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| Jim Walmsley on the UTMB Playbook, the "Black Shorts" Idea, and the Future of Trail Running (Sunday Conversation) | 07 Nov 2025 | 01:43:09 | |
Jim Walmsley returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. We walk down memory lane, reflect on the World Championships, dig into his insights from Western States and UTMB, riff on his idea for a “Black Shorts Series,” and explore his training theories for success in the constantly evolving world of ultra-trail running. Partners:
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| Keep the Signal: Will Murray on Winning Javelina and Mastering the Mindset Game (Sunday Conversation) | 03 Nov 2025 | 01:39:29 | |
Will Murray joins the Singletrack Podcast fresh off his dominant, course-record victory at the 2025 Javelina Jundred. Partners:
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| Tom Evans | 2025 UTMB Champion (Interview) | 05 Sep 2025 | 01:05:11 | |
Tom Evans joins the show fresh off his victory at the 2025 UTMB. Partners:
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| 2024 Western States 100 Women's Field Preview | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:21:51 | |
Brett Hornig and Corrine Malcolm join the show to preview the women’s field at the 2024 Western States 100. We cover top storylines and what to watch for, we answer some listener mail about the race, we analyze the field and categorize who we see as contenders for the win, for the podium, and the top 10, and we close with some of Corrine’s bold predictions for Saturday. Buckle up, because it’s another entertaining one. Special thanks to Brooks, the presenting sponsor of this week's race coverage.
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| 2024 Western States 100 Men's Field Preview | 25 Jun 2024 | 01:45:01 | |
Brett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join the show to help preview the men’s field at the 2024 Western States 100. We cover top storylines and what to watch for, we answer some listener mail about the race, we analyze the field and categorize who we see as contenders for the win, for the podium, and the top 10, and we close with some of Mike’s bold predictions for Saturday. Buckle up, because it’s an entertaining one. Special thanks to Brooks, the presenting sponsor of this week's race coverage.
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| Dylan Bowman and Jim Walmsley | 2024 Western States 100 Pre-Race Interviews | 25 Jun 2024 | 01:16:01 | |
Dylan Bowman and Jim Walmsley stop by the Singletrack studio in Olympic Valley, CA ahead of the 2024 Western States 100 to chat it up about the race, the sport at large, and life in general. Thanks to both of these guys! Special thanks to Brooks, the presenting sponsor of this week's race coverage.
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| 2024 Western States 100 Coverage Announcement | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:17:18 | |
I am joined by co-host Brett Hornig to present our coverage plan for the 2024 Western States 100. From Monday, June 24th through Friday, June 28th we're livestreaming 10 athlete interviews, 5 influencer/operator conversations, and 5 pre-race daily shows from our studio in Olympic Valley. Stay tuned for more information, especially details about daily content schedules, listener and viewer giveaways, and Wednesday group run, posted on the Singletrack YouTube and Instagram channels as we get closer to race week. Special thanks to Brooks, the presenting sponsor of our content.
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| Kilian Jornet: History of Alpinism, PTRA + UTMB Thoughts, Competitive Longevity (Sunday Conversation) | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:13:30 | |
Kilian Jornet joins the Singletrack Podcast to talk about how mountain sports have evolved - with motivations shifting from scientific exploration to nationalism to self-centeredness in modern times, how the concept of the impossible is debated in mountaineering and trail running - with some questioning the impact of technological advancements, the idea of reducing consumption and rethinking business models to help minimize the outdoor industry’s footprint, and his involvement working to secure a better relationship between pro athletes and race organizations like UTMB.
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| Candice Burt: 200 Mile Racing Scene, Athlete Sponsorship Models, Long Distance FKTs (Sunday Conversation) | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:09:50 | |
Candice Burt is the Founder of Destination Trail, a trail running events company that puts on popular races like the Moab 240, Tahoe 200, and Bigfoot 200.
