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Singletrack With Mathias Eichler

Electric Cable Car / Mathias Eichler

The companion podcast for Electric Cable Car. Conversations with the people who shape the world of trail, ultra, and mountain running.

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01:29:43

284: 'It was Just Insane', with Samuel Hartman

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2023/09/05

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

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01:10:12

283: 'A Nap at 13,400FT', with Abigail Westling and...

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2023/08/25

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

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56:07

282: 'A Complex Potato Burrito'', with Brittany Kealy

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2023/08/15

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

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49:44

281: 'How Are You Alive?', with Eddy Allen

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2023/08/11

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:

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280: 'For the Runners', with Frédéric Lénart

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2023/07/31

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

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279: 'It's Only Trail Running', with Hannes Namberger

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2023/07/25

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

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01:02:23

278: 'On Another Level', with Marcel Höche

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2023/07/04

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

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01:14:32

277: 'UTMB Changed Everything', with Doug Mayer

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2023/06/09

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:

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276: 'Goosebumps from Start to Finish', with Steve Auch

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2023/05/31

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

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01:09:31

275: 'Blending My Passions', With Nicole Amyx

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2023/05/24

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

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01:00:37

274: 'Confidence and Humility', With Lou D'Onofrio

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2023/05/12

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

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56:47

273: 'Spontaneous 100 Miler', with Jeff Urbanski

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2023/05/05

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

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272: 'Building Trail Community', with Erik Stanley

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2023/04/18

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

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57:07

271: 'All the Way to Rio', with Adam Lee

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2023/03/21

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

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52:52

270: 'From The Farm', with Nancy Kirstein and Karen...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2023/03/02

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

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52:44

267: 'Anything but Ordinary', with Tera Pruett

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2023/02/07

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

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01:14:32

266: 'On Human Potential', with John Lacroix

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2023/01/30

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

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01:20:56

262: 'Let's Be Uncomfortable', with Terry Chiplin

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2022/11/25

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

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260: 'A Dose of Fresh Life', with Thomas Reiss

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2022/11/11

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

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251: 'My Crew Was Everything', with Monica DeVreese

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/08/23

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

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