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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Taylor Nowlin is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Spokane, WA preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:- (1:42) - Western States 100 takeaways - (3:03) - training strategy for a quick turnaround to CCC- (4:38) - preparation in Spokane, WA- (6:02) - race day expectations- (7:10) - race day gear- (8:22) - experience last year at OCCLinks:Follow Taylor on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#114 - Hannah Allgood | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview#113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview#112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Sabrina Stanley is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Silverton, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:31) - insight into her decision to go "all-in" on UTMB this year(3:20) - whether she was considering the Hardrock-UTMB double(4:32) - training for UTMB in Chamonix all summer(6:14) - reflecting on the ability to perform at a higher level on race day(7:53) - learnings in this training block(9:14) - whether she will make similar "all-in" commitments to future races(10:22) - confidence and fitness levels heading into race day(11:27) - expectations for race dayLinks:Follow Sabrina on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#114 - Hannah Allgood | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview#113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview#112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Stephen Kersh is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:53) - talking about the Coconino Cowboys(4:17) - opportunities for trail and ultrarunning content(7:23) - passing on Western States this year in order to focus on CCC(9:21) - skillset for CCC(11:16) - fitness and mindset heading into race day (12:26) - race day gearLinks:Follow Stephen on InstagramRabbit Wolf CreativeAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Seth Swanson is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Missoula, MT preparing for the 2022 UTMB.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:53) - reflecting back on his success doing the Western States-UTMB double in 2015 and what he did in training that spring and summer to make it happen(5:52) - what makes Missoula, MT a great place to train for events like UTMB(8:10) - where he's at with the sport right now from a competitive standpoint(10:31) - training philosophy(12:26) - motivation to return to the UTMB series(16:02) - confidence and fitness heading into the race(18:12) - race day gearLinks:Follow Seth on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!David Hedges is a professional trail runner for Norda and Satisfy Running based in Intervale, NH preparing for the 2022 UTMB.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:27) - whether 2021 and 2022 should be considered "breakout" years in his evolution as an ultrarunner(2:32) - moving to the French Alps for the entire 2022 summer in order to prepare for UTMB(5:19) - opportunities to train with fellow American elite ultrarunners in the leadup to UTMB, wisdom imparted, lessons learned(6:41) - training philosophy, being a "big volume" runner(9:58) - strengths on the UTMB course, expectations on race day(10:57) - whether he will have similar "tunnel vision" for future racesLinks:Follow David on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Avery Collins is a professional trail runner for Speedland based in Silverton, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:51) - whether he considers himself to be "underrated" among the American male ultrarunning elites(5:22) - whether being an outspoken advocate for cannabis has helped or hurt his ultrarunning career in both the short term and long term(8:05) - investment in and preparation for UTMB(11:31) - whether he should be considered a contender for a top 10 finish this year(12:52) - whether this is the most competitive men's field at UTMB ever(14:42) - running for Speedland(18:14) - the benefits of working with an agent for ultrarunning sponsorshipsLinks:Follow Avery on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Hannah Allgood is a professional trail runner for Dynafit based in Colorado Springs, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:28) - new partnership with Dynafit(3:40) - winning the San Juan Solstice in dramatic fashion(6:20) - Trail Running Radio(8:31) - where CCC fits into the season(10:06) - mindset transformations(11:27) - fitness and confidence heading into race day(13:18) - making the jump to racing on a world stage(13:50) - race day gearLinks:Follow Hannah on InstagramListen to Trail Running RadioAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview#112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jazmine Lowther is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Nelson, BC preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:03) - Canyons 100k victory, injury, pulling out of western states(4:10) - mindset towards recovery(5:29) - current fitness and confidence statuses(7:04) - whether she will race CCC in a similar fashion as she did Canyons 100K(8:07) - new sponsorship deal with the North FaceLinks:Follow Jazmine on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Kaytlyn Gerbin is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Issaquah, WA preparing for the 2022 UTMB.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:17) - delaying UTMB race plans in 2021 due to injury, current status(3:58) - whether the formal racing scene feels less challenging than the FKT scene(6:09) - structuring training and enthusiasm around two major summer objectives(10:03) - expectations for this year's UTMB(12:08) - race day gear plansLinks:Follow Kaytlyn on InstagramHeilo - North Face FilmAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Tim Tollefson is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in the Mammoth Lakes, CA preparing for the 2022 UTMB.Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Timestamps:(1:08) - 2022 Western States Reflections(5:21) - excitement level for UTMB this year(7:37) - preparing for UTMB in Mammoth Lakes(10:47) - whether he can win UTMB(12:15) - thoughts on legacy at this event(15:00) - Mammoth Trail FestLinks:Follow Tim on InstagramMammoth Trail FestAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview#109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show