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Kathleen Baker, managing director for Runners for Public Lands joins me this week to announce the new partnership with RPL and the Trail Running Film Festival to bring the Global Tour 2024 to your city this Spring. SPONSORED BY: Team RunRun – a coach for every runner. Use code: singletracktrr for $20 off your first month of coaching. LINKS Kathleen Baker on Strava Mount Laguna Trail Marathon Runners for Public Lands Trail Running Film Festival teams up with RPL Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!

Federico Hernandez joins me on Singletrack this week all the way from Sweden. We discuss the European perspective on recent UTMB happenings and Federico shares his running journey from the Göteborgsvarvet Half to completing Snowdonia, mozart100 and Kullemannan this year and now getting ready for the UTMB lottery results. LINKS Federico Hernandez on Mastodon Göteborgsvarvet Kullamannen by UTMB Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!

First up in the new year and fresh back from the 2023 IAU 24-Hour World Championships in Taipei, Taiwan Chad Lasater joins Singletrack to share a glimpse into his illustrious running career. While keeping a full-time job Chad has run some of the most important races around the world and wore the jersey for Team USA for the World Championships. After having run around a track for hours on end Chad now sets his sight on a very different adventure taking on Cocodona 250 this coming May. LINKS Chad Lasater on Instagram Chad Lasater on Strava Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!

For the last episode of 2023 I sat down with friend of the show Alex Bond to chat about this year in trail running. We covering the latest outdoor industry report and chat about the distinguishing aspects of what makes trail running so unique compared to other sports. We consider the economic impact of trail races in host towns and wonder about the value of live streaming and who might actually benefit from this investment in infrastructure and gear. Of course we touch on UTMB's much talked about expansion and enduring, or not attraction and wonder if these races are still the status quo. And finally we highlighted the biggest achievements at this year's biggest races and in the world of FKTs. LINKS Alex Bond on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!

East Coast runner Kuwanna Dyer-Pietras joins Singletrack to chat about running for Tailwind, dreaming of Western States, and getting the call from Hoka to be one of their designated runners for the 2024 Western States. We chat about prepping for her first 100 mile race on gnarly East Coast trails and baking cookies with the family for the holidays. LINKS Kuwanna Dyer-Pietras on Instagram Kuwanna Dyer-Pietras on Trail Sisters Kuwanna Dyer-Pietras on Trails Collective Cover pic by Ron Heerkens, Jr. And a huge 'thank you' to all our partners who made Saturnalia 2024 happen: Heritage Bank, Tailwind Nutrition, Kevin Hayward State Farm, Club Oly Road Running, REI Olympia and Nathan Sports. Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!

Daniela Oemus, German trail runner for Salomon, ER Doctor and parent of two joins Singletrack to talk about her breakout year of racing, including a win at Zegama and Wildstrubel and a 6th place finish in the trail short discipline at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck. We chat about her favorite racing distance, her love for the Golden Trail Series, and her challenges of navigating her career, her athlete life and her family. LINKS Daniela Oemus on Instagram Daniela Oemus at Salomon Rennsteiglauf Rennsteiglauf documentary (In German) Cover Photo by Tobias Oemus Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Electric Cable Car your trail and mountain news!

Jack Rosenfeld from Seattle joins the show. He's a podcast co-host of the Beer on the Run podcast, race director with the Seattle Running Club and 200 mile finisher. Jack shares his story of failing 100 milers and then walking to success at the Cowboy 200 in Nebraska. Later we dive into a deep conversation about the challenges and joys of being race director and how our trail culture is changing in the light of big businesses and new voices challenging our status quo. LINKS Jack Rosenfeld on Instagram Beer on the Run podcast Seattle Running Club Cowboy 200 Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Electric Cable Car your trail and mountain news!

Abigail West runs the trails in the South East of the United States and creates art that is inspired by the unique and beautiful landscape of her home in Athens, Georgia, the nearby Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail. She recently claimed the FKT on the famous S.C.A.R. route and we talk about her upcoming project designing the poster for the Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour 2024. LINKS Abigail's website Abigail on Instagram S.C.A.R. on Fastest Known Time Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Electric Cable Car your trail and mountain news!