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| Michael Versteeg Reflects On The Soul Of Ultrarunning (Sunday Conversation) | 27 May 2024 | 03:28:50 | |
Michael Versteeg joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about ultrarunning.
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| Caley Fretz | Is This An Extinction-Level Moment For Endurance Sports Journalism? | 20 May 2024 | 01:08:05 | |
Caley Fretz is the Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Escape Collective, a member-funded independent cycling media company. As Caley says in his LinkedIn bio, he's “used everything learned over a decade in journalism to build a more sustainable media company”. And that’s what we discuss in this episode - whether his experiences in the cycling space translate over to what current operations and the future of media look like in the trail running world.
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| Finn Melanson | 2024 Cocodona 250 Recap | 12 May 2024 | 01:34:07 | |
This episode is dedicated to my crew: Julia Campanelli, Sherman, Ned Melanson, Jeremiah Mullane, Joey Campanelli, Caleb Olson, Morgan Olson, and Scott Hickenlooper. Without you all, this wouldn't have been possible. I'm forever grateful. - Finn
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| Ansel Dickey: Documenting Jim Walmsley's Quest To Win UTMB (Sunday Conversation) | 03 May 2024 | 01:24:15 | |
Ansel Dickey joins the show to talk about his experience making “Walmsley”, what it was like getting to know and work with Jim, what it’s like working as a creative in the endurance sports industry, and his role as a Race Director for Vermont Overland.
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| Ruth Croft | 2025 UTMB Champion (Interview) | 31 Aug 2025 | 00:31:07 | |
Ruth Croft joins the show fresh off her victory at the 2025 UTMB. With this win, she completed the trifecta of finals victories (adding to her titles at CCC and OCC). In this conversation, we briefly reflect on the race but also take some time to explore her background and the transformative decisions she’s made to reach this moment. Partners:
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| Canyons 100K Highlights, Jim Walmsley Returning To UTMB?, Spring Energy Controversy (Long Run Archives #17) | 30 Apr 2024 | 01:47:43 | |
Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt join Singletrack to riff on the latest news in the ultra-trail running world.
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| 2024 Canyons 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions | 22 Apr 2024 | 01:49:32 | |
Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at the 2024 Canyons 100K.
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| Jeff Browning: Cocodona 250 Insights, Competitive Longevity, Ultrarunning History (Sunday Conversation) | 17 Apr 2024 | 01:19:45 | |
Jeff Browning joins the show to talk about his history in the sport, competitive relevance over the last two decades, and insights on his training and preparation leading into the 2024 Cocodona 250.
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| Simon Freeman: Behind The Print - Like The Wind Magazine (Sunday Conversation) | 08 Apr 2024 | 01:37:03 | |
Simon Freeman is the Co-Founder of Like The Wind Magazine. In this episode, we talk about differences in running culture across the globe, the nuts and bolts of building and maintaining a media brand in the sport, and conclude with some of his insights on the professional scene in Iten, Kenya.
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| Jasmin Paris: Achieving "The Impossible" At The 2024 Barkley Marathons (Sunday Conversation) | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:46:37 | |
Jasmin Paris returns to the Singletrack Podcast to talk about her historic, limits-defying finish at the 2024 Barkley Marathons.
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| Jared Campbell: 2024 Barkley Marathons Insights (Sunday Conversation) | 30 Mar 2024 | 01:28:34 | |
Jared Campbell is a 4-time finisher of the Barkley Marathons, a past winner of the Hardrock 100, the creator of the Running Up For Air series, and the genius behind classic FKT routes like the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup and Millwood 100.
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| 2024 Barkley Marathons Recap | Jasmin Paris Makes History, Five Runners Finish, Lazarus Lake Report | 26 Mar 2024 | 01:18:15 | |
This episode was recorded in-person at Brooks HQ in Seattle, Washington with Joe McConaughy at the Brooks Trail Team training camp shortly after the 2024 Barkley Marathons. We recount Jasmin Paris’ finish and the historical significance of that moment for our sport, the impact of 5 finishers this year, what makes Barkley so interesting, Joe’s race recap with training, nutritional, and racing insights for future editions, and reflections on a few other memorable moments across the 3 day stretch.
