Show overview
Singletrack With Mathias Eichler has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 354 episodes. That works out to roughly 420 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 56 min and 1h 26m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 65 episodes published. Published by Electric Cable Car / Mathias Eichler.
From the publisher
The companion podcast for Electric Cable Car. Conversations with the people who shape the world of trail, ultra, and mountain running.
Latest Episodes
View all 354 episodes354: 'The Chamonix Whisperer', with Doug Mayer
353: 'Sky's the Limit', with Etienne Rodriguez
352: 'The Start of Something Special', with Robin Vieira Brower
351: 'Home Field Advantage', with Morgan Elliot
350: 'Maybe I Should Use Cocaine', with Joe McConaughy and Scott Sowle
349: 'The Art of Ultrarunning', with Ian Sharman
348: 'It Has to Make Sense', with Zach Hauer
347: 'Live on Course, But Better', with Josh Rosenthal
346: 'The Relatable Athlete', with Coree Woltering
345: 'Our Sport is a Soul Sport', with James Lauriello
Ep 344344: 'We Sold Out the Rio', with Adam Lee
Adam Lee stops by Singletrack just a couple of days ahead of hosting his first of several TRFF show in 2026. Adam and his team sold out the Rio in Vancouver, BC and we chat about what his unique approach to hosting and marketing TRFF in his community. Also, Adam's next race on his calendar: The Fat Dog 120… that's like almost 200 kilometers! LINKS Community Trail Running Trail Running Film Festival Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 343343: 'For That Finish Line Moment', with Renee Janssen
Go Beyond Racing, one of Pacific Northwest longest running and most reputable trail racing organizations just went through a major brand refresh and co-owner Renee Janssen is here to share the backstory. We dive into the origins of Go Beyond and Renee's motivation to leave her corporate cubicle to take on race directing full time alongside her husband Todd. We also chat about the important work of the Trail Mix Fund a nonprofit the two founded during the COVID pandemic which is aimed to bring more diversity to our trail running community. Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 342342: 'Crowdfunding Prize Purses', with Krissi Polentz
On the eve of one of America's largest ultra trail race, the Black Canyon Ultras, Mountain Outpost announces another new initiative: 'Race Purse'- a crowdfunding platform for prize purses for elite runners. In recent months Black Canyon, and Aravaipa have gotten under increased scrutiny for not offering any prize money at all. This new project, seemingly outsourcing the solution created lots of chatter online and Krissi is joining me to try to make sense of it all. LINKS Krissi on Singletrack Krissi on Instagram Race Purse by Mountain Outpost On Electric Cable Car: Black Canyon Ultras Prize Money On Electric Cable Car: Jamil Coury is the most powerful person in Trail Running Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 341341: 'Race Director Stringbean', with Joe McConaughy
Joe McConaughy has achieved a lot in his life already, but this year he's going to embark on two new and daunting adventures : fatherhood and race directing. I don't know which one's harder, but we chat about both and a lot more on this episode of Singletrack. LINKS Joe's coaching website Joe on Instagram Youth Trail Project Vert Running Series Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 340340: 'Shooting From The Hip', with Austin Corbett
Austin is taking the big leap into self-employment and joins me on Singletrack to chat about his new business Point to Point Photography. As a trained photographer with years of experience making connections in the outdoor industry Austin is ready to step behind the lens and share his vision of running on trails in wild places with the world. LINKS Austin on Instagram Point to Point Photography Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 339339: 'The Most Beautiful Expression of Human Movement', with Ryan Kerrigan
This week we're opening the much anticipated registration for Beast of Big Creek. Who better to help me launch all this than the person who reached out first when I wanted to get Beast on the radar of The International Skyrunning Federation. Ryan Kerrigan is the executive director of Skyrunning USA and on Singletrack we chat about the history of skyrunning and the process it took to bring the Skyrunner World Seriers back to the US. 2026 will be an exciting time in short and steep trail racing. LINKS Beast of Big Creek Skyrunning USA International Skyrunning Federation Skyrunner World Series Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 338338: 'It's a Trip', with Nicholas Triolo
Nicholas Triolo wrote my favorite book of 2025: 'The Way Around' and he's back on Singletrack to chat about it. We discuss the process of writing, the inspiration for the stories, and what a great travel books are meant to do for the reader. You'll think different about that loop in the woods next time you head out on your run, I promise. LINKS Nicholas's website Nicholas's blog Nicholas's book 'The Way Around' Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 337337: 'Running Into 2026', with Alex Bond
Alex Bond joins Singletrack for one last hurrah of 2025 - and yes, I am fully aware that I'm posting this already in 2026. So, a first hurrah of 2026. We're chatting about the world of trail and mountain running over the past year and looking ahead and the new one. Hope it will be a happy one for y'all! LINKS Alex Bond on Strava RE/Run 2025 on Electric Cable Car Get more: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 336336: 'Running Back The Year 2025', with Krissi Polentz
It's the end of 2025 and I'm joined by special guest Krissi Polentz to chat about this past year in trail running. What stood out? What were the big stories and big misses that shaped out sport and culture? We're taking a look at the players that speak, the businesses that spend money, and the movers that have shape our sport this past year. And of course, we're making some predictions for what this all will mean for the coming one. Happy Holidays and thanks for being part of the ride. LINKS Krissi's website: The Runetarian Krissi on Instagram Cover photo by Mike McMonagle Connect: Singletrack.fm Rock Candy Running Trail Running Film Festival Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!
Ep 335335: 'I Think I just Need To Run', with Morgan Powell
Very special guest Morgan Powell joins Singletrack to help me unveil the poster art for the Trail Running Film Festival's Global Tour 2026. We chat about the inspiration behind the artwork and get to know Morgen, the artist and athlete behind it all. LINKS Morgan Powell's design studio: Unthaw.co More of Singletrack on Singletrack.fm. Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your daily source for all things trail running and mountain culture.