Episode Description
In the first-ever edition of Singletrack News, Finn Melanson and co-host Alyssa Clark break down the biggest stories in trail running from the past week.
We start with Sabrina Stanley’s return to racing after a year away from the sport, react to Molly Seidel’s decisive leap into trail running, and discuss what it means to see Courtney Dauwalter carrying the Olympic torch as trail running’s profile continues to rise.
Plus: major race results from around the world, notable performances, sponsorship news, and a look at where the sport is heading as competition and professionalization continue to accelerate.
Singletrack News is our weekly news and conversation show covering the stories, debates, and moments shaping trail and ultrarunning right now.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Singletrack News
- 01:07 Sabrina Stanley's Comeback
- 02:31 Courtney Dauwalter Carries Olympic Torch
- 03:43 Gambling Scandal in Track and Field
- 06:05 Podcast Highlights: Coleman Cragun and Ben Dhiman
- 09:41 Anne Flower Signs with Hoka, Grayson Murphy Leaves Saucony
- 14:48 UTMB's Future
- 18:45 Results Rundown: Hurt 100 and Winter Spine, Hong Kong 100K
- 28:00 Notable Performances: Molly Seidel, Rachel Entrekin, Erin Ton
- 31:18 Final Thoughts
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