Western States

Singletrack Session #139

Remember Me? I sure hope so. Back after a little R & R and raring to go. Happy to be back behind the mic and just in time to preview Western States 100. Thanks for your patience all!
 
 
Show Notes:
Remember me?
Beer of the Week: Melvins Cloudy 5000 Hazy IPA
Aric Achilles Update
House sold!
Travel Buddy needed
David Roche Link
Mt Rushmore of Ultra- Running
Women's World Cup
Western States 100 Preview
WDYFTY
PC: Paige Farnham- Feet took her to get married! WDYFTY Winner

Episode #138- Mike McKnight: 200 milers a Broken Back and so much more

It was a privilege to sit down with Michael McKnight and hear his amazing journey from a broken back to finding his love of running. Mike is humble and strong, inspiring and real- Mike is what this beautiful sport is all about. 
I hope you enjoy the podcast as much as I did recording it. Thank you Mike and Good Luck at Western States!
Show Notes:
Antelope Island 100 winner
A Broken Back changes things
Triple Crown 2017- Best Combine Time- 205:04:18
Western States 100
The Future
PC: Scott Rokis Photography
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Singletrack Session #95

This week Aric recaps the Western States 100 race and announces our contest winners, gets you ready for the Hardrock 100 and of course covers the 2018 World Cup. 
Oh and Happy Birthday to our friend Megan "Flip Phone" Martinez!
Show Notes:
Past Episode #117- Preston Wood: Western States 100 finisher
Western States results
Western States Contest winners
Other race results
Ask TrailManners
Hardrock 100
Weekly WDYFTY Winner
World Cup 2018
Don't forget to check out this years US Trail Running Conference in San Luis Obispo Aug 29-31st
PC: Martin Schneekloth: Mt. Rainer NP- Carbon River Trail- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

Episode #117- Preston Wood: Western States 100 finisher 23:41

HE DID IT! We had Preston on the podcast a few weeks back as he prepared for his 2nd 100-miler and 1st Western States 100. He threw down a goal of sub 24 and he went out and got it. 
We want to congratulate Preston again for his accomplishment and hard work. He not only is a fantastic trail runner but a great dude!
Listen to his race breakdown- it's awesome!

Singletrack Session #92

Contest Alert: Western States 100 2018 Contest is up and running. Listen to the podcast for rules and how to enter (hint -you need to comment on the Singletrack Session Podcast #92 on the TrailManners website. There are also a lot of race results as well as a reminder that poeple are always here for you. Please talk to somebody when things get rough. 
We also talk about the 6th annual US Trail Running Conference in San Luis Obispo, CA this August 29-31. The conference has a few days of amazing guest speakers and a great way to connect with other runners and Race Directors. 
 
Show Notes:
Past Episode #115: Preston Wood
Weekend Race Results
Suicide Awareness Hotline 1.800.273.TALK
US Trail Running Conference
Western States 100 Contest
Top 5 men, Top 5 women, Women Win Time, Men Win Time
World Cup Soccer
WDYFTY
Nordic Valley 7k Winter Trail Race
PC: Jason Child- Bonneville Shoreline Trail- Weekly WDYFTY Winner
 
 

Episode #115- Preston Wood: Western States 100 Prep

 Preston Wood received good news the first time he put in for the Western States 100 lottery last year and has been training hard ever since. We had a great time talking with Preston and cannot wait to get him back on after the race. He sat down with us the day before he raced the Squaw Peak 50 and we grilled him on his upcoming Western race. He is such a great guy and we cannot send enough good vibes for his trip to Auburn later this month. Good Luck Preston- TrailManners will be sending all the good mojo your way!
***Update on his 2018 Squaw Peak 50- In the podcast he mentined his goal is to go under 10:30. Preston finished in 9:37
Show Notes:
Intro
From a 300 lb. offensive Lineman to the Western States 100 start line
All things Western States
His 2018 Squaw Peak goal

SingleTrack Session #43

This is the first time we have had a show interrupted by a rattlesnake but we battled through and kept recording. There was just too much to cover and we wanted to talk about WS100, Sink Canyon and the El Vaquero Loco 2017 Race entry contest.
Have a listen, enjoy and participate in the contest so we can see you at El Vaquero.
Show Notes:
Episode #89 Recap- Psychology of Recovery
Rattlesnake Interruption- WTH?
Sink Canyon 50 recap
Western States recap
4th of July show off- let's see it
El Vaquero Loco 2017 Entry Contest
Stop the trolling
PC: Racheal Zeiler- Blogett Arch (Where did your feet take you weekly winner)

Singletrack Session #18

Last weekend was rather large for the ultra/trail running community and we try and cover the hot topics. Joel announces the winner for the Decemember Donut contest and we definitely talk about Hardrock. Enjoy another episode of the Singletrack Session! Stay warm my friends....
Show Notes:
Donut Contest Winner
North Face 50
Hardrock Lottery
Western States Lottery
Hardrock trolling
Ogden Trail Running Festival
TrailManners Gear
(Photo Credit: Harrison Fluman)