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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Emily Hawgood is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Idaho who is returning to the Western States 100 after a 7th place finish in 2021.Timestamps:(2:02) - her 2021 racing season which included 3 golden ticket races and top 10s at Western States and UTMB(3:24) - energized after 2021 season(4:08) - growing up in Zimbabwe(5:23) - graduate school work in high altitude physiology and coaching(7:46) - what she's done differently this year preparing for Western States(10:03) - expectations for race day(12:33) - race day gearLinks:Follow Emily on InstagramEmily's Sponsor: Adidas TerrexThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#79 - Brittany Peterson | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#76 - Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview Support the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Brittany Peterson is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Pocatello, ID who returns to the Western States 100 this year after a 2nd place finish at the 2019 event and 4th place finish at the 2021 event.Timestamps:(1:51) - mindset heading into this year's Western States 100(2:14) - what she's done differently in preparation this year(3:03) - spending time training on the course(4:59) - racing style(6:05) - lessons from previous years racing at Western States(7:05) - being coached by AJW this year(8:14) - living and training in Pocatello, ID(9:38) - having a partner who is also elite and racing Western States(11:14) - mental health awareness in ultrarunning(13:26) - mantra for race day(14:22) - gear for race dayLinks:Follow Brittany on InstagramFollow Brittany on StravaGet coached by BrittanyBrittany's Sponsors: SNB, Leki, Nike, Naked Sports, Petzl, InsideTrackerThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#76 - Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Adam Kimble is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Tahoe City, CA returning to this year's Western States 100 looking to improve upon a 13th place performance at the 2018 event.Timestamps:(2:23) - experience in game shows, alternative ultra endurance events, etc(6:39) - making it work from a lifestyle standpoint as a professional ultrarunner(7:57) - lessons from a strong Western States finish in 2018(10:34) - how the race will play out with fewer "time trialers", more "racers" competing(11:54) - how Adam is training and thinking about execution differently this time around(13:32) - training as a local in the Lake Tahoe area(16:33) - recovery from his Tahoe Rim Trail FKT(17:02) - gear he is using on race dayLinks:Follow Adam on InstagramFollow Adam on StravaGet coached by AdamAdam's sponsors: Hoka, Rabbit, Buff, CorosThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#77 - Cole Watson | 2022 Western States Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Cole Watson is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Folsom, CA lining up for his first Western States 100 this year.Timestamps:(1:57) - experience running for the University of Oregon(3:23) - whether collegiate running inspired or dissuaded him from continuing to compete post-collegiately(5:16) - inspirations for trail running(6:33) - taking ownership of performances(8:00) - response to and lessons from 3 golden ticket misses in the last 2 years(10:02) - not straying too far from strengths during the training block(13:20) - whether he has enough intel about the 100 mile distance to be successful this year at Western States(15:54) - what Cole is wearing and using on race dayLinks:Follow Cole on InstagramFollow Cole on StravaGet coached by Cole at Trails and TarmacCole's Sponsors: Hoka, Spring Energy, Suunto, Drymax, SRA EliteThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order. Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#17 - Ryan Ghelfi | Post Sponsorship Athlete Life, Trail Running Teams, UTMB, FKT SceneSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Katie Asmuth is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Timestamps:(1:50) - reflecting on the journey to this year's start line(4:30) - identifying areas of improvement for this year's race(7:37) - primary motivations for this year's race(10:05) - race plan versus race environment(11:12) - race day mantra(12:47) - race day gear(14:42) - investing in the ultra community for lifeLinks:Follow Katie on InstagramFollow Katie on StravaKatie's Sponsors: Saucony, Nathan, XO Skin, Fluid NutritionThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order. Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#69 - Golden Ticket Talks | Leah Yingling, Canyons 100K 2nd Place Female#46 - Golden Ticket Talks | Taylor Nowlin, Black Canyon 100K 4th Place FemaleSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Andrew Drummond is a runner, skier, mountains sports retail store owner, and overall great ambassador for the White Mountains based in Jackson, NH.We cover a lot of ground. We talk about his experience pacing Scott Jurek during the final stretch of his Appalachian Trail FKT in 2015, being a content creator in the sport, we have a wide ranging conversation about the northeast trail running culture, and we also dive deep into his experience running a ski and run speciality store. Timestamps:(2:10) - experience pacing Scott Jurek during 2015 Appalachian Trail FKT(13:34) - White Mountains Direttissima(18:52) - creating running content for social media, promoting the northeast scene(26:22) - where elite ultrarunners are concentrated and why(35:10) - why mountain sports brands don't highlight the northeast scene(41:40) - northeast trail running events scene, building a UTMB-style event(49:49) - pitching the northeast trail scene over the mountain west scene(57:14) - coolest routes, FKTs, and races in the northeast(66:42) - getting into retail with Ski The Whites(69:05) - balancing athletic and business endeavors(75:38) - proof of concept for mountain sports retail store(78:28) - unintended business benefits of running and skiing content(80:51) - whether a purely trail/ski/run speciality store is possible these days(83:44) - advice and lessons from ski/run retail, UTMB media experiences(90:27) - miscellaneous questionsLinks:Follow Andrew on InstagramFollow Andrew on YoutubeSki The WhitesSanctity of SpaceWhite Mountains 100Ragged Mountain 75 Stage Race and 50KSupport Singletrack via PatreonAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#57 - Sarah Keyes | Northeast Trail Running Scene, Whiteface Mountain Races Directing, ITRA#52 - Mike Foote | Race Directing, Skyrunning Speculation, Future Of Ultrarunning Events, UTMB Influences#12 - Jack Kuenzle | FKT Scene, Sponsored Trail Runners, Brand RelationshipsSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Barry Dana is an Ultra Runner and former Chief of the Penobscot Nation currently based in Solon, ME. I was introduced to Barry after reading an article in Downeast Magazine detailing his numerous adventure runs through the 100 Mile Wilderness, which you might recognize as the last section of the Appalachian trail before the northern terminus at Mount Katahdin.In this conversation, Barry and I talk about his upbringing on the Penobscot Reservation, how his nation's history influenced his entry into trail and ultra running, the Katahdin 100 event, his experiences in the 100 Mile Wilderness, his thoughts on the Appalachian Trail, environmentalism in the trail running community, politics, and more.Timestamps:(1:00) - background(4:10) - Katahdin 100(5:48) - pre-contact Penobscot world(8:42) - the role of trail and ultra running in the culture(10:50) - the significance of Andrew Sockalexis(13:10) - role as Penobscot nation chief(15:44) - pinpointing when and how he got into ultras(19:26) - 100 Mile Wilderness(25:43) - the meaning of the word "sagama"(30:14) - making gear and food(33:39) - Mount Katahdin, AT FKT controversies(44:51) - other thoughts on the Appalachian Trail(48:52) - land back initiatives(53:42) - national parks discussion(56:06) - the value of formal events versus personal vision quests(61:06) - environmentalism discussion, flying(72:32) - thoughts on being politically active(79:16) - miscellaneous questionsLinks:For Barry Dana, Running The 100 Mile Wilderness Is More Than A SufferfestLandbackDiscovery DoctrineAndrew SockalexisAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#36 - Adam Merry | Bandera Reflections, Representation In Trail Running, State Of The Sport Talks#19 - Zoe Rom | Trail Runner Magazine, Running Journalism, Diversity Talks#18 - Moe Lauchert | Outdoor Entrepreneurship, Representation In Trail Running, Growing The SportSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Joe McConaughy is a professional trail runner for Brooks Running based in Seattle, WA.Timestamps:(4:05) - collegiate running background(8:42) - factors that led to