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Zion 100 double finisher Aum Gandhi joins Singletrack this week to share what it takes to actually finish this race, why he runs for a higher purpose and how you can support him in raising funds for a cause near and dear to his heart. We also unveil the new Beast of Big Creek race for 2022. Come race Mt. Ellinor with me. LINKS Aum Gandhi on Instagram Zion 100 On Singletrack: 70 is the new 100 Richstone Family Center Richstone Fundraiser Cover photo by Brandon Stutzman Beast of Big Creek

This week I chat with running legend David Papineau from Vancouver, BC about mask collecting, running every single street, designing logos and running marathons. Oh, and David’s Chuckanut 50 story is one for the history books. You’re welcome. LINKS David Papineau on Instagram Vancouver’s Broadway Run Club Schindell Gallery Coast Mountain Trail Running Squamish 50 Perverted Ice Cream Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram | Twitter | Website

Michael Linscott joins Singletrack this week again to share his experience at this year’s Badger Mountain Challenge. This time I get to be the sounding board and hear all about the challenges a 100 mile race can throw at your even if you’re a seasoned and experienced ultra runner as Michael. But, not all is lost as new plans are already in the works with Lumberjack 100 looming large in the not so distance future. LINKS Jason Reathaford on Singletrack Keith Yates on Singletrack Gretchen Walla on Singletrack Michael Linscott on Singletrack Lumberjack 100 race report on Singletrack Gear Singletrack Spring Shirt Drop: ‘Servus‘ La Sportiva – Vento Nathan Sports – Quickstart 2.0 Coros – Apex Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram | Twitter | Website

In this episode of Singletrack I meet up with German superstar ultra runner Hannes Namberger from Bavaria. We chat about the differences in support systems for professional athletes, races in Germany and his sponsor Dynafit. We also talk about his Watzmann FKT, his breakout performance at UTMB in 2021, and what’s on the horizon for Hannes for this year and beyond. Danke Hannes für’s Gespräch! LINKS Hannes Namberger on Strava Hannes Namberger on Instagram Hannes Namberger on Dynatfit +++++ Connect with Singletrack on Instagram | Twitter | Website

This week we’re traveling east to meet up with Virtual VERT finisher Lou D’Onofrio. Learn about deciduous forests, famously rocky trails and pretzel races. This episodes makes us long for a cross country train ride to the other coast. LINKS Lou D’Onofrio on Facebook C&O Canal 100 Pretzel City Sports Hammer Nutrition Ultraspire Early Bird Pricing is ending March 31st for Rock Candy Running’s Little Backyard Adventure Six Hour Challenge. Sign up today! Follow Singletrack on Instagram. Visit Singletrack.fm for the full episode archive, guest pages and gear listings.   

This week I’m sharing miles and the mic with good friend of the show Keith Yates. He’s about to run Badger and turned this 100 mile adventure into a fundraiser for his local summer food program for kids in need. Running creates community and Keith runs for his local community. Please do check out the fundraiser and support him in any way you can. LINKS Running for Yelm GoFundMe Running for Yelm – Instagram Keith Yates – Instagram Yelm Rotary Nathan Sports Tailwind Nutrition Coros

Alex Hasenohr Borsuk brings cabbage noodles, nutrition advice, and rad stories of mountain adventures to this week’s episode of Singletrack. She holds multiple massive FKTs in the Pacific Northwest and her adventure lust for big days out in the mountains is intoxicating. Exactly what we need to get the season in the high country kicked off on the right foot. LINKS Alex Borsuk (Hasenohr) Alex Hasenohr on Instagram #204: ‘Top FKTs in Washington for 2021’ ALEX’S GRANDMA’S CABBAGE NOODLES: Sauté grated or finely chopped cabbage in butter with some onions. Toss with your favorite pasta. Salt and pepper to taste. Yum!

Breaking news from this morning: Fastest Known Time sells to Outside Interactive. Here’s a first commentary by Alex Bond, Ashly Winchester and Jason Hardrath on the possibly exciting changes and the worries for the trail running community. LINKS New Owners of Fastest Known Time Outside Interactive, Inc. Acquires Fastest Known Time Alex Bond Instagram Ashly Winchester Instagram Jason Hardrath Instagram

For this special episode Thomas Reiss returns to Singletrack to share the story of his epic climb of Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside the Himalayas. What a perfect inspiration to chase vert during Virtual VERT Challenge weekend. LINKS Thomas Reiss Thomas Reiss on Instagram #208: ‘Schinken, Eier und Nudeln’ Thank you Tailwind Nutrition, COROS and Nathan Sports for supporting the Virtual VERT Challenge.

