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Singletrack

Finn Melanson

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

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57:40

Tom Evans Interview (2025 UTMB Week)

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2025/08/22

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Tom Evans returns to the show for a wide-ranging conversation on his return to Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB), the joys of fatherhood, his favorite events on the UK trail running circuit, and the long-term development of ultrarunning as a professional sport. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD...

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36:07

Dani Moreno Interview (2025 UTMB Week)

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2025/08/22

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Dani Moreno returns to the show ahead of the 2025 CCC, taking place next Friday in Chamonix, France. We discuss her philosophy of boldness, the landmark performances that could push the sport forward, and the mentality required to line up at high-caliber races in the UTMB World Series. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use...

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26:39

Wild Race Experiments + Players' Tribune for Pro...

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2025/08/03

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! In this clip from the latest edition of the Long Run Archives on the Singletrack Podcast, Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Jeff Colt discuss new angles on races like Western States and Hardrock, "course record pace", and a new media opportunity in the works for pro ultrarunners. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code S...

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16:17

Drafting The Ultrarunning Dream Team

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2025/08/01

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! In this clip from the latest edition of the Long Run Archives on the Singletrack Podcast, Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Jeff Colt discuss a fascinating hypothetical scenario: If you were starting a brand-new ultrarunning company (whether shoes, gear, nutrition, or anything else), and every athlete in the market was a free agent, which four would you prioritize adding to your team, and why? The trio explores the s...

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110:43

Andrew Drummond | White Mountains Direttissima FKT

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2025/07/19

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Andrew Drummond returns to the Singletrack Podcast, this time to recount his latest adventure: setting a Fastest Known Time on the White Mountains Direttissima, one of New England's iconic multi-day routes. We explore the aesthetics of the route, what inspired him to return after his previous attempts in 2016 and 2024, his strategies around gear, nutrition, rest, and the execution that led to his new record. Ad...

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110:22

Western States in Transition? What’s Next for the...

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2025/07/18

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Topher Gaylord is the newly appointed President of the Western States Endurance Run—arguably the most iconic ultramarathon in the world. A seven-time WSER finisher, Topher brings decades of experience in global outdoor industry leadership and a deep well of insight from more than 75 ultramarathons run across the globe. In this conversation, we discuss: – The direction he wants to steer Western States in – His views on th...

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124:38

Scott Jurek on Racing, Retirement, and What Comes Next

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2025/07/09

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! In this live pre-race episode of the Singletrack Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Scott Jurek back to the show—recorded in-person from our studio in Olympic Valley, CA, just days before the 2025 Western States 100. For many, Scott needs no introduction. A seven-time winner of Western States, bestselling author, and true icon of the sport, his impact on trail and ultrarunning is undeniable. But this conversation goes far...

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77:22

Jim Walmsley Returns to Talk Western States, Course...

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2025/07/02

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Jim Walmsley returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a live, in-person conversation from our Olympic Valley, CA studio during Western States week—only this time, he’s not lining up to race. In this exclusive interview, Jim opens up about his decision to bow out of the 2025 Western States 100, offering insight into what went into that choice and where his mind and body are at as one of the most iconic runners in the sport. ...

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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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39:23

Abby Hall | 2025 Western States 100 Champion (Interview)

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2025/07/01

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes! Abby Hall joins the Singletrack Podcast crew in our Auburn, CA, studio to recap her 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.naak...

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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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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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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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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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