running dedication(10:24) - training in Seattle, WA(13:59) - coaching business(15:17) - what it's like to be "all-in" on running(18:20) - lessons from coaching runners(24:09) - intro to long trails, Pacific Crest Trail FKT(27:09) - biggest takeaways form PCT, AT, LT, AZT(32:01) - why less movement on long trail FKTs(34:57) - whether long trail FKT attempts will remain hyper-niche(36:48) - recovering from multiple long trail efforts(39:30) - the people he's learned from most in the long trail scene(41:23) - documenting these long trail efforts for followers(46:24) - thoughts on pro athlete responsibilities for sponsored content(49:58) - inspiration for Cocodona 250(51:21) - training and racing playbooks for 200+ mile races(55:54) - being out front, leading the majority of the race, mentality throughout(59:33) - thoughts on the competition at Cocodona(62:41) - whether he will keep racing 200s(63:30) - miscellaneous questions Links:Follow Joe on InstagramFollow Joe on StravaGet coached by JoeJoe's Appalachian Trail FKT documentaryJoe's Pacific Crest Trail FKT documentaryJoe's Long Trail FKT documentaryJoe's Arizona Trail FKT docuseriesJoe's golden ticket attempt documentaryAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#58 - Buzz Burrell | Modern FKT Movement, FKT.com Sale To Outside Mag, Trail Running Business#54 - Garrett Heath | Switch To Trail Running, Pro Lifestyle, Running Teams, Brooks Beasts#42 - Sarah Cummings | Wasatch Trail Scene, Brooks Running, JFK 50, Lessons From Injury#40 - Lee Sackett | Brooks Running, Running Industry Careers, Running Culture Talk#39 - Hillary Allen | Brooks Running, Out And Back, Recovery Process Mindset, 2022 UTMB#25 - Kyle Richardson | FKT Scene, Intersection Of Music And Movement, Trail Running Culture#12 - Jack Kuenzle | FKT Scene, Sponsored Trail Runners, Brand RelationshipsSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Timestamps:(0:29) - Running stores(2:39) - Cocodona 250(15:29) - Mammoth Trail Fest(22:20) - Super shoe influence on running sponsorships(34:53) - Peter Bromka tweet(44:32) - Kilian Jornet's thoughts on competitive trail landscape(52:38) - Sound Running for the ultra and trail scenes(62:28) - Early Western States chatter(67:20) - Strava finds of the weekLinks:Trails And TarmacCocodona 250Mammoth Trail FestPeter Bromka TweetHow Super Shoes Are Upending Running's Sponsorship ModelWho Is Who In Trail RunningSound RunningTracklandiaValley UprisingJack KuenzleAleksandr SorokinAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#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-Time Ultrarunning#40 - Lee Sackett | Brooks Running, Running Industry Careers, Running Culture Talk#12 - Jack Kuenzle | FKT Scene, Sponsored Trail Runners, Brand RelationshipsSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jared Hazen is a professional mountain ultra trail runner for Salmon based in Flagstaff, AZ.Jared joins the podcast to talk about his 3rd place finish at the 2022 Canyons 100K, his golden ticket to the Western States 100 this June, as well as much more. We also talk about his entry in the sport at a relatively young age, his sponsorship change earlier this year, what it’s like being a full-time ultra runner, what his long-term goals are in the sport, and what it’s been like being a part of the Coconino Cowboys.Timestamps:(0:38) - early thoughts on the 2022 Western States 100(1:45) - ultimate goals at Western States(3:30) - his mindset at 19 deciding to go all-in on ultrarunning(5:47) - early influences in the sport(7:35) - persistence making running the main thing(9:30) - whether he still subscribes to his early running philosophies(11:20) - whether he would ever consider doing a road marathon(12:52) - the story behind how he met Jim Walmsley(14:45) - Coconino Cowboys reflections(18:39) - reflecting on a couple years of racing struggles(24:38) - working with Jason Koop now(27:57) - whether he enjoys being coached(29:14) - what prompted the sponsors change from Hoka to Salomon(33:32) - what it’s like ultrarunning full-time(39:18) - how he chooses races, thoughts on specialization(42:41) - confidence for the Canyons 100K(44:49) - Canyons 100K analysis(50:04) - reflecting on running 14:26 at the 2019 Western States 100(52:09) - Is 13:59 possible at Western States?(53:24) - lessons for Western States(56:15) - miscellaneous questionsLinks:Follow Jared on InstagramFollow Jared on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:TBDSupport the show