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It's good to be a fan right now. RedBull Alps is happening, Euro 2020, Lavaredo just kicked off and it's Western States weekend. So much going on. Perfect time to flee the heat and follow along some incredible events online. Doug and Mathias als talk about their shenanigans of the last week which included night running, and setting up an aid station in the middle of Capitol Forest at 2am, hosting the first orientation run for the upcoming Little Backyard Adventure race and so so so much more. Important housekeeping note: Even though the intro message says we're on a new podcast hosting platform, we are in fact not yet. Stay tuned for more backend work, that hopefully doesn't impact you at all. Thanks for listening and following us wherever we may go!

It's getting hot in the west. Temperatures are rising, visitors are flocking to our public lands and masks are being dropped. Oh, and speaking of hot, Mathias ran a race last weekend and actually had a good time. Lumberjack 100 was happening in Port Gamble, Washington and he actually had fun. So we talk about that, like we do. We also announce some podcast changes. Your feed might see some disruptions over the coming days. Stay tuned! Links at: http://outdoor-society.com

This week, we talk He-Man and nostalgia reboots before diving into Doug’s latest trail encounter with a bear and cubs. Mathias has a 100k over the weekend in the PNW, which is a great systems check before the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa race later in the summer. After the appetizer conversation, the problem of trail running’s struggles to be inclusive in the United States. How can the sport grow with people who don’t necessarily want to share the trails? How does the Ironman-UTMB relationship impact the sport today? How will races take place on already stressed public lands? How does the permitting system impact trail running’s growth as a sport? Do we come up with any solid answers? Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Links to all gear at: http://outdoor-society.com

It is hot and we are watching the snow melt, a little too fast. Mathias shares why his “bro crew” didn’t go up Mount St. Helens during nasty weather, and listens as Doug rants about China’s decision to ban all ultramarathons and “off road running races.” The guys then get back to talking about things they really know- their own running. Mathias is running and organizing a race, while Doug is debating whether he will race again after he completes his Rut madness. Get vaccinated, smile at people on walks and runs, and remember to bring your reusable bags to the grocery store. This is Singletrack. Links at outdoor-society.com

Alex Bond, the regional editor of the popular website Fastest Known Time joins us on Singletrack to discuss the excitement and challenges and of chasing and FKT route. We dive into the technicalities of setting up a new route and what it takes to complete and compete on existing routes. We also remind folks about the dangers of running in the mountains and make plans for the summer. Will we see some competition on the Cushman Six? More at: http://outdoor-society.com More at: http://outdoor-society.com

This is a doubleheader, which doesn't exist in football, I mean soccer. We're finishing up season 1 of Ted Lasso and enjoying the rollercoaster of hope, defeat and the promise of at least two more seasons of kindness, locker room talk and loud but adorable English cursing. Bollocks, can't wait for the new season to hit Apple TV+. More Lasso at http://outdoor-society.com

Another German joins the show and Doug is back in the saddle. Florian Herrmann from Munich, Bavaria and now living in Lander, Wyoming shares the mission of his company Herrmann Global. How do we redefine travel in the 21st century and rediscover the hidden places after a year stuck home. Links to everything and all the gear at: https://outdoor-society.com

Maggie Guterl and Staci Revel join Mathias on this week's special episode. Both ran the inaugural Cocodona 250 down in Arizona, the newest, most badass race in North America. Sleepless nights, brutal heat, endless rocky trails, and the obligatory wildlife sighting all create life-altering memories and give reasons of why we do what we do. And yes, we talk about feet again. Links, and more at http://outdoor-society.com

The ‘Diamond Dogs’ redefine locker room talk. Relationships are fixed. Then darts are being played, in a pub, in England. So cliche, and so wonderful. This game creates the biggest win for Ted, but leaves us with a cliffhanger reminding us that Becca has had other plans with the team. More Ted Lasso here: http://outdoor-society.com

Big news is announced in this episode. Mathias is heading to Europe soon, while UTMB is partnering with Ironman. Doug summits a mountain and encounters snow. After a nearly full episode of running talk, your intrepid hosts announce a slight shift of gears for the podcast. Will anyone notice? Only time will tell! Gear reviewed by Nathan Sports and Sea to Summit - check it out at http://outdoor-society.com

There’s lot of relationshipping going on in this episode. Anger can win games and karaoke brings the team together. Also road trips make people find themselves in each others hotel rooms. We’re glad only the locker room get demolished in episode 7 of Ted Lasso. More Lasso and more Scott and Eichler at http://outdoor-society.com

How does one launch an outdoor brand in the United States? Especially one that’s already forty years old? Jack Wolfskin is one of Europe’s largest and most loved brands and is finally coming to America. Mathias grew up with the brand and the team can’t contain their excitement to chat with Roberto Gutiérrez, Director of Brand Marketing – Jack Wolfskin North America. More info at: http://outdoor-society.com

Do people in Britain know about the Red Sox? How do you write jokes for a global audience? What ‘sport curses’ do we know from other cultures? Also: Tart is gone, and the curse is lifted, but not because of his departure. Drink up! More Lasso here: http://outdoor-society.com

Weather talk is interrupted by geography talk, so you know it must be important. This week, Doug talks about his latest sprained ankle and how it happened. Mathis is healing up and looking ahead to soothing his feet and possibly his ego. We then take a deep dive into how our focus changes when we are doing task oriented activities on the trail versus our focus while only running. Fill out those post-race surveys, watch for ticks and be mindful of the snow still in the mountains. Links and more here: http://outdoor-society.com

Get your vaccines, people! Doug got his first Covid-19 shot already, Mathias has his scheduled, but that isn’t the point of this episode. Today, we hear about Mathias’ attempt to run 100 miles at Zion 100 down in Utah. Mesas were climbed, streams were crossed, deserts were cursed at. Memories were made and blisters did me in. If you haven’t listened to one of our post-race podcasts before, start here!  Visit http://outdoor-society.com for pre race coverage and bread recipes.

Mathias is, or should be, packing for his race this weekend. How will the 100 miler go? Will he bring the right gear, snacks and remember to grab masks for the road trip? Only time will tell. After working through this round of pre-race jitters, Doug chats about last weekend, where he finished the easily digestible portions part of a much larger project. This week’s episode is strangely almost all about running. I know. We are as shocked as you. Links to everything and live-tracking at http://outdoor-society.com.

Richmond wins their first game. That is big for the team and for Coach Lasso. But, what's bigger is the relationships and decisions that are happening off the pitch, as it is often in life. Jamie Tart, doo doo doo doo... More Ted Lasso here: http://outdoor-society.com

Mathias has a call with the German consulate, Doug runs a random half and both guys are getting ready to battle allergies. After a masterful transition by Doug, we finally talk about the upcoming 100 miler that Mathias will run. Or will he walk it? Either way, a pair of shoes has been settled on and he so ready to rock. Don’t worry, we also have a weather report and some awesome some trail running gear to review. Links to gear at: http://outdoor-society.com

This episode of Ted Lasso poses the serious question of what to wear to an elevated function, and what to wear on the soccer pitch or as fans in the stands, if we're ever get to do this again. The show also gives us a great examples of how to be a better man. Ted to Rebecca: “You may be thinking you’re the only one who can see who he really is, but you’re not.” Catch up with reviews of previous shows at http://outdoor-society.com

We are all like that boat stuck in Suez Canal. Doug loves his new road shoes while Mathias feels let down by La Sportiva’s Jackal. With just a few weeks to go, will he find the right pair of shoes for his Utah 100 miler. Hey hey hey, visit: http://outdoor-society.com and check out the new look of our website.