Wes Plate runs long, and I mean really long distances. In many ways I can't even wrap my head around days of running on end, but I do understand and marvel at the motivation and the story telling through creative route creation. His latest project of running 200 miles around the Puget Sound in Western Washington is both equally mind-blowing and inspiring. Wes also shares some news on his race directing debut at the Copper Kings 100 in Montana, slated of the summer of 2024. LINKS Wes Plate's website Wes Plate on Instagram Wes Plate on YouTube Copper Kings 100 Puget Sound 200 Puget Sound 200 on Strava Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Electric Cable Car your trail and mountain news!

Maria Dalzot, La Sportiva athlete and registered dietitian, returns to Singletrack to chat about her action-filled summer in the Alps, crushing her race at Lavaredo 80K and later DNF-ing just as hard at CCC around Mont-Blanc. We talked about downtime family visits, interrupted hiking tours and spontaneous air travel bookings. Maria also shares her highlight of watching Courtney Courtney at Col de la Forclaz on her historic win at UTMB this year. LINKS Maria Dalzot Maria Dalzot on Singletrack Maria Dalzot on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Electric Cable Car your trail and mountain news!

Katharina Hartmuth is the incredible 2nd place finisher of the 2023 UTMB women's race and runs for Hoka. She's joining me on Singletrack from beautiful Zürich, Switzerland where the German is studying earth sciences with emphasis on atmospheric and climate science at ETH Zürich. We talk about the importance of balancing the pro athlete life with the real world and her approach to training as a self-coached athlete. She sees joy as the key to her success and hopes that our trail running community will always stay as welcoming and accessible as it is today. LINKS Katharina Hartmuth on Instagram Katharina Hartmuth on Strava Katharina Hartmuth on UTMB Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Electric Cable Car your trail and mountain news!

Samuel Hartman lives and trains in his very flat Ohio but fulfilled his dream to finally race TDS this past week. As a race director himself he shares his observations on being part of the world's largest trail race spectacle. We talk about vacationing in Europe and conquering the 'more difficult' UTMB race. After having followed UTMB from afar all last week his report directly from the ground is exactly what was need to keep the fire burning. LINKS Samuel Hartman on Instagram TINAR Race Series on Instagram TINAR Race Series The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance by Adharanand Finn Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Daily trail and mountain news: Electric Cable Car.

The female self-supported Mount Rainier Infinity Loop FKT has just been reset and my mind is blown. I had to sit down with Abby and Kiira who completed this route and learn about their incredible adventure and about the motivation behind it all. Abby and Kiira didn't just run this for themselves. In honor of their friend Luke who passed away in a climbing accident last year they wanted to use this effort to raise awareness (and funds through a GoFundMe campaign) for the important work the American Alpine Club does with their Climbing Grief Fund. LINKS Mt. Rainier Infinity Loop FKT Abigail Westling on Instagram Kiira Antenucci on Instagram GoFundMe for the Climbing Grief Fund American Alpine Club: The Climbing Grief Fund Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

Brittany has had a busy year and it's not over yet. So many races, so many great results and an incredible finish at Beast of Big Creek is setting her up for her first 100 miler, the Oregon Cascades 100 later this month. We talk about all this, and why you should tell your kids to run cross country in high school. LINKS Brittany Kealy on Instagram Beast of Big Creek

The Beast of Big Creek races just happened this past weekend and I am still sitting on boxes on top of boxes in my office. But! I had to take the chance and chat with Eddy Allen from Lacey WA who crushed the Skyrace course in 3hrs 14min. Thank you to everyone who came out and raced with us this past weekend. We had an incredible weekend. Busy, but so so wonderful. You all did so great out there. LINKS Eddy Allen on Instagram Beast of Big Creek Cushman Six Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