Zooming in from the beautiful Methow Valley Alison Naney is a trail runner, running coach, massage therapist and owner of Cascade Endurance. We chat about running a business and running the Grand Canyon. LINKS Cascade Endurance Alison Naney on Instagram Women of Distance podcast

Keith Laverty is back on the show to talk about his win at last weekend’s Fat-Ass style Burt 55K on Bainbridge Island, Washington. We chat about how to build a race and adventure run calendar for the year and we share some fun new gear for 2022. LINKS Coach Keith Laverty Keith Laverty on Instagram Gorge Waterfalls Javalina Jundred Rabbit Poulsbo Running Salomon Soft Flask XA Filter Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE Speedland PDX Rock Candy Running's Virtual VERT Challenge

Trail Legend Krissy Moehl joins Singletrack to talk about circumnavigating Mt. Baker, her upcoming book release and Chuckanut 50. It’s Krissy’s 20th year directing this classic ultra in the Chuckanut Mountains outside Bellingham, Washington. We chat about the history of the race, the gritty details of permitting and rules during COVID and what this race means to her and the trail community here in the PNW and beyond. LINKS Chuckanut 50 Chuckanut 50 on Instagram Krissy Moehl Krissy Moehl on Instagram Running Your First Ultra – Krissy Moehl Cover photo by Glenn Tachiyama. Tailwind Nutrition is sponsoring the Virtual VERT Challenge!

This week I am chatting with Daniel Probst, race director of the one of a kind Mt. Baker Ultra. After racing Tor De Geants Dan was inspired to bring this race with a 100+ year history back to life. Hear about the challenges and beauty of creating a race route that traverses glaciers, crosses rivers and requires serious mountain expertise by the participants and volunteers alike. LINKS Mount Baker Ultra Mount Baker Ultra on Instagram Tor des Géants Tifosi Swank XL sunglasses Cover photo by Chris Duppenthaler.

High altitude mountaineer and explorer Andrew Hughes joins us for a very special episode of Singletrack to share his story and journey from growing up in the shadow of Mount Rainier to climbing the Seven Summits. LINKS Andrew Hughes Andrew Hughes on Instagram First Ten to the Top – Brand new Singletrack Shirt now available.

World traveller and running coach Matt Urbanski joins Singletrack this week. He’s the co-founder of Team Run Run the popular online marketplace for running coaches. I asked him to try to convince me that I should get myself a running coach for this upcoming year of running. Will he succeeded? LINKS Team Run Run Team Run Run on Instagram Brought to you by the Virtual VERT Winter Challenge 2022

When I stumbled upon the ‘Women who FKT’ project I got super excited and needed to know more. Instigator Marta Fisher is here to tell her story, the inspiration behind the project and the call to action. Here’s to a summer filled with adventure, and FKT chasing. LINKS Women who FKT Women who FKT on Instagram Brought to you by the Virtual VERT Winter Challenge 2022

Jason Reathaford joins us from the other side of the state to share his story into ultra running, from conquering 100 milers himself to becoming the race director for the Badger Mountain Challenge in Richland, WA. We chat about challenges for race directors to keep being a UTMB qualifying race to the love for this sport way beyond the comfort zone. LINKS Badger Mountain Challenge Badger on Facebook La Sportiva Bushido II GTX

Trent Banks of the Trail Film Festival and Aspire Adventure Running joins our first episode of the year. The Winter Edition 2022 of the Virtual Trailrunning Film Festival is coming up and you should get your ticket – the lineup of films looks absolutely stellar. So, jump to trailfilmfest.com and get your tickets and enjoy the show! LINKS Trailrunning Film Festival Aspire Adventure Running Trent on Instagram Trent on Soundcloud

Happy Christmas everyone. It's this special time of the year and you know what that means? Holiday movie review time! Alex Bond and I take a dive into the big screen sensation The Alpinist. A climbing movie that follows the story of Canadian Marc-André Leclerc. Sit back, grab some eggnog and don't forget to hug your loves ones. LINKS The Alpinist The Alpinist on Apple TV The Alpinist on Netflix NEED GEAR FOR THE NEW YEAR?

Gretchen Walla joins the show to share what makes the trail running community so special in her hometown Bellingham, Washington. We also talk about the challenges of hosting trail races in this, yes, still pandemic times, and what we hope 2022 will bring for us trail runners and racers. LINKS Walla Trails and Community Walla Trails on Instagram Gretchen Walla on Instagram HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Epic Water Filter Virtual VERT Challenge Winter 2022