Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Heather Jackson is a professional triathlete and now trail and ultra runner for Hoka who splits her time between Bend, OR and Tucson, AZ. Heather joins the Singletrack Podcast to talk about her impressive debut ultra race at the 2022 Javelina Jundred, her decision to pause her triathlon career in favor of ultrarunning and gravel biking, her ideas for the 2023 season, and much more. Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderHVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderLinks:Follow Heather on InstagramFollow Heather on YoutubeTimestamps:(1:14) - whether she has ignited interest in ultrarunning among triathlon fans(4:55) - reflecting on professional endurance athletic career to date(13:54) - athletes she's followed, been in touch with in the ultrarunning scene so far(20:00) - splitting time between Tucson, AZ and Bend, OR(24:59) - pausing triathlon career out of curiosity for other sports(31:59) - significant October racing schedule, including Javelina(36:05) - what went well, what went wrong at Javelina(46:02) - current thoughts post-Javelina(48:22) - first impressions of the ultrarunning scene (53:52) - potential races for 2023Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#129 - Des Linden | Sports Psychology, Running Commentary, Trail and Ultrarunning InterestsSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Frequent co-host Brett Hornig joins the podcast to talk about his 4th place finish at the 2022 Javelina Jundred. Brett talks about being a student of the sport, the conversations he had in the leadup with experienced professionals, how his philosophy around 100 mile training has evolved, how he oriented his lifestyle for this training block, the "why" behind the nutrition, supplements, and gear he used on race day, the race recap, and final thoughts on how this result affects his mindset moving forward.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/single...) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderLinks:Follow Brett on InstagramFollow Brett on StravaGet coached by Brett (Trails and Tarmac)Timestamps:(2:20) - whether he was surprised by a top finish at the Javelina Jundred(5:32)- being a student of ultrarunning, conversations with the pros about Javelina(8:18) - 100 mile training philosophies (21:53) - orienting life around preparation for Javelina, additional training block insights(27:58) - nutrition, supplements, gear for Javelina(41:19) - Javelina race recap, lap by lap(55:49) - whether this race result increases confidence, belonging among elites(64:27)- final thoughtsAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#140 - Long Run Archives #7 | Olympic Ultra Running, UTMB World Series, Race Coverage Ideas, Agents#104 - Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet#94 - Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel#72 - Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds#62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas#53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If#43 - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-TimeSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Welcome back to another episode of the Golden Ticket Talks in which we chat with 1st place female finisher at the 2022 Javelina Jundred, Devon Yanko.Devon is a professional trail and ultra runner based in Howard, Colorado. In addition to memorable moments during training and the race, we talk about perseverance and handling adversity throughout her career, being open about and sharing so much wisdom around her physical and mental health to the ultra community, as well as thoughts on being a sponsored athlete over the years.  Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(0:30) - competitive aspirations, mindset about the golden ticket heading into Javelina(4:13) - approach to handling adversity, variables outside her control(10:12) - thoughts about perseverance over running career(14:08) - being open on social media about mental and physical hurdles during running career(18:45) - history at Javelina, whether she was expecting a great day heading in(24:39) - Javelina race stories(31:22) - insights from training and racing for what it takes to do well at Javelina(33:41) - whether she would ever pursue the course record at Javelina(35:45) - thoughts on being a sponsored/professional runner(46:31) - what makes her excited to return to Western States next yearLinks:Follow Devon on InstagramRead Devon's SubstackListen to Devon's podcast (Women of Distance)Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:Golden Ticket Talks | Jonathan Rea, Bandera 100K 1st Place MaleSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Welcome back to another episode of the Golden Ticket Talks in which we chat with 2nd place finisher at the 2022 Javelina Jundred, Jonathan Rea. Jonathan is currently an unsponsored athlete based in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to memorable moments during training and the race, we also talk about Jon’s approach to social media, environmentalism, and his prior experience at the Western States 100. We last chatted after his win at Bandera earlier this year and I’ve been looking for an excuse to have him on the pod again so here it is.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(1:14) - two golden tickets in one calendar year(2:25) - why he is not on social media (8:49) - current sponsorship status(11:42) - environmentalism(17:43) - 2022 Western States experience(22:51) - Javelina Jundred conversation(39:38) - what the next 6-8 months will look like(41:46) - parting thoughtsLinks:Follow Jon on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:Golden Ticket Talks | Jonathan Rea, Bandera 100K 1st Place MaleSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!In this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 Javelina Jundred.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 make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers and golden ticket winners this year.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(2:39) - what's interesting about the Javelina Jundred(11:51) - what it's going to take to be successful at Javelina(17:00) - women's field analysis, storylines, predictions(42:28) - men's field analysis, storylines, predictions(62:49) - final thoughtsLinks:Follow Brett on InstagramFollow Leah on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#148 - Brittany Peterson | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#147 - Arlen Glick | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#146 - Dakota Jones | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#145 - Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Brittany Peterson is a professional trail and ultra runner for Nike based in Pocatello, ID lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(1:24) - post UTMB thought process(5:08) - primary motivations right now(7:42) - vision questing at local races(10:46) - mission at Javelina(13:16) - gear questionsLinks:Follow Brittany on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#147 - Arlen Glick | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#146 - Dakota Jones | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#145 - Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Arlen Glick is a trail and ultra runner based in Massillon, OH lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(1:29) - no social media stance, shoe sponsor outlook(8:07) - the opportunities and limitations of training in Ohio for Western US races(9:33) - reasons for returning to Javelina this year with no need for a golden ticket to Western States(13:36) - ultra runner of the year rankings considerations(15:17) - shoes for race dayLinks:Follow Arlen on StravaArlen Glick Ultrasignup articleAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#146 - Dakota Jones | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#145 - Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Dakota Jones is a professional trail runner for Nnormal based in Salt Lake City, UT lining up for the 2022 Javalina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(0:57) - life in Salt Lake City(2:39) - thoughts on competitive running in general right now(5:06) - switching from Salomon to Nnormal (7:43) - recovery from Hardrock, training for Javelina(10:29) - racing style (12:29) - golden ticket, Western States aspirationsLinks:Follow Dakota on InstagramFootprints RunningNnormal Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#145 - Patrick Reagan | Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Patrick Reagan is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Savannah, GA lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(1:13) - the pitch for Savannah, GA as a great place to live and train(4:06) - comparing and contrasting 2017-2021 stretch to 2022 season(7:19) - the importance of blood work for ultra endurance athletes(9:30) - the "why" for returning to Javelina a 4th time(11:33) - physical, emotional, spiritual states heading into the race(13:51) - analyzing the contenders and this course this year(16:54) - whether he's targeting a golden ticket at Javelina(20:22) - the science behind calf sleeves for trail and ultra runnersLinks:Follow Patrick on InstagramGet coached by PatrickAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#144 - Matt Daniels | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Matt Daniels is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO lining up for the 2022 Javelina Jundred.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) 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 orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(1:03) - Boulder trail running group/team(3:56) - catching up on UTMB-CCC experience(6:22) - fitness, confidence heading into Javelina(8:26) - estimating what it will take to podium this year(9:58) - Western States, golden ticket interests(11:12) - shoe choice for JavelinaLinks:Follow Matt on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#143 - Annie Hughes | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#142 - Stefanie Flippin | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interview#141 - Nick Coury | 2022 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show