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| Lululemon FURTHER Recap, Multi-Day Race Strategy, Ultrarunning Research (Long Run Archives #16) | 17 Mar 2024 | 01:41:54 | |
Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join Singletrack to recap the Lululemon-backed FURTHER event which took place outside of Palm Springs, CA about a week ago. It was equal parts interesting from performance, research, technology, marketing, and lifestyle standpoints and we touch on a lot of that in this episode through the lens of Leah’s experience logging 400 miles over the 6-day event and Brett helping crew her during that time frame. Specifically, we recap her race experience, talk about the multi-day race strategies she picked up over the 6 days, and learn about some of the ultrarunning-related research that was conducted and when that will be available for public consumption. No doubt many of you were glued to the live tracker for all the athletes out there, Mike McMonagle’s photo journalism, and some of the reporting from Outside and IRunFar. Hopefully, this episode adds another interesting angle to one of the more unique events we’ve seen in the running sphere in at least a few years.
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| Christian Meier: Pro Trail Running vs Pro Cycling, Norwegian Training Methods, Finding New Athletic Peaks (Sunday Conversation) | 15 Mar 2024 | 01:21:08 | |
Christian Meier is a professional trail runner for Salomon and an entrepreneur based in Girona, Spain. In this discussion, Christian shares insights on the contrasting levels of professionalism in cycling and trail running. He delves into the integration of Norwegian training techniques into ultra-trail running, achieving excellence across diverse sports disciplines, and his diverse array of business endeavors beyond his athletic pursuits.
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| Automating Ultrarunning Hydration Strategy And Execution | Meridith Cass (Nix Biosensors) | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:45:50 | |
Meridith Cass - the Founder-CEO of Nix BioSensors - joins the show to talk about the self-health movement, the latest technology behind hydration intelligence, and the prospect of completely automating your hydration strategy and execution at an ultra-trail race like the Western States 100.
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| Hillary Gerardi on Life in Chamonix, Skyrunning, and the Art of Risk in the Mountains | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:28:50 | |
Hillary Gerardi joins us in our Chamonix studio during UTMB week for a wide-ranging conversation. We talk about her skyrunning career, setting a FKT on Mont Blanc, the modern history of the Chamonix valley, differences between French and American culture, and the risks, uncertainties, and small windows of opportunity that define some of her most memorable mountain projects. Partners:
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| Paul Huddle: UTMB Whistler, Ironman Group Influence, Future of Trail Running (Sunday Conversation) | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:17:36 | |
Paul Huddle is the Senior Director of Global Trail Running Operations for the Ironman Group. Beyond that, Paul is a former elite triathlete, he got a silver buckle at the 1997 Western States 100, he’s been a race director, and he’s worked extensively in endurance sports media. In this conversation, we talk about the ongoing controversy surrounding one of the Ironman Group’s newest races (UTMB Whistler), the Ironman Group’s impression over the last 2 years on the North American trail running community, and the directions our sport might be headed in the years to come.
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| Eurotrack #4 | Transgrancanaria Preview | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:56:53 | |
We are back with cohost Katie Schide for another edition of Eurotrack this time to provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at the 2024 Transgrancanaria 126K.
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| Black Canyon 100K Recap, Golden Ticket Outlooks, Doping In Trail Running (Long Run Archives #15) | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:38:31 | |
Brett Hornig, Jeff Colt, and Corrine Malcolm join Singletrack to riff on the latest news in the ultra-trail running world.
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| Mary Kate Shea: Building World-Class Running Events, Pro Athlete Recruitment, Boston Marathon Insights (Sunday Conversation) | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:12:23 | |
Mary Kate Shea, serving as the Senior Director of Pro Athletes for road race events at the Boston Athletic Association, holds a pivotal role in recruiting and facilitating the experience of hundreds of professional runners at marquee events like the Boston Marathon, BAA 10K, and BAA 5K annually.
