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Return to RunPregnancy Perseverance and Postpartum Peaks: Leah YinglingIn this episode we are joined by Leah Yingling! She shares her journey through motherhood, discussing the challenges of parenting schedules, the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy, her birth story, and return to training. She emphasizes the importance of trust in parenting partnerships and the need for self-advocacy during pregnancy. Leah also reflects on the unique bond created during labor and the experiences of having a child in the NICU, in addition to many more words of wisdom she shares with us. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Parenting Dynamics 02:58Navigating Motherhood and Schedules 05:57The Journey of Pregnancy 10:29Facing Challenges D...
2026-02-191h 09
Singletrack2026 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Black Canyon 100K.Timestamps:02:12 Black Canyon 100K Storylines05:35 Training Strategies and Race Day Tactics10:13 Course Characteristics, Projected Weather Conditions 19:06 Race Execution and Aid Station Strategies35:33 Women's Field Analysis58:40 Men's Field Analysis01:27:06 Final Thoughts and Race Day ResponsibilitiesPartners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Norda - ch...
2026-02-101h 43Singletrack2025 Ultrarunning Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, PredictionsOur annual Ultrarunning Year in Review is here! I'm joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to break down everything that defined the sport this year: the performances that reshaped the hierarchy, the storylines that sparked debate, and the trends that may permanently change how ultrarunning operates heading into 2026.Topics include:The biggest ultrarunning storylines of 2025Breakout performances and unsung heroesThe most dramatic races and moments of the yearComeback athletes and rookie standoutsSurprising results that rewrote expectationsThe rise of agents, Substack, and athlete mediaBrand wins, sponsorship shifts, and product momentsWhat 2025 tells us about the future of...
2025-12-191h 52
Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & BeyondUltrarunning Through Pregnancy & Planning a Strong Postpartum Return— with LEAH YINGLINGSend a textIn this episode, I sit down with Leah Yingling, an internationally ranked trail and ultrarunner from Salt Lake City, Utah. Leah has achieved multiple top-10 finishes at Western States and UTMB, and has represented Team USA at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. In addition to her racing career, she’s the co-host of the Trail Network Podcast, works full-time in Population Health, and runs for Lululemon, Osprey, Garmin, and Hydrapak. Leah is also a new mom, recently welcoming her first child, Monte, in July.We dive into what it means to...
2025-10-3158 minSingletrack2025 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Javelina Jundred.Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.co...
2025-10-221h 19
The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 80 — Big Alta’s new 100K, late season check-in, and the Leah × Katie deep diveKatie Asmuth and Leah Yingling take the mic for a co-host deep dive, opening with a look at Freetrail’s new Big Alta 100K and how it could shape spring racing before reflecting on Kodiak’s UTMB North America Majors and the fatigue of a long season. The conversation moves into racing strategies for inaugural courses, the balance of data and intuition, and what they’ve learned from pacing, crewing, and commentary. Listeners also get a closer look at both athletes—their paths into trail running, perspectives on sponsorship, favorite gear, and the goals driving their next chapters. It’s a relaxe...
2025-10-161h 01
Crack A Brew With AJWLeah Yingling and Mike McMonagle: Parenting, Running, and the Changing Media Landscape in Trail RunningIn this latest episode of the partnership series AJW cracks a brew with Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle to discuss their new roles as parents to young Monte, how they balance both of their competitive running lives, and their unique roles in the ever changing trail running media landscape. Follow Leah on Instagram @leah_yingling Follow Mike on Instagram @shitinthewoods
2025-10-041h 04The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 75: Carolina Rubio-MacWright on Her Inspiring Journey and UTMB FinishOn this episode of the Trail Network Podcast, hosts Leah Yingling and Rachel Drake welcome Carolina Rubio-MacWright, a New York City–based lawyer, immigrant, mother, and advocate for marginalized communities. Carolina shares her remarkable story of balancing advocacy, family, and running, culminating in her recent finish at UTMB in just over 45 hours.The conversation explores her work supporting immigrant communities, her perspective on making trail running more inclusive, and the powerful ways individuals can create meaningful change. Carolina also reflects on what it meant to “close the loop” at UTMB and how her personal journey has shaped her im...
2025-09-111h 06The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 74: UTMB recap and meet baby Chloe Gloria GreenThe Trail Network crew — Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, Hilary Yang, and Katie Asmuth — reunites to unpack standout moments from UTMB week and to celebrate Rachel’s newest arrival, Chloe Gloria Green. They discuss women’s race coverage and why CCC stole the show, the chaos and beauty of mountain weather management, and how surprising results opened the door for breakout performances. The conversation shifts to a thoughtful debate about finishing versus DNF from an athlete’s point of view, A, B, and C goals that evolve mid-race, and why context matters. Rachel shares a powerful, joyful birth story, Leah gives a pe...
2025-09-0450 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 71: Katie breaks down Leadville 100!In this episode of the Trail Network Podcast Hilary Yang, Leah Yingling and Katie Asmuth catch up on Katie's Leadville experience! Thank you Osprey for supporting this episode of the Trail Network Podcast!
2025-08-191h 09The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 68: Leah Yingling’s Birth StoryOn this special episode of the Trail Network podcast, hosts Hilary Yang and Katie Asmuth sit down with Leah Yingling to hear her birth story. Leah shares how her life shifted unexpectedly when she had to be induced, opening up about the challenges, emotions, and joys of becoming a new mom. This heartfelt conversation highlights the power of vulnerability, community, and support in navigating life’s biggest transitions.This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this epi...
2025-07-3156 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 64: Western States: Media Mayhem and Why It Was the Best Year YetIn this post-Western States 100 episode of the Trail Network Podcast, Leah Yingling, Hilary Yang, and Rachel Drake unpack the whirlwind of race week—both on the ground and from afar. They reflect on what made this year’s race feel so dynamic, unpredictable, and inspiring.They dive into everything from media chaos, crewing logistics, and coverage parity to the breakout performances from Abby Hall and Caleb Olson. Hilary shares behind-the-scenes insight from her documentary and social media work and Leah talks about the surprising spark that made her want to return to the race more than ever.
