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Fresh from an incredible performance at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championship in Thailand Rosanna Buchauer joins Singletrack to talk about her year of racing, her inspiration to move to Innsbruck, Austria, and her role as project manager for Tourism Tyrol. We chat about delicious Kaiserschmarrn, the finish line atmosphere in Chamonix ,and what it means to wear a Team Germany’s jersey when racing ultras. LINKS Rosanna Buchauer on Instagram Tyrol Region website Skyrace Wilder Kaiser Kaiserschmarrn recipe Figln at Nordkette Cover photo by Carsten Beier for Kellersports and Dynafit Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

In this episode Thomas Reiss shares his experience as the international athlete manager of the epic and unique Snowman Race that just happened a couple of weeks ago in the Kingdom of Bhutan. This event was about so much more than racing. It's goal was to bring people and cultures together to share the urgency to address climate change. Especially as it affects people living in the shadows of massive glaciers high in the mountain regions of our world. LINKS Bhutan Tourism on Instagram Snowman Race website Snowman Race on Instagram Thomas Reiss on Instagram Snowman Trek on Wikipedia Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

Stephen Johnson is back on the show to share his first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra and how it holds up in the backcountry. He's is also bringing us an exciting update of his app Topo Maps+ that includes CarPlay and a renewed focus on the watch. The new, bigger, and beefier Apple Watch Ultra holds lots of promise for us outdoor lovers and we discuss some challenges, opportunities and differences with this new product on the market. LINKS Apple Watch Ultra Topo Maps + The Navigator’s Mindset Stephen Johnson on Singletrack Stephen testing the Apple Watch Ultra David Smith testing the Apple Watch Ultra in Scotland Climber Kyle DC Rainmaker on Apple Watch Ultra Circle to Venus Lake route Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

After a rather long break from racing ultras I am back and in this episode I’m in the hot seat with my coach Matt Urbanski from Team Run Run checking in after my brutal, but glorious DNF at Rainshadow Running’s Orcas 100 Miler last weekend. LINKS Team Run Run’s website Coach Matt’s website Team Run Run on Instagram Orcas 100 Miler by Rainshadow Running Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

This week we’re going climbing. Literally, because Lena Müller from Innsbruck, Austria is a world class climber. And figuratively, because Lena brings the seemingly uphill battle of our changing climate to Singletrack. We discuss the limitations of our public transportation systems and what we can do in our daily lives to make an impact and reduce our carbon footprint. LINKS Lena Müller’s website Lena Müller on Instagram Klimafreundlich Klettern – Sustainable Climbing Guide Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Singletrack we connect with multi-faceted athlete Marchel Höche of the Adidas Terrex team calling in from beautiful Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in the south of Germany. Marcel shares his FKT on the historical and quite difficult Jubiläumsgrat on the Zugspitze. We chat about the diverse trail racing landscape in Europe and what it means to run as part of a larger trail running team. Finally as a cofounder of the German Skyrunning Federation Marcel shares some challenges and opportunities in getting the organization positioned in the outdoor nonprofit landscape of Germany. LINKS Marcel Höche on Instagram FKT: Zugspitze – Jubiläumsgrat – Alpspitze Deutscher Alpenverein German Skyrunning Federation Cover photo by Ian Corless Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

Summer's not over. Mountains are still open and this week we get a full dose of high alpine inspiration from Chris Fisher who's the first person to complete the famous WURL, on the double. Yes, that Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup dreamed up by Jared Campbell. And Chris, with the help of some friends and the incredible mountain running community is the first person to complete the full out and back of the route. LINKS Christopher Fisher on Instagram Jared Campbell’s WURL page WURL on FKT Cirque Series Connect with Singletrack on: Singletrack.fm Instagram Twitter

Adventurer, climber and FKT Chaser Travis Soares shares the story of his massive summer project linking all 247 peaks of the Sierra Peak Section List in an incredible 117 days and change. We chat about the beauty of the Sierras and the inspiration we find in following other’s footsteps. LINKS SPS 2022 Travis Soares on Instagram Travis Soares on Fastest Known Time Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Singletrack.fm

Barrett Gray and Charlie Levy are the first ones to successfully follow my footsteps and complete the Cushman Six. This FKT route above Lake Cushman in the Olympics is just the right mix of trail running, bushwhacking, and climbing to make it challenging, fun, and a very unique adventure experience. And Barrett and Charlie bring just the right amount of experience and speed to the project and take 4 hrs off the time I, Scott, and Chris established almost 2 years ago. Here is the story of their successful run of the Cushman Six. So honored to have them complete this project. LINKS Cushman Six Cushman Six on FKT Barrett and Charlie’s run on FKT Barrett Gray on Instagram

Singletrack is live from Chamonix for UTMB. Well, sort of. Keith Laverty is calling in from the (almost) finish line during the biggest event in trail running, UTMB week. Keith is sharing his experiences crewing his runners, navigating the Alps for the first time, and some personal impressions of the atmosphere in town. We’re hyped! This is big! LINKS Keith Laverty – Seattle Running Coach on Team Run Run Keith Laverty on Instagram UTMB live coverage GUESTS ON SINGLETRACK Alex Borsuk Hasenohr ran TDS 2021. Andrea Löw ran CCC 2021. Moritz auf der Heide was signed up for OCC this year but is injured. Matt Urbanski ran CCC in 2016 and DNF’ed this year’s TDS. Maria Dalzot ran OCC in 2021 and is running CCC this year. Krissy Moehl won UTMB, in 2013 – the first UTMB ever. Hannes Namberger came in 6th last year at UTMB and is running in 2022, and sort of my secret favorite to win it all. Eva Sperger DNF’ed UTMB in 2019 and 2021 and Is running this year’s race and is clearing in it for redemption. Connect with S

