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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Eurotrack is back! Katie recaps her Grand Raid win and her decision to return to the Western States 100 next year, and then we do a retrospective on the 2023 European ultra trail scene offering our opinions on top performances, favorite moments, rookies of the year, emerging trends and from all of that, some of our predictions for 2024. Timestamps:(1:50) - Grand Raid Recap(31:40) - Western States 100 return(42:20) - European Ultra Trail Scene Year In ReviewSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Links:Follow Katie on Instagram, Strava, North FaceFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#238 - Eurotrack #2 - Katie Schide | Western States 100, Lavaredo 120K, Hardrock10#212 - Eurotrack #1 - Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania PreviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Steve Brammar is the Co-Race Director for the Hong 100K and one of the key architects of the World Trail Majors, which launches today. Listen to our conversation to get all the details about what it is, how it works, and what it means for the trail running community.Timestamps:(1:51) World Trail Majors announcement, race schedule(8:04) World Trail Majors purpose(25:17) consolidated versus fragmented ultra-trail landscape (32:24) passion versus business(37:22) Hong Kong 100K Sponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Links:Follow World Trail Majors, Hong Kong 100K, Ellie Greenwood Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!In this episode, Kristian Morgan goes into detail about what it takes to pursue and set the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail. If you're interested in this scene either as a fan of long trail attempts or as an athlete curious about making a similar attempt one day, you won't want to miss this conversation. Kristian is equal parts informative, passionate, and entertaining about this project. Timestamps: (4:45) - influence of living and training in Ethiopia and Thailand (15:12) - Karl Meltzer, Warren Doyle, Jenn Pharr Davis, Heather Anderson Appalachian Trail influence(41:13) - mental training component for Appalachian Trail (58:53) - physical training component for Appalachian Trail (77:23) - logistical and financial preparation for Appalachian Trail (107:21) - future of Appalachian Trail FKTSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Links:Follow Kristian on Instagram, Website, GoFundMe, StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and special guest Jamil Coury talk about the news of Eric Senseman's retirement, the end of the Kauai 50, whether Ryan Hall is getting into ultra trail running, the UTMB Whistler debacle, and a recap of the Javelina Jundred.Please note that this episode was recorded on the morning of November 1st. Since that time new information on the UTMB Whistler story has become available, including a Freetrail Podcast with Gary Robbins that we strongly encourage you to listen to or watch.Timestamps:(2:53) - Eric Senseman Retirement(11:22) Kauai 50 Ending(25:17) - Ryan Hall Trail Running(37:23) - UTMB Whistler Controversy(92:04) - Javelina Jundred Recap Sponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Links:Gary Robbins Blog Post #1Gary Robbins Blog Post #2Trail Runner Magazine ArticleFreetrail Podcast w / Gary Robbins (Audio)Freetrail Podcast w / Gary Robbins (Video)Some Work All Play Podcast Additional Links:Follow Jamil on Instagram, Youtube, WebsiteFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jeff Pelletier is an outdoor adventure filmmaker and competitive ultrarunner who recently took 2nd place in an unusually thrilling finish (for a race of this distance) at the Moab 240 earlier this month and runs a popular YouTube channel linked below cataloging all of his activity in the sport. In this conversation, we talk about the emerging world of 200-mile racing, the ins and outs of Running YouTube, and all sorts of insights around being a trail running entrepreneur that operators and pro runners might enjoy. Timestamps:(1:50) - Moab 240 insights(32:26) - Running YouTube(64:56) - Trail Running BusinessSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Links:Follow Jeff on YouTube, Instagram, StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s 2023 Javelina Jundred.Timestamps:(1:09) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context(38:37) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions(66:05) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictionsSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Links:Follow Leah on Instagram,  Strava, TwitterFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!To round out our 2023 Javelina Jundred pre-race athlete interviews, we talk with Brett Hornig, Heather Jackson, and a virtual athlete roundtable of Joe McConaughy, Blake Slattengren, and Ryan Raff - all of whom are seeking golden tickets to next year's Western States 100.Timestamps:(1:15) - Brett Hornig(24:20) - Heather Jackson(48:04) - Virtual Athlete RoundtableSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Links:Follow Brett on Instagram, Youtube, WebsiteFollow Heather on Instagram, YouTube, StravaFollow Ryan, Follow Joe, Follow BlakeSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!To kick-off our 2023 Javelina Jundred coverage, we interview Preston Cates, Tara Dower, and Riley Brady who are all seeking golden tickets to next year's Western States 100.Timestamps:(1:04) - Preston Cates Interview(25:09) - Tara Dower Interview(43:45) - Riley Brady InterviewSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Links:Follow Preston on Instagram, StravaFollow Tara on Instagram, StravaFollow Riley on Instagram, StravaSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Caleb Olson is an ultra-trail runner based in Draper, UT who recently won the Grindstone 100K which simultaneously earned him an auto-qualifier to next year’s CCC and a golden ticket to next year’s Western States 100. In this episode, we talk about Caleb’s Grindstone race report, mountaineering background, upward trajectory in the sport, the up-and-coming Salt Lake City trail running scene, and how he’ll approach next season’s slate of high-profile races. Sponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Timestamps:(2:31) - leadup to the Grindstome 100K(5:01) - golden ticket to Western States(7:18) - mountaineering background(11:40) - first half Grindstone race report(17:48) - second half Grindstone race report(26:56) - mental strength, nutrition fixes for race day(35:38) - 2024 racing schedule(40:46) - Salt Lake City trail running sceneLinks:Follow Caleb on Instagram, StravaLambert <10KFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jonathan Albon is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Romsdal Norway who recently won the prestigious CCC race in Chamonix, France earlier this summer and in the process punched his ticket to next year’s Western States. This conversation covers his early outlook for Western States, his training methodology, and various miscellaneous topics like group training dynamics among elite athletes and specializing at various distances and terrains in our sport. Sponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Oladance - use code ST at this link (https://oladance.com/ST) to get $30 off the Oladance OWS2 headphones.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).Links:Follow Jonathan on Instagram, YouTube, StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show