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 

261: 'Racing for Team Germany', with Rosanna Buchauer

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Nick Triolo, writer, activist, and trail runner is back on Singletrack to share an update on his recent professional move and the giant leap of faith he just took. Nick and I chat about what motivates him to run, to share with others, and why he believes in beauty within our broken world. We also talk about running for a cause and the importance of story-telling in our overcrowded life full of churned out content.  LINKS  Nick Triolo’s website Nick Triolo on Instagram Nick’s new book: ‘The Way Around‘ Nick on Dirtbag Diaries   Connect with Singletrack on:  Singletrack.fm Instagram  Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!  

302: 'Something Died at That Finish Line', with Nick Triolo

Gretchen Walla, race director for Walla Trails and now for the Cougar Mountain Trail Series just outside Seattle is back on the show to chat about the amazing events she’s putting on and what makes them so special. We share stories about the challenges of race directing, and I cheer her on taking on a personal challenge of training for Teanaway Country 100 while directing almost a dozen events.  LINKS  Gretchen Walla on Instagram Walla Trails on Instagram Walla Trails Website Cougar Mountain Trail Series Teanaway Country 100   Connect with Singletrack on:  Singletrack.fm Instagram  Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!

301: 'A Labor of Love' With Gretchen Walla

Madlen Kappeler just returned from the SkySnow Skyrunning World Championship in Tarvisio, Italy with 4 silver medals two her name. The Bavarian triathlete went to Florida Atlantic University on a scholarship and is now competing in sky running events for the German National Team.  LINKS  Madlen Kappeler’s Blog Madlen Kappeler on Instagram  SkySnow World Championship SkySnow Championships in Tarvisio, Italy   Connect with Singletrack on:  Singletrack.fm Instagram  Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news! 

300: 'Finding Your Journey', with Madlen Kappeler

Matt Urbanski from Team RunRun returns to Singletrack to chat about Rock Candy Running’s LBA races in Olympia, Washington. We chat about the ins and outs of race directing and why I love being a race director. The 12hr event was held for the first time and here are your legends of LBA:  Men’s race: Rob King - 19 Loops or 76miles Women’s race: Natalie Silver - 16 Loops or 64miles Nonbinary’s race: Estella Hassertt - 9 Loops or 36miles  Links:  Little Backyard Adventure LBA 2024 Results Team RunRun  Nathan Sports - HyperNight Stealth Jacket     Connect with Singletrack on:  Singletrack.fm Instagram  Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news.  

299: 'LBA Race Recap' with Matt Urbanski

Chrissi Faber is from Germany, lives in New Zealand and just very cool came in 3rd at the Tarawera Ultra Trail Miler. We chat about her race day experience, the event and its origins and the evolution under UTMB ownership.  LINKS  Chrissi Faber on Instagram Chrissi Faber on UTMB Tarawera Ultra Trail by UTMB   Connect with Singletrack on:  Singletrack.fm Instagram  Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news!  

261: 'Racing for Team Germany', with Rosanna Buchauer

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