About this podcast
Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 530 episodes
- Mark Dowdle: Does Trail Media Even Care About Backyard Ultras? (Sunday Conversation) · 1 h 40 min · Season 1 Episode 528Mark Dowdle joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation. Timestamps: 00:00 The 87-yard qualifying math05:11 Where to chase 88 yards in 202713:43 The Dennis Rodman of…
- 2026 Javelina Jundred Recap: Both Races Decided By Less Than 90 Seconds?! · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 527Two winning margins under 90 seconds, a called shot, and an all-masters women’s podium. Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join me to recap the 2026 Javelina Jundred. Partners…
- What Really Happened at Moab 240: Jameson Collins on the Cancellation (Sunday Conversation) · 2 h 18 min · Season 1 Episode 526Jameson Collins, Headquarters Manager for Destination Trail, joins me to walk through what happened at this year’s Moab 240, from the decision to start to the mid-race…
- Can Ryan Montgomery Run 200 Miles in a Day? (Singletrack News) · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 525In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, Brett Hornig and I wrap up the Backyard World Team Championships at Big’s. That includes the Belgian pair’s decision to stop together…
- 2026 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions · 1 h 34 min · Season 1 Episode 524Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Javelina Jundred. Partners: Norda - check…
- Jim Walmsley Heads To China + Will Backyard Ultras Outgrow UTMB? (Singletrack News) · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 523In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, Brett Hornig and I discuss Jim Walmsley and Courtney Dauwalter heading to China for Tsaigu Trail and what that says about where the…
- Moab 240 Canceled, Jim Walmsley’s “Late Entry” Hint + Ben Dhiman’s Coaching Search (Singletrack News) · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 522In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, we discuss the mid-race cancellation of the Moab 240, Ben Dhiman’s public search for a coach, Jim Walmsley’s tease of an October start…
- Courtney Dauwalter Is Scheming for 2027, Moab 240 Preview + Jasmin Paris Is "Keen" on Hardrock (Singletrack News) · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 521Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic In this week's edition of Singletrack News, I'm once agan joined by Alyssa Clark, calling in from Paris on her way to Diagonale des…
- Joe McConaughy | Beating François D'Haene on the JMT + The "Third Man Factor" · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 520Joe McConaughy returns to Singletrack, fresh off his fastest known time on the John Muir Trail, one of the world's premier FKT routes. The JMT runs 221 miles through California's…
- Stringbean Takes Down D'Haene's JMT Record, a 13-Year-Old on Mammoth Podium + Kristin Johnson's "Unsung" Bear 100 Record (Singletrack News) · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 519Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic This week I'm joined by Alyssa Clark, just back from Mammoth Trailfest. We talk about what Tim Tollefson has built there, the…
- Ian Corless on Anton, Kilian, Frosty + the 2012 Room That Changed Trail (Sunday Conversation) · 3 h 37 min · Season 1 Episode 518Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic As the voice behind Talk Ultra and one of trail running's most prolific photographers, Ian Corless has been monitoring and…
- Hartmuth's "Performance of the Year" at Tor, Meg Eckert's 636 Miles + Mammoth Preview (Singletrack News) · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 517Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic Singletrack News is back from its summer break, and I'm joined by Alyssa Clark, fresh off a podium finish at TDS. We discuss…
- Run Rabbit Run's $100K Bombshell + Did Ben Dhiman End the Stone Age? (Long Run Archives #43) · 1 h 25 min · Season 1 Episode 516Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt join the show for another packed edition of the Long Run Archives. We discuss the news that Run Rabbit Run will pay $100,000 to each winner in 2027 and…
- 2026 Tor des Géants Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 515Sign up here for the Antelope Island Fall Classic. Will Peterson joins the show to provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition in this year’s elite…
- Ben Dhiman | 2026 UTMB Champion (Interview) · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 514Ben Dhiman returns to the show a week removed from his landmark victory at the 2026 Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code…
- Caleb Olson | 2026 UTMB Post-Race Interview · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 513Caleb Olson joins us in the studio fresh off his 3rd place finish at the 2026 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). We reflect on his race execution, what this means for his career…
