297 episodes

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

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    • 4.8 • 27 Ratings

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

    'Baking Carbon in my Oven', with Marcel Höche

    'Baking Carbon in my Oven', with Marcel Höche

    Marcel is back! After a tumultuous winter Adidas athlete Marcel Höche joins Singletrack for a very personal conversation about the challenges of the athlete fan relationship. We take a deep dive into building a new and better running shoe, including the much hyped soon-to-be-released Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra. Of course we touch on the UTMB situation, chat about sky running and make plans to meet for a beer in Chamonix.

    LINKS Marcel Höche on Instagram Otter African Trail Run Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Connect with Singletrack on:
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    • 1 hr 23 min
    'Capturing a Feeling', with Dan Patitucci

    'Capturing a Feeling', with Dan Patitucci

    Dan Patitucci, is the owner of AlpsInsight and his professional outdoor photography has been in magazines and advertisements all over the world. He’s a legend in the mountains and has captured the achievements and stories of some of the greatest mountaineers of our time. As a trail runner and climber he shares his time between Switzerland and California. We talk about the changing and enduring landscape of the outdoors, discuss the differences between mountain towns in the Swiss Alps and the Eastern Sierras and debate the challenges of capturing the true emotions of trail running on camera. Super honored to bring Dan’s first ever podcast appearance to Singletrack.

    LINKS Dan Patitucci on Instagram AlpsInsight Sierra Trail Runs Guide to the Eastside Connect with Singletrack on:
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    • 1 hr 23 min
    'It's All About Belonging', with Kathleen Baker

    'It's All About Belonging', with Kathleen Baker

    Kathleen Baker, managing director for Runners for Public Lands joins me this week to announce the new partnership with RPL and the Trail Running Film Festival to bring the Global Tour 2024 to your city this Spring.

    SPONSORED BY: Team RunRun – a coach for every runner. Use code: singletracktrr for $20 off your first month of coaching. LINKS Kathleen Baker on Strava Mount Laguna Trail Marathon Runners for Public Lands Trail Running Film Festival teams up with RPL Connect with Singletrack on:
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    • 1 hr 19 min
    'Slaying The Monster', Federico Hernandez

    'Slaying The Monster', Federico Hernandez

    Federico Hernandez joins me on Singletrack this week all the way from Sweden. We discuss the European perspective on recent UTMB happenings and Federico shares his running journey from the Göteborgsvarvet Half to completing Snowdonia, mozart100 and Kullemannan this year and now getting ready for the UTMB lottery results.

    LINKS Federico Hernandez on Mastodon Göteborgsvarvet Kullamannen by UTMB Connect with Singletrack on:
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    • 1 hr 28 min
    'It’s Strangely Enjoyable', with Chad Lasater

    'It’s Strangely Enjoyable', with Chad Lasater

    First up in the new year and fresh back from the 2023 IAU 24-Hour World Championships in Taipei, Taiwan Chad Lasater joins Singletrack to share a glimpse into his illustrious running career. While keeping a full-time job Chad has run some of the most important races around the world and wore the jersey for Team USA for the World Championships. After having run around a track for hours on end Chad now sets his sight on a very different adventure taking on Cocodona 250 this coming May.

    LINKS Chad Lasater on Instagram Chad Lasater on Strava Connect with Singletrack on:
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    • 57 min
    'The Year in Trail Running', with Alex Bond

    'The Year in Trail Running', with Alex Bond

    For the last episode of 2023 I sat down with friend of the show Alex Bond to chat about this year in trail running. We covering the latest outdoor industry report and chat about the distinguishing aspects of what makes trail running so unique compared to other sports. We consider the economic impact of trail races in host towns and wonder about the value of live streaming and who might actually benefit from this investment in infrastructure and gear. Of course we touch on UTMB’s much talked about expansion and enduring, or not attraction and wonder if these races are still the status quo. And finally we highlighted the biggest achievements at this year’s biggest races and in the world of FKTs.

    LINKS Alex Bond on Instagram Connect with Singletrack on:
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    • 1 hr 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

NickVashon ,

Great mostly ultra-running podcast

Great content, interesting guests who are mostly non-elite, with banter that can wander all over, in a good way! Love the PNW focus of some episodes as well.

podlewaddle ,

Overwhelmingly underwhelming

If you’re interested in fast food, logo designs, website designs and expert advice on running ultras and directing races from rank amateurs, this is the podcast for you! Never run a 100? No problem neither have these two! You can still pretend you know what it’s like fantasizing about the experience in the alternate reality the hosts exist in! Wanna listen to an hour and half about how the hosts ran a monster 35 mile week? They’ve got you covered! In a word riveting!

mjames126 ,

Running but also more.

These guys are passionate about running-- and that's cool--but I come back weekly for the casual banter, public land advocacy, and no BS attitudes. It's truly enjoyable to hear the variety each week and the hilarious antics around such topics as short shorts, buns, and obnoxious clothing.

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