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 of sports and have enjoyed our conversations on these topics in the past, you’ll enjoy this one too ..read more

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 Race 09:06 - The Importance of Crew Support and Nutrition 23:29 - Overcoming Isolation and Low Moments in the Race 33:42 - Strategic Use of Live Tracker and Pacers 41:31 - Celebrating Checkpoints Instead of Fixating on the Finish Line 52:31 - The Evolving Competitivenes ..read more

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 SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order. deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.c ..read more

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 Controversey Sponsors: Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Rabbit - use code Single ..read more

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 Controversey Sponsors: Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Rabbit - use code Single ..read more

Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at the 2024 Canyons 100K.     Timestamps: (0:00) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context (30:22) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions (66:07) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions Sponsors: Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https ..read more

Jeff Browning joins the show to talk about his history in the sport, competitive relevance over the last two decades, and insights on his training and preparation leading into the 2024 Cocodona 250. Timestamps: (0:00) - Wasatch 100 Reflections (11:49) - Competitive Relevance of Older Ultrarunners (29:19) - Patagonia Days (36:55) - 200 Mile Racing Discussion, 2024 Cocodona 250 Specifics Sponsors: Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabb ..read more

Simon Freeman is the Co-Founder of Like The Wind Magazine. In this episode, we talk about differences in running culture across the globe, the nuts and bolts of building and maintaining a media brand in the sport, and conclude with some of his insights on the professional scene in Iten, Kenya. Timestamps: (0:26) - US Tour, Differences In Running Cultures Across The World (9:03) - Inspirations for Like The Wind Magazine, Fulfilling Content Creation (25:12) - Taking A Point Of View In Running Media (35:47) - More Discussion Of Running Media Trends (68:41) - More Like The Wind Magazine Discussi ..read more

Jasmin Paris returns to the Singletrack Podcast to talk about her historic, limits-defying finish at the 2024 Barkley Marathons. Timestamps: 1:59 The Story Behind the Gear 6:57 Sponsorship Status, The Green Runners, Promoting Sustainability 10:13 Hardrock 100, Future Races and Travel 13:31 Harnessing the Media Spotlight 23:25 Discovering the Barkley After The 2019 Spine, Laz Remarks 29:14 Mock Barkley Courses In Training 37:48 Reflections and Moving Forward 44:24 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Sponsors: Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to ge ..read more

Jared Campbell is a 4-time finisher of the Barkley Marathons, a past winner of the Hardrock 100, the creator of the Running Up For Air series, and the genius behind classic FKT routes like the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup and Millwood 100. Timestamps: (1:39) - Barkley Marathons Insights (52:09) - Wasatch FKT Scene, Under-The-Radar Cool Races (66:19) - Environmental Discussion  Sponsors: Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase. Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit ..read more