Singletrack Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet (Long Run Archives #6)
Jul 27, 2022
01:24:32
In this episode of the Long Run Archives I am joined by co-host Brett Hornig and special guest Jeff Colt to discuss and debate a whole slew of trail and ultrarunning topics and current events.
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Timestamps:
- (2:32) - introductions
- (8:30) - unique trail running sponsorships
- (19:07) - what makes for a good trail race culture
- (28:18) - why some of the best ultra runners use road shoes in trail races
- (37:55) - significance of USATF in trail and ultra running
- (52:19) - whether we'll see Joey Gray against Kilian Jornet ever again
- (59:05) - the role of specialty run stores in growing the sport of trail running
- (66:36) - the next wave of trail and ultra running content we want to see
Links:
- Follow Brett on Instagram
- Follow Jeff on Instagram
- Get coached by Trