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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Olivia Amber is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in San Francisco, CA preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K in a few days.Timestamps:(0:38) - making the switch from Nordic skiing to trail running (3:17) - how the San Francisco trail running community has influenced her growth in the sport(5:55) - on sabbatical, running full-time right now(7:54) - training for Cape Town(10:04) - motivations for racing Cape Town(11:35) - knowledge of the race, the course, etc(12:46) - expectations for the race(14:13) - race day gear Links:Follow Olivia on InstagramFollow Olivia on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#160 - Hillary Allen | 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jared Hazen is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town event series in a few days.Timestamps:(0:46) - reflecting on performance at the 2022 Western States 100(3:41) - mindset, motivation post-Western States(5:36) - Why Cape Town(6:48) - talking about the race with past winners like Jim Walmsley and Cody Reed(8:06) - goals, expectations for the race(9:32) - race day gearLinks:Follow Jared on InstagramFollow Jared on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#71 - Jared Hazen | Canyons 100K Analysis, Western States Vision, Coaching and Sponsor ChangesSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Drew Holmen is a professional trail runner for Nike, based in Boulder, Colorado who is preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town event series in a few days.Timestamps:(0:56) - revisiting Drew's ability to consistently go to the well in his races(3:42) - reflecting on whether there's more to give and accomplish at Western States(6:12) - motivation, inspiration for choosing Cape Town as first international race(8:37) - training for Cape Town(9:53) - goals for the race(11:09) - race day gearLinks:Follow Drew on InstagramFollow Drew on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#83 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Anton Krupicka is a professional trail runner for La Sportiva based in Boulder, CO preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 55K event.Timestamps:(0:49) - 2022 highlights(5:26) - international racing legacy(10:03) - whether he has same competitive mindset that he had 10 years ago(13:42) - whether personal growth would have happened without the injuries(15:48) - reflecting on the months he spent living and training in Ashland, OR(20:38) - how Cape Town got on his radar, what inspired him to enter(22:19) - racing the 55K instead of the 100K(24:42) - course knowledge, what's possible on race day(27:39) - website, blog status, podcast/book recommendations(37:22) - talking about the state of ultrarunningLinks:Follow Anton on InstagramFollow Anton on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#51 - Anton Krupicka | Trail Running Culture, Pro Athlete Lifestyle, Influence, Self-ReflectionSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Adam Peterman, Adam Merry, Jeff Colt, and Eric LiPuma represented the United States men’s team and won the gold medal in the 80K event at the World Trail Running Championships in Chang Mai, Thailand earlier this month. In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground including why they chose to race this event over other opportunities in our sport, what training and the rest of the lead-up to the event was like, what the ambiance was like in Chang Mai, how the race unfolded for each of them, post-racing feelings, whether they’d do it again, and what 2023 looks like for all of them. 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 orderTimestamps:(2:09) - selection process and they "why" for racing the World Trail Running Championships over other major events in the sport(11:20) - training, rest of the leadup, pre-race scene in Chang Mai(21:29) - understanding the course, challenges for race day(26:41) - race recaps from all four runners(44:01) - post-race thoughts and feelings(51:16) - thoughts on returning to this type of event, 2023 plans for all four runnersLinks:Follow Adam Peterman on InstagramFollow Adam Merry on InstagramFollow Jeff Colt on InstagramFollow Eric LiPuma on InstagramSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Adrian Macdonald is a professional trail and ultra runner for On Running based in Fort Collins, CO.  Adrians joins the podcast to talk about his history with Leadville, his influences in the sport, training in Fort Collins, becoming a pro runner, the benefits of working with an agent, and what’s on his mind for next year. Note this conversation was recorded back in early September 2022 but is being released this week to coincide with the launch of Adrian's film "Out and Back", which details his win at the 2022 Leadville 100.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 orderTimestamps:(1:27) - background in ultrarunning (2:56) - training philosophy(4:44) - motivations for focusing on Leadville(6:42) - reasons to return to Leadville after 2021 win(10:19) - whether the course record is possible for him(11:59) - spending more time training on the Leadville course(13:13) - preparation for this year's race(16:02) - influences in the sport, Nick Clark(18:58) - training in Fort Collins(24:26) - signing a pro contract with On Running(27:48) - benefits of working with an agent(33:02) - recommendations to other athletes navigating the sponsorship process(35:55) - team environment(38:54) - deciding between UTMB and Western States next year(44:07) - miscellaneous questionsLinks:Adrian's WebsiteFollow Adrian on InstagramFollow Adrian on StravaSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Riley Brady is a trail and ultra runner based outside of Philadelphia, PA who punched their ticket to Western States late last month at the Javelina Jundred. In addition to memorable moments during training and the race itself, we spend a fair bit of time in the second half of the conversation discussing their experience being a non-binary athlete in our sport. 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 orderTimestamps:(1:48) - east coast background, pending move to Boulder (5:03) - focus mindset for ultrarunning (7:04) - golden ticket aspirations in recent years(13:09) - Javelina race report(18:01) - initial thoughts on securing a golden ticket(21:17) - non-binary discussion(33:23) - racing and training plans for the next few monthsLinks:Follow Riley on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#151 - Devon Yanko | Golden Ticket Talk - 2022 Javelina Jundred#150 - Golden Ticket Talks | Jonathan Rea, Bandera 100K 1st Place MaleSupport the show

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