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Singletrack

Finn Melanson

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

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  1. Can Ryan Montgomery Run 200 Miles in a Day? (Singletrack News)

    · 47 min · S1 E525

    In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, Brett Hornig and I wrap up the Backyard World Team Championships at Big’s. That includes the Belgian pair’s decision to stop together at a new world record, and whether…

  2. 2026 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

    · 1 h 35 min · S1 E524

    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 lightest, fastest,…

  3. Jim Walmsley Heads To China + Will Backyard Ultras Outgrow UTMB? (Singletrack News)

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E523

    In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, Brett Hornig and I discuss Jim Walmsley and Courtney Dauwalter heading to China for Tsaigu Trail and what that says about where the sport’s investment is going. We also get…

  4. Moab 240 Canceled, Jim Walmsley’s “Late Entry” Hint + Ben Dhiman’s Coaching Search (Singletrack News)

    · 55 min · S1 E522

    In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, we discuss the mid-race cancellation of the Moab 240, Ben Dhiman’s public search for a coach, Jim Walmsley’s tease of an October start line, and a preview of the Big’s…

  5. Courtney Dauwalter Is Scheming for 2027, Moab 240 Preview + Jasmin Paris Is "Keen" on Hardrock (Singletrack News)

    · 48 min · S1 E521

    Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic In this week's edition of Singletrack News, I'm once agan joined by Alyssa Clark, calling in from Paris on her way to Diagonale des Fous. We discuss Courtney Dauwalter's…

  6. Joe McConaughy | Beating François D'Haene on the JMT + The "Third Man Factor"

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E520

    Joe McConaughy returns to Singletrack, fresh off his fastest known time on the John Muir Trail, one of the world's premier FKT routes. The JMT runs 221 miles through California's Sierra Nevada from Happy, with more…

  7. Stringbean Takes Down D'Haene's JMT Record, a 13-Year-Old on Mammoth Podium + Kristin Johnson's "Unsung" Bear 100 Record (Singletrack News)

    · 38 min · S1 E519

    Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic This week I'm joined by Alyssa Clark, just back from Mammoth Trailfest. We talk about what Tim Tollefson has built there, the 13-year-old who podiumed the Ascent, and…

  8. Ian Corless on Anton, Kilian, Frosty + the 2012 Room That Changed Trail (Sunday Conversation)

    · 3 h 38 min · S1 E518

    Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic As the voice behind Talk Ultra and one of trail running's most prolific photographers, Ian Corless has been monitoring and contributing to the development of our sport…

  9. Hartmuth's "Performance of the Year" at Tor, Meg Eckert's 636 Miles + Mammoth Preview (Singletrack News)

    · 52 min · S1 E517

    Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic Singletrack News is back from its summer break, and I'm joined by Alyssa Clark, fresh off a podium finish at TDS. We discuss Katharina Hartmuth's Tor des Géants course…

  10. Run Rabbit Run's $100K Bombshell + Did Ben Dhiman End the Stone Age? (Long Run Archives #43)

    · 1 h 26 min · S1 E516

    Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt join the show for another packed edition of the Long Run Archives. We discuss the news that Run Rabbit Run will pay $100,000 to each winner in 2027 and 2028, whether Mike McKnight should have…

  11. 2026 Tor des Géants Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E515

    Sign up here for the Antelope Island Fall Classic. Will Peterson joins the show to provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition in this year’s elite fields at this year's Tor des Géants.…

  12. Ben Dhiman | 2026 UTMB Champion (Interview)

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E514

    Ben Dhiman returns to the show a week removed from his landmark victory at the 2026 Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next…

  13. Caleb Olson | 2026 UTMB Post-Race Interview

    · 39 min · S1 E513

    Caleb Olson joins us in the studio fresh off his 3rd place finish at the 2026 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). We reflect on his race execution, what this means for his career, and his next steps. Partners: •…

  14. Rachel Entrekin | 2026 UTMB Post-Race Interview

    · 27 min · S1 E512

    Rachel Entrekin joins us in the studio fresh off her 2nd place finish at the 2026 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). We reflect on her race execution, what this means for her career, and her next steps. Partners: •…

  15. 2026 UTMB Recap: Ben Dhiman's Masterpiece, Blandine Makes History (Our Analysis)

    · 45 min · S1 E511

    Our coverage of the 2026 UTMB World Series concludes with a recap of Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc. Brett Hornig joins me in studio to reflect on dominant victories by Ben Dhiman and Blandine L'Hirondel, thrilling races in…

  16. 2026 CCC Recap: Kaspersen Runs Down the Field + Minoggio vs Hans Troyer (Our Analysis)

    · 41 min · S1 E510

    Another thrilling race at the UTMB World Series Finals here in Chamonix. Brett Hornig and Finn Melanson hop back on the microphones to recap the highlights from CCC. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use…

