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 higher-paid athletes in the ultra-trail running world.

Timestamps:

00:30 Introduction to Tara Dower's Contract with Altra
06:22 Gender Pay Inequality in Sports
09:26 The Role of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Athlete Contracts
13:42 Market Dynamics and Athlete Compensation
16:37 The Impact of Tara's Contract on the Trail Running Community
19:28 The Future of Sponsorships in Trail Running
22:21 Tara Dower's Unique Position in the Sport
25:36 Measuring Success for Brands and Athletes
28:30 The Evolution of Altra's Brand Strategy
35:28 The Evolution of Athlete Representation
39:01 The Role of Agents in Ultra Trail Running
50:48 The Future of Sports Reporting
54:39 The Concept of a Signing Day in Trail Running
56:48 Safeguarding Athlete Obligations
01:01:55 Final Thoughts on Tara's Impact

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Additional Links:

Abby Levene - Outside Mag Article
Kelly Newlon - RadBoulder
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