2025-07-031h 07The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 63: Time to Talk States: Geeking Out on the Women of Western States 100In this special in-person episode recorded live from Olympic Valley, co-hosts Katie Asmuth, Leah Yingling, and Hilary Yang dive deep into the 2025 Western States 100 women’s field. With race day tomorrow, the trio goes full trail nerd mode on everything from top contenders and international shake-ups to training blocks, Strava sleuthing, and personal insights.They break down race favorites, explore exciting dark horses, and spotlight powerful storylines. They also talk age group potential, debut 100-milers, and who might break the masters record this year.You'll also hear behind-the-scenes training tidbits, pacer prep, what makes this ye...
2025-06-281h 06I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastEpisode 624: Rachel Entrekin – Two-Time Cocodona 250 Champion & Course Record HolderHey friends! Welcome to I’ll Have Another — I’m so glad you’re here.
Today I’m talking with Rachel Entrekin, the 2025 Cocodona 250 champion AND course record holder! She ran 63 hours, 58 minutes, and 15 seconds this year to not only win but also break 70 hours for the first time in the race’s history. She’s now a two-time winner, and the first person to win Cocodona back-to-back.
In this conversation, we get into Rachel’s story — her love for the trails, her life in Colorado, her work as a physical therapist, and how she’s built the strength...
2025-06-271h 21Singletrack2025 Western States 100 Women's Field Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s women's field at the Western States 100. With big names like Katie Schide (2024 Champion) and Courtney Dauwalter (2023 Champion) not returning, the fight for the win is wide open. Tune in as we break it all down and get you hyped for race day. Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to...
2025-06-251h 22Singletrack2025 Western States 100 250 Men's Field Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsNote - we had audio issues during parts of this episode. Working to resolve those ahead of our remaining shows this week. Thanks for your patience!Finn Melanson, Brett Hornig, Jeff Colt and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Cocodona 250.Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SI...
2025-06-241h 47The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 62: Trail Wisdom & First Steps: Advice for New Runners, Community Roots, and Gear EssentialsIn this episode of The Trail Network, Leah Yingling, Katie Asmuth, and Rachel Drake tackle listener-submitted questions — from the most essential pieces of gear to the do’s and don’ts of early trail running. They reflect on their own first races, share stories from their original local trail crews, and discuss the learning curve that shaped their ultra journeys.The trio dives into topics like:The gear they wish they had when they started (spoiler: good socks and GPX watches go a long way)Why finding your local trail community might be the be...
2025-06-1934 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 60: Rachel and Leah Catch up on Life, Running, and How Time is Bumpin' Along for Both of ThemIn this week’s episode of the Trail Network podcast, hosts Leah Yingling and Rachel Drake reconnect for a deep dive into recent adventures, personal milestones, and reflections on life, pregnancy, and trail running.Leah kicks off the episode with a recap of her recent trip to Northern Wales, where she crewed for her husband, Mike, at Ultra Trail Snowdonia—a notoriously rugged and stunningly beautiful race often dubbed “Hardrock at sea level.” Leah shares her experience navigating the course logistics, supporting Mike through brutally technical terrain, and balancing the demands of international travel while si...
2025-06-0557 minSingletrack2025 Cocodona 250 Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Cocodona 250.Timestamps:(0:00) - Cocodona 250 hype, general conversation(27:58) - Course analysis(45:41) - Women's field preview(72:56) - Men's field previewPartners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.na...
2025-04-291h 35The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 55: 50K at Five Months Pregnant – A Recap with Leah & MikeLeah Yingling and Mike McMonagle (@shitinthewoods) return to the podcast to recap the Gorge Waterfalls race weekend and what it was like running the 50k together. They cover the record-shattering performances at the 100k and debrief the ups and downs of running a 50k with your partner while 5 months pregnant. The good, the bad, and the ugly. We hope you enjoy!This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their i...
2025-04-241h 06SingletrackWho’s Getting The Golden Tickets at the Canyons 100K? (2025 Preview)Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling return to the Singletrack Podcast to preview the final golden ticket chase for the 2025 Western States 100 at this weekend’s Canyons 100K in Auburn, CA.Six golden tickets are up for grabs, with standout athletes like Marianne Hogan, Anthony Costales, Hannes Namberger, Katie Asmuth, and Erin Clark adding serious depth to the competition.They discuss recent administrative updates surrounding the event—including its new status as a "super" golden ticket race, the lack of a live stream, and its recently revoked designation as the Americas Major in the UTMB World Seri...
2025-04-211h 24I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastEpisode 605: Katie Asmuth on Grit, Comebacks, and the Power of Community on the TrailToday on the show, I’m joined by Katie Asmuth, one of the co-hosts of the Trail Network podcast, which is part of the SandyBoy Productions family. If you haven’t listened to Trail Network yet—this is your sign. The show is hosted by four incredible women in the trail running space: Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, Katie Asmuth, and Hilary Yang. Together, they bring to life the untold stories of magical moments on and off the trail—capturing the heart of trail running, friendship, and connection.
A few standout episodes I’d recommend: episode 50 with Hillary Yang and S...
2025-04-1854 min
Take Off Your ShoesTake Off Your Shoes 12 - Leah YinglingHi everyone and welcome to a new episode of Take Off Your Shoes! I am super happy to share my conversation with Leah Yingling with you all!It was a super fun convo where i got to not only learn about her past, her relationship with her twin sister, her husband Mike, her own podcast with Katie Asmuth, Rachel Drake and Hilary Yang Trail Network Podcast, but also about her ever evolving sense of why and her ongoing self-challenge of taking more risks and becoming ‘less even keeled’.We also talk about (rather time...
2025-03-121h 02The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 47: Leah, Katie, and Hilary Talk Training, Running Mojo, And Using Chat GPT to Create a Training PlanOn today’s episode of The Trail Network Podcast, we have Hilary Yang, Leah Yingling, and Katie Asmuth for a catch up episode!We've gotten some great feedback from our listeners just saying that some of their favorite episodes are the ones where we just catch up. So this episode is really just a chance for Leah, Katie and Hilary to connect and see what's been going on in each other's lives. We talk about traning and life updates, gear that we’re loving, finding motivation, and more! Enjoy!This episode is edited and prod...
2025-02-2758 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 46: Alexis Crellin - Raising Resilient Kids While Getting After Your Own AdventuresToday, Leah Yingling is joined by Alexis Crellin 🙌. Alexis is a climber, mountain enthusiast, and ultra runner based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She has two top 20s at UTMB, top finishes at Speedgoat 50k and The Rut 50k and has been crushing it on the mountain scene in Utah and beyond for years. She’s also a prior FKT holder on the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (WURL), a rugged 32+ mile high mountain route in the Wasatch. She’s a mom of three adorable kiddos and has been building their resilience in the mountai...
