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Rod Farvard is a professional trail runner for Ultimate Direction based in Mammoth Lakes, CA preparing for the 2022 UTMB.

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This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:34) - Western States 100 reflections, takeaways
• (3:48) - whether racing UTMB this year is driven by redemption or inspiration
• (8:00) - latest ultrarunning learnings to share with the audience
• (11:47) - wisdom from fellow Mammoth Lakes ultrarunners for UTMB
• (14:41) - gear talk, final thoughts

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Matt Daniels is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Boulder, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.


Sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.


Timestamps:

• (1:47) - reflecting back on injuries and lessons learned in 2020 and 2021 seasons
• (4:38) - advice to sponsored athletes currently dealing with injuries and other setbacks
• (6:18) - insights into motivation for racing CCC this year
• (7:24) - strengths and weaknesses on the CCC course
• (8:41) - fitness and confidence levels heading into CCC
• (10:14) - race day mindset
• (11:51) - whether going to Chamonix for early training is becoming necessary 
• (13:42) - gear talk

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Adam Merry is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Boulder, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.


Sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.


Timestamps:

• (1:39) - reflecting on the decision to focus the year on CCC instead of Western States after Bandera
• (3:48) - motivations for racing CCC
• (5:24) - talking about the experience of heading over to Chamonix early to live and train
• (6:29) - training specificity talk
• (8:00) - fitness and confidence statuses heading into race day
• (9:00) - gear talk

Links:

• Follow Adam on Instagram
• Get coached by Adam

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Taylor Nowlin is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Spokane, WA preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.

Sponsors:

This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.


Timestamps:

- (1:42) - Western States 100 takeaways
- (3:03) - training strategy for a quick turnaround to CCC
- (4:38) - preparation in Spokane, WA
- (6:02) - race day expectations
- (7:10) - race day gear
- (8:22) - experience last year at OCC


Links:

• Follow Taylor on Instagram

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• #114 - Hannah Allgood | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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David Hedges is a professional trail runner for Norda and Satisfy Running based in Intervale, NH preparing for the 2022 UTMB.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:27) - whether 2021 and 2022 should be considered "breakout" years in his evolution as an ultrarunner
• (2:32) - moving to the French Alps for the entire 2022 summer in order to prepare for UTMB
• (5:19) - opportunities to train with fellow American elite ultrarunners in the leadup to UTMB, wisdom imparted, lessons learned
• (6:41) - training philosophy, being a "big volume" runner
• (9:58) - strengths on the UTMB course, expectations on race day
• (10:57) - whether he will have similar "tunnel vision" for future races

Links:

• Follow David on Instagram

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Seth Swanson is a professional trail runner for the North Face based in Missoula, MT preparing for the 2022 UTMB.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:53) - reflecting back on his success doing the Western States-UTMB double in 2015 and what he did in training that spring and summer to make it happen
• (5:52) - what makes Missoula, MT a great place to train for events like UTMB
• (8:10) - where he's at with the sport right now from a competitive standpoint
• (10:31) - training philosophy
• (12:26) - motivation to return to the UTMB series
• (16:02) - confidence and fitness heading into the race
• (18:12) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Seth on Instagram

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Avery Collins is a professional trail runner for Speedland based in Silverton, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:51) - whether he considers himself to be "underrated" among the American male ultrarunning elites
• (5:22) - whether being an outspoken advocate for cannabis has helped or hurt his ultrarunning career in both the short term and long term
• (8:05) - investment in and preparation for UTMB
• (11:31) - whether he should be considered a contender for a top 10 finish this year
• (12:52) - whether this is the most competitive men's field at UTMB ever
• (14:42) - running for Speedland
• (18:14) - the benefits of working with an agent for ultrarunning sponsorships

Links:

• Follow Avery on Instagram

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• #111 - Tim Tollefson | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Stephen Kersh is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:53) - talking about the Coconino Cowboys
• (4:17) - opportunities for trail and ultrarunning content
• (7:23) - passing on Western States this year in order to focus on CCC
• (9:21) - skillset for CCC
• (11:16) - fitness and mindset heading into race day
•  (12:26) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Stephen on Instagram
• Rabbit Wolf Creative

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• #110 - David Laney | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
• #109 - Jim Walmsley | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Sabrina Stanley is a professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex based in Silverton, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:31) - insight into her decision to go "all-in" on UTMB this year
• (3:20) - whether she was considering the Hardrock-UTMB double
• (4:32) - training for UTMB in Chamonix all summer
• (6:14) - reflecting on the ability to perform at a higher level on race day
• (7:53) - learnings in this training block
• (9:14) - whether she will make similar "all-in" commitments to future races
• (10:22) - confidence and fitness levels heading into race day
• (11:27) - expectations for race day

Links:

• Follow Sabrina on Instagram

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• #114 - Hannah Allgood | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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Hannah Allgood is a professional trail runner for Dynafit based in Colorado Springs, CO preparing for the 2022 UTMB-CCC.

Sponsors:

• This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.

Timestamps:

• (1:28) - new partnership with Dynafit
• (3:40) - winning the San Juan Solstice in dramatic fashion
• (6:20) - Trail Running Radio
• (8:31) - where CCC fits into the season
• (10:06) - mindset transformations
• (11:27) - fitness and confidence heading into race day
• (13:18) - making the jump to racing on a world stage
• (13:50) - race day gear

Links:

• Follow Hannah on Instagram
• Listen to Trail Running Radio

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• #113 - Jazmine Lowther | 2022 UTMB-CCC Pre-Race Interview
• #112 - Kaytlyn Gerbin | 2022 UTMB Pre-Race Interview

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