Singletrack

Finn Melanson
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Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.

  1. 4D AGO

    2025 Ultrarunning Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions

    Our annual Ultrarunning Year in Review is here! I'm joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to break down everything that defined the sport this year: the performances that reshaped the hierarchy, the storylines that sparked debate, and the trends that may permanently change how ultrarunning operates heading into 2026. Topics include: The biggest ultrarunning storylines of 2025Breakout performances and unsung heroesThe most dramatic races and moments of the yearComeback athletes and rookie standoutsSurprising results that rewrote expectationsThe rise of agents, Substack, and athlete mediaBrand wins, sponsorship shifts, and product momentsWhat 2025 tells us about the future of the sportThanks for tuning in! As always, this conversation is subjective, North American ultra-biased, and built for debate -  so we want to hear from you. What did we get right - and what did we miss? What moments defined 2025 for you? Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order (https://partners.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase. Links: Follow Leah on Instagram,  Strava, TwitterFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

    1h 52m

  2. DEC 15

    A Major Announcement for Singletrack (New Event!)

    Big news from Singletrack and Massif Running — we are the new owners and race directors of the Antelope Island Buffalo Run. Sign up here. One of Utah’s most iconic trail races, the Buffalo Run has been a cornerstone of the Wasatch trail running community for nearly 20 years. Founded by longtime race director Jim Skaggs, the event has always been about more than racing — it’s been a spring running party, a reunion, and a race that welcomes everyone from first-timers to lifelong ultrarunners. In this episode, Finn Melanson is joined by Singletrack producer Scott Hickenlooper to share: * Why Singletrack/Massif Running decided to take over the Buffalo Run * What will stay the same — and what will evolve — under new ownership * The history and legacy of the event on Antelope Island * Course details, races distances, and why this is one of the fastest and most unique trail races in the Mountain West * How this fits into Singletrack’s long-term vision for trail running in Utah Registration is officially open for 2026 Antelope Island Buffalo Run! Sign up here. Partners: Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase.  Support the show

    31 min

  3. DEC 13

    Brain Training For Ultrarunning (Scott Frey Interview)

    Scott Frey of Cerebral Performance joins the show for a deep dive into the next frontier of athletic performance. Scott believes the biggest breakthroughs of the coming decade won’t come from physiology alone, but from the brain and psychological sciences - and that belief anchors this conversation. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order (https://partners.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase. Additional Links: Cerebral PerformanceFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

    1h 24m

  4. DEC 7

    The AI Frontier in Ultrarunning + Technology Doping (Nick Thompson Interview)

    Nick Thompson joins the show to talk about use cases for AI in ultra-trail running, the concept of technology doping, urban design for run commuting, his new book The Running Ground, and some of his fairly low-key favorite races in the sport -including the Escarpment, the Twisted Branch 100K, and more. Chapters: 02:00 The Intersection of AI and Ultra Running05:10 Exploring the Role of Technology in Training08:12 The Future of Coaching in the Age of AI10:59 Urban Design and Run Commuting14:08 The Impact of Analytics on Sports20:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Running31:44 The Complexity of Commitment in Sports37:11 The Luddite Perspective on Modernity38:55 Sketches of Meaningful Lives43:12 Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience45:54 Ambition vs. Spiritual Awakening53:32 Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Path Races57:42 Influencing Public Figures in Ultra Running Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order (https://partners.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase. Additional Links: Follow Nick on LinkedIn, The Running GroundFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

    1h 1m

  5. NOV 25

    Rise of Vertical Backyards, UTCT Fireworks + Is the 50 Mile Distance Back? (Long Run Archives #33)

    Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt return to the show to discuss the advent of the "Vertical" Backyard Ultra and recap the results at Ultra Trail Cape Town and the JFK 50, which took place this past weekend. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order (https://partners.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Additional Links: Mount Ascutney Vertical Backyard, CalibreFollow Jeff on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and CoachingFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

    1h 28m

  6. NOV 21

    The UTMB Era, Power Plays, and Trail Running Business Ideas (Long Run Archives #32)

    First up, Tim Tollefson returns to the show. In some ways, trail running is still having its “What Are We Even Doing?” moment. Through that lens, we take a look at the UTMB era, the rise of pro circuits, what the pros care about, and what happens when a grassroots sport takes bigger steps towards big-time structure. After that, I'm joined by Alyssa Clark for a roundup of trail running business news and ideation. Enjoy! Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order (https://partners.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Additional Links: Follow Tim on Instagram, Strava, Mammoth Trail FestFollow Alyssa on Instagram, Strava, Website Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

    2h 28m

  7. NOV 7

    Jim Walmsley on the UTMB Playbook, the "Black Shorts" Idea, and the Future of Trail Running

    Jim Walmsley returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. We walk down memory lane, reflect on the World Championships, dig into his insights from Western States and UTMB, riff on his idea for a “Black Shorts Series,” and explore his training theories for success in the constantly evolving world of ultra-trail running. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order (https://partners.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Additional Links: Follow Jim on Instagram, StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

    1h 43m

  8. NOV 3

    Keep the Signal: Will Murray on Winning Javelina and Mastering the Mindset Game

    Will Murray joins the Singletrack Podcast fresh off his dominant, course-record victory at the 2025 Javelina Jundred. Partners: Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website to get 20% off your next order (https://partners.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Additional Links: Follow Will on StravaFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

    1h 39m
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Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.

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  • Creator
    Finn Melanson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    426
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Singletrack
  • Show Website
    Singletrack

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