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| 2024 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions | 03 Feb 2024 | 01:47:15 | |
Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at the 2024 Black Canyon 100K.
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| Adam Merry | 2024 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:21:57 | |
Adam Merry is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Boulder, CO ahead of his race at the Black Canyon 100K on February 10th. In this conversation, we catch up on the second half of his 2023 season, all the details around his race prep, the state of the Boulder boys and the new podcast they have dropping today (linked here in the show notes).
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| Emkay Sullivan | 2024 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
Emkay Sullivan is a professional trail runner for Craft based in Reno NV ahead of her race at the Black Canyon 100K on February 10th. In this conversation we talk about going full-time on trail running, making the jump to the 100K distance, why 2024 represents the start of her versatility era, and some reflections on the Sub Hub Podcast and highlights from covering that part of the sport.
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| Rachel Drake | 2024 Black Canyon 100K Pre-Race Interview | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:30:16 | |
Rachel Drake is a professional trail runner for Nike based in Portland, Oregon. Ahead of her race at the Black Canyon 100K on February 10th, we talk about using the road marathon as a vehicle for trail speed, the value in collaborating with competitors to reach your potential, the appeal of Black Canyon and a golden ticket to Western States, as well as her experience in the Hong Kong trail scene last month.
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| Hayden Hawks: Return To Racing, Training and Nutrition Lessons, Western States Vision (Sunday Conversation) | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:57:14 | |
Hayden Hawks is a professional trail runner sponsored by Hoka, Coros, and Precision, based in Cedar City, UT. In this conversation, we discuss his recovery from injury and surgery midway through the last season, the tools and knowledge he has incorporated into his ultrarunning routine over the past nine months, his training approach and visualization strategies for the upcoming race at Black Canyon, and some reflections on how his career has developed to date.
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| Ben Blankenship: American Olympian Enters The Ultrarunning Scene (Sunday Conversation) | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:40:08 | |
🗣️ “The more I’m exposed to better athletes and better people and their unique things, the more obsessed they are. The more it drives their day-to-day, it drives their minute-to-minute, and nothing else kinda matters.”
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| Anton Krupicka Talks UTMB, Skyrunning, and Backyard Projects (Sunday Conversation) | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:09:03 | |
Anton Krupicka returns to the show in person at our Chamonix studio, where we dive into his history with UTMB, his new role at La Sportiva, skyrunning, the Grand Teton, and the increasing appeal of backyard endurance projects. Partners:
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| Sam Parsons: The Trials And Tribulations Of Professional Running (Sunday Conversation) | 20 Jan 2024 | 00:51:54 | |
Sam Parsons returns to provide an update on Tinman Elite, a professional running team based out of Boulder, CO. We get into the challenges of building, maintaining, and growing the team, influencing the greater professional culture in running, and reflections on Sam’s athletic mortality and what the future might hold for him.
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| Zach Miller: UTMB Thoughts, Training and Racing Reflections, 2024 Plans (Sunday Conversation) | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:39:51 | |
Zach Miller is a professional trail runner for the North Face. In this conversation, we cover this latest thoughts on training, racing, and UTMB.
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| How To Build A Professional Trail Running Team (November 2021) | 07 Jan 2024 | 00:59:14 | |
Way back in November 2021 when this show was just getting off the ground, we did an episode with Sam Parsons - a professional runner and cofounder of the Tinman Elite team based in Boulder, CO.
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| Trail Tea #2 | UTMB Issues, Doping Discussions, Media Outlooks | 30 Dec 2023 | 01:43:37 | |
Trail Tea is back! In this edition, I am once again joined by Jack Kuenzle, Dan Curts, and Abby Levene. There is a fair bit of profanity used in this episode, so you are forewarned on that front. And one issue to be aware of before listening - I neglected to catch an audio issue with Dan’s microphone early in the episode that persists and ultimately, gets worse through the end of the conversation. I looked into possible fixes in post-production, but could not find an adequate solution. We will make sure the 3rd edition (and all future editions of TT, for that matter) have immaculate audio quality.
