
Singletrack
Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.
Episodes
373 episodes
Unbreakable 2, LeBron's Mile, and Trail Running’s Tactical Future (Long Run Archives #25)
Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt return to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives.Timestamps:00:00 Gorge Waterfalls Race Recap25:11 Katie Schide and Germain Grangier Move To ...
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Season 1
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Episode 372
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1:38:40

Behind the Lens of “The Finisher” — How We Captured Jasmin Paris’ Barkley Breakthrough
Drew Darby and Rob Fisher join the show to unpack the making of The Finisher, our new documentary chronicling Jasmin Paris’ historic completion of the 2024 Barkley Marathons. We reflect on the creative process, the unique storytelling ...
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Season 1
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Episode 371
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1:22:05

John Kelly Breaks Down Barkley Marathons & His Upcoming Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt
John Kelly returns to the Singletrack Podcast, this time to reflect on the 2025 Barkley Marathons and the insights he has gained from the notorious event over the past decade. He then dives into announcing and discussing his plans to attempt th...
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Season 1
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Episode 370
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1:14:01

Big Alta Breakout, Jim Walmsley's Evolution, Barkley Insights (Long Run Archives #24)
We've got another classic edition of the Long Run Archives on deck, but it's been a minute. We've been fully immersed in all things Barkley Marathons, working hard to bring a few key projects to the finish line.Two big shoutouts here:
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Season 1
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Episode 369
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1:31:11

The Next Great Ultrarunning Film? (The Chase: A Cocodona 250 Story)
In this episode, I'm joined by ultrarunning filmmaker Dylan Harris for a special conversation.Dylan is the director of an upcoming film called "The Chase", which tells the story of the epic six-way battle for victory at the 2024 Cocodona...
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Season 1
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Episode 368
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1:34:45

Is This Wearable About To Revolutionize Ultrarunning? (Long Run Archives #23)
Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig convene for another edition of the Long Run Archives. They talk about business ideas for trail running, the rise of breathing sensors in training and racing contexts, Grand Slam Track, the continued golden ticket ...
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Season 1
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Episode 367
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1:39:41

Has Ultrarunning’s Next Phenom Already Arrived? (Caleb Olson Interview)
Caleb Olson returns to the show to discuss his dominant win at the Transgrancanaria Classic this past weekend. We dive into his conscious transition in racing style from hunter to race leader, the pack dynamics with Jon Albon and Josh Wade, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 366
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1:18:55

2025 Black Canyon 100K + 50K Recap
Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt return to the show to recap highlights and takeaways from the Black Canyon 100K and 50K races in Arizona this past weekend. We talk about the rise of the 50K, "race shapers", evidence for high-carb failures, gear take...
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Season 1
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Episode 365
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1:50:29

Tara Dower on Life After the AT, Black Canyon, and Western States
Tara Dower returns to the show to talk about life after setting the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, re-signing with Altra, building a high-performance team to support her ultrarunning goals, the Black Canyon 100K experience, and he...
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Season 1
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Episode 364
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1:15:40

2025 Black Canyon 100K 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 Black Canyon 100K.Timestamps:(0:00) - Catching Up, Partnership News
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Season 1
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Episode 363
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1:42:20

Will David Roche "Shock The World" At The Western States 100? (Long Run Archives #22)
Brett Hornig and David Roche return to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives.Timestamps:(2:35) - shoe contracts, trial by miles vlog, future content ideas(27:51) - cyclin...
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Season 1
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Episode 362
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2:08:42

Why Jamil Coury Is More Excited About Running Than Ever — And It's Not What You Think
Jamil Coury joins the show to talk about the reasons behind his renewed passion for running, some inner workings of the Cocodona 250, various eras of Aravaipa Running, and his relatively recent acquisition of Ultrarunning Magazine. T...
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Season 1
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Episode 361
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1:47:14

