Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt return to the show to recap highlights and takeaways from the Black Canyon 100K and 50K races in Arizona this past weekend. We talk about the rise of the 50K, "race shapers", evidence for high-carb failures, gear takeaways, moving the women's start before the men's race, and top performances from the likes of Seth Ruhling, Riley Brady, Tara Dower, and Will Murray.Timestamps:(0:00) - 50K Recap(12:50) - Race Shapers(26:25) - High Carb Failures?(39:08) - Gear Stuff(48:20) - Riley Brady(66:23) - Joe McConaughy(74:42) - Seth Ruhling(80:27) - Tara Dower(90:34) - Livestream(96:02) - Moving The Women's Start?Partners:Norda - one giant leap for trail-kind (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACK30 at checkout on their website (https://www.gorewear.com) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/) Additional Links:Follow Jeff on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and CoachingFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show
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1:50:29
Tara Dower on Life After the AT, Black Canyon, and Western States
Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Tara Dower returns to the show to talk about life after setting the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, re-signing with Altra, building a high-performance team to support her ultrarunning goals, the Black Canyon 100K experience, and her outlook on this year’s Western States 100.Timestamps01:12 Setting Ambitious Goals04:05 The Grind of The Black Canyon 100K07:12 Bouncing Back from the AT10:25 Building a High-Performance Team13:46 Mindset Techniques for Success15:46 Nutrition and Race Day Preparation17:48 Navigating Media Attention24:12 The Role of an Agent26:01 Reflections on the Appalachian Trail40:35 Choosing Durango: A Runner's Paradise43:16 Mindset on the Start Line53:37 Reflections on Performance and Improvement01:02:19 The Golden Ticket Experience01:05:41 Compartmentalizing Pressure and Expectations01:08:50 Breaking Barriers in Ultra Running01:12:25 Future Goals: Long Trails and New AdventuresPartners:Norda - one giant leap for trail-kind (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACK30 at checkout on their website (https://www.gorewear.com) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Additional Links:Follow Tara on Instagram, YouTube, Website, Girls On The RunFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show
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1:15:40
2025 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Black Canyon 100K.Timestamps:(0:00) - Catching Up, Partnership News(5:27) - Listener Questions For Black Canyon(36:53) - Women's Field Analysis(1:07:33) - Men's Field Analysis(1:41:37) - Final ThoughtsPartners:Norda - one giant leap for trail-kind (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACK30 at checkout on their website (https://www.gorewear.com) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Additional Links:Follow Leah on Instagram, Strava, TwitterFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show
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Will David Roche "Shock The World" At The Western States 100? (Long Run Archives #22)
Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Brett Hornig and David Roche return to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives.Timestamps:(2:35) - shoe contracts, trial by miles vlog, future content ideas(27:51) - cycling to trail crossover talk, pending competitive edge of full-time athletes(01:13:24) - rivalry in trail running, the role of authenticity in competition(01:58:49) - open questions on doping, fairness in trail running, anxieties of clean athletesPartners:Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACK30 at checkout on their website (https://www.gorewear.com) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Additional Links:Follow David on Patreon, SWAP, Strava, InstagramFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and CoachingFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show
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2:08:42
Why Jamil Coury Is More Excited About Running Than Ever — And It's Not What You Think
Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jamil Coury joins the show to talk about the reasons behind his renewed passion for running, some inner workings of the Cocodona 250, various eras of Aravaipa Running, and his relatively recent acquisition of Ultrarunning Magazine. Timestamps:(0:50) - Chipotle Challenge(13:35) - Cocodona 250(37:51) - Reflecting On Eras Of Aravaipa Running(92:57) - Ultrarunning MagazinePartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACK30 at checkout on their website (https://www.gorewear.com) to get 30% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/) Additional Links:Follow Jamil on Instagram, Strava, YouTube, WebsiteFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show
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