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Jeff Colt and Mike McMonagle join Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, the trio reflects on the latest lineup changes at the Western States 100, the current status of Unbreakable 2, the influence of BPN's Backyard Ultra, and the impact of the Wilderness Act.

Timestamps:

• (0:00) - Western States 100 Lineup News
• (32:57) - High Mileage Training Discussion
• (46:14) - Unbreakable 2 Discussion
• (70:04) - BPN Backyard Ultra
• (86:31) - Revisiting Wilderness Act Discussion
  
  

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Joey Berriatua joins Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast to reflect on his time with Tinman Elite, share his journey through the professional running scene, and explore why trail running might be his future path.

Related Episodes:

• #26 (Sam Parsons | How To Build A Trail Running Team)
• #289 (Sam Parsons | The Trials and Tribulations of Pro Running

Timestamps:

• 01:00 Tinman Elite Reflections
• 24:02 Financial Realities of Professional Running
• 46:35 The Importance of Training Environment
• 56:26 Building Community in Professional Running
• 01:08:49 The Role of Media in Running
• 01:14:32 Trail Running Interests, Balancing Steeplechase Goals
  
  

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Brett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, the trio reflects on a retroactive controversy surrounding a runner's time penalty (instead of DQ) at this year's Black Canyon 100K, the majesty of UTMB Snowdonia, the sustainability of pro ultrarunning, and whether there will be a "next venue" for the Mike-Finn-Brett ultra rivalry.

Timestamps:

• 01:14 Black Canyon 100K Controversy
• 44:16 Is UTMB Snowdonia cool?
• 01:11:54 Burnout in Professional Running
• 02:01:44 Rivalries and Future Challenges in Ultra Running
  
  

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• Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.
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