Singletrack
Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.
Episodes
458 episodes
2026 Canyons 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at the 2026 Canyons 100K.Partners:
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Season 1
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Episode 456
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1:24:52
Courtney Dauwalter: Chianti Pivot, Marathon Lessons + Cocodona Redemption
Courtney Dauwalter returns to the Singletrack Podcast ahead of her second attempt at Cocodona 250, the race she started last year and didn't finish, to talk through everything that has happened in between.We open with the Tenerife cance...
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Season 1
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Episode 455
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48:37
Gorge, Sonoma, Desert Rats + Mike Egan's 110 Mile Wheelchair Run at BPN Backyard (Singletrack News)
We're coming off one of the most action-packed single weekends of the trail running year. We recap Lake Sonoma, Gorge Waterfalls, Desert Rats by UTMB, Calamorro Skyrace, Marathon des Sables, and the BPN Backyard Ultra all in one episode with co...
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Season 1
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Episode 454
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36:45
Christian Meier on Salomon's Next Gen Program: Building the Pipeline That Could Change Elite Trail Running (Sunday Conversation)
Christian Meier returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss one of the most ambitious talent development initiatives the sport has ever seen: Salomon's Next Gen program, which he leads as Head of Performance Programs.The first section ...
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Season 1
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Episode 453
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1:51:44
340 Mile Speed Project Record, Salomon Next Gen, + Pro Trail Runner Salary Data (Singletrack News)
Marathon des Sables is underway in the Moroccan Sahara, and this year's field is one of the most talked-about in recent memory. Ryan Sandes, Magda Boulet, Maryline Nakache, Ludo Pommeret, Des Linden, and yes, Harry Styles are all on course acro...
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Season 1
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Episode 452
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35:38
Bugs Cancel a Race, Cocodona 250 Lottery System + Emma Bates Dropped While Pregnant? (Singletrack News)
This week on Singletrack News, Finn Melanson and Alyssa Clark cover one of the wildest race cancellations in recent memory, a brewing sponsorship controversy, a landmark change at one of ultra running's most iconic events, and a full roundup of...
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Season 1
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Episode 451
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35:59
Courtney Dauwalter’s Next-Level Final Kick: Rachel Entrekin Breaks Down Chianti 120K
In this episode, Rachel Entrekin returns to the show immediately following her 3rd place finish at Chianti by UTMB and gives a firsthand account of one of the most dramatic finishes of the season.We start with the moment everyone’s talk...
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Season 1
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Episode 450
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28:41
Chianti Recap, Trail House Project + Golden Ticket Shakeups (Singletrack News)
In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, we break down a massive weekend of racing across Chianti by UTMB, Chuckanut 50K, and Big Alta, highlighted by Golden Tickets awarded at Chianti and a highly anticipated showdown between Courtney Dauwa...
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Season 1
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Episode 449
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32:35
Is UTMB Still a Net Positive for Trail Running? James Elson Weighs In (Sunday Conversation)
In this episode, Centurion Running founder James Elson joins the show to unpack one of the most complex moments in trail running right now.We examine the collapse of high-profile events lik...
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Season 1
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Episode 448
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1:39:29
UK Trail Running Shock: Ourea Events Collapse + UTMB Broadcast Confusion (Singletrack News)
In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, we break down a major development in the UK trail running scene after Ourea Events - the organizers behind races like Dragon’s Back, Cape Wrath Ultra, and the Northern Traverse - announced they are ce...
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Season 1
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Episode 447
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37:24
Backyard Ultra Callouts, Snowdonia Controversy & Are Elite Runners Boring? | Long Run Archives #37
In this edition of Long Run Archives, Finn Melanson is joined by Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt for a wide-ranging conversation about some of the biggest debates circulating in trail and ultrarunning right now.We begin with a viral moment f...
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Season 1
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Episode 446
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1:35:31
LA Marathon Experience / Gear Recap + Future of Conversational Pace Chatter
This is a crossover episode from Conversational Pace. Brett Hornig interviews me about my LA Marathon experience + we speculate a bit in the second half about the future of CP. Partners:
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Season 1
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Episode 445
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1:06:30
Is It Fair to Change a Race Course After Selling Out? Snowdonia Drama + JFK 50’s Future (Singletrack News)
In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, controversy erupts around the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia 100K after organizers announced a major course change - which removes roughly 2,000 meters of climbing from the originally advertised route - after ...
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Season 1
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Episode 444
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33:48
Have 200-Mile Ultras Earned Their Place in the Sport Yet? Kilian Korth Weighs In (Sunday Conversation)
In this episode, Kilian Korth joins the show to discuss the evolving competitive landscape of 200-mile ultramarathons. We examine whether performances at the distance can currently be used to judge greatness in the sport, how the depth of compe...
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Season 1
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Episode 443
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1:47:35
Is the Double Back? Kilian’s 2026 Schedule, Ironman’s Content Ban + Western States Depth (Singletrack News)
In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, Kilian Jornet announces he’ll attempt the Western States–UTMB double in 2026, reviving a strategy some thought was fading from elite playbooks. We also examine Ironman’s decision to ban in...
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Season 1
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Episode 442
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32:34
Max King Talks About Projecting The Barkley Marathons (Sunday Conversation)
In this episode, Max King reflects on his experience at the Barkley Marathons and why he now views it as a multi-year project rather than a one-off attempt. He breaks down the realities of navigation, collaboration, foot care, cold exposure, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 441
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1:05:50
A 100-Mile World Record, Satisfy Apparel Drama + Maine’s New 200 (Singletrack News)
In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, Ashley Paulson runs 12:19 at the Jackpot 100 to set a new 100-mile world record, averaging 7:34 pace and continuing the rapid evolution of speed at the distance. We discuss the course dynamics, surfac...
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Season 1
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Episode 440
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27:30
Hans Troyer Delivers, Molly Seidel’s Wild Debut + Historic Women’s Race (Black Canyon Recap)
What a wild weekend in the Arizona desert. Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling return to the show to break down everything that unfolded at the 2026 Black Canyon 100K. We dive into course-record performances from Hans Troyer and Jennifer Lichter, An...
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Season 1
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Episode 439
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1:05:17
Golden Tickets Decided at Tarawera + Black Canyon, February Barkley Shocks the Sport (Singletrack News)
In one of the most action-packed weekends of ultrarunning in recent memory, we followed Tarawera, Black Canyon, and the Barkley Marathons as they unfolded simultaneously. Jeff Colt joins the show to break it all down. We also cover the PTRA’s a...
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Season 1
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Episode 438
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28:54
2026 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:02:12 Black Canyon 100K Storylines05:35 Tra...
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Season 1
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Episode 437
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1:43:17
UTMB’s Utah Expansion, Prize Purse Rush, and Global Series Shakeups (Singletrack News)
This is the February 9th, 2026 edition of Singletrack News.Timestamps:01:28 Golden Trail World Series Schedule Announcement05:44 Sky Running Series Announcement09:17 Tarawera 102K1...
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Season 1
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Episode 436
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44:39
Sabrina Stanley on Ovarian Cancer and the Long Way Back to Elite Ultrarunning (Sunday Conversation)
In this conversation, Sabrina Stanley reflects on returning to competition after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the peak of her ultrarunning career. She recounts the medical uncertainty that followed her initial diagnosis, the surgeries...
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Season 1
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Episode 435
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1:01:19
Molly Seidel Isn’t Chasing the Same Things Anymore (Sunday Conversation)
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 432
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1:30:58