2025-02-2047 min
越野 TalkVol.149 穿越大加纳利岛超级越野赛前瞻本期节目我们带你深入了解即将在本周末举行的穿越大加纳利岛超级越野赛。作为世界越野跑大满贯（WTM）的重要一站，这场比赛不仅吸引了全球顶尖的越野跑选手，也为中国选手提供了展示实力的舞台。我们将从比赛的历史、赛道特点、参赛选手到比赛预测，全方位解析这场越野跑盛宴。【主播】深焦【Timeline】00:00-02:10 赛事背景：大加纳利岛超级越野赛（Transgrancanaria）为本年度WTM世界越野跑大满贯第三站，曾为UTWT系列赛历史分站，中国选手动力曾在2015年以女子第三名首次实现国际赛事站台。02:10-08:18 组别解析：赛事设置8个组别，覆盖12km至126km距离。核心组别Classic（126km）含6800米累计爬升，30小时关门，赛道融合火山岩地貌与微气候变化，标志性地标Roque Nublo火山岩柱（1800米）成视觉焦点。08:18-22:35 地理特征：大加纳利岛作为地理大发现时期航海补给站，文化交融特征显著，南部干燥温暖/北部潮湿凉爽的微气候构成赛事主要挑战，火山岩地形占比超60%，技术路段集中在中段火山灰滑坡区。22:35-37:13 精英选手：女子组焦点包括挪威选手伊恩吉维德·卡斯帕森（Yngvild Kaspersen）（TERREX签约，2023 UTMB CCC冠军）、美国选手莉亚·英林（Leah Yingling）、英国选手菲奥娜·帕斯卡尔（Fiona Pascall）、西班牙选手迈特·马约拉（Maite Maiora）与克劳迪娅·特雷姆普斯（Claudia Tremps）（ASICS赞助，2024本土亚军）；男子组重点关注英国选手乔纳森·阿尔本（Jonathan Albon）（The North Face，UTMB/CCC双冠）、英国选手汤姆·埃文斯（Tom Evans）、与西班牙选手保罗·卡佩尔（Pau Capell）（4届赛事冠军，2019 UTMB总冠军）、米格尔·埃拉斯（Miguel Heras）。37:13-42:11 短距离亮点：马拉松组（42km）女子组，美国选手Jennifer Lichter（The North Face，ITRA 784）2023冠军，世锦赛第四；挪威选手Sylvia Nordskar（Hoka，ITRA 775）2023Zegama-Aizkorri冠军；男子组：肯尼亚选手Robert Pkemoi（Joma，ITRA 919）2023-24双冠，意大利选手Francesco Puppi（Hoka，ITRA 928）2023 Julian Alps与莱克索诺玛（Lake Sonoma）冠军。42:11-46:25 预测框架：基于「年龄周期/赛道经验/近期状态/技术适配性」的模型，预测126km女子冠军倾向伊恩吉维德·卡斯帕森（Yngvild Kaspersen）（冲刺型策略适配昼夜温差），男子组乔纳森·阿尔本（Jonathan Albon）或凭技术地形处理能力突围。46:25- 赛事意义：从2003年42人社区活动发展为5000+参赛规模的旅游经济引擎（淡季客流提升300%），火山岩赛道+文化符号（终点特尔德葡萄酒庄园）塑造独特「岛屿赛事」范式。
2025-02-2048 min越野 TalkVol.149 穿越大加纳利岛超级越野赛前瞻本期节目我们带你深入了解即将在本周末举行的穿越大加纳利岛超级越野赛。作为世界越野跑大满贯（WTM）的重要一站，这场比赛不仅吸引了全球顶尖的越野跑选手，也为中国选手提供了展示实力的舞台。我们将从比赛的历史、赛道特点、参赛选手到比赛预测，全方位解析这场越野跑盛宴。【主播】深焦【Timeline】00:00-02:10 赛事背景：大加纳利岛超级越野赛（Transgrancanaria）为本年度WTM世界越野跑大满贯第三站，曾为UTWT系列赛历史分站，中国选手动力曾在2015年以女子第三名首次实现国际赛事站台。02:10-08:18 组别解析：赛事设置8个组别，覆盖12km至126km距离。核心组别Classic（126km）含6800米累计爬升，30小时关门，赛道融合火山岩地貌与微气候变化，标志性地标Roque Nublo火山岩柱（1800米）成视觉焦点。08:18-22:35 地理特征：大加纳利岛作为地理大发现时期航海补给站，文化交融特征显著，南部干燥温暖/北部潮湿凉爽的微气候构成赛事主要挑战，火山岩地形占比超60%，技术路段集中在中段火山灰滑坡区。22:35-37:13 精英选手：女子组焦点包括挪威选手伊恩吉维德·卡斯帕森（Yngvild Kaspersen）（TERREX签约，2023 UTMB CCC冠军）、美国选手莉亚·英林（Leah Yingling）、英国选手菲奥娜·帕斯卡尔（Fiona Pascall）、西班牙选手迈特·马约拉（Maite Maiora）与克劳迪娅·特雷姆普斯（Claudia Tremps）（ASICS赞助，2024本土亚军）；男子组重点关注英国选手乔纳森·阿尔本（Jonathan Albon）（The North Face，UTMB/CCC双冠）、英国选手汤姆·埃文斯（Tom Evans）、与西班牙选手保罗·卡佩尔（Pau Capell）（4届赛事冠军，2019 UTMB总冠军）、米格尔·埃拉斯（Miguel Heras）。37:13-42:11 短距离亮点：马拉松组（42km）女子组，美国选手Jennifer Lichter（The North Face，ITRA 784）2023冠军，世锦赛第四；挪威选手Sylvia Nordskar（Hoka，ITRA 775）2023Zegama-Aizkorri冠军；男子组：肯尼亚选手Robert Pkemoi（Joma，ITRA 919）2023-24双冠，意大利选手Francesco Puppi（Hoka，ITRA 928）2023 Julian Alps与莱克索诺玛（Lake Sonoma）冠军。42:11-46:25 预测框架：基于「年龄周期/赛道经验/近期状态/技术适配性」的模型，预测126km女子冠军倾向伊恩吉维德·卡斯帕森（Yngvild Kaspersen）（冲刺型策略适配昼夜温差），男子组乔纳森·阿尔本（Jonathan Albon）或凭技术地形处理能力突围。46:25- 赛事意义：从2003年42人社区活动发展为5000+参赛规模的旅游经济引擎（淡季客流提升300%），火山岩赛道+文化符号（终点特尔德葡萄酒庄园）塑造独特「岛屿赛事」范式。
2025-02-2048 min
Hardtalk by the Hardrock 100 Endurance RunEpisode 25 - Leah YinglingSend us a textPlease join Chris and Dan as they welcome onto the podcast Leah Yingling! Leah currently resides in Utah, but is a Pennsylvania native where she learned about ultra running early on. Leah is a multiple time top ten finisher at the venerable Western States Endurance Run, and has an Ultrasignup page that has too many accolades to list here. We talk about what excites Leah about Hardrock, who she plans to have crew her... and of course... who here Susie is!Available wherever you get podcasts.
