Singletrack

Mar 31 2025 371 ep. 60 mins 211

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Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.

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John Kelly Breaks Down Barkley Marathons & His Upcoming Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt

Mar 31 2025 74 mins

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! John Kelly returns to the Singletrack Podcast, this time to reflect on the 2025 Barkley Marathons and the insights he has gained from the notorious event over the past decade. He then dives into announcing and discussing his plans to attempt the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail later this year. Timest

Big Alta Breakout, Jim Walmsley's Evolution, Barkley Insights (Long Run Archives #24)

Mar 25 2025 91 mins

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! We've got another classic edition of the Long Run Archives on deck, but it's been a minute. We've been fully immersed in all things Barkley Marathons, working hard to bring a few key projects to the finish line. Two big shoutouts here: First, The Finisher, a long-form documentary about Jasmin Paris’ three-year

The Next Great Ultrarunning Film? (The Chase: A Cocodona 250 Story)

Mar 13 2025 94 mins

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! In this episode, I'm joined by ultrarunning filmmaker Dylan Harris for a special conversation. Dylan is the director of an upcoming film called "The Chase", which tells the story of the epic six-way battle for victory at the 2024 Cocodona 250, featuring Jeff Browning, Harry Subertas, Michael Versteeg, Joe McCona

Is This Wearable About To Revolutionize Ultrarunning? (Long Run Archives #23)

Mar 03 2025 99 mins

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig convene for another edition of the Long Run Archives. They talk about business ideas for trail running, the rise of breathing sensors in training and racing contexts, Grand Slam Track, the continued golden ticket chase at Tarawera, the final year of Pine to Palm, and the Barkley Ma

Has Ultrarunning’s Next Phenom Already Arrived? (Caleb Olson Interview)

Feb 25 2025 78 mins

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Caleb Olson returns to the show to discuss his dominant win at the Transgrancanaria Classic this past weekend. We dive into his conscious transition in racing style from hunter to race leader, the pack dynamics with Jon Albon and Josh Wade, the unique challenges of the TGC course, whether he feels different afte

2025 Black Canyon 100K + 50K Recap

Feb 11 2025 110 mins

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 perfor

Tara Dower on Life After the AT, Black Canyon, and Western States

Feb 10 2025 75 mins

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. Timestamps 01:12 Setti

2025 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

Feb 02 2025 102 mins

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 Analy

Will David Roche "Shock The World" At The Western States 100? (Long Run Archives #22)

Jan 28 2025 128 mins

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

Why Jamil Coury Is More Excited About Running Than Ever — And It's Not What You Think

Jan 20 2025 107 mins

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