- Rachel Entrekin | 2026 UTMB Post-Race Interview · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 512Rachel Entrekin joins us in the studio fresh off her 2nd place finish at the 2026 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). We reflect on her race execution, what this means for her…
- 2026 UTMB Recap: Ben Dhiman's Masterpiece, Blandine Makes History (Our Analysis) · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 511Our coverage of the 2026 UTMB World Series concludes with a recap of Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc. Brett Hornig joins me in studio to reflect on dominant victories by Ben Dhiman and…
- 2026 CCC Recap: Kaspersen Runs Down the Field + Minoggio vs Hans Troyer (Our Analysis) · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 510Another thrilling race at the UTMB World Series Finals here in Chamonix. Brett Hornig and Finn Melanson hop back on the microphones to recap the highlights from CCC. Partners…
- Lauren Gregory | 2026 OCC Champion · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 509Lauren Gregory joins us in studio to recap her victory at OCC. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check…
- 2026 OCC Recap: Lauren Gregory's Race For The Ages (Our Analysis) · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 508What did we just witness? Brett Hornig and Finn Melanson break down one of the most exciting races in recent memory..maybe of all time? That was wild. Partners: Precision Fuel…
- Anton Krupicka Talks Western States Goal Sheet, Alpinism, Advice for the Next Generation · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 507Anton Krupicka returns to the podcast. We riff on his recently resurfaced 2010 Western States goal sheet, killing or reviving the running avatar, time spent with Colin Haley in…
- Michael Versteeg | Reflections On The Soul Of Ultrarunning, Pt 3 · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 506Michael Versteeg returns to the podcast. This time we get into leaving Satisfy, Trofeo Kima, races as "cruise ships for outdoor athletes," adventure in a fully explored world…
- Joe Grant in Chamonix: UTMB's Early Days, Matt Carpenter Influence and Hardrock Stories · 1 h 33 min · Season 1 Episode 505A legend of the sport, Joe Grant joins us in our Chamonix studio. We discuss the early days of UTMB and Tor des Géants, his relationship with Roch Horton and stories from the…
- Max Jolliffe on Badwater, Barkley, and the Faith He's Never Talked About · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 504In what (hopefully) has become an annual UTMB week tradition, Max Jolliffe joins us in our Chamonix studio for another long-form conversation. We discuss insights from his…
- Leah Yingling | 2026 UTMB Pre-Race Interview · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 503Leah Yingling returns to UTMB three years after an impressive 8th place debut finish back in 2023. In this conversation we discuss her history of racing in Chamonix, adapting to…
- 2026 OCC Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 502Brett Hornig joins me in our Chamonix studio to preview the men's and women's fields at the 2026 OCC, part of the UTMB World Series Finals. In both fields, we cover top…
- 2026 CCC Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions + Toni McCann Interview · 1 h 27 min · Season 1 Episode 501Brett Hornig joins me in our Chamonix studio to preview the men's and women's fields at the 2026 CCC, part of the UTMB World Series Finals. In both fields, we cover top…
- 2026 UTMB Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions · 1 h 27 min · Season 1 Episode 500Note: Kilian Jornet and Jim Walmsley are, unfortunately, out of UTMB this year. This information became public shortly after the recording of this podcast. Brett Hornig joins me…
- Caleb Olson | 2026 UTMB Pre-Race Interview · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 499Caleb Olson joins us in our Chamonix studio a little over a week out from his debut at UTMB. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off…
- Lauren Gregory On Racing OCC, YouTube Life, And The Tove Category · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 498Lauren Gregory joins us in our Chamonix studio a week ahead of her debut at OCC. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next…
- Rachel Entrekin Reflects on UTMB, Racing Without Pacers, And Being On Team Intuition · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 497Rachel Entrekin joins us in our Chamonix studio a little over a week away from her first start at Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code…
- Hans Troyer Reflects On Western States, Racing In Europe, And Showman Mentality · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 496Hans joins us in our Chamonix studio a little over a week out from the start of CCC. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your…