2025-02-1447 minSingletrack2025 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Black Canyon 100K.Timestamps:(0:00) - Catching Up, Partnership News(5:27) - Listener Questions For Black Canyon(36:53) - Women's Field Analysis(1:07:33) - Men's Field Analysis(1:41:37) - Final ThoughtsPartners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SI...
2025-02-021h 42The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 41: Courtney Olsen - Reflections on Her Record Breaking Year in 2024 and Professional Changes and Brand Challenges She’s Navigating Heading into 2025In this episode of the Trail Network podcast, hosts Leah Yingling and Rachel Drake are joined by the incredible Courtney Olsen who had an unforgettable 2024 racing season. Courtney placed third at Comrades, set a world record at the Tunnel Hill 50-Miler, secured a top-10 finish at the World’s 100K Race, and was recently voted number six in the Ultra Runner of the Year rankings.
In this conversation, they dive into Courtney’s standout performances on the global stage, where she has represented Team USA in the 50K and 100K World Championships four times, leading many of thos...
2025-01-161h 08The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 39: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to Big Things in the New YearIn this special New Year’s episode, hosts Hilary Yang, Leah Yingling, Rachel Drake, and Katie Asmuth come together on New Year’s Eve to reflect on the highs, lows, and lessons of the past year. From creative endeavors and unexpected turns to balancing race calendars with life outside the sport, the hosts share personal insights and what they’re carrying forward into 2025. It’s a heartfelt, honest conversation about growth, adaptability, and big plans on the horizon.
Talking Points:
A pulse check: how everyone is feeling as the year wraps up
What was plan...
2025-01-0256 min
Free OutsideThe Jeffrey Awards 2024: Highlighting the Best & Worst of Trail Running in 2024In this special episode, Jeff Garmire and Derrick Lytle bring the laughs with The Jeffrey Awards—trail running’s greatest trophy! Join us as we hilariously crown winners in outrageous categories celebrating the best, worst, and downright weirdest moments of the trail running and ultra community.
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🏆 Categories & Nominees:
Most Obvious New Race Director: Finn Melanson, Dylan Bowman, Jeff Garmire, Wes Siler
We Should Be Your Publicist Award: Camille Herron, UTMB, Spring Energy, Crazy Mountain 100
Most Tragic FKT: Katie Gunvalson (PCT fail on day 1...
2024-12-301h 56Singletrack2024 Ultrarunning Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, PredictionsBrett Hornig and Leah Yingling join the show to reflect on an exciting year in ultrarunning. We dive into standout storylines, major sports shifts, and rookie athletes' breakout performances. We highlight runners who staged remarkable comebacks, discuss key candidates in TROY and UROY voting, and highlight unsung performances and athletes of the year. Additionally, we share personal highlights and make bold predictions for 2025 and beyond.Timestamps:(0:00) - Introductions(4:19) - Unsung or Darkhorse Performance of the Year(14:32) - Comeback Runner of the Year(30:08) - Rookie of the Year(37:02) - Best Team Performance(44:52) - Best Free...
2024-12-201h 48The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 37: Leah and Hilary React to the News That They Both Got Selected to Run Hardrock 100 in 2025In today’s episode, Leah Yingling and Hilary Yang share their reactions to being selected for the 2025 Hardrock 100, reflecting on the years of effort it took to secure their spots in the iconic race. They discuss what the event means to them, their thoughts on the course and culture, and how ultrarunning continues to evolve.
A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products!
This podcast is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.
2024-12-1257 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 35: Rachel Drake Talks About Her Incredible WIN and New Course Record at the Historic JFK 50 MileIn this episode, Rachel Drake and Leah Yingling dive deep into Rachel’s phenomenal performance at the historic JFK 50 Mile, where she not only took the win but shattered the course record. Leah and Rachel talk about the race and the training leading into it. You won’t want to miss it!
This podcast is supported by Osprey. Head over to Osprey.com to find the perfect pack for you!
2024-11-2845 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 32: Lauren Puretz - 3rd Place at Javelina Jundred on Juggling the Demands of Being a Physician, Mom, and Competitive RunnerToday, Hilary Yang and Leah Yingling sit down and chat with Lauren Peretz. Lauren just finished third place at this past Javelina 100 miler in a blazing fast time of 15 hours and 50 seconds. Lauren's also a physician and a mother as well as being a super fast runner and she's found an impressive life balance as she pursues being as fast as she possibly can in a sport that just keeps getting faster.
We are so excited to sit down and chat with Lauren today. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
2024-11-0752 minSingletrack2024 Javelina Jundred RecapLeah Yingling and Jeff Colt join Finn Melanson on this episode of the Singletrack Podcast to recap the 2024 Javelina Jundred. They discuss the race livestream, share their experiences pacing frontrunners Riley Brady and Jeff Mogavero, and reflect on the event's significance within the broader ultra community. They also delve into the excitement of the golden ticket chase and explore the various internal and external factors that fueled top performances in the race.Timestamps:00:00 Weekend Recap and Personal Updates06:15 Pacing Dynamics and Strategies11:35 Last Lap Experiences18:09 Golden Ticket Implications and Future Prospects41:14 Crew Dynamics and...
2024-10-301h 14Singletrack2024 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s Javelina Jundred.Timestamps:(0:00) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context(15:40) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions(49:09) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictionsPartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.deltaG Ketones...
2024-10-211h 35The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 30: Lorna Mann - Ultrarunning's Biggest Fan on Chasing Cutoffs, Unapologetically Supporting Others, and Dreaming of OCCIn this episode of the Trail Network podcast, host Leah Yingling welcomes her good friend Lorna Mann, joining from London. Lorna is a passionate trail runner and mountain lover, known for her enthusiasm for park runs, cutoff chasing, and dreaming of the OCC. Together, they discuss Lorna's journey into trail running, exploring the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a five-year goal. This conversation highlights the importance of supporting others in the running community, as Lorna shares her personal successes and failures along the way. This heartfelt discussion celebrates the spirit of community and perseverance in the sport! We hope...
2024-10-1749 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 28: The Whole Gang Catches Up After a Busy SummerIn this special episode of the Trail Network Pod, all four co-hosts—Hilary Yang, Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, and Katie Asmuth—come together for a rare and exciting conversation. We start off by catching up on our summers, sharing stories that highlight the adventures, misadventures, and the ups and downs we've experienced over the past few months. As we reflect on our individual journeys, we discuss the valuable takeaways we've gleaned along the way and how we plan to apply those insights moving forward. This episode serves as a collective reflection on our current paths, and we hope that you...
2024-10-0340 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 26: Leah Yingling and Tyler Green Discuss Their Races at Run Rabbit Run 100In this episode of the Trail Network Podcast, Rachel Drake welcomes her husband, Tyler Green, and close friend, Leah Yingling. Tyler and Leah reflect on their experience at the Run Rabbit Run Hundred Miler, where Leah secured an impressive second place finish, and Tyler followed closely in fourth. Together, they also achieved a commendable second place in the team category as "Team Greenling".
Despite feeling a bit disappointed with their individual results, Rachel leads a deep and insightful conversation about the ups and downs of their race day. The discussion delves into the valuable lessons they learned...
2024-09-2049 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 24: Leah and Katie Chat About UTMB Week - Their Takeaways and Favorite MomentsIn this week's episode, Leah Yingling is joined by co-host Katie Asmuth as they debrief all things UTMB this year. It was an incredible year to follow the race, with many breakthroughs on the women's side and some impressive underdog performances on the men's side. They discuss Leah's experience crewing for her husband Mike, as well as Katie's experience following the race from home. We hope that you enjoy the episode!
A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products!
2024-09-0557 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 23: Hilary and Leah Sit Down With Lucy Bartholomew in Chamonix to Chat About UTM And How She's Found Balance in LifeToday, Leah Yingling and Hilary Yang are joined by Lucy Bartholomew in Chamonix ahead of this week's UTMB. Lucy will be lining up at her second UTMB. She placed 10th here last year in the women's field in a really exciting race. In this episode, we get to chat with Lucy about her buildup to UTMB, what she learned last year, her entire history over the last 12 years in the sports, and her recent coaching relationship with Jason Koop. We hope that you enjoy this episode!
A special thank you to Osprey for supporting...
2024-08-2959 min
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanOfficial Preview of the 2024 UTMBThis is Freetrail's Official Preview show for the 2024 UTMB hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Leah Yingling (lululmon) and Rod Farvard (HOKA). Our hosts preview the men's and women's fields, the course, conditions, and more. What did we miss? Let us know what you think in the comments! Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC...
2024-08-281h 25Singletrack2024 UTMB Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsBrett Hornig and Leah Yingling retunr to the Singletrack Podcast to help preview the women's and men's fields at the 2024 Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB). In both fields, we cover top storylines and what to watch for, we answer some listener mail about the race, provide analysis of top contenders, categorize who we see as candidates for the win, for the podium, and the top 10, and we make bold predictions across a number of other fun categories.Timestamps:(0:43) - Course Strategy(18:57) - Women's Field Preview(73:12) - Men's Field Preview
2024-08-232h 01The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 20: Hilary and Leah Catch Up and Dissect Long Distance Race Strategies Leading Into Hilary's Bigfoot 200 AttemptThis week, Leah Yingling and Hillary Yang catch up on where they've been and what they've got on the horizon. They chat about Hilary's upcoming plans for her first 200 mile race, which is this week at the Bigfoot 200. They talk about the Here for the Women's Race T-shirt and Women's Trail Running Fund initiative. And we hear a little bit about Leah's next month in Europe.
We also want to take a moment to dedicate this episode to Maddie Giegold. Maddie Giegold was a friend to us all and unfortunately passed away in the last couple weeks...
2024-08-081h 02Singletrack2024 Hardrock 100 RecapBrett Hornig and Leah Yingling join Singletrack to recap the 2024 Hardrock 100. We talk about the amazing performances from athletes like Courtney Dauwalter and Ludovic Pommeret, Leah's experience working on the livestream, Brett’s fan experience, Finn’s time creating content around the lead runners, the history and culture of this race, top storylines and insights from the weekend, and what the future of this race might look like after such another historic year of individual and cumulative performances.Sponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak...
2024-07-171h 35SingletrackHayden Hawks / Leah Yingling / Ryan Montgomery | 2024 Western States 100 Pre-Race InterviewsThese conversations were livestreamed on the Singletrack YouTube a few days before the 2024 Western States 100. Enjoy Leah, Hayden, and Ryan's final thoughts before race day! Special thanks to Brooks, the presenting sponsor of this week's race coverage.Sponsors:Brooks - check out their new Cascadia 18 shoe and High Point apparel collection (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack)Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/
2024-06-271h 26The Trail Network PodcastEpisode 13: Leah and Rachel talk all things WSER as they ramp up to the big raceThis episode is made possible by Arc’teryx.
In this week's episode, Leah Yingling and Rachel Drake sit down and talk about some happenings in their lives, Rachel's recent graduation and move to Salt Lake City, and sharing takeaways from the Western States training camp.
Arc’teryx took their obsessive design approach and applied it to the most important point of contact with the mountains: your feet. Because when you’re out there, every step matters. Introducing the Sylan Shoe, which features a propulsive rocker, grippy Vibram outsole, and a cushy midsole to help you cover...
2024-06-0637 minSingletrack2024 Canyons 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at the 2024 Canyons 100K. Timestamps:(0:00) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context(30:22) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions(66:07) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictionsSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next or...
2024-04-221h 49
The RUNEGADE PodcastE9: Katie Asmuth | Just Imagine Spending a Whole Day in the MountainsWelcome to The Runegade Podcast: we’re set to explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette
On Episode 9: Katie Asmuth, professional ultra runner, joins the podcast.