  17. Lauren Gregory | 2026 OCC Champion

    · 21 min · S1 E509

    Lauren Gregory joins us in studio to recap her victory at OCC. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order • Norda - check out the 005: the lightest,…

  18. 2026 OCC Recap: Lauren Gregory's Race For The Ages (Our Analysis)

    · 40 min · S1 E508

    What did we just witness? Brett Hornig and Finn Melanson break down one of the most exciting races in recent memory..maybe of all time? That was wild. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK…

  19. Anton Krupicka Talks Western States Goal Sheet, Alpinism, Advice for the Next Generation

    · 1 h 25 min · S1 E507

    Anton Krupicka returns to the podcast. We riff on his recently resurfaced 2010 Western States goal sheet, killing or reviving the running avatar, time spent with Colin Haley in Patagonia, advice to the current…

  20. Michael Versteeg | Reflections On The Soul Of Ultrarunning, Pt 3

    · 1 h 24 min · S1 E506

    Michael Versteeg returns to the podcast. This time we get into leaving Satisfy, Trofeo Kima, races as "cruise ships for outdoor athletes," adventure in a fully explored world, health and food as revolutionary acts, and…

  21. Joe Grant in Chamonix: UTMB's Early Days, Matt Carpenter Influence and Hardrock Stories

    · 1 h 33 min · S1 E505

    A legend of the sport, Joe Grant joins us in our Chamonix studio. We discuss the early days of UTMB and Tor des Géants, his relationship with Roch Horton and stories from the Kroger’s Canteen aid station at Hardrock,…

  22. Max Jolliffe on Badwater, Barkley, and the Faith He's Never Talked About

    · 52 min · S1 E504

    In what (hopefully) has become an annual UTMB week tradition, Max Jolliffe joins us in our Chamonix studio for another long-form conversation. We discuss insights from his course-record win at Badwater, why he might…

  23. Leah Yingling | 2026 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

    · 36 min · S1 E503

    Leah Yingling returns to UTMB three years after an impressive 8th place debut finish back in 2023. In this conversation we discuss her history of racing in Chamonix, adapting to a rapidly professionalizing sport, why…

  24. 2026 OCC Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

    · 49 min · S1 E502

    Brett Hornig joins me in our Chamonix studio to preview the men's and women's fields at the 2026 OCC, part of the UTMB World Series Finals. In both fields, we cover top storylines and what to watch for, we answer some…

  25. 2026 CCC Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions + Toni McCann Interview

    · 1 h 27 min · S1 E501

    Brett Hornig joins me in our Chamonix studio to preview the men's and women's fields at the 2026 CCC, part of the UTMB World Series Finals. In both fields, we cover top storylines and what to watch for, we answer some…

  26. 2026 UTMB Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

    · 1 h 27 min · S1 E500

    Note: Kilian Jornet and Jim Walmsley are, unfortunately, out of UTMB this year. This information became public shortly after the recording of this podcast. Brett Hornig joins me in our Chamonix studio to preview the…

  27. Caleb Olson | 2026 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

    · 36 min · S1 E499

    Caleb Olson joins us in our Chamonix studio a little over a week out from his debut at UTMB. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order • Norda - check out…

  28. Lauren Gregory On Racing OCC, YouTube Life, And The Tove Category

    · 45 min · S1 E498

    Lauren Gregory joins us in our Chamonix studio a week ahead of her debut at OCC. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order • Norda - check out the 005:…

  29. Rachel Entrekin Reflects on UTMB, Racing Without Pacers, And Being On Team Intuition

    · 44 min · S1 E497

    Rachel Entrekin joins us in our Chamonix studio a little over a week away from her first start at Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off…

  30. Hans Troyer Reflects On Western States, Racing In Europe, And Showman Mentality

    · 41 min · S1 E496

    Hans joins us in our Chamonix studio a little over a week out from the start of CCC. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order • Norda - check out the…

  31. Jack Kuenzle on Coaching Elites for Western States and UTMB

    · 1 h 34 min · S1 E495

    Jack Kuenzle returns to the show, this time wearing the coaching hat. Among other topics, we cover the opportunities and limitations of using large language models in training, self-coaching vs. hiring a coach for…

  32. 2026 UTMB Power Rankings (Long Run Archives #42)

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E496

    Disclaimer: We recorded this episode a few days before the news broke that Courtney Dauwalter is racing UTMB. Brett Hornig joins the show for a preview-before-the-preview of UTMB 2026. We each bring our top 5…

  33. David Ayala on Hardrock, Flow State, and the Art of Dismissing Fear (Sunday Conversation)

    · 1 h 22 min · S1 E494

    David Ayala is a Professor of Mathematics at Montana State University and an amateur ultrarunner who most recently finished 3rd at the 2026 Hardrock 100. Until recently he'd never owned a watch. He has no social…

