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Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Get the inside scoop on what’s coming to the Singletrack Podcast in 2025! Host Finn Melanson shares exciting updates on podcast plans, race coverage, event projects, and more. Got ideas or requests for future behind-the-scenes episodes? We’d love to hear from you—DM us on IG or email Finn directly at [email protected]. Don’t miss this peek behind the curtain!Timestamps:(0:00) - Introductions(15:30) - 2024 Reflections, Larger Trends(17:53) - Podcast Expectations(24:30) - Race Coverage Expectations(29:17) - Twisted Fork Expectations(31:55) - Race Project Expectations(36:00) - Miscellaneous, Skill-Building(40:05) - 2025 Partners (Naak, Gorewear, Raide)(43:50) - ConclusionsPartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACK30 at checkout on their website (https://www.gorewear.com) to get 30% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/) Links:Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jack Kuenzle and Will Peterson join the show to reflect on an exciting year in the world of 'fastest known times' on the trail running scene. Fair warning: this episode contains some profanity, so listener discretion is advised!Timestamps:(2:00) - Top FKT-related storylines of 2024(30:15) - Best New FKT Developments / Themes of 2024 (43:05) - Advances In Gear, Nutrition, Etc for FKTs(53:33) - Male FKT Of The Year(67:31) - Female FKT Of The Year(93:35) - Routes That Should Get More Attention In 2025 And Beyond(100:58) - 2025 FKT Predictions(108:09) - Personal Goals For 2025Partners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLET...) to get 20% off your next order.Links:Follow Will on Instagram, From The BackcountryFollow Jack on Instagram, Strava, CoachingFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join the show to reflect on an exciting year in ultrarunning. We dive into standout storylines, major sports shifts, and rookie athletes' breakout performances. We highlight runners who staged remarkable comebacks, discuss key candidates in TROY and UROY voting, and highlight unsung performances and athletes of the year. Additionally, we share personal highlights and make bold predictions for 2025 and beyond.Timestamps:(0:00) - Introductions(4:19) - Unsung or Darkhorse Performance of the Year(14:32) - Comeback Runner of the Year(30:08) - Rookie of the Year(37:02) - Best Team Performance(44:52) - Best Free Agent Signing(47:54) - Top Storylines of 2024(59:57) - Favorite Moments of 2024(67:39) - Biggest Themes / Best New Developments of 2024(73:16) - Most Thrilling Race / Race Moment of 2024(77:25) - Favorite Content of 2024(83:24) - 2024 Predictions(92:05) - UROY Considerations(94:54) - Personal Wins / 2025 GoalsPartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLET...) to get 20% off your next order.Links:Follow Leah on Instagram,  Strava, TwitterFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Finn on Instagram, Support the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!This is a two-part episode from conversations recorded at the Running Event in Austin, TX this past November. First, I'm joined by Tim Tollefson who provides a race-directing behind-the-scenes look at the Mammoth Trail Fest. Then I'm joined by Lauren Osbourne who shares lessons learned from building a modern speciality running retail store - Exchange Running Collective - in Nashville, TN. Timestamps:(1:48) - whether trail running events should have points of view(4:51) - the role of brand partners at trail running events(5:56) - race director off-season activities, business challenges(13:49) - event permitting for trail races(20:49) - inspirations for Mammoth Trail Fest(27:58) - more brand partnerships discussion(36:13) - golden trail series relationship(41:04) - Tim Tollefson parting thoughts(43:26) - how to enter the running retail space(45:47) - lessons learned working for Nike(52:15) - intentionally creating in-store community environment(57:00) - Nashville running scene(61:05) - running memberships, unique inventory(64:20) - advice for starting a running store, the zero to onePartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.us/) to get 15% off your next order.deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLET...) to get 20% off your next order.Additional Links:Mammoth Trail FestExchange Running Collective Follow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter,Support the show