"Just imagine spending a whole day in the mountains without anything else to do except take care of your own mind and body and to eat along the way, you can walk when you feel like walking, you can run when it's fun, and you can enjoy the vi...
2024-04-1851 minI'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Episode 2 of The Trail Network Podcast – FURTHER with Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagleHey friends! As promised in the previous episode, we’re airing an episode of The Trail Network Podcast here on the I’ll Have Another Podcast feed. Really excited coming off of the launch of this podcast and want to share the wonderful episodes that they’re hosting over there!!
Here’s all of the details of the episode, in their words!
In this episode, Hilary is joined by Leah Yingling and her husband and partner in crime Mike McMonagle as they dive into her recent experience racing at Further, Lulelemon’s ultra running event. They take...
2024-04-0559 minI'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastEpisode 525: Katie Asmuth, Hilary Yang, and Rachel Drake – Hosts of The Trail Network Podcast; the newest podcast in the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network!Today, I am joined by three of the hosts of the NEWEST podcast in the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network – The Trail Network!
The Trail Network is hosted by ultra runners Leah Yingling, Rachel Drake, Katie Asmuth, and Hilary Yang. Together, they bring the untold stories of magical moments amongst trail runners to life. These stories of runners on and off the trail capture the essence and heart of trail running, and the power of friendship and connection. You’ll find inspiration, community, and a reminder of why we run!
Today, I chatted with Rachel, Katie, and H...
2024-04-0551 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 2: FURTHER with Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagleIn this episode, Hilary is joined by Leah Yingling and her husband and partner in crime Mike McMonagle as they dive into her recent experience racing at Further, Lulelemon’s ultra running event. They take a closer look at what goes into both running and crewing a six day race, dissect a few mid-race breakdowns, and both Mike and Leah share with us some top tips that they’ve learned from this crazy experience that we can all apply to our own races!
What we talked about:
1:25- Leah running FURTHER
8:55- Mike’s role...
2024-03-2856 minThe Trail Network PodcastEpisode 1: Introduction to The Trail Network PodcastThe Trail Network is hosted by ultra runners Leah Yingling, Rachel Drake, Katie Asmuth, and Hilary Yang. Together, they bring the untold stories of magical moments amongst trail runners to life. These stories of runners on and off the trail capture the essence and heart of trail running, and the power of friendship and connection. You’ll find inspiration, community, and a reminder of why we run.
In this episode, you’ll hear the why behind the Trail Network Podcast and a backstory of all of the hosts running journeys!
What we talked about:
1...
2024-03-2834 minSingletrackLong Run Archives #16 | Lululemon FURTHER Recap, Multi-Day Race Strategy, Ultrarunning ResearchBrett 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 ultr...
2024-03-171h 41Singletrack2024 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at the 2024 Black Canyon 100K. Timestamps:(1:09) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context(34:01) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions(68:51) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictionsSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% of...
2024-02-031h 47The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman#8 TROY | Leah Yingling & Stian Angermund For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ. The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #8, we're joined by Leah Yingling from Salt Lake City, UT and Stian Angermund from Bergen, Norway. Leah's highlights: 2nd place at Way Too Cool 50k 9th place at Western States 100 8th place at UTMB Stian's Highlights 1st place at Istria by UTMB 69k 1st place at Short...
2024-01-0333 minSingletrack2023 Year In Mountain Ultra-Trail Running | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, PredictionsI 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. Timestamps:(1:44) - top storylines of 2023(11:02) - rookies of the year(18:18) - comeback runners of the year(24:03) - unsung performances of the year(40:01) - internal TROY and UROY placement debates(47:48...
2023-12-221h 14
Running long - A trail and ultra running talk104. Mike McMonagle @shitinthewoods | Trail running media and photography, supporting women athletes and the community
Mike McMonagle is trail runner and photographer from Salt Lake City, United States. I met Mike, better known to the public with his instagram handle @shitinthewoods, last year at the world championship in Thailand, and I was inspired by his vibrant pictures showing the athletes in the peak of their efforts. I started following him and I discovered not only a great photographer, but also a great person for the sport, determined to make an impact in the sport of running by showcasing the elite athletes, giving more opportunities to women athletes, supporting independent races and...
2023-11-151h 09Singletrack2023 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsFinn Melanson, Brett Hornig, and Leah Yingling provide in-depth analysis, commentary, and predictions for the competition at this year’s 2023 Javelina Jundred.Timestamps:(1:09) - course strategy, weather conditions, historical performance data, competitive race context(38:37) - women's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictions(66:05) - men's field preview, storylines, analysis, predictionsSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off yo...
2023-10-221h 40
Some Work, All Play171. High Energy Training, Health and Longevity in Ultras, and Heart Rate Changes!We brought joy and so many spike proteins to this episode! The main training topic was on post-UTMB reflections about lower volume, higher energy training from the incredible Leah Yingling. You don't need to hammer your body to have success! We discuss why endurance training should uplift feeling good as a proxy for adaptation over time, starting at the cellular level and going all the way up to brain function. Healthy athletes crush b*tches!
A background theme of the episode was the sickness going around our house, and what it looks like to BELIEVE when dealing...
2023-09-121h 11
Crack A Brew With AJWLeah Yingling: Western States, UTMB, and the Future of Ultrarunning MediaIn this wide ranging discussion AJW cracks a brew with Leah Yingling as she prepares for UTMB. They discuss her last two years at Western States, the difference between east coast trails and west coast trails, UTMB, and the future of ultrarunning media. Follow Leah on Instagram @leah_yingling and her photographer husband Mike @shitinthewoods
2023-08-1948 min
Off The CouchWestern States Weekend Recap; Courtney Dauwalter’s Course Record Clinic; & Golden Hour GreatnessThe 50th running of the Western States 100 took place over the weekend and delivered on all of the excitement and drama we’ve come to expect from US ultrarunning’s biggest stage. Snowy conditions in the high country weren’t enough to stymy blistering times, including a new women’s course record that’s already being hailed as the greatest single run in our sport’s history. To recap the race, Matt Mitchell is joined by Matt Seidel, who also spent the day bouncing around the course from sunup to sundown. They talk about Matt Mitchell’s experience crewing and pacing Lea...
