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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Jeff Colt recap the 2023 Hardrock 100 - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next order.HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription.Links:Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The FeedFollow Jeff on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, and YoutubeSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Mallory Richard writes a regular column for IRunFar called “Running The Numbers”, which uses quantitative data to talk about trail and ultrarunning. We discuss the pros and cons of the current athlete ranking systems in our sport, interesting performance insights from the UTMB and Golden Trail World Series events, and other interesting topics like how often runners improve their performance at a given race.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next order.HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription.Links:Running The NumbersFollow Singletrack on Instagram, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!We are back with cohost Katie Schide for another edition of our Eurotrack mini-series covering relevant happenings at the Western States 100, Lavaredo 120K, Mount Blanc 90K, and the 80K Trail World Championships last month before looking ahead to some of the European runners toeing the line at the Hardrock 100 this weekend.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next order.HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription.Links:Follow Katie on Instagram, Strava, North FaceFollow Singletrack on Instagram, Youtube, and PatreonAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#212 - Katie Schide | Eurotrack Introduction, Transvulcania PreviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Josh Rowe, a Performance Nutritionist for Maurten, joins the show to talk about all things ultra running nutrition. Timestamps:(1:02) - Exploring Unknowns in Ultra Endurance Nutrition(8:32) - Bicarbonate and Liquid Calorie Strategies(14:54) - Endurance Race Fueling and Hydration(24:31) - Exploring Carbohydrate and Gut Training(38:10) - Hydrogel Technology and Endurance Performance(44:35) - The Importance of Taste in Fueling(50:33) -Exploring Performance Nutrition in Endurance RacingSponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order). Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Additional Links:Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The FeedSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig recap the 2023 Western States 100 - the live coverage, major takeaways, top athlete performances, the possible futures of the event, and listener takes.Timestamps:(1:20) - when ultrarunning livestreams will become more entertaining than in-person viewing(16:12) - analyzing Courtney Dauwalter's record performance(31:00) - how and where the men's and women's races were won at Western States(50:26) - increasing professionalism of ultrarunning(72:50) - increasing international competition at Western States(90:23) - additional race analysis, insights(98:56) - responding to listener comments, questions(107:59) - reflecting on our coverage of Broken Arrow and Western StatesSponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order). Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Additional Links:Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and The FeedSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jon Rea returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order)Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Links:Follow Jon on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#150 - Jonathan Rea | Golden Ticket Talk - 2022 Javelina Jundred#35 - Golden Ticket Talks | Jonathan Rea, Bandera 100K 1st Place MaleSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Brett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join the podcast to provide an in-depth preview of the 2023 Western States 100. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and yes, make our predictions for the female top 10 finishers this year.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order)Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Support the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Adam Merry returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order)Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.LinksFollow Adam on InstagramFollow Adam on StravaFreetrail FilmAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#36 - Adam Merry | Bandera Reflections, Representation In Trail Running, State Of The Sport TalksSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Arlen Glick returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss his preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/...) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order)Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Additional Links:Follow Arlen on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#147 - Arlen Glick | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Brett Hornig returns to the podcast to provide an in-depth preview of the 2023 Western States 100. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and yes, make our predictions for the male top 10 finishers this year.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order)Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Support the show