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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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01:04:54

250: 'The Cheapest Therapy Around', with Dawn Golden...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/08/18

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

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01:09:14

249: 'From Silverton to Chamonix', with Matt Urbanski

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2022/08/12

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

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01:11:01

246: 'An Act of Self-love', with Lauren Head

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/07/19

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

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52:44

244: 'Fresh Off The Waitlist', with Melissa Tucker

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2022/07/05

Just nine days before the race Melissa Tucker got the call off the wait list and got to fulfill her dream to run Western States. This week on Singletrack she shares how she dealt with being undertrained, how she was not being able to eat due to the heat and how she still made it to Auburn in one piece. Melissa is also the new race director for Secret Beach in Gold Beach, Oregon and we chat about the challenge and beauty of putting on a race right on the beach. LINKS WS Twitter announcement of

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01:03:46

242: 'Be Realistic, Run Happy', with Andrea Löw

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2022/06/21

Historian, Bavarian, author and ultra runner Andrea Löw joins Singletrack to talk about running as balance to lots of work and a full life. She shares adventure stories from multi-day races in Mozambique and Australia, the festival feeling at UTMB - CCC and the joy of spontaneously signing up for a local overnight 50 Miler. LINKS Andrea Löw’s blog Andrea Löw on Instagram Andrea Löw on Twitter Andrea Löw on Asics Frontrunner Team Cover photo credit: Canal Adventure Rock Candy Running's Summer

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01:01:02

237: ‘Thrown to the Wolves’, with Nick Coleman

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2022/05/13

Nick Coleman from the Miles, Mountains and Brews podcast joins Singletrack to share his personal story of pain, perseverance and triumph. His journey takes us to a military base in Germany, a DNF at Badger, and a climb up Mt. Hood in freezing cold winter conditions. LINKS Miles, Mountains & Brews podcast Miles, Mountains & Brews on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram | Twitter | Website

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01:20:16

233: 'Lightning Strikes are a Possibility', with...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/04/22

This week Brian Morrison from Seattle shares some insights into the challenges of running a brick and mortar running store and what it takes to turn the dream of a 100 Mile race in the Teanaway Country into reality. These first few years of this epic race were bumpy, but if you’re looking for a truly tough race in a truly beautiful place you gotta check out the Teanaway Country 100. LINKS Fleet Feet Seattle Teanaway Country 100

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232: ‘Zion 404 File Not Found’, with Aum Gandhi

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/04/16

Zion 100 double finisher Aum Gandhi joins Singletrack this week to share what it takes to actually finish this race, why he runs for a higher purpose and how you can support him in raising funds for a cause near and dear to his heart. We also unveil the new Beast of Big Creek race for 2022. Come race Mt. Ellinor with me. LINKS Aum Gandhi on Instagram Zion 100 On Singletrack: 70 is the new 100 Richstone Family Center Richstone Fundraiser Cover photo by Brandon Stutzman Beast of Big Creek

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227: 'Running for Yelm', with Keith Yates

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/03/21

This week I’m sharing miles and the mic with good friend of the show Keith Yates. He’s about to run Badger and turned this 100 mile adventure into a fundraiser for his local summer food program for kids in need. Running creates community and Keith runs for his local community. Please do check out the fundraiser and support him in any way you can. LINKS Running for Yelm GoFundMe Running for Yelm – Instagram Keith Yates – Instagram Yelm Rotary Nathan Sports Tailwind Nutrition Coros

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54:48

220: 'Racing Via Ferrata Style', with Daniel Probst

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/02/07

This week I am chatting with Daniel Probst, race director of the one of a kind Mt. Baker Ultra. After racing Tor De Geants Dan was inspired to bring this race with a 100+ year history back to life. Hear about the challenges and beauty of creating a race route that traverses glaciers, crosses rivers and requires serious mountain expertise by the participants and volunteers alike. LINKS Mount Baker Ultra Mount Baker Ultra on Instagram Tor des Géants Tifosi Swank XL sunglasses Cover photo by Chris

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01:15:08

217: 'Flip the FKT Statistic', with Marta Fisher

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/01/17

When I stumbled upon the ‘Women who FKT’ project I got super excited and needed to know more. Instigator Marta Fisher is here to tell her story, the inspiration behind the project and the call to action. Here’s to a summer filled with adventure, and FKT chasing. LINKS Women who FKT Women who FKT on Instagram Brought to you by the Virtual VERT Winter Challenge 2022

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01:12:11

216: 'Generally the Course Sucks and Everything is...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2022/01/10