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| 2023 Year In Mountain Ultra-Trail Running | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:14:27 | |
I am joined by co-hosts Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to recap the year in mountain ultra trail running. We cover our favorite storylines, biggest changes in the sport, the rookie athletes that burst onto the scene, runners that had "comeback" type seasons, our thoughts certain candidates inside TROY and UROY voting, unsung performances and runners of the year, personal highlights, and our predictions for 2024.
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| Jennifer Pharr Davis: Appalachian Trail Reflections, State of FKTs, Pursuits of Endurance (Sunday Conversation) | 15 Dec 2023 | 01:24:58 | |
Jennifer Pharr Davis is perhaps best known in our community for her two fastest known times set on the Appalachian Trail in 2008 and 2011. The latter record, in my humble opinion, stands as one of the most important and influential feats in the ultra-endurance community during the 2010s.
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| More UTMB Controversy, Iconic 2010s Race Performances, Hardrock 100 Hype (Long Run Archives #14) | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:41:23 | |
Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and special guest Jeff Colt talk about UTMB parting ways with Corrine Malcolm, the latest, Hardrock 100 and Black Canyon 100K start lists, reactions to the new Strava messaging feature, race performances that defined the 2010s, and lower-key races that we want to see gain popularity.
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| Spike Eskin | What Trail Running Can Learn From Major Sports Media | 06 Dec 2023 | 01:20:57 | |
Spike Eskin is the VP of programming for WFAN and CBS Sports Radio and the host of a popular basketball podcast called “The Rights to Ricky Sanchez”.
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| Christina Henderson | 2023 Running Event, Trail Running Trends, Outdoor Industry Business | 26 Nov 2023 | 01:03:45 | |
Christina Henderson serves as the Executive Director for the Running Event, the premier trade show for the running industry which takes place annually at the end of November in Austin, TX. At the time of this recording, we were just a few weeks away from the 2023 edition, so I figured this would be a good time to chat with Christina and get a better understanding of how the event serves our community, what's new for this year, and the implications of the social and commercial trends she's noticing.
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| Sam Renouf: What Trail Running Can Learn From The Professional Triathletes Organization (Sunday Conversation) | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:02:17 | |
Sam Renouf is the Founder and CEO of the Professional Triathletes Organization. In this conversation, we talk about the challenges of professionalizing and mainstreaming endurance sports, pro athlete welfare, generating more casual fans for sports like trail running, and we get into some of the details of the PTO’s relationship with Ironman.
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| Michael Versteeg | Reflections On The Soul Of Ultrarunning, Pt 2 (Sunday Conversation) | 26 Aug 2025 | 02:23:45 | |
Michael Versteeg is racing UTMB on Friday. We hosted him for a long-form conversation at our Chamonix studio and somehow didn’t spend much time talking about that fact at all. Instead, we covered topics like public lands, the Barkley Marathons, building houses, his deep connection to Cocodona, following curiosity wherever it leads, and the importance of checking obsession. Enjoy! Partners:
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| Seth Ruhling | 2023 JFK 50 Champion | 21 Nov 2023 | 01:08:38 | |
Seth Ruhling is a professional trail runner for The North Face based in Boulder, CO.
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| Marianne Hogan | 2023 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview | 19 Nov 2023 | 00:30:04 | |
Marianne Hogan is a pro trail runner for Salomon based in Montreal, Quebec preparing for the 2023 Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K.
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| Lindsey McDonald | 2023 Ultra Trail Cape Town Pre-Race Interview | 19 Nov 2023 | 00:23:41 | |
Lindsey McDonald is a trail runner for the Aravaipa Racing Team based in Flagstaff, AZ preparing for the 2023 Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K.
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