Singletrack Finn Melanson

Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at the 2024 Canyons 100K.
 
  Timestamps:
(0:00) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context(30:22) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions(66:07) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions
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Jeff Browning joins the show to talk about his history in the sport, competitive relevance over the last two decades, and insights on his training and preparation leading into the 2024 Cocodona 250.

Timestamps:
(0:00) - Wasatch 100 Reflections(11:49) - Competitive Relevance of Older Ultrarunners(29:19) - Patagonia Days(36:55) - 200 Mile Racing Discussion, 2024 Cocodona 250 Specifics
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Simon Freeman is the Co-Founder of Like The Wind Magazine. In this episode, we talk about differences in running culture across the globe, the nuts and bolts of building and maintaining a media brand in the sport, and conclude with some of his insights on the professional scene in Iten, Kenya.

Timestamps:
(0:26) - US Tour, Differences In Running Cultures Across The World(9:03) - Inspirations for Like The Wind Magazine, Fulfilling Content Creation(25:12) - Taking A Point Of View In Running Media(35:47) - More Discussion Of Running Media Trends(68:41) - More Like The Wind Magazine Discussion(74:50) - 70s and 80s US Marathoning Scene, Duel In The Sun, Iten, Kenya
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Jasmin Paris returns to the Singletrack Podcast to talk about her historic, limits-defying finish at the 2024 Barkley Marathons.

Timestamps:
1:59 The Story Behind the Gear6:57 Sponsorship Status, The Green Runners, Promoting Sustainability10:13 Hardrock 100, Future Races and Travel13:31 Harnessing the Media Spotlight23:25 Discovering the Barkley After The 2019 Spine, Laz Remarks29:14 Mock Barkley Courses In Training37:48 Reflections and Moving Forward44:24 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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Jared Campbell is a 4-time finisher of the Barkley Marathons, a past winner of the Hardrock 100, the creator of the Running Up For Air series, and the genius behind classic FKT routes like the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup and Millwood 100.

Timestamps:
(1:39) - Barkley Marathons Insights(52:09) - Wasatch FKT Scene, Under-The-Radar Cool Races(66:19) - Environmental Discussion 

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This episode was recorded in-person at Brooks HQ in Seattle, Washington with Joe McConaughy at the Brooks Trail Team training camp shortly after the 2024 Barkley Marathons. 
We recount Jasmin Paris’ finish and the historical significance of that moment for our sport, the impact of 5 finishers this year, what makes Barkley so interesting, Joe’s race recap with training, nutritional, and racing insights for future editions, and reflections on a few other memorable moments across the 3 day stretch.


Timestamps:
(2:08) - Jasmin Paris (14:15) - Impact of 5 Finishers(36:32) - Joe's Barkley Report - Crew, Training, Nutrition, Gear, Racing(68:32) - Final Thoughts, Lazarus Lake, Barkley Thoughts
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