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Singletrack

Finn Melanson

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

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79:23

Caleb Olson | 2025 Western States 100 Champion...

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2025/07/01

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Caleb Olson joins the Singletrack Podcast crew in our Auburn, CA, studio to recap his victory at the 2025 Western States 100. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.na...

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53:16

Des Linden: Is Her Trail Running Chapter Just Beginning?

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2025/06/27

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Des Linden joins us live in Olympic Valley the week before the 2025 Western States 100 for a wide-ranging conversation about her deepening relationship with the trail and ultrarunning scene. In this episode, we dig into Des's recent adventures off-road — from training with Ruth Croft in New Zealand, to participating in the Western States Training Camp last month, to her pacing duties this year for Joe McConaughy. With eac...

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106:21

Hayden Hawks on the Hot Seat / Western States Special...

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2025/06/26

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! We’re live in Olympic Valley, CA for a special Western States Week edition of Long Run Archives, with pro trail runner Hayden Hawks joining regular co-hosts Brett Hornig, Jeff Colt, and Finn Melanson in the Singletrack Podcast studio for a wide-ranging, spirited conversation on the state of trail and ultrarunning, as well as Hayden's status in the sport. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most st...

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29:02

Is This Marianne Hogan’s Year to Win Western States?

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2025/06/26

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Marianne Hogan is one of the fiercest and most resilient athletes in the world of ultra-trail running. With podium finishes at both Western States and UTMB, she’s already proven she can perform on the sport’s biggest stages. But that elusive win — that signature victory — still hangs just out of reach. Live from our Olympic Valley studio in the week leading up to the 2025 Western States 100, Marianne sits down to talk abo...

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29:27

Abby Hall Is Back at Western States—Against the Odds

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2025/06/25

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! In this special live episode of the Singletrack Podcast, we sit down with Abby Hall in our Olympic Valley studio just days before the 2025 Western States 100. Abby’s path back to the start line of this iconic race is anything but typical—and it’s a story of resilience, determination, and a little bit of fate. After enduring a traumatic injury in 2023 that sidelined her from the sport she loves, Abby made a courageous retu...

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2025 Western States 100 Women's Field Preview |...

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2025/06/25

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 women's field at the Western States 100. With big names like Katie Schide (2024 Champion) and Courtney Dauwalter (2023 Champion) not returning, the fight for the win is wide open. Tune in as we break it all down and get you hyped for race day. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: ...

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41:22

Underdog No More? Rod Farvard’s Quest After Nearly...

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2025/06/24

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Rod Farvard joins the Singletrack Podcast live from our Olympic Valley, CA studio during Western States race week to discuss what it really takes to compete at the highest level in trail and ultrarunning—and why he may be the biggest threat to the Western States crown in 2025. In 2024, Rod turned heads by going toe-to-toe with one of the sport’s greatest athletes, Jim Walmsley, at the Western States 100. His fearless fron...

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107:34

2025 Western States 100 250 Men's Field Preview |...

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2025/06/24

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Note - we had audio issues during parts of this episode. Working to resolve those ahead of our remaining shows this week. Thanks for your patience! Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, Jeff Colt and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Cocodona 250. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordar...

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62:07

What It Really Takes to Go Pro in Trail Running —...

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2025/06/24

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Sally McRae joins the Singletrack Podcast live from our Olympic Valley, CA studio in the days leading up to the 2025 Western States 100 for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation. In this episode, we explore what it really takes to go pro in trail and ultrarunning—beyond the podiums, Strava segments, and sponsorship deals. Sally shares the lesser-told story of building a sustainable career in the sport, from early sacri...

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46:17

Dylan Bowman: Trail Running at a Crossroads?

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2025/06/24

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Dylan Bowman returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a wide-ranging, in-person conversation from our Olympic Valley, CA studio just days before the 2025 Western States 100. As the founder of Freetrail and a key figure behind TrailCon, Dylan has spent the last few years shaping the conversation around what trail and ultrarunning can—and should—become. In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of the sport, how media ...

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110:58

Western States Buzz: Big Names Out, New Stars In?...

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2025/05/31

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Jeff Colt and Mike McMonagle join Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, the trio reflects on the latest lineup changes at the Western States 100, the current status of Unbreakable 2, the influence of BPN's Backyard Ultra, and the impact of the Wilderness Act. Timestamps: (0:00) - Western States 100 Lineup News(32:57) - High Mileage Training Discussion(46:1...

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91:29

Joey Berriatua Explains the Tinman Elite Breakup +...

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2025/05/29

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Joey Berriatua joins Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast to reflect on his time with Tinman Elite, share his journey through the professional running scene, and explore why trail running might be his future path. Related Episodes: #26 (Sam Parsons | How To Build A Trail Running Team) #289 (Sam Parsons | The Trials and Tribulations of Pro RunningTimestamps: 01:00 Tinman Elite Reflections24:02 Financial Realities o...

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124:04

Is This Ultrarunning’s Next Big Controversy? (Long...

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2025/05/26

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Brett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, the trio reflects on a retroactive controversy surrounding a runner's time penalty (instead of DQ) at this year's Black Canyon 100K, the majesty of UTMB Snowdonia, the sustainability of pro ultrarunning, and whether there will be a "next venue" for the Mike-Finn-Brett ultra rivalry. ...

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107:38

How Cocodona Is Changing Ultrarunning Forever (Long...

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2025/05/14

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt join Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, the trio reflects on the evolving media landscape in ultrarunning, using the wildly popular Cocodona 250 as a case study to examine its impact on race organizers, athletes, and fans. They also share personal takeaways and recap the key storylines from this year’s event. Finally, the conver...

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24:17

Breaking Down Team USA’s 2025 Long Trail Strategy

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2025/05/01

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Tom Hooper joins the show to publicly announce and analyze the men's and women's long trail teams that will represent the USA at the World Trail Championships in Canfranc, Spain, this September. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background02:09 Selection Race Controversies, The Future of Selection Races08:05 Team Composition: Women's Team Overview12:16 Team Composition: Men's Team Overview16:39 Building a Strong Team19:...

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95:38

2025 Cocodona 250 Preview | Analysis, Storylines,...

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2025/04/29

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 Cocodona 250. Timestamps: (0:00) - Cocodona 250 hype, general conversation(27:58) - Course analysis(45:41) - Women's field preview(72:56) - Men's field preview Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gor...

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55:59

Inside My 2025 Cocodona 250 Game Plan

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2025/04/26

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! This is a crossover podcast from the Conversational Pace YouTube channel (hosted by my good friend, Brett Hornig) in which we talk about my gear, nutrition, and overall strategy for the 2025 Cocodona 250. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro2:21 Gear from 2024 you won’t be using in 20256:58 Starting pack of choice13:04 Starting shoe of choice18:09 Gaiters or no gaiters?19:34 Need to be fit enough to play the game22:00 What makes the f...

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84:08

Who’s Getting The Golden Tickets at the Canyons 100K?...

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2025/04/21

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling return to the Singletrack Podcast to preview the final golden ticket chase for the 2025 Western States 100 at this weekend’s Canyons 100K in Auburn, CA. Six golden tickets are up for grabs, with standout athletes like Marianne Hogan, Anthony Costales, Hannes Namberger, Katie Asmuth, and Erin Clark adding serious depth to the competition. They discuss recent administrative updates surroundin...

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98:40

Unbreakable 2, LeBron's Mile, and Trail Running’s...

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2025/04/14

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt return to the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. Timestamps: 00:00 Gorge Waterfalls Race Recap25:11 Katie Schide and Germain Grangier Move To On39:20 Dez Linden's Transition to Ultra Running46:11 LeBron James and the Five-Minute Mile Debate54:50 Unbreakable 2: The Anticipation of a Sequel01:12:20 The Evolution of Ultra Running and Regional Competitions01:27:28 The...

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82:05

Behind the Lens of “The Finisher” — How We Captured...

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2025/04/11

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Drew Darby and Rob Fisher join the show to unpack the making of The Finisher, our new documentary chronicling Jasmin Paris’ historic completion of the 2024 Barkley Marathons. We reflect on the creative process, the unique storytelling challenges of the Barkley, and what we learned along the way. Timestamps: (0:00) – Background, intros(2:53) – Why Barkley is a media nightmare (and dream)(7:03) – Do we have a film? Short for...

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