
2025 Ultrarunning Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions
Our annual Ultrarunning Year in Review is here! I'm joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to break down everything that defined the sport this year: the performances that reshaped the hierarchy, the storylines that sparked debate, and the tr...
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Episode 424
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1:52:18
A Major Announcement for Singletrack (New Event!)
Big news from Singletrack and Massif Running — we are the new owners and race directors of the Antelope Island Buffalo Run. Sign up here.One of Utah’s most iconic trail races, t...
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Episode 423
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Brain Training For Ultrarunning (Scott Frey Interview)
Scott Frey of Cerebral Performance joins the show for a deep dive into the next frontier of athletic performance. Scott believes the biggest breakthroughs of the coming decade won’t come from physiology alone, but from the brain and psychologic...
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Episode 422
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1:23:59
The AI Frontier in Ultrarunning + Technology Doping (Nick Thompson Interview)
Nick Thompson joins the show to talk about use cases for AI in ultra-trail running, the concept of technology doping, urban design for run commuting, his new book The Running Ground, and some of his fairly low-key favorite races in the sport -i...
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Season 1
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Episode 421
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1:00:42
Rise of Vertical Backyards, UTCT Fireworks + Is the 50 Mile Distance Back? (Long Run Archives #33)
Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt return to the show to discuss the advent of the "Vertical" Backyard Ultra and recap the results at Ultra Trail Cape Town and the JFK 50, which took place this past weekend.Partners:
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Episode 420
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1:28:19
The UTMB Era, Power Plays, and Trail Running Business Ideas (Long Run Archives #32)
First up, Tim Tollefson returns to the show. In some ways, trail running is still having its “What Are We Even Doing?” moment. Through that lens, we take a look at the UTMB era, the rise of pro circuits, what the pros care about, and what happe...
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Episode 419
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2:28:00
Jim Walmsley on the UTMB Playbook, the "Black Shorts" Idea, and the Future of Trail Running
Jim Walmsley returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. We walk down memory lane, reflect on the World Championships, dig into his insights from Western States and UTMB, riff on his idea for a “Black Shorts Series,” and...
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Episode 418
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1:43:09
Keep the Signal: Will Murray on Winning Javelina and Mastering the Mindset Game
Will Murray joins the Singletrack Podcast fresh off his dominant, course-record victory at the 2025 Javelina Jundred.Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe e...
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Episode 417
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1:39:29
David Roche: The Future of Ultrarunning Is Here — and It’s Faster Than We Think
David Roche returns to the Singletrack Podcast fresh off his 12:18, second-place performance at the Javelina Jundred.In addition to the race report, David dives into how high-carb fueling, recovery science, and fearless pacing are rewri...
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Episode 416
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Tara Dower on Breaking the Javelina Jundred Course Record + Her Return to Western States
After setting a course record at 2025 Javelina Jundred, Tara Dower joins the Singletrack Podcast to talk about the strategy behind perhaps her biggest win yet — and how she’s using it to fuel a Western States comeback in 2026....
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Episode 415
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FASTEST JAVELINA JUNDRED EVER (Our Reactions)
Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig share their observations from all the racing action at yesterday’s Javelina Jundred. They discuss Tara Dower’s massive course-record performance, how all three men’s podium finishers — Will Murray, David Roche, an...
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Episode 414
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37:12
2025 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Javelina Jundred.Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fas...
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Episode 412
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1:19:19
$50K to $500K? The New Reality of Pro Trail Running Sponsorships
Trail running is growing fast — but is the money for athlete deals keeping up? In this episode, athlete agent Kelly Newlon returns to the show to unpack the latest economics behind athlete-brand partnerships in 2025. From $10K rookie contracts ...
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Episode 411
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1:41:13
Long Run Archives #31 | Recapping World Champs + THE MAMMOTH
Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt return to the show, sharing insights from the World Trail Championships in Canfranc, highlights from the inaugural year at The Mammoth, and their favorite internet finds of the week.Partners:<...
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Episode 409
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1:43:32
Jeff Garmire Breaks Appalachian Trail FKT, Beats Joe McConaughy’s Legendary Record
Earlier this month, Jeff Garmire set a new self-supported fastest known time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail: 45 days, 8 hours, 37 minutes. He shaved more than three hours off Joe McConaughy’s 2017 mark—long regarded as one of the most impressiv...
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Episode 410
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