Jason Reathaford joins us from the other side of the state to share his story into ultra running, from conquering 100 milers himself to becoming the race director for the Badger Mountain Challenge in Richland, WA. We chat about challenges for race directors to keep being a UTMB qualifying race to the love for this sport way beyond the comfort zone. LINKS Badger Mountain Challenge Badger on Facebook La Sportiva Bushido II GTX

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01:30:40

214: 'The Balance of Humility and Hubris', with Alex...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/12/24

Happy Christmas everyone. It's this special time of the year and you know what that means? Holiday movie review time! Alex Bond and I take a dive into the big screen sensation The Alpinist. A climbing movie that follows the story of Canadian Marc-André Leclerc. Sit back, grab some eggnog and don't forget to hug your loves ones. LINKS The Alpinist The Alpinist on Apple TV The Alpinist on Netflix NEED GEAR FOR THE NEW YEAR?

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01:14:21

212: 'The Navigator's Mindset', with Stephen Johnson

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/12/08

This week I’m joined by longtime friend of the show Stephen Johnson, creator of the popular app Topo Maps +. We talk about the origins of his business Glacier Peak Studios, how to navigate in the backcountry, and to use maps to smartly plan your summer adventure projects. LINKS Glacier Peak Studios Topo Maps+ on the Apple App Store Circle, Venus, Spade lakes loop The Talk Show: ‘Scotland Board of Tourism’, with David Smith David Smith’s Blog Post about the Apple Watch HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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01:02:46

211: 'Off-season Apple Pie', with Elisa Laverty

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/12/03

Baker and mountain athlete Elisa Laverty joins us this week to talk about her off season plans including pie baking and her casual solstice event at Mt. Walker. Who’s ready to chase some vert in the Olympics? LINKS Elisa on Strava Elisa on Instagram HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Sea to Summit Dry Sacks Orange Mud Transition Wrap Opinel knives

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210: 'Weekend Warriors', with Viktor Marohnic

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/11/29

This week I am joined by Viktor Marohnic, founder of 57Hours. The startup that invites you to ‘own your weekend’ and make the most of the these magical 57 hours between Friday afternoon and Monday morning. Get out there and explore. After the interview I share with you my thoughts on the Coros Apex Pro GPS sports watch. LINKS 57Hours.com – Own your Weekends HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Coros Apex Pro

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01:19:48

208: 'Schinken, Eier und Nudeln', with Thomas Reiss

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2021/11/09

This week Thomas Reiss joins Singletrack to share a glimpse into his epic journey from a small town in Germany to opening a design shop in Californian wine country. We talk about running Western States, hiking to Everest Basecamp, and punk music and great German food. Delicious. LINKS Thomas Reiss Thomas Reiss on Instagram Kraftwerk Design Snowman Race HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE La Sportiva – Karacal Blesswell – CBD skincare Bee’s Wrap – food wrappers Singletrack – the shirt

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01:12:37

205: 'Podcasting on Trails', with Emily Holland

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/10/25

Podcast producer, host, and trail runner Emily Holland joins this week's episode of Singletrack from Boulder Colorado. We talk about the peace, adventure, and community trail running brings us. In the second half of the show we dive into a meta conversation around the future of podcasting. Also: the Singletrack Holiday Gift Guide is live, go check it out. LINKS Emily Holland’s podcast: Nature Untold Emily Holland’s podcast consulting business Emily Holland on Instagram Outdoor Podcasters on

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01:27:15

204: ‘Top FKTs in Washington for 2021’, with Alex Bond

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/10/18

Alex Bond and I are taking a look at the best mountain running performances in Washington State submitted to Fastest Known Time for the year 2021. And wow, there are some inspirational efforts put up by incredible runners. From Alex Borsuk’s blistering run up Glacier Peak to Alex King’s dethroning of Uli Steidl’s long-held FKT at Mt. Rainier. And yes, we found some cool runs in the Olympics as well. What’s up with all the Alexes in this episode? Links Alex Borsuk & Jenny Abegg - Sawtooth Ridge

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01:03:42

203: 'Quick Pole Practice Session', with Keith Laverty

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/10/12

The challenges of the last 1/4 at Squamish 50, the joys of the flat interurban trail at Chuckanut, the relentless heat at R2R2R and the brutal beauty of Teanaway Country 100. This and more with PNW running legend and coach Keith Laverty, who finally made it on the show. Links: Coach Keith with Team Run Run Keith's Instagram Keith sponsor: rabbit

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