Singletrack With Mathias Eichler

This week, the guys are back to their normal shenanigans. They discuss tank tops, running Cross Country, training and days off, Everest's crowding issues, our National Park's economic impact and, of course, baking. They also dive into the week's "weather report," where snowpack levels and safe travel are talked about. This episode is sure to be a favorite for someone. Maybe it will be you! Subscribe, review and share this podcast with everyone! Sponsors: Kevin Hayward Statefarm Heritage Bank

Hey, it's our first *Explicit* rated show in the history of Singletrack. We're responding, strongly! to the recently written article by bully Marc Peruzzi in Outside Magazine blasting trail runners as 'lazy parasites and deadbeats'. Apologizes to our listeners who might be offended by the coarse language in this episode. No apologizes to Outside for publishing such a shitshow. Sometimes you gotta punch back. In fact, the entire show is us commenting on the news. There's snow at the Grand Canyon, Patagonia goes on the offense, it doesn't look good for Hard Rock 100 for this year and there's a UltraHouse, a permanent aid station open to all in Arizona. Next week will be unicorns and bubblegum again, we promise! Links on outdoor-society.com

Starting out on a silly note, which shouldn't come to anyone's surprise, the team celebrates reaching 100 members of The Outdoor Society's Strava Club. Getting serious, a discussion ensues around recording one's neighborhood walks as 'runs' and how to deal with the inevitable face plant on a trails. There's also a new training plan out, that's included in Mathias' new book: 'Adventure Running' and summer routes at Mount Rainier National Park are planned. Listen, love, subscribe and share. Sponsored by: Heritage Bank Full show notes at: outdoor-society.com

Right away, we get serious and dive into the Suunto vs Strava syncing issues. We then follow up on some notes from previous episodes before chatting about the hills of Kaiser. Discussions then shift over to UTMB and the changes going on with this huge racing weekend. We also discuss Mathias' imaginary friendship with Kilian Jornet and being friendly on trails with other runners and hikers. We end with silly shenanigans and a lullaby by Mathias. Another perfect episode of Singletrack. Give us your reviews, subscribe and share! All the links here: outdoor-society.com

Doug runs in Thompson Falls, Montana and can't find the falls. Mathias finds adventures in his backyard. The team gives an update on using their GPS watches to track their activities and wants to encourage you to be a tourist in your own town. Apologizes to Reno and Merced. Sponsored by: Heritage Bank

No, the guys don't have eczema, instead they are talking about itching for adventures and incredible trail runs. In this episode, they talk about the hills at Kaiser, announce plans for a new running book, and then provide more insight into the cool gear coming to the Little Backyard Adventure race this August. The tone then gets serious as they talk gender equality at trail races, review some gear, and then dive into running in National Parks. Special thanks to Heritage Bank, Suunto, Tailwind Nutrition, Petzl, and Honey Stinger for supporting our Little Backyard Adventure race. Sign up today!

This week, Singletrack celebrates 52 straight weeks of trail running talk. We can't believe we have lasted this long, especially without replacing Doug as a co-host. To celebrate the first year of this incredible podcast, we decided to give a gift to our dear listeners. After the usual introduction of Doug and Mathias recapping their weeks and addressing some listener feedback, the guys get together and share a playlist they made, just for you. This mixtape is a great combination of musical genres and has some serious bangers in it. Besides sharing the songs, Mathias and Doug explain why they picked a few songs and mock a few of the choices the other made. Lively and entertaining, this episode is a great one. A sincere thanks to you all for listening, laughing and letting us know that you like what we do. Share us with your friends and family, give us a review (five stars please) and subscribe! Special thanks to Jasco's EcoSurvivor Ear Buds for hooking Doug up with a pair of headphones on his run. The full review is included in this episode. Also, a huge thank you goes out to Heritage Bank for being our sponsor this week. Heritage Bank is more than a community bank; see how they are different. Sign up to race our Little Backyard Adventure and come and run with us this summer.

Michael Linscott, longtime ultra runner and community manager at the popular Seattle Mountain Running Group on Facebook joins us for this weeks episode talking Badger 100M, adventure runs in the Pacific Northwest and completing R2R2R.

Fresh from her second attempt at the Barkley Marathons Maggie Guterl sits down to share her personal story of preparation, disappointment and passion. Get an inside look at what it takes to sign up, train, show up and compete in this unique race thousands of people follow online each year but only a handful have what it takes to run past that infamous yellow gate. Sponsored By: Heritage Bank: Relationships are the heart of good business.

Lots on the agenda in this week's episode. It's Barkley Weekend, ITRA voting is kicking off, runners run #everysinglestreet in their city all over the world. Training schedules are pondered and routes are schemed. Oh, and there's a race you should sign up for: Little Backyard Adventure.