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Kyle Curtin is a professional trail runner for Altra based in Durango, CO. Kyle is lining up for the Western States 100 following a 9th place finish at last years event.Timestamps:(1:49) - Durango, CO trail running scene(3:40) - intro to ultrarunning(6:15) - leaving no training stone unturned(9:10) - long trail stuff(12:11) - reflecting on last year's Western States(14:52) - stoke is at an all-time high(16:06) - race day gearLinks:Follow Kyle on InstagramFollow Kyle on StravaThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#87 - Alex Nichols | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#84 - Tyler Green | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#83 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#78 - Adam Kimble | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#77 - Cole Watson | 2022 Western States Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Ailsa MacDonald is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Alberta, CA. Ailsa is lining up for the Western States 100 this year after securing a golden ticket at Bandera 100K back in 2020.Timestamps:(1:40) - athletic and work background(5:14) - intro to ultrarunning(6:54) - part time living and training in Arizona(9:10) - comparing/contrasting current and previous Western States training blocks(11:12) - race goals and expectations(13:45) - race day gearLinks:Follow Ailsa on InstagramThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#85 - Keely Henninger | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#81 - Lucy Bartholomew | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#80 - Emily Hawgood | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#79 - Brittany Peterson | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#76 - Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview Support the show

Alex Nichols is a professional trail runner for Scott based in Colorado Springs, CO. Alex is lining up for the Western States 100 following a 10th place finish at last years event.Timestamps:(1:42) - lessons from prior Western States races(2:54) - fitness now compared to previous two years racing the event(4:19) - what he attributed long-term racing consistency in the sport to(6:13) - race plan(7:26) - background, work experience, collegiate years(8:58) - other racing goals(10:02) - race day gearLinks:Follow Alex on InstagramFollow Alex on StravaThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#84 - Tyler Green | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#83 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#78 - Adam Kimble | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#77 - Cole Watson | 2022 Western States Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Ruth Croft is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in New Zealand. She returns to the Western States 100 following a 2nd place finish at last year's event.Timestamps:(1:55) - training and racing and traveling during the pandemic(3:37) - incorporating road training into the Western States block(4:22) - training in Flagstaff, AZ(5:49) - motivations for this year's Western States(7:07) - goals and expectations for race day(7:58) - race day gearLinks:Follow Ruth on InstagramGet coached by RuthThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#85 - Keely Henninger | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#81 - Lucy Bartholomew | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#80 - Emily Hawgood | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#79 - Brittany Peterson | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#76 - Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview Support the show

Keely Henninger is a professional trail runner for Altra based in Portland, OR returning to this year's Western States 100 after a 9th place finish at last year's event.Timestamps:(2:21) - applying emerging ultrarunning science to this training block(5:46) - overtraining in ultrarunning discussion(7:30) - situations where ultrarunning can be detrimental to mental health(9:01) - Western States preparation(13:34) - new sponsorship(15:08) - advocating a new narrative for female athletes Links:Follow Keely on InstagramFollow Keely on StravaTrail Society PodcastThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#81 - Lucy Bartholomew | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#80 - Emily Hawgood | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#79 - Brittany Peterson | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#76 - Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview Support the show

Tyler Green is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Portland, OR returning to this year's Western States 100 following a 2nd place performance at last year's event.Timestamps:(1:52) - reflecting back on 2017 and 2018 golden ticket attempts for Western States(3:25) - ultrarunning side hustle(4:31) - benefits of having a partner who's also an elite athlete in the sport(7:57) - making room for high-performance ultrarunning(9:07) - comparing this year's training block to last year's training block for Western States(11:59) - motivations for this year's event(13:40) - race day gearLinks:Follow Tyler on InstagramFollow Tyler on StravaGet coached by TylerThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#83 - Drew Holmen | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#78 - Adam Kimble | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#77 - Cole Watson | 2022 Western States Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Drew Holmen is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO returning to the Western States 100 after a breakthrough 3rd place performance at last year's event.Timestamps:(1:57) - ultimate frisbee background(5:29) - influence of the SFRC running community(8:52) - willingness and excitement to go the well again at Western States(10:54) - preparation this time around(13:44) - race day gearLinks:Follow Drew on InstagramFollow Drew on StravaDrew's interview on the Freetrail PodcastThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#78 - Adam Kimble | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#77 - Cole Watson | 2022 Western States Pre-Race InterviewSupport the show

Lucy Bartholomew is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Australia preparing for this year's Western States 100 after two notable finishes at the race in 2018 and 2019.Timestamps:(1:41) - what it's like being back in the United States(3:46) - managing a large social media following as an elite athlete(9:04) - running full-time for Salomon(12:26) - reflecting on past Western States experiences and objectives for this year(17:03) - quick preview of "Running Out" movieLinks:Follow Lucy on InstagramFollow Lucy on StravaLucy's New Movie "Running Out"This episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#80 - Emily Hawgood | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#79 - Brittany Peterson | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#76 - Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview Support the show

Tessa Chesser is a professional trail runner for Craft Sportswear based in Flagstaff, AZ who is preparing for the Western States 100 after securing a golden ticket at the 2021 Javalina Jundred.Timestamps:(1:42) - what attracted her to ultras, her why for being so invested at this point(5:02) - how important Flagstaff is in her training equation(7:15) - respecting the mind as much as the body in training(9:34) - keeping the fire burning since Javalina last year(11:35) - expectations for race day(14:22) - race day gearLinks:Follow Tessa on InstagramFollow Tessa on StravaTessa's Sponsors: Craft, Buff, Leki, Drymax, SpringThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#80 - Emily Hawgood | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#79 - Brittany Peterson | 2022 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview#76 - Katie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race Interview Support the show

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