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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Ben Dhiman is a Hoka-supported trail runner preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France.Sponsors:Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.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.Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use (https://thefeed.com/pillar). International listeners - use (https://pillarperformance.shop/).Links:Follow Ben on Instagram, Strava, and SubstackFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Tom Evans is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France.Sponsors:Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and drink mixes.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.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.Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website for 15% off your next order. American listeners - use (https://thefeed.com/pillar). International listeners - use (https://pillarperformance.shop/).Links:Follow Tom on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!On August 4th, 2023 I set an unsupported fastest known time on the 100 mile wilderness section of Maine's Appalachian Trail. In an effort to pay it forward to anyone interested in testing their limits on this route in the future, I recorded this trip report with Xander Keiter, who is a fellow HMW enthusiast and owner of the fastest known supported and overall time on the route. Xander and I discuss the history of the route, what makes it special and intriguing, where it fits in the broader context of the New England trail running scene, how I prepared for the run, what went well, what went poorly, and what might be next.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderKodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.HVMN - use this link (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 30% off your first subscription to their Ketone IQ product.Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(3:29) - what makes the 100 Mile Wilderness so intriguing, what draws trail runners to the route(22:52) - how I prepared for the 100 Mile Wilderness(30:17) - how I fared on each section, what execution looked like(67:58) - post-run reflections, contextualizing the 100 Mile Wilderness, future plansSample Gear Used:Speedland GS:TamKogalla RA Adventure LightMaurten Gel 100Salomon Adv Skin 12L PackLeki Ultra Trail FX One PolesLinks:Xander Keiter on From The Backcountry Podcast100 Mile Wilderness Fastest Known Time PageFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Bernd Heinrich is a Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Vermont where he made major contributions in the study of the physiological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of animals and plants to their physical environments. He’s also regarded as one of the best American ultramarathoners of all time. In the early to mid 1980s, for example, he set records in the road 100K, road 100 mile, and 24 hour track events.Later in life, he published two books that have received widespread acclaim in our community - Why We Run and Racing The Clock. These two books, as well as Bernd’s notable running career and iconoclastic lifestyle serve as the basis of our conversation.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderKodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.HVMN - use this link (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 30% off your first subscription to their Ketone IQ product.Feetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:06) - introduction, Ocean Spray sponsorship, 200 mile weeks, 80s ultrarunning culture, nutritional experiments(7:40) - honoring evolutionary history through ultrarunning, cultural versus biological factors that lead to excellence, when records can longer can broken(15:11) - whether its productive to be curious about aging, declining athleticism(18:26) - curiosity, dreaming, and long-term goals in running, logic and emotion in running, hope and realism in running(25:45) - explaining the Church of Nature(32:59) - what day to day life looks like right now, tradeoffs of individualism, future work, final thoughts and advice to listenersLinks:Salomon TV Throwback featuring BerndEmail Bernd (bheinrich153@gmail.com)Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!In this episode, I'm joined by Latt Mansor, Research Lead at HVMN.Latt holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics from the University of Oxford, where his research focused on the metabolism of the type 2 diabetic heart in hypoxia. He also holds an M.A. (Columbia University) and B.Sc. (Hons) (University of Nottingham) in Biotechnology. He is a world expert in physiology and metabolism, and consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations.The focus of this conversation is on the practical applications of exogenous ketone supplementation in ultra-endurance settings.Note - HVMN is a sponsor of the podcast. While I was a user of their products prior to this financial relationship and have been interested in this particular topic for a while now, it is important to disclose my ties to the company. Keep this in mind as you listen to the episode.Timestamps:(1:42) - defining exogenous ketones, experience with exogenous ketones(9:23) - differences between endogenous and exogenous ketones(12:58) - fueling simultaneously with carbohydrates and exogenous ketones(16:35) - debating the performance versus recovery benefits of exogenous ketones(23:56) - discussing potential recovery, adaptation, and sleep benefits during heavy training periods(35:06) - suggested supplementation protocol for exogenous ketones during ultramarathons(49:22) - addressing various criticisms of exogenous ketones (67:57) - research requests for exogenous ketonesSponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderKodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.HVMN - use this link (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 30% off your first subscription to their Ketone IQ product.Links:Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!In this episode, I'm joined by Meghan Hicks from IRunFar to reflect on the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100, the history and long-term trajectory of their race coverage and business model, and other media development topics.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderKodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) 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 IRunFar on Twitter, Instagram, WebsiteFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!In this episode, I'm joined by David Hedges and Jack Kuenzle. You may have already seen it in the news, but David recently set a new supported and overall FKT on the Nolan's 14 route in Colorado, finishing in a time of 39 hours, 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Jack joins the conversation as a member of his crew and pacing team and together we break down his effort, strategy, philosophy around choosing personal projects versus formal racing goals, and the impact of the effort in the broader community. **One thing to note - there are moments of profanity in this episode, please keep that in mind if you find that off-putting or aren’t in the best environment to listen to such banter.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderKodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) 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:Fastest Known Time - Nolan's 14 (Route History)Follow David on Instagram and StravaFollow Jack on Instagram and StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

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