Singletrack Finn Melanson
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Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.
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Candice Burt | 200 Mile Racing Scene, Athlete Sponsorship Models, Long Distance FKTs
Candice Burt is the Founder of Destination Trail, a trail running events company that puts on popular races like the Moab 240, Tahoe 200, and Bigfoot 200.Timestamps:1:37 - Arizona Trail, interest in long trail FKT scene, remarking on Heather Anderson’s recent unsupported FKT23:15 - athlete sponsorship discussion, working with brands, content angles on the social platforms, spring energy comments45:30 - being a female business owner in the ultra community, evolution of the 200 mile scene, recr...
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Michael Versteeg | Reflections On The Soul Of Ultrarunning
Michael Versteeg joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about ultrarunning. Timestamps:(0:52) - the story behind 2021 Cocodona 250 race report, Arizona trail running ambassadorship, countercultural tendencies(15:11) - more Cocodona 250 discussion - the direction the race is headed in, popularity, what makes it special, 2024 experience racing the likes of Harry, Jeff Browning, Arlen, Joe McConaughy, etc(34:26) - discussion about the sustainability of a competitive mindset and whet...
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Caley Fretz | Is This An Extinction-Level Moment For Endurance Sports Journalism?
Caley Fretz is the Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Escape Collective, a member-funded independent cycling media company. As Caley says in his LinkedIn bio, he's “used everything learned over a decade in journalism to build a more sustainable media company”. And that’s what we discuss in this episode - whether his experiences in the cycling space translate over to what current operations and the future of media look like in the trail running world. If you’re interested in the business ...
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Finn Melanson | 2024 Cocodona 250 Recap
This episode is dedicated to my crew: Julia Campanelli, Sherman, Ned Melanson, Jeremiah Mullane, Joey Campanelli, Caleb Olson, Morgan Olson, and Scott Hickenlooper. Without you all, this wouldn't have been possible. I'm forever grateful. - Finn Timestamps: 02:02 - The Physical and Mental Challenges of a 200-Mile Race09:06 - The Importance of Crew Support and Nutrition23:29 - Overcoming Isolation and Low Moments in the Race33:42 - Strategic Use of Live Tracker and Pacers41:31 - Celeb...
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Ansel Dickey | Making The Jim Walmsley Film
Ansel Dickey joins the show to talk about his experience making “Walmsley”, what it was like getting to know and work with Jim, what it’s like working as a creative in the endurance sports industry, and his role as a Race Director for Vermont Overland. Sponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order....
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Long Run Archives #17 | Canyons 100K Highlights, Jim Walmsley Returning To UTMB?, Spring Energy Controversy
Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt join Singletrack to riff on the latest news in the ultra-trail running world.Timestamps:(1:42) - Canyons 100K Highlights(32:35) - Regional Trail Team Competitions (Like Boulder vs Salt Lake)(52:36) - UTMB Americas Major Moving From Canyons To Kodiak In 2025(63:49) - Merrell's Campaign To Get Trail Running In The Olympics(78:39) - Jim Walmsley Returning To UTMB In 2024?(93:31) - Spring Energy Gel ControverseySponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their...
Customer Reviews
Great podcast
Finn does a great job of talking to and listening to his guests. Good variety of topics as well!
Favorite pods
Finn has great insight in the field of ultras! Pre race recaps along with post race recaps are some of my favorite episodes! Keep up the great work.
One of the best
One of the best podcasts out there for ultra runners and I listen to essentially every one. Wide range of topics, Finn knows his stuff and asks terrific questions and then let’s the guests talk.