2023-06-2755 minThe Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanWestern States 100 Pre-Race Interview Show #3This is the audio from our third annual pre-race live interview show from the Western States 100. This is the morning session from Friday June 23nd, our third of three sessions over the next 24hrs. Today's guests include Katie Asmuth, Mathieu Blanchard, Meghan Morgan, Nico Mermoud, Leah Yingling and our analysis/prognostication session with Adam Peterman & Meghan Hicks. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro...
2023-06-241h 37
iRunFarLeah Yingling Pre-2023 Western States 100 InterviewAn interview with Leah Yingling before the 2023 Western States 100.
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iRunFarLeah Yingling Pre-2023 Western States 100 InterviewAn interview with Leah Yingling before the 2023 Western States 100.
2023-06-2210 minSingletrackLeah Yingling | 2023 Western States 100 Pre-Race InterviewLeah Yingling returns to the podcast to discuss her preparation and outlook for the 2023 Western States 100. Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order)Hoka - check out the new Tecton X2 and Zinal 2 (https://www.hoka.com/en/us/)Maurten - head over to their website (https://www.maurten.com/) and shop for gels, bars, and d...
2023-06-2114 minSingletrack2023 80K Trail Championships Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsBrett Hornig and Leah Yingling return to the podcast to preview the 80K Trail Running Championships happening this Friday in Innsbruck, Austria. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male podium finishers this year.Discounts:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderHVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website...
2023-06-061h 26Off The CouchLeah Yingling on Lululemon’s FURTHER Initiative, Their New Women-Specific Road-to-Trail Shoe, & Her Western States 100 Expectations Leah Yingling returns to the show to discuss her partnership with Lululemon and their FURTHER initiative, a first-of-its-kind ultramarathon specifically for women; the brand’s efforts to close the sex and gender data gap in sports medicine that historically underrepresents female athletes; Lululemon’s new women-specific road-to-trail shoe, the Blissfeel Trail; how she’s preparing for this year’s snowy Western States 100; and a whole lot more. TOPICS & TIMES:Leah’s Lululemon Partnership & the Blissfeel Trail (1:41)Attending the Launch Event in Vancouver (6:51)Her Biomedical Engineer Background (9:12)What is the FURTHER Initiative? (12:00)6-Day Ultramarathon & World Record Attempts (16:41)Western Sta...
2023-06-0632 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#541 - Leah Yingling: One of the Best in the World While Working Full-Time (and not running college XC/track)Leah Yingling is an ultrarunner based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Leah started racing ultras in 2015 and most recently was ranked #9 in the UltraRunning Magazine Ultrarunner of the Year rankings. In 2022, she finished 6th (and top American) at the Western States Endurance Run, 2nd at the Canyons 100k, and competed for Team USA at the Trail World Championships in the 80k.With that amazing resume it would be reasonable to assume that Leah has been steeped in elite running since she was a teenager. While reasonable, that assumption would be wildly incorrect. In fact, Leah still...
2023-06-051h 09SingletrackLeah Yingling | Lululemon Partnership, Western States 100 Prep, FURTHER InitiativeLeah Yingling returns to the podcast to discuss her new partnership with Lululemon, the FURTHER initiative, as well as her training and expectations heading into the Western States 100.Timestamps:(0:51) - Lululemon partnership announcement and details(2:38) - backstory on how the opportunity came about (6:07) - Lululemon's "whole human" approach to athlete sponsorship(9:51) - rollout week in Vancouver(13:40) - research for women's ultrarunning(19:33) - FURTHER initiative, world record attempts(26:14) - Western States 100 training, race strategy(34:08) - thoughts on a possible Western States-UTMB doubleDiscounts:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout o...
2023-05-2438 minSingletrack2023 Canyons 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Hot Takes, PredictionsIn this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2023 Canyons 100K. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male top-3 finishers this year.Timestamps:(0:32) - excitement and context for this race(8:40) - course analysis (23:14) - women’s field preview, picks(43:50) - men’s field preview, picks(60:18) - 100 mile and 50K race discussions, final thoughts Discounts:Rabbit - use code Single...
2023-04-241h 07Singletrack2023 Lake Sonoma 50 Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Hot Takes, Predictions6 spots for the USA 80K Mountain & Trail Running Team are on the line in a certified barn burner of a race this coming Saturday at the Lake Sonoma 50 and I’m joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to break it all down. We analyze the course, talk about success factors, note the interesting storylines, and make predictions for the female and male top-3 finishers this year.Who’s making the USA 80K team and racing at Innsbruck, Austria in June?Discounts:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their...
2023-04-031h 05Singletrack2023 Black Canyon 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Hot Takes, PredictionsIn this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2023 Black Canyon 100K. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers this year, and respond to listener comments, questions, and hot takes around the event.Timestamps:(1:12) - catching up, excitement for Black Canyon, stature in the golden ticket series and greater American ultra trail running scene(10:22) - course knowledge, analysis, how runners should prepare...
2023-02-101h 48
All Bodies Outside#13: An Examination of Ultra Running with Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagleOn this episode, we have Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle who discuss a variety of topics, including motivations, sense of accomplishment, learning about oneself, emotional intelligence, and making ultra running more accessible so that underrepresented populations can enjoy the benefits associated with ultra running. These two care a ton about the ultra running community and would love to see more people join it. They are also aware of their privilege and want to use their position to leverage change in the ultra running community so that more people have access to the benefits of being a part of this...
2023-01-201h 14SingletrackBandera 100K Recap | Live Coverage Reflections, Future Media Ideas, Race AnalysisBrett Hornig, Leah Yingling, and Mike McMonagle join the podcast to talk about the livestream experience, ideas for future races, and analysis of how everything played out in the men’s and women’s fields at Bandera this past weekend.Discounts:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderHVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get...
2023-01-111h 34Singletrack2023 Bandera 100K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsIn this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2023 Bandera 100K. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male top-3 finishers this year.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off...
2023-01-031h 02Singletrack2022 Year In Mountain Ultra Trail Running | Ultrarunner Of The Year Analysis, Favorite Storylines, Interesting Trends, Future PredictionsI am joined by co-hosts Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to recap the year in mountain ultra trail running. We cover our personal highlights, favorite storylines, biggest changes in the sport, the rookie athletes that burst onto the scene, runners that had "comeback" type seasons, our thoughts on all the voting systems out there for ultra runners and trail runners, how we made our own decisions when it came to ranking top athletes, our men's and women's top-10 picks for UROY, and predictions for 2023. Timestamps:(1:29) - personal highlights from 2022(4:53) - favorite storylines o...