UTMB is the growing, omnipresent entity in our sport of trail and ultra running, and naturally I have questions. So, I went to the source, and got answers. In this week's episode of Singletrack I have the incredible honor to chat with Frédéric Lénart, CEO of the UTMB Group to discuss their partnership with Ironman, the expansion in the US, it's relationship with the race directors on the ground, and ultimately, UTMB's motivation behind it all. On Electric Cable Car I published an article, not a transcript, with some of the highlights we discussed on this episode; answers to questions that I hadn't seen written down anywhere else. LINKS UTMB World Series The Race that Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB Addendum to my Conversation with Frédéric Lénart on Singletrack

Hannes is back on Singletrack and we got a lot to talk about since we connected over a year ago. In this chat cover Hannes' personal changes (all exciting and great) to his professional developments, including his nutritions sponsors challenges and of course his recent races at the World Championships in Innsbruck and of course his win at the Eiger Ultra Trail 101. Now we're five weeks to UTMB and Hannes is calm, excited, and completely dialed for another run around the magical Mont Blanc. LINKS Hannes Namberger on Instagram Hannes on Singletrack Episode 229 Cover pic by The Adventure Bakery

The World Championships in Innsbruck, Austria are already a few weeks back now, but shortly after I sat down with Marcel Höche who ran for Team Germany to chat about his experience of wearing the National Team jersey. We talk about the difference between a race of this caliber and makeup vs. UTMB and of course, his exciting racing plans for the remainder of the year. LINKS Marcel Höche on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

Calling in from Innsbruck, Austria is Doug Mayer, founder of Run the Alps, wonderful supporter of the Trail Running Film Festival and author of the incredible new book: "The Race That Changed Running – the inside story of UTMB". In this episode we chat about his new book – which you should buy immediately, the difference between Euro and US trail running, the challenges our sport is facing as it's growing into the future, and of course the role that UTMB plays in all of this. LINKS Get the book: The Race that Changed Everything – The Inside Story of UTMB by Doug Mayer Run the Alps Run the Alps on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

Steve Auch is back on Singletrack and barely recovered from a massive weekend race directing the popular City und Trail event in Bad Reichenhall in the Bavarian Alps in Germany. We talk about the beauty and the challenges of directing races, the inspiration and the difference between races in the US and Europe and how to transition from behind the megaphone to putting the bib back on yourself. LINKS Steve Auch on Instagram City und Trail City und Trail on Instagram Zugspitz Ultra Rennsteiglauf Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

This week on Singletrack I am chatting with Nicole Amyx, filmmaker, ultra runner and colleague of mine at the Trail Running Film Festival. Nicole shares how she blends her passions of filmmaking and running, passed down from her parents, into an inspiring life just outside San Francisco. We chat about about the importance of finding a great story when making a documentary film and how running can give us balance and peace for everyday life. LINKS Nicole Amyx Films Finding her Stride by Nicole Amyx Nicole on Instagram

Lou D'Onofrio is back on Singletrack. After yet another stellar finish at the famous C&O Canal 100 just a couple of weeks ago it was high time to check back in with Lou on all his races and adventures across the East Coast. LINKS Lou on Facebook Hammer Nutrition UltrAspire Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

One of the biggest trail running events in North America just went down in Auburn, California: The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB. I have Jeff Urbanski with me to talk about his incredible 12th place finish in the 100 Mile race and I share a bit about my 50K effort, that yes, was not a DNF, how about that. LINKS Jeff on Instagram Team Run Run Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

Erik Stanley joins us from Austin, TX to share a bit of his amazing trail community with us. He's the founder, coach, and race director at Trail Roots, a running community in the larger Austin area. Erik also hosts for the Trail Running Film Festival in Austin on April 20th. LINKS Trail Roots The Trail Running Film Festival in Austin, TX, hosted by Trail Roots Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

This week I'm chatting with good friend Adam Lee, the host of our Trail Running Film Festival stop in Vancouver, BC at the Rio Theatre. He's also a returning guest on Singletrack and the owner, voice and host of Community Trail Running, Substack newsletter and podcast. Links and more at singletrack.fm LINKS Community Trail Running Beast of Big Creek The Trail Running Film Festival at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, BC Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

And Harold the pig! Karen and Nancy, (and Harold!) will be hosting the Trail Running Film Festival on Nancy's farm, which is a regular gathering place for trail runners in the Lennox, South Dakota area. When I heard about this fantastic place I had to get Karen and Nancy on the show to hear their story. Harold wasn't up for being behind the microphone, sadly. LINKS The Good Earth Farm Glacier Hills Ultra on Instagram The Blood Run on Instagram Karen Lechtenberg on Instagram The Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

Steve Aderholt, self-proclaimed behind-the-scenes-guy, joins Singletrack to share some incredible backstage info on the making of the Cocodona 250. Refreshed after a backpacking trip to Patagonia, Steve is now gearing up to dive into an insane amount of events management and race directing work. He's directing the Park City Point To Point mountain bike race and the mighty Cocodona events, but most importantly, he's the hosting the Trail Running Film Festival in Salt Lake City on March 16th. LINKS One Step Events Cocodona 250 Park City Point To Point The Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

This week I am chatting with Nick Triolo, Senior Editor for Outside Run & Trail Runner Magazine. Nick has been part of our little trail world for many many years, has run some of the most cherished races and shared many stories other people's journeys on trails and through mountains. Our conversation ranges from the state of outdoor journalism to tackling some of the more challenging and fascinating issues involving our sport. More at Singletrack.fm. LINKS 'Let's Get Promiscuous With Our Running' Nick Triolo's website Nick's writing at Trail Runner Magazine Nick Triolo on Instagram The Trail Running Film Festival Global Tour Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

Coach Tera Pruitt joins us this week to chat about equity in the running world, the importance of strength training and about setting goals to get after. And, of course we chat about her amazing plans for the Trail Running Film Festival coming to The Orange Peel in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. LINKS Tera Pruett – running and endurance coaching Tera Pruett on Instagram The Trail Running Film Festival in Asheville, NC Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

We're back with our first episode of Singletrack of 2023, finally. I have with me race director John Lacroix from Colorado and we talk about the beauty of our trail running community and the challenge we face as we continue to grow and evolve. We also talk about the Trail Running Film Festival and John's plans as host for our Denver Colorado location. Links and more at singletrack.fm LINKS Human Potential Running Series The State of Our Sport: January 2023 Vermont 100 Miwok 100K The Trail Running Film Festival in Denver, CO Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

Elaine Fung joins Singletrack to share how trail running changed her life. How this sport gives us big and small adventures, and allows us to join a community, during a race, while running it, or volunteering to make it happen for others. LINKS Elaine on Twitter Elaine on Instagram Squamish50 on Instagram Coast Mountain Trail Running on Instagram Diez Vista on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram

Jeremy Anderson is back on the show after having slayed the dragon that is Barkley Fall Classic. Yes, that race. He ran it, and he lived to tell the tale – and lucky for us, he's sharing it with us. LINKS Jeremy Anderson on Instagram Barkley Fall Classic Upper Lena to Lake of the Angels Traverse Cover photo by Misty Herron Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

German ultra runner and North Face athlete Ida-Sophie Hegemann joins me this week to chat about her eventful racing season. We discuss sponsorship deals, shoe choices, and what not to do with poles on race day. She's also an ambassador for next year's World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck and has some suggestions on how to best kick off your summer running season in the Alps. LINKS Ida's website Ida on Instagram Ida on The North Face Dolorama FKT Transalpine Run Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival World Mountain and Trail Running Championships 2023 in Innsbruck Stubai UltraTrail The Trail Running Film Festival Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

Lifelong runner and founder of the US Trail Running Conference Terry Chiplin joins the show from England to share his story into running, his motivation to make running the focus of his career, and his perspective on what combines us as a community and how we can grow into the future. LINKS US Trail Running Conference US Trail Running Conference on Instagram Tailwind Nutrition: Black Friday Deal Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

Fresh from an incredible performance at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championship in Thailand Rosanna Buchauer joins Singletrack to talk about her year of racing, her inspiration to move to Innsbruck, Austria, and her role as project manager for Tourism Tyrol. We chat about delicious Kaiserschmarrn, the finish line atmosphere in Chamonix ,and what it means to wear a Team Germany's jersey when racing ultras. LINKS Rosanna Buchauer on Instagram Tyrol Region website Skyrace Wilder Kaiser Kaiserschmarrn recipe Figln at Nordkette Cover photo by Carsten Beier for Kellersports and Dynafit Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

In this episode Thomas Reiss shares his experience as the international athlete manager of the epic and unique Snowman Race that just happened a couple of weeks ago in the Kingdom of Bhutan. This event was about so much more than racing. It's goal was to bring people and cultures together to share the urgency to address climate change. Especially as it affects people living in the shadows of massive glaciers high in the mountain regions of our world. LINKS Bhutan Tourism on Instagram Snowman Race website Snowman Race on Instagram Thomas Reiss on Instagram Snowman Trek on Wikipedia Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

Stephen Johnson is back on the show to share his first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra and how it holds up in the backcountry. He's is also bringing us an exciting update of his app Topo Maps+ that includes CarPlay and a renewed focus on the watch. The new, bigger, and beefier Apple Watch Ultra holds lots of promise for us outdoor lovers and we discuss some challenges, opportunities and differences with this new product on the market. LINKS Apple Watch Ultra Topo Maps + The Navigator's Mindset Stephen Johnson on Singletrack Stephen testing the Apple Watch Ultra David Smith testing the Apple Watch Ultra in Scotland Climber Kyle DC Rainmaker on Apple Watch Ultra Circle to Venus Lake route Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

After a rather long break from racing ultras I am back and in this episode I'm in the hot seat with my coach Matt Urbanski from Team Run Run checking in after my brutal, but glorious DNF at Rainshadow Running's Orcas 100 Miler last weekend. LINKS Team Run Run's website Coach Matt's website Team Run Run on Instagram Orcas 100 Miler by Rainshadow Running Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

This week we're going climbing. Literally, because Lena Müller from Innsbruck, Austria is a world class climber. And figuratively, because Lena brings the seemingly uphill battle of our changing climate to Singletrack. We discuss the limitations of our public transportation systems and what we can do in our daily lives to make an impact and reduce our carbon footprint. LINKS Lena Müller's website Lena Müller on Instagram Klimafreundlich Klettern – Sustainable Climbing Guide Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Singletrack we connect with multi-faceted athlete Marchel Höche of the Adidas Terrex team calling in from beautiful Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in the south of Germany. Marcel shares his FKT on the historical and quite difficult Jubiläumsgrat on the Zugspitze. We chat about the diverse trail racing landscape in Europe and what it means to run as part of a larger trail running team. Finally as a cofounder of the German Skyrunning Federation Marcel shares some challenges and opportunities in getting the organization positioned in the outdoor nonprofit landscape of Germany. LINKS Marcel Höche on Instagram FKT: Zugspitze – Jubiläumsgrat – Alpspitze Deutscher Alpenverein German Skyrunning Federation Cover photo by Ian Corless Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

Summer's not over. Mountains are still open and this week we get a full dose of high alpine inspiration from Chris Fisher who's the first person to complete the famous WURL, on the double. Yes, that Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup dreamed up by Jared Campbell. And Chris, with the help of some friends and the incredible mountain running community is the first person to complete the full out and back of the route. LINKS Christopher Fisher on Instagram Jared Campbell's WURL page WURL on FKT Cirque Series Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

Adventurer, climber and FKT Chaser Travis Soares shares the story of his massive summer project linking all 247 peaks of the Sierra Peak Section List in an incredible 117 days and change. We chat about the beauty of the Sierras and the inspiration we find in following other's footsteps. LINKS SPS 2022 Travis Soares on Instagram Travis Soares on Fastest Known Time Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Singletrack.fm

Barrett Gray and Charlie Levy are the first ones to successfully follow my footsteps and complete the Cushman Six. This FKT route above Lake Cushman in the Olympics is just the right mix of trail running, bushwhacking, and climbing to make it challenging, fun, and a very unique adventure experience. And Barrett and Charlie bring just the right amount of experience and speed to the project and take 4 hrs off the time I, Scott, and Chris established almost 2 years ago. Here is the story of their successful run of the Cushman Six. So honored to have them complete this project. LINKS Cushman Six Cushman Six on FKT Barrett and Charlie's run on FKT Barrett Gray on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Singletrack.fm

Singletrack is live from Chamonix for UTMB. Well, sort of. Keith Laverty is calling in from the (almost) finish line during the biggest event in trail running, UTMB week. Keith is sharing his experiences crewing his runners, navigating the Alps for the first time, and some personal impressions of the atmosphere in town. We're hyped! This is big! LINKS Keith Laverty – Seattle Running Coach on Team Run Run Keith Laverty on Instagram UTMB live coverage GUESTS ON SINGLETRACK Alex Borsuk Hasenohr ran TDS 2021. Andrea Löw ran CCC 2021. Moritz auf der Heide was signed up for OCC this year but is injured. Matt Urbanski ran CCC in 2016 and DNF'ed this year's TDS. Maria Dalzot ran OCC in 2021 and is running CCC this year. Krissy Moehl won UTMB, in 2013 – the first UTMB ever. Hannes Namberger came in 6th last year at UTMB and is running in 2022, and sort of my secret favorite to win it all. Eva Sperger DNF'ed UTMB in 2019 and 2021 and Is running this year's race and is clearing in it for redemption. Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

Lifelong runner, co-founder of the apparel brand Rabbit, and Santa Barbara Running Company co-owner Monica DeVreese joins Singletrack this week to share her personal journey into running. Monica talks about her transition from roads to trails and later ultra distances and getting picked from the waitlist for this year's Western States. LINKS Monica DeVreese on Instagram Santa Barbara Running Company Rabbit Cover photo by JC Joson Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

Beast of Big Creek 2022 DFL Champions Dawn Golden and Jacque Hooyer are in the house. They join Singletrack to chat about training routines, how they decide on what races to run, and their major marathon projects for this fall. And of course the main conversation is around racing up and down the trails of Mt. Ellinor, joys and cheers at the aid station, and that special feeling of finishing last, but still being celebrated as winners. LINKS Dawn Golden on Instagram Jacque Hooyer on Instagram Beast of Big Creek will be back for 2023. Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

Matt Urbanski is back on Singletrack and he's calling in from freakin' Chamonix. Jealous! Matt just ran the Hardrock 100 and is here to share what it means to toe this extraordinary start line for the first time and run alongside the legends of our sport. We chat about what makes a race so remarkable that people want to sign up for it year after year. And of course I had to ask Matt a bit about the atmosphere in Chamonix in these last few weeks before the biggest event in trail and mountain runnings. LINKS Team Run Run Matt Urbanski – running coach Team Run Run on Instagram Cover photo by Teddy Bross Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

In this episode we take a new look at the difference between trail races in Europe and North America. German trail runner Steve Auch joins us and share his experience running the Zugspitz Trail, Lavardo, and Squamish and The Rut. His dream race, is and will be Western States, until the lottery gods finally grant him his wish. LINKS Steve Auch's website Steve Auch on Instagram Steve Auch on Strava Cover photo by Brian McCurdy Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

Fresh off a fantastic race Brent Miller joins me to talk all about the Beast of Big Creek. It was an incredible day of racing and I loved hearing Brent stories from the trails, that I, as the race director didn't experience just sitting in camp waiting for runners to cross the finish line and hoping everything would go smoothly. Thanks to all the runners, volunteers, helpers and sponsors who made this incredible event happen. We're already excited for 2023. LINKS Brent Miller on Instagram Brent Miller on Strava Beast of Big Creek photo gallery Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

This week we're traveling back to the Alps with Lauren Head. To be precise, we're heading to the magical, wonderful Dolomites. Lauren shares her story as she runs Lavaredo Ultra Trail around Cortina d'Ampezzo and rewards herself with all the gelato and pizza. LINKS Lauren Head on Instagram Lavaredo Ultra Trail Cinque Torri Beast of Big Creek on UltraSignup Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website