- Jack Kuenzle on Coaching Elites for Western States and UTMB · 1 h 34 min · Season 1 Episode 495Jack Kuenzle returns to the show, this time wearing the coaching hat. Among other topics, we cover the opportunities and limitations of using large language models in training…
- 2026 UTMB Power Rankings (Long Run Archives #42) · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 496Disclaimer: We recorded this episode a few days before the news broke that Courtney Dauwalter is racing UTMB. Brett Hornig joins the show for a preview-before-the-preview of UTMB…
- David Ayala on Hardrock, Flow State, and the Art of Dismissing Fear (Sunday Conversation) · 1 h 21 min · Season 1 Episode 494David Ayala is a Professor of Mathematics at Montana State University and an amateur ultrarunner who most recently finished 3rd at the 2026 Hardrock 100. Until recently he'd…
- Sophie Woods | Via Alpina FKT · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 493Sophie Woods just ran the length of the Alps faster than anyone in recorded history. Starting in Trieste, Italy on July 4 and finishing in Monaco on August 1, she covered the Via…
- How John Fitzgerald Coached Jennifer Lichter to a Western States Course Record · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 492Three weeks after Jennifer Lichter set a new course record at Western States, her coach John Fitzgerald joins the Singletrack Podcast to break down how it happened. Fitzgerald…
- ESPN's Wright Thompson on the Cost of Athletic Greatness (Sunday Conversation) · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 491Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine who has profiled some of the greatest athletes and coaches of all time, including Michael Jordan, Tiger…
- Hardrock 100 Recap, 2026 Mid-Season Review + $15 Lactate Gels? (Long Run Archives #41) · 1 h 42 min · Season 1 Episode 490Brett Hornig co-hosts for another classic edition of the Long Run Archives. We share our biggest takeaways from this year's Hardrock, reflect on the biggest moments from the…
- Tom Evans | 2026 Hardrock 100 Pre-Run Interview · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 489Tom Evans is back on the show! We last chatted after UTMB last year, so there was a lot of ground to cover: recapping the first half of 2026, his most recent treadmill workout…
- 2026 Western States 100 Recap · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 488Two course records, a rookie champion, and a men's podium almost nobody predicted. Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join me in Auburn to recap the 2026 Western States 100: Vincent…
- Jennifer Lichter | 2026 Western States 100 Champion · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 487Jennifer Lichter joins us in our Auburn, CA studio shortly after her course record victory at the 2026 Western State 100. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code…
- David Roche on the Cool-Year Revolution, the High-Carb Era, and the Odds of a Sub-14 at Western States · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 486David Roche returns to the show a few days ahead of the 2026 Western States 100. Across 2024 and 2025, he put on one of the most memorable shows in our sport's history. He took…
- 2026 Western States 100 Men's Field Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions · 1 h 43 min · Season 1 Episode 485Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, Jeff Colt, and Rod Farvard provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition in this year’s men's field at the Western…
- Zach Miller | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 484Zach Miller is one of the greatest, most entertaining, and most thoughtful runners of his generation. It's a treat to have him in the studio ahead of Western States, a race he…
- Tara Dower | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 483One of the most exciting and versatile athletes in our sport, Tara Dower joins us in the studio to reflect on this year’s mission to race the vaunted Western States-Hardrock…
- Jennifer Lichter | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 482Jennifer Lichter is the newest star in ultra-trail running. She's been winning important races since her breakout at The Rut 50K in 2021, but it was only about 18 months ago that…
- 2026 Western States 100 Women's Field Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions · 1 h 23 min · Season 1 Episode 481Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition in this year’s women's field at the Western States 100…
- Kilian Jornet | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 480Kilian Jornet is the greatest trail and mountain runner of all time. He joins the show coming off a 3rd place finish at last year’s event, certainly questing for a victory in…
