Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Singletrack With Mathias Eichler
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| 317: 'We Are Not Machines', with Rosanna Buchauer | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:47:08 | |
Rosanna follows up her incredible performance at Lavaredo earlier in the Summer with a stunning 3rd place finish at CCC in Chamonix at the UTMB World Series Finals. Here on Signletrack we chat about her race, misplaced chocolate, the surprise Western States Golden Ticket reception, and her upcoming trip to the Snowman Race in Bhutan. LINKS
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| 316: ‘Great Until It Wasn’t’, with Julie Urbanski | 23 Sep 2024 | 01:04:53 | |
Julie and I ran OCC. And while we both ran the same race we had very different days out there on the trails around Mont Blanc. Here we share our stories, our challenges, and our celebrations. And here’s to more gelato in town cheering on runners and connecting in person. LINKS
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| 307: ‘The Queen of Lavaredo’ with Rosanna Buchauer | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:48:35 | |
The German Dynafit athlete Rosanna Buchauer is the new queen of Lavaredo. Last weekend she ran an incredible race leading from start to finish at the highly competitive Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K in Cortina, the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy. Rosanna is coming back from a rough winter battling injury and self doubt, raced her heart out and gained back her confidence with this stellar performance. Now, as she’s recovering and slowly restarting her next training block she has her eyes set on CCC late August at the UTMB Finals in Chamonix. LINKS
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| 217: 'Flip the FKT Statistic', with Marta Fisher | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:15:08 | |
When I stumbled upon the ‘Women who FKT’ project I got super excited and needed to know more. Instigator Marta Fisher is here to tell her story, the inspiration behind the project and the call to action. Here’s to a summer filled with adventure, and FKT chasing. LINKSBrought to you by the Virtual VERT Winter Challenge 2022 | |||
| 216: 'Generally the Course Sucks and Everything is Tough', with Jason Reathaford | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:12:11 | |
Jason Reathaford joins us from the other side of the state to share his story into ultra running, from conquering 100 milers himself to becoming the race director for the Badger Mountain Challenge in Richland, WA. | |||
| 215: 'Encouraging Diverse Perspectives', with Trent Banks | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:57:32 | |
Trent Banks of the Trail Film Festival and Aspire Adventure Running joins our first episode of the year. The Winter Edition 2022 of the Virtual Trailrunning Film Festival is coming up and you should get your ticket – the lineup of films looks absolutely stellar. | |||
| 214: 'The Balance of Humility and Hubris', with Alex Bond | 24 Dec 2021 | 01:30:40 | |
Happy Christmas everyone. It's this special time of the year and you know what that means? Holiday movie review time! Alex Bond and I take a dive into the big screen sensation The Alpinist. A climbing movie that follows the story of Canadian Marc-André Leclerc. Sit back, grab some eggnog and don't forget to hug your loves ones. LINKS NEED GEAR FOR THE NEW YEAR? | |||
| 213: 'Life is Like One Big Ultra', with Gretchen Walla | 15 Dec 2021 | 01:31:29 | |
Gretchen Walla joins the show to share what makes the trail running community so special in her hometown Bellingham, Washington. We also talk about the challenges of hosting trail races in this, yes, still pandemic times, and what we hope 2022 will bring for us trail runners and racers. LINKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | |||
| 212: 'The Navigator's Mindset', with Stephen Johnson | 08 Dec 2021 | 01:14:21 | |
This week I’m joined by longtime friend of the show Stephen Johnson, creator of the popular app Topo Maps +. We talk about the origins of his business Glacier Peak Studios, how to navigate in the backcountry, and to use maps to smartly plan your summer adventure projects. LINKS
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| 211: 'Off-season Apple Pie', with Elisa Laverty | 03 Dec 2021 | 01:02:46 | |
Baker and mountain athlete Elisa Laverty joins us this week to talk about her off season plans including pie baking and her casual solstice event at Mt. Walker. Who’s ready to chase some vert in the Olympics? LINKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | |||
| 210: 'Weekend Warriors', with Viktor Marohnic | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:40:55 | |
This week I am joined by Viktor Marohnic, founder of 57Hours. The startup that invites you to ‘own your weekend’ and make the most of the these magical 57 hours between Friday afternoon and Monday morning. Get out there and explore. After the interview I share with you my thoughts on the Coros Apex Pro GPS sports watch. LINKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | |||
| 209: 'The Pourquoi of Running', with Steph Decker | 18 Nov 2021 | 01:15:10 | |
