Singletrack Podcast
1) 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 f...Show More
2) 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. ...Show More
3) 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 circui...Show More
4) 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 ...Show More
5) 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 ra...Show More
6) David Roche: The Future of Ultrarunning Is Here — and It’s Faster Than We Think
David Roche returns to the Singletrack Podcast fresh off his 12:18, second-place performance at the Javelina Jundred. In addition to the race report, David dives into how high-carb fueling, recovery ...Show More
7) Tara Dower on Breaking the Javelina Jundred Course Record + Her Return to Western States
After setting a course record at 2025 Javelina Jundred, Tara Dower joins the Singletrack Podcast to talk about the strategy behind perhaps her biggest win yet — and how she’s using it to fuel a Wester...Show More
8) FASTEST JAVELINA JUNDRED EVER (Our Reactions)
Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig share their observations from all the racing action at yesterday’s Javelina Jundred. They discuss Tara Dower’s massive course-record performance, how all three men’s pod...Show More
9) 2025 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions
Finn 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 out the 005: the li...Show More
10) $50K to $500K? The New Reality of Pro Trail Running Sponsorships
Trail running is growing fast — but is the money for athlete deals keeping up? In this episode, athlete agent Kelly Newlon returns to the show to unpack the latest economics behind athlete-brand partn...Show More