  34. Sophie Woods | Via Alpina FKT

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E493

    Sophie Woods just ran the length of the Alps faster than anyone in recorded history. Starting in Trieste, Italy on July 4 and finishing in Monaco on August 1, she covered the Via Alpina, 2,018 kilometers and 117,614…

  35. How John Fitzgerald Coached Jennifer Lichter to a Western States Course Record

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E492

    Three weeks after Jennifer Lichter set a new course record at Western States, her coach John Fitzgerald joins the Singletrack Podcast to break down how it happened. Fitzgerald coaches an elite squad out of Missoula for…

  36. ESPN's Wright Thompson on the Cost of Athletic Greatness (Sunday Conversation)

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E491

    Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine who has profiled some of the greatest athletes and coaches of all time, including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Steve Kerr, Pat Riley, Caitlin Clark,…

  37. Hardrock 100 Recap, 2026 Mid-Season Review + $15 Lactate Gels? (Long Run Archives #41)

    · 1 h 43 min · S1 E490

    Brett Hornig co-hosts for another classic edition of the Long Run Archives. We share our biggest takeaways from this year's Hardrock, reflect on the biggest moments from the first half of 2026, and feature the latest…

  38. Tom Evans | 2026 Hardrock 100 Pre-Run Interview

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E489

    Tom Evans is back on the show! We last chatted after UTMB last year, so there was a lot of ground to cover: recapping the first half of 2026, his most recent treadmill workout, which garnered a lot of commentary on…

  39. 2026 Western States 100 Recap

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E488

    Two course records, a rookie champion, and a men's podium almost nobody predicted. Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join me in Auburn to recap the 2026 Western States 100: Vincent Bouillard clawing back from ten minutes…

  40. Jennifer Lichter | 2026 Western States 100 Champion

    · 43 min · S1 E487

    Jennifer Lichter joins us in our Auburn, CA studio shortly after her course record victory at the 2026 Western State 100. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your…

  41. David Roche on the Cool-Year Revolution, the High-Carb Era, and the Odds of a Sub-14 at Western States

    · 54 min · S1 E486

    David Roche returns to the show a few days ahead of the 2026 Western States 100. Across 2024 and 2025, he put on one of the most memorable shows in our sport's history. He took us behind the scenes of his buildup to…

  42. 2026 Western States 100 Men's Field Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

    · 1 h 43 min · S1 E485

    Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, Jeff Colt, and Rod Farvard provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition in this year’s men's field at the Western States 100. Partners: • Precision Fuel and…

  43. Zach Miller | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

    · 52 min · S1 E484

    Zach Miller is one of the greatest, most entertaining, and most thoughtful runners of his generation. It's a treat to have him in the studio ahead of Western States, a race he has patiently waited to run for over a…

  44. Tara Dower | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

    · 36 min · S1 E483

    One of the most exciting and versatile athletes in our sport, Tara Dower joins us in the studio to reflect on this year’s mission to race the vaunted Western States-Hardrock double. There’s a bit of a “revenge”…

  45. Jennifer Lichter | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

    · 38 min · S1 E482

    Jennifer Lichter is the newest star in ultra-trail running. She's been winning important races since her breakout at The Rut 50K in 2021, but it was only about 18 months ago that the wider world caught on and she…

  46. 2026 Western States 100 Women's Field Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions

    · 1 h 23 min · S1 E481

    Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition in this year’s women's field at the Western States 100. Partners: • Precision Fuel and…

  47. Kilian Jornet | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

    · 53 min · S1 E480

    Kilian Jornet is the greatest trail and mountain runner of all time. He joins the show coming off a 3rd place finish at last year’s event, certainly questing for a victory in this year’s edition. He is the 2011…

  48. Scott Jurek on the Golden Age of Ultra, Dean Potter and The Dark Wizard, 200-Milers, and the Odds of a Sub-14 at Western States (Sunday Conversation)

    · 2 h 01 min · S1 E479

    Scott Jurek is one of the greatest ultramarathoners of all time. His career ushered in an era of professionalism that enabled many that came after him to pursue this sport as a full-fledged career. Since 2024, we have…

  49. 2026 Western States 100 Final Power Rankings

    · 37 min · S1 E478

    In this episode we share our final "power rankings" for both the men's and women's races. Stay tuned for additional, in-depth previews of both elite fields later this week. Partners: • Precision Fuel and Hydration -…

  50. Lotti Brinks | 2026 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

    · 31 min · S1 E477

    Simply put, Lotti Brinks is one of the best ultrarunners in the sport right now. Over the last 2 years, she’s secured multiple top 10s at CCC, wins at Way Too Cool and Desert Rats, and a course record at the Gorge…

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