2022-12-191h 41SingletrackImagining "Battle Of The Brands" For Mountain Ultra Trail RunningWhat if there was a dedicated event series where brands like Hoka, Salomon, North Face, and Adidas Terrex had the opportunity to showcase the strengths of their teams and exclusively compete against each other across the primary mountain ultra trail running distances?In this episode, I am joined by Dani Moreno, as well as frequent co-hosts Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling, to reflect on Dani's idea for a regular "Battle of the Brands" in our sport. We discuss how teams would be organized, the race distances that would be included, how scoring would work, which teams appear...
2022-12-161h 18Singletrack2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsIn this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers this year.Timestamps:(0:30) - catching up with Leah and Brett on their recent performances at the 80K World Championships and Javelina Jundred (4:44) - initial impressions about Ultra Trail Cape Town before we did our research, got to know the c...
2022-11-221h 21Off The CouchLeah Yingling on Chiang Mai Trails, World Champs, and Running Long for Team USAAfter a few months in the field, Off The Couch’s reporter-at-large, Leah Yingling, returns to the show to catch us up on how she rounded out her summer season after a top-10 finish at the Western States 100 back in June. We talk about her experience taking in the scene at UTMB this year, and why it’s an event worth going to regardless of whether or not you’re racing, before recapping her run for Team USA at the inaugural World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Thailand a couple of weeks ago. Along the way, we also chat a...
2022-11-1552 minSingletrack2022 Javelina Jundred Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsIn this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 Javelina Jundred.We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers and golden ticket winners this year.Sponsors:InsideTracker - go to (https://info.insidetracker.com/singletrack) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off y...
2022-10-251h 05Singletrack2022 UTMB Recap | Favorite Performances, Memorable Moments, Future ChangesI am joined by frequent co-hosts Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to recap the week that was in Chamonix, France for the UTMB series of events. We talk about some of our favorite performances and memorable moments, what the events will look like in years to come with all of the application changes, the impacts of these races on the overall 2022 mountain ultra trail running season, and much much more. Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Gnarly Nutrition. Use code Singletrack20 at checkout to get 20% off your next order.
2022-09-021h 15Singletrack2022 UTMB Preview | Analysis, Storylines, PredictionsIn this episode, I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to preview the 2022 UTMB. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and yes, make our predictions for the female and male top-5 finishers this year.Note - this episode focuses exclusively on the women's and men's UTMB fields. We do not discuss TDS, CCC, or OCC. Not for lack of interest, but simply for lack of time. We decided it would be best to go deep on...
2022-08-231h 16
She Runs Trails With Elements of DaisyLeah Yingling 19 | Ultra Running Race Strategies, Western States 2022, Training Tips & Running CompetitivelyIn this episode, I interview Leah aka @leah_yingling.🏃♀️ We talk about her ultra running journey, why she runs ultras, race strategies, and her Western States experience. 🙌
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📍: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Leah is a professional ultrarunner for Salomon. She’s been running ultras since 2015. This year she won her golden ticket at Canyons 100K and then placed 6th at Western States 100. Leah is a very talented runner. 🙌
🎙: The purpose of She Runs Trails IG Lives is to educate, empower, & inspire other female runners to run ultras. Join us every Tuesday as I interview badass...
2022-07-201h 01Singletrack2022 Speedgoat 50K Preview | Analysis, Storylines, Predictions I am joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling in this episode to preview the 2022 Speedgoat 50K. We analyze the course, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, note some of the interesting storylines around the event, and yes, make our predictions for the female and male podium finishers this year.Thanks to our sponsor, Kodiak Cakes, for making it possible. Use code Singletrack15 at checkout to get 15% off your next order.Timestamps:(3:46) - commentary on race changes this year(19:29) - analyzing course profile and performance demands(31:57...
2022-07-191h 16Off The CouchLeah Yingling on Her Western States 100, Pacing Perfection, & the Golden HourAfter finishing 6th at this year’s Western States 100, Salomon athlete (and sometimes co-host) Leah Yingling returns to the show to give us a play-by-play of how her day panned out. Along the way, we talk about the race’s rich history; helpful strategies for assembling a crew; the best hour in all of sports; what it was like for Leah to sprint the final 100 meters with her dad; and a whole lot more. TOPICS & TIMES:A brief history of Western States (1:21)How Leah organized her crew (10:12)Finding “all day pace” (21:25)What to look for in a pacer...
2022-07-1957 min
The Training For Ultra Podcast with Rob StegerWestern States Stories w/ Leah Yingling & Taylor Nowlin, co-hosted by Katie AsmuthBig thanks to Katie Asmuth (IG @kt_asmuyh) for co-hosting and to Leah Yingling (IG @leah_yinging) and Taylor Nowlin (IG @_taymae_). My Links! https://linktr.ee/TrainingForUltra New T4U Wraps (click here) - Two Color Options Training For Ultra - The Book Big ty to the podcast sponsors! Tanri Outdoors "ULTRA10" for 10% off John Wayne GRIT Series https://johnwayne.org/ XoSkin - use discount code of “T4U10” or just visit the website for best price http://www.xoskin.us/
2022-07-121h 08SingletrackKatie Asmuth | 2022 Western States Pre-Race InterviewKatie Asmuth is a professional trail runner for Saucony based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Timestamps:(1:50) - reflecting on the journey to this year's start line(4:30) - identifying areas of improvement for this year's race(7:37) - primary motivations for this year's race(10:05) - race plan versus race environment(11:12) - race day mantra(12:47) - race day gear(14:42) - investing in the ultra community for lifeLinks:Follow Katie on InstagramFollow Katie on StravaKatie's Sponsors: Saucony, Nathan, XO Skin, Fluid NutritionThis episode is sponsored by Soar Running...
2022-06-1618 minOff The CouchZegama is Zegama, Tom Cruise, & 200-Mile RacesOn this “Running Through the News” edition of Off The Couch, Salomon athlete Leah Yingling stops by to catch us up on current events in the running world, including — a debate around Tom Cruise’s running form; the rise of 200-mile races; what mountain runner Joe Gray is doing to make trails a more equitable space for people of color; course records at the Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon; and Kilian Jornet’s new shoe brand, NNormal.TOPICS & TIMES: Leah’s Golden Ticket at Canyons 100k (1:46)Jazmine Lowther’s breakout performance (5:13)Western States nears! (6:36)Fitness comes in many forms (9:29)Leah’s Western...
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