Long Run Archives #21 | Boulder Boys Insights, Nike-Satisfy Beef, Euro Trail Media Thoughts, Free Agent Tracking
Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, we discuss Finn's recent appearance on the Boulder Boys Show, the marketing beef between Nike and Satisfy, movement on the free agent...
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Season 1
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Episode 360
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1:28:55

Inside Singletrack: 2025 Podcast Plans, Race Coverage, New Partnerships, and Exclusive Projects
Get the inside scoop on what’s coming to the Singletrack Podcast in 2025! Host Finn Melanson shares exciting updates on podcast plans, race coverage, event projects, and more. Got ideas or requests for future behind-the-scenes episodes? We’d lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 359
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47:51

2024 FKT Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions
Jack Kuenzle and Will Peterson join the show to reflect on an exciting year in the world of 'fastest known times' on the trail running scene. Fair warning: this episode contains some profanity, so listener discretion is advised!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 358
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2:05:35

2024 Ultrarunning Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions
Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join the show to reflect on an exciting year in ultrarunning. We dive into standout storylines, major sports shifts, and rookie athletes' breakout performances. We highlight runners who staged remarkable comebacks...
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Season 1
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Episode 357
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1:48:22

Behind The Scenes: Mammoth Trail Fest (Tim Tollefson Interview) + Special Guest Lauren Osbourne
This is a two-part episode from conversations recorded at the Running Event in Austin, TX this past November. First, I'm joined by Tim Tollefson who provides a race-directing behind-the-scenes look at the Mammoth Trail Fest. Then I'm joined by ...
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Season 1
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Episode 356
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1:07:39

Tara Dower Signs Ground-Breaking Deal with Altra (Our Analysis)
In this episode, we’re joined by returning guests Abby Levene of Outside Magazine and Kelly Newlon of RAD Boulder. Together, we dive into the big news of Tara Dower’s groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Altra, which positions her as one of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 355
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1:04:02

Behind The Scenes Of Citius Mag (Chris Chavez Interview)
Chris Chavez returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss the latest developments at Citius Mag, the influence of Netflix's Sprint series on Track and Field, shifts in the sports media landscape, his key content and event strategies for 2025, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 354
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1:00:17

INSTANT REACTIONS: Western States + Hardrock 100 Lottery Results
Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig share their initial reactions to the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100 lotteries, discussing their impact on the competitive fields in both races.Didn't get into the Western States 100 or Hardrock 100...
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Season 1
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Episode 353
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35:46

Race Announcement (Twisted Fork Trail Festival)
We’ve officially stepped into the role of Race Directors! In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, I sit down with my wife and business partner, Jules Campanelli, to share an inside look at our trail running festival, Twisted Fork.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 352
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35:36

The Future Of Trail Running Gear (Highlights From TRE)
Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a crossover episode from his YouTube show (Conversational Pace) recapping our takeaways from the 2024 Running Event in Austin, TX earlier this week. Categories Covered:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 351
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41:01

Long Run Archives #20 | Courtney Dauwalter At Cocodona, Gorge Waterfalls Hosting Worlds Team Qualifier, Contract Season Insights
Brett Hornig returns to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Running Event in Austin, Courtney Dauwalter’s entry into the 2025 Cocodona 250, Gorge Waterfalls 100K being s...
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Season 1
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Episode 350
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1:44:44

The State Of Ultrarunning Nutrition with Vic Johnson (Part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of our two-part conversation! If you haven’t listened to the first half yet, be sure to check it out—it aired last week and features nutrition coach Vic Johnson, known as the "Mountain Sports Dietician" on social media....
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Episode 349
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1:03:41

The State Of Ultrarunning Nutrition with Vic Johnson (Part 1)
Welcome to part 1 of our two-part conversation featuring nutrition coach Vic Johnson, known as the "Mountain Sports Dietician" on social media. You might recognize Vic’s name; he has collaborated with several prominent athletes in our sport, in...
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Season 1
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Episode 348
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1:13:04