Lifelong runner, co-founder of the apparel brand Rabbit, and Santa Barbara Running Company co-owner Monica DeVreese joins Singletrack this week to share her personal journey into running. Monica talks about her transition from roads to trails and later ultra distances and getting picked from the waitlist for this year’s Western States. LINKS Monica DeVreese on Instagram Santa Barbara Running Company Rabbit Cover photo by JC Joson Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

Beast of Big Creek 2022 DFL Champions Dawn Golden and Jacque Hooyer are in the house. They join Singletrack to chat about training routines, how they decide on what races to run, and their major marathon projects for this fall. And of course the main conversation is around racing up and down the trails of Mt. Ellinor, joys and cheers at the aid station, and that special feeling of finishing last, but still being celebrated as winners. LINKS Dawn Golden on Instagram Jacque Hooyer on Instagram Beast of Big Creek will be back for 2023. Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

Matt Urbanski is back on Singletrack and he’s calling in from freakin’ Chamonix. Jealous! Matt just ran the Hardrock 100 and is here to share what it means to toe this extraordinary start line for the first time and run alongside the legends of our sport. We chat about what makes a race so remarkable that people want to sign up for it year after year. And of course I had to ask Matt a bit about the atmosphere in Chamonix in these last few weeks before the biggest event in trail and mountain runnings. LINKS Team Run Run Matt Urbanski – running coach Team Run Run on Instagram Cover photo by Teddy Bross Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

In this episode we take a new look at the difference between trail races in Europe and North America. German trail runner Steve Auch joins us and share his experience running the Zugspitz Trail, Lavardo, and Squamish and The Rut. His dream race, is and will be Western States, until the lottery gods finally grant him his wish. LINKS Steve Auch’s website Steve Auch on Instagram Steve Auch on Strava Cover photo by Brian McCurdy Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

Fresh off a fantastic race Brent Miller joins me to talk all about the Beast of Big Creek. It was an incredible day of racing and I loved hearing Brent stories from the trails, that I, as the race director didn’t experience just sitting in camp waiting for runners to cross the finish line and hoping everything would go smoothly. Thanks to all the runners, volunteers, helpers and sponsors who made this incredible event happen. We’re already excited for 2023. LINKS Brent Miller on Instagram Brent Miller on Strava Beast of Big Creek photo gallery Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

This week we're traveling back to the Alps with Lauren Head. To be precise, we're heading to the magical, wonderful Dolomites. Lauren shares her story as she runs Lavaredo Ultra Trail around Cortina d'Ampezzo and rewards herself with all the gelato and pizza. LINKS Lauren Head on Instagram Lavaredo Ultra Trail Cinque Torri Beast of Big Creek on UltraSignup Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram Twitter Website

It is almost time to race. Beast of Big Creek is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited. To share a bit of the history of the race and what makes it such so a special event, I have fellow podcaster, trail runner, and Olympia local Ben Mead with me this week. Thank you Kevin Hayward State Farm, Tailwind Nutrition, and Wildernest Outdoor Store for sponsoring the 2022 Beast of Big Creek. And thanks to Olyfed and Club Oly Road Running for the year-round support. LINKS Ben Mead’s Chasing Cutoff Rock Candy Running‘s Beast of Big Creek Beast of Big Creek on UltraSignup Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram | Twitter | Website

Just nine days before the race Melissa Tucker got the call off the wait list and got to fulfill her dream to run Western States. This week on Singletrack she shares how she dealt with being undertrained, how she was not being able to eat due to the heat and how she still made it to Auburn in one piece. Melissa is also the new race director for Secret Beach in Gold Beach, Oregon and we chat about the challenge and beauty of putting on a race right on the beach. LINKS WS Twitter announcement of Melissa getting picked off the wait list Melissa Tucker on Instagram All Terrain Adventures, Melissa’s racing company Secret Beach on Instagram Secret Beach on UltraSignup Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram | Twitter | Website

In this episode of Singletrack I am chatting with Tomasz Drybala from Poland. He’s a long, long, long distance runner, motivational speaker and book author. Searching for a new direction, Tomasz discovered running, and through it a new perspective on life, while covering huge distances in Asia, the UK, and Poland. LINKS Tomasz Dryballa’s website Flow Up – the book The US Tour Electric Cable Car Connect with Singletrack on: Instagram | Twitter | Website

Historian, Bavarian, author and ultra runner Andrea Löw joins Singletrack to talk about running as balance to lots of work and a full life. She shares adventure stories from multi-day races in Mozambique and Australia, the festival feeling at UTMB - CCC and the joy of spontaneously signing up for a local overnight 50 Miler. LINKS Andrea Löw’s blog Andrea Löw on Instagram Andrea Löw on Twitter Andrea Löw on Asics Frontrunner Team Cover photo credit: Canal Adventure Rock Candy Running's Summer Races