Singletrack
Finn Melanson
Singletrack is a podcast covering the professional trail and ultrarunning scene.
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12/11/24 • 64 min
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In this episode, we’re joined by returning guests Abby Levene of Outside Magazine and Kelly Newlon of RAD Boulder. Together, we dive into the big news of Tara Dower’s groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Altra, which positions her as one of the higher-paid athletes in the ultra-trail running world.
Timestamps:
- 00:30 Introduction to Tara Dower's Contract with Altra
- 06:22 Gender Pay Inequality in Sports
- 09:26 The Role of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Athlete Contracts
- 13:42 Market Dynamics and Athlete Compensation
- 16:37 The Impact of Tara's Contract on the Trail Running Community
- 19:28 The Future of Sponsorships in Trail Running
- 22:21 Tara Dower's Unique Position in the Sport
- 25:36 Measuring Success for Brands and Athletes
- 28:30 The Evolution of Altra's Brand Strategy
- 35:28 The Evolution of Athlete Representation
- 39:01 The Role of Agents in Ultra Trail Running
- 50:48 The Future of Sports Reporting
- 54:39 The Concept of a Signing Day in Trail Running
- 56:48 Safeguarding Athlete Obligations
- 01:01:55 Final Thoughts on Tara's Impact
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12/10/24 • 60 min
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Chris Chavez returns to the Singletrack Podcast to discuss the latest developments at Citius Mag, the influence of Netflix's Sprint series on Track and Field, shifts in the sports media landscape, his key content and event strategies for 2025, and his perspective on Michael Johnson's "Grand Slam Track" league.
Timestamps:
- 2:00 The Evolution of Citius Mag and Track and Field Media
- 9:49 Retaining Talent in a Competitive Media Environment
- 20:50 The Impact of Media on Track and Field
- 26:59 The Future of Track and Field Media
- 32:19 "Sprint" And The Evolution of Sports Documentaries
- 39:51 Challenges in Media Access In Track and Field
- 45:04 Grand Slam Track
- 50:04 The Role of Influential Figures (Michael Johnson) in Sports
- 55:27 Business Strategies for Sports Media Success
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2023 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interviews | Brett Hornig, Heather Jackson, Athlete Roundtable
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10/19/23 • 71 min
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To round out our 2023 Javelina Jundred pre-race athlete interviews, we talk with Brett Hornig, Heather Jackson, and a virtual athlete roundtable of Joe McConaughy, Blake Slattengren, and Ryan Raff - all of whom are seeking golden tickets to next year's Western States 100.
Timestamps:
- (1:15) - Brett Hornig
- (24:20) - Heather Jackson
- (48:04) - Virtual Athlete Roundtable
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10/18/23 • 52 min
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To kick-off our 2023 Javelina Jundred coverage, we interview Preston Cates, Tara Dower, and Riley Brady who are all seeking golden tickets to next year's Western States 100.
Timestamps:
- (1:04) - Preston Cates Interview
- (25:09) - Tara Dower Interview
- (43:45) - Riley Brady Interview
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Ruth Croft | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
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08/23/23 • 19 min
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Ruth Croft is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex preparing for the 2023 UTMB in Chamonix, France.
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Dakota Jones | 2023 CCC Pre-Race Interview
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08/23/23 • 16 min
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Dakota Jones is a professional trail runner for Nnormal preparing for the 2023 CCC in Chamonix, France.
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08/22/23 • 22 min
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Caitlin Fielder is a professional trail runner for Salomon preparing for the 2023 OCC race in Chamonix, France.
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Tyler Green | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
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08/22/23 • 22 min
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Tyler Green is a professional trail runner for Nike preparing for the 2023 UTMB race in Chamonix, France.
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07/20/23 • 77 min
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In this episode, I'm joined by David Hedges and Jack Kuenzle.
You may have already seen it in the news, but David recently set a new supported and overall FKT on the Nolan's 14 route in Colorado, finishing in a time of 39 hours, 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
Jack joins the conversation as a member of his crew and pacing team and together we break down his effort, strategy, philosophy around choosing personal projects versus formal racing goals, and the impact of the effort in the broader community.
**One thing to note - there are moments of profanity in this episode, please keep that in mind if you find that off-putting or aren’t in the best environment to listen to such banter.
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12/08/24 • 35 min
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Finn Melanson and Brett Hornig share their initial reactions to the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100 lotteries, discussing their impact on the competitive fields in both races.
Didn't get into the Western States 100 or Hardrock 100? Come race Twisted Fork on June 14th, 2025 in Park City, UT. Check it out here.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Instant Reactions to the Race Lotteries
- 03:03 Exploring Content Opportunities in Trail Running
- 06:03 Statistics and Insights from the Lotteries
- 09:03 Katie Schide racing Hardrock next year
- 20:56 Zach Miller racing Hardrock next year
- 24:48 The Competitive Landscape of the Hardrock 100
- 28:49 Western States 100 Lottery Overview
- 32:57 Conversational Pace Corner - Shoe Predictions
- 34:05 Final Thoughts and Future Events (Twisted Fork)
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FAQ
How many episodes does Singletrack have?
Singletrack currently has 359 episodes available.
What topics does Singletrack cover?
The podcast is about News, Ultra Running, Running, Podcasts, Sports and Sports News.
What is the most popular episode on Singletrack?
The episode title '2023 Javelina Jundred Pre-Race Interviews | Preston Cates, Tara Dower, Riley Brady' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Singletrack?
The average episode length on Singletrack is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Singletrack released?
Episodes of Singletrack are typically released every 2 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Singletrack?
The first episode of Singletrack was released on Jun 15, 2021.
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