Steph joins the show again to follow up on her injury that sidelined her summer project. We talk about traveling to France, visiting family and drinking wine. NEW SHIRTS: Get your Singletrack shirt and support the show. LINKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | |||
| 208: 'Schinken, Eier und Nudeln', with Thomas Reiss | 09 Nov 2021 | 01:19:48 | |
This week Thomas Reiss joins Singletrack to share a glimpse into his epic journey from a small town in Germany to opening a design shop in Californian wine country. We talk about running Western States, hiking to Everest Basecamp, and punk music and great German food. Delicious. LINKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | |||
| 306: ‘We’ve Been Doing This a Long Time’, with Buzz Burrell | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:58:35 | |
Buzz Burrell needs no introduction. A giant in our trail running world, Buzz joins Singletrack to talk about the differences and similarities of trail running in Europe and North America. We touch on tourism, permitting, environmentalism and the way the media has influenced the past, present and future of our sport. LINKS
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| 207: 'Tailwind into the Metaverse', with Jeff Vierling | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:55:35 | |
One of my favorite outdoor companies redesigns their logo and overhauls their brand and I had to hear the story behind it all. Jeff Vierling, co-founder of Tailwind Nutrition joins Singletrack to share the process, the design decisions, and the challenges to keep all the various pieces of a undertaking like this moving. The designer in me loves stuff like this. The runner in me loves their endurance fuel and recover mix. NEW SHIRTS: Get your Singletrack shirt and support the show. LINKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | |||
| 206: 'Of Cows and Cheese', with Maria Dalzot | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:14:44 | |
While the rain and cold is embracing the Pacific Northwest, Maria Dalzot joins Singletrack to talk about summer and sunshine, cows and cheese in Switzerland. We chat about racing along steep alpine trails through cow pastures and cute mountain villages. We reminisce about the incredible food and discuss what races to pick when dreaming of running in the Alps. Thank you Maria for taking me back one more time to this glorious summer. NEW SHIRTS: Get your Singletrack shirt and support the show. LINKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | |||
| 205: 'Podcasting on Trails', with Emily Holland | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:12:37 | |
Podcast producer, host, and trail runner Emily Holland joins this week's episode of Singletrack from Boulder Colorado. We talk about the peace, adventure, and community trail running brings us. In the second half of the show we dive into a meta conversation around the future of podcasting. Also: the Singletrack Holiday Gift Guide is live, go check it out. LINKS
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| 204: ‘Top FKTs in Washington for 2021’, with Alex Bond | 18 Oct 2021 | 01:27:15 | |
Alex Bond and I are taking a look at the best mountain running performances in Washington State submitted to Fastest Known Time for the year 2021. And wow, there are some inspirational efforts put up by incredible runners. From Alex Borsuk’s blistering run up Glacier Peak to Alex King’s dethroning of Uli Steidl’s long-held FKT at Mt. Rainier. And yes, we found some cool runs in the Olympics as well. What’s up with all the Alexes in this episode? Links
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| 203: 'Quick Pole Practice Session', with Keith Laverty | 12 Oct 2021 | 01:03:42 | |
The challenges of the last 1/4 at Squamish 50, the joys of the flat interurban trail at Chuckanut, the relentless heat at R2R2R and the brutal beauty of Teanaway Country 100. This and more with PNW running legend and coach Keith Laverty, who finally made it on the show. Links:
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| 202: 'Inspired to Adventure', with Abram Dickerson | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:56:39 | |
Aspire Adventure Running's Abram Dickerson joins the show to share a glimpse into his jam-packed summer. Gathering trail runners in stunning scenery, feeding them delicious food and showing them unique places all over the West Coast is what Aspire does best and Abram is the mastermind behind it all. Links:
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| 201: 'Washington Bulgers', With Jason Hardrath | 22 Sep 2021 | 01:12:25 | |
Mountain Goat and otherworldly human being Jason Hardrath joins the show to share his little summer project. No stranger to crazy mountain adventures, for his 100th FKT attempt Jason picked the insane idea of climbing all 100 peaks of the Washington Bulgers list. We bushwhack, asleep on trails and traverse crevasse-filled glaciers. Links: | |||
| 200: 'The Race Director Appreciated That', with Michael Linscott | 14 Sep 2021 | 01:19:57 | |
After an incredible year of running Michael Linscott joins a very special episode of Singletrack to talk about his fabulous fifth finish at Cascade Crest. We also of course dissect my UTMR 100K DNF and talk about what makes racing in the Alps so special. Links:
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| 199: 'My Gear For UTMR' | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:15:01 | |
In this brief summer intermission show Mathias shares his travel stress and gear choices for his upcoming trip to the Alps and his 100K race at Ultra Tour Monte Rosa around the mountains of Grächen, Switzerland. Hello Alps, baby! Links to all the gear at outdoor-society.com | |||
| 198: 'Overnight On Copper', with Tabatha Collins and Mary Flinders | 06 Aug 2021 | 01:18:13 | |
Friend of the show Tabatha Collins is back and she brought her trail running partner and fellow mountain slayer Mary Flinders with her. They were the first folks who attempted my epic Cushman Six route in the Staircase region of Olympic National Forest/Park. Links:
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| 305: 'A Cocodona Story', with Ben Mead | 20 May 2024 | 01:59:53 | |
Ben Mead is a finisher of Cocodona 250 2024. After months of training, he almost didn’t make it to the starting line, and then just after a few miles his race seemed over before even the first nightfall. But, with his team by his side Ben rallied, adjusted, and gritted his teeth all the way to Flagstaff. The stories of humanity these ‘multi-day mega trail races’ like Cocodona generate are truly something special, and this is Ben's story. LINKS
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| 197: 'Five Times is Enough', with Mike Ehredt | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:56:08 | |
Fresh off his 5th Hardrock100 finish Mike Ehredt is back on the show to share his latest adventures in the San Juans. The veteran Hardrocker reflects on this beautiful route and what it takes to successfully complete this extreme race as a back of the pack runner. We dive into what makes this community special and what the future holds for him in Silverton. Mike's also a race director, and so of course we talk about the challenges and joys of organizing a trail race. Links: | |||
| 196: 'Getting Loopy in the Olympics', with Steph Decker | 22 Jul 2021 | 01:26:57 | |
Mountain goat Steph Decker joins the show to talk about the latest adventure project she's been working on. Inspired by ultra uber runner Christof Teuscher she's working on a variation of his "Olympic Loops" in Olympic National Park. The project is a beast and while rendering somewhat speechless is inspiring me hugely to dream of new adventures. And of course, no conversation about massive adventures would be complete without a good conversation around shoes and gear. Links:
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| 195: 'Orienteering along the Loowit Trail', With Alex Bond | 15 Jul 2021 | 01:24:45 | |
Alex Bond returns to the show to share his experience with orienteering races, how it helps him on big mountain adventures and why he won't run the Barkley Marathons. We talk about the romance and despair of circumnavigating volcanoes in the Cascades and what's on the adventure docket for the remainder of the summer before the smoke rolls in, or are we already too late for that? Links: | |||
| 194: 'Shooting Myself Into the Sunset' | 09 Jul 2021 | 01:25:20 | |
Lots is going on this week: An update on our hosting server changes, summer break announcements and talks about challenges in gateway communities. Orientation runs for LBA are happening and mountains are climbed. We're continuing our training for summer races and UTMR announces a big change to the route which will have a bigger effect on Mathias' summer plans. But, we're excited. Let's get after it. Links: | |||
| 193: 'Hot is the New Summer' | 01 Jul 2021 | 01:27:18 | |
(Sorry, had some issues with the audio file... you know.. that new podcasting server and stuff... anyway, this episode should be 1:27 long. If your podcast player shows only a 59min show, please re-download the file.) This week's episode takes us from the inevitable weather talk to the impact heat waves have on our training plans. There are lots of thoughts on Western States, especially in comparison to UTMB, because of course. We're NOT talking about the abysmal performance by the German National Soccer team but wonder what our favorite race distances are and for what race we'd be willing to travel for? Like for LBA, come travel to Olympia and race with us! Links: | |||
| 192: 'Night Running Deserves a Quiet Night' | 26 Jun 2021 | 01:11:10 | |
It's good to be a fan right now. RedBull Alps is happening, Euro 2020, Lavaredo just kicked off and it's Western States weekend. So much going on. Perfect time to flee the heat and follow along some incredible events online. Doug and Mathias als talk about their shenanigans of the last week which included night running, and setting up an aid station in the middle of Capitol Forest at 2am, hosting the first orientation run for the upcoming Little Backyard Adventure race and so so so much more. Important housekeeping note: Even though the intro message says we're on a new podcast hosting platform, we are in fact not yet. Stay tuned for more backend work, that hopefully doesn't impact you at all. Thanks for listening and following us wherever we may go! | |||
| 191: 'The Lumber was Jacked' | 18 Jun 2021 | 01:18:02 | |
It's getting hot in the west. Temperatures are rising, visitors are flocking to our public lands and masks are being dropped. Oh, and speaking of hot, Mathias ran a race last weekend and actually had a good time. Lumberjack 100 was happening in Port Gamble, Washington and he actually had fun. So we talk about that, like we do. We also announce some podcast changes. Your feed might see some disruptions over the coming days. Stay tuned! Links at: http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 190: 'You can be my Battle Cat' | 11 Jun 2021 | 01:34:37 | |
This week, we talk He-Man and nostalgia reboots before diving into Doug’s latest trail encounter with a bear and cubs. Mathias has a 100k over the weekend in the PNW, which is a great systems check before the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa race later in the summer. After the appetizer conversation, the problem of trail running’s struggles to be inclusive in the United States. How can the sport grow with people who don’t necessarily want to share the trails? How does the Ironman-UTMB relationship impact the sport today? How will races take place on already stressed public lands? How does the permitting system impact trail running’s growth as a sport? Do we come up with any solid answers? Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Links to all gear at: http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 189: 'A Return to Coughing on Trails' | 04 Jun 2021 | 01:11:58 | |
It is hot and we are watching the snow melt, a little too fast. Mathias shares why his “bro crew” didn’t go up Mount St. Helens during nasty weather, and listens as Doug rants about China’s decision to ban all ultramarathons and “off road running races.” The guys then get back to talking about things they really know- their own running. Mathias is running and organizing a race, while Doug is debating whether he will race again after he completes his Rut madness. Get vaccinated, smile at people on walks and runs, and remember to bring your reusable bags to the grocery store. This is Singletrack. Links at outdoor-society.com | |||
| 188: 'How To FKT', With Special Guest Alex Bond | 01 Jun 2021 | 01:07:56 | |
Alex Bond, the regional editor of the popular website Fastest Known Time joins us on Singletrack to discuss the excitement and challenges and of chasing and FKT route. We dive into the technicalities of setting up a new route and what it takes to complete and compete on existing routes. We also remind folks about the dangers of running in the mountains and make plans for the summer. Will we see some competition on the Cushman Six? More at: http://outdoor-society.com More at: http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 304: 'Better Lucky Than Good', with Adam Lee | 10 May 2024 | 01:33:02 | |
Adam Lee, Mr. Community Trail Running, from beautiful Vancouver, BC is back on the show to chat about the importance of keeping ‘community’ in trail running and challenges of the ever-changing media landscape. We opine about the possibility of taking our little sport of trail running to the Olympics and I check in with Adam about his screening of the Trail Running Film Festival at the Rio in his hometown. Catch Adam and the Trail Running Film Festival in early June in several more locations all over Western Canada. LINKS
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| 187: 'Hope's a ...' - Ted Lasso S1 - E9-10 | 27 May 2021 | 00:35:04 | |
This is a doubleheader, which doesn't exist in football, I mean soccer. We're finishing up season 1 of Ted Lasso and enjoying the rollercoaster of hope, defeat and the promise of at least two more seasons of kindness, locker room talk and loud but adorable English cursing. Bollocks, can't wait for the new season to hit Apple TV+. More Lasso at http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 186: 'Travel Off The Beaten Path', with Special Guest Florian Herrmann | 20 May 2021 | 01:18:21 | |
Another German joins the show and Doug is back in the saddle. Florian Herrmann from Munich, Bavaria and now living in Lander, Wyoming shares the mission of his company Herrmann Global. How do we redefine travel in the 21st century and rediscover the hidden places after a year stuck home. Links to everything and all the gear at: https://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 185: 'More Than a Race' with Maggie Guterl and Staci Revel | 14 May 2021 | 01:06:37 | |
Maggie Guterl and Staci Revel join Mathias on this week's special episode. Both ran the inaugural Cocodona 250 down in Arizona, the newest, most badass race in North America. Sleepless nights, brutal heat, endless rocky trails, and the obligatory wildlife sighting all create life-altering memories and give reasons of why we do what we do. And yes, we talk about feet again. Links, and more at http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 184: 'The Diamond Dogs Strike Again' - Ted Lasso S1 S8 | 11 May 2021 | 00:24:19 | |
The ‘Diamond Dogs’ redefine locker room talk. Relationships are fixed. Then darts are being played, in a pub, in England. So cliche, and so wonderful. This game creates the biggest win for Ted, but leaves us with a cliffhanger reminding us that Becca has had other plans with the team. More Ted Lasso here: http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 183: 'Holding Buoys in Your Hands' | 07 May 2021 | 01:11:38 | |
Big news is announced in this episode. Mathias is heading to Europe soon, while UTMB is partnering with Ironman. Doug summits a mountain and encounters snow. After a nearly full episode of running talk, your intrepid hosts announce a slight shift of gears for the podcast. Will anyone notice? Only time will tell! Gear reviewed by Nathan Sports and Sea to Summit - check it out at http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 182: 'The Valentines Show' - Ted Lasso S1 S7 | 04 May 2021 | 00:35:59 | |
There’s lot of relationshipping going on in this episode. Anger can win games and karaoke brings the team together. Also road trips make people find themselves in each others hotel rooms. We’re glad only the locker room get demolished in episode 7 of Ted Lasso. More Lasso and more Scott and Eichler at http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 181: ‘Tracking Wolves’ with Special Guest Roberto Gutiérrez | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:45:58 | |
How does one launch an outdoor brand in the United States? Especially one that’s already forty years old? Jack Wolfskin is one of Europe’s largest and most loved brands and is finally coming to America. Mathias grew up with the brand and the team can’t contain their excitement to chat with Roberto Gutiérrez, Director of Brand Marketing – Jack Wolfskin North America. More info at: http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 180: 'Do they know it’s Christmas?' - Ted Lasso S1 S6 | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:36:32 | |
Do people in Britain know about the Red Sox? How do you write jokes for a global audience? What ‘sport curses’ do we know from other cultures? Also: Tart is gone, and the curse is lifted, but not because of his departure. Drink up! More Lasso here: http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 179: 'Lemon Disease is a Joke' | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:51:26 | |
Weather talk is interrupted by geography talk, so you know it must be important. This week, Doug talks about his latest sprained ankle and how it happened. Mathis is healing up and looking ahead to soothing his feet and possibly his ego. We then take a deep dive into how our focus changes when we are doing task oriented activities on the trail versus our focus while only running. Fill out those post-race surveys, watch for ticks and be mindful of the snow still in the mountains. Links and more here: http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 178: '70 is the new 100' | 15 Apr 2021 | 01:31:56 | |
Get your vaccines, people! Doug got his first Covid-19 shot already, Mathias has his scheduled, but that isn’t the point of this episode. Today, we hear about Mathias’ attempt to run 100 miles at Zion 100 down in Utah. Mesas were climbed, streams were crossed, deserts were cursed at. Memories were made and blisters did me in. If you haven’t listened to one of our post-race podcasts before, start here! Visit http://outdoor-society.com for pre race coverage and bread recipes. | |||
| 303: 'Trees are Good, Obviously' with Jakob Herrmann | 04 May 2024 | 01:21:38 | |
Swiss Alps 100 race director Jakob Herrmann stops by to chat about the origins of the event, what motivated him to get it off the ground, what keeps him going and what his dreams are for the near and far future. The event has grown offering lots of different race distances, including a Hike and Fly event and now for the first time a Backyard Ultra. Hosted in one of the most beautiful corners of the world a race at the Swiss Alps needs to be part of everyone’s bucket list. LINKSConnect with Singletrack on: Brought to you by Electric Cable Car - your trail and mountain news! | |||
| 177: 'Scrape Me off a Mesa' | 07 Apr 2021 | 00:45:09 | |
Mathias is, or should be, packing for his race this weekend. How will the 100 miler go? Will he bring the right gear, snacks and remember to grab masks for the road trip? Only time will tell. After working through this round of pre-race jitters, Doug chats about last weekend, where he finished the easily digestible portions part of a much larger project. This week’s episode is strangely almost all about running. I know. We are as shocked as you. Links to everything and live-tracking at http://outdoor-society.com. | |||
| 176: 'Oklahoma' Ted Lasso S1 E5 | 05 Apr 2021 | 00:40:56 | |
Richmond wins their first game. That is big for the team and for Coach Lasso. But, what's bigger is the relationships and decisions that are happening off the pitch, as it is often in life. Jamie Tart, doo doo doo doo... More Ted Lasso here: http://outdoor-society.com | |||
| 175: 'Presenting Myself as a Terrified Basket-case' | 02 Apr 2021 | 01:02:56 | |
Mathias has a call with the German consulate, Doug runs a random half and both guys are getting ready to battle allergies. After a masterful transition by Doug, we finally talk about the upcoming 100 miler that Mathias will run. Or will he walk it? Either way, a pair of shoes has been settled on and he so ready to rock. Don’t worry, we also have a weather report and some awesome some trail running gear to review. Links to gear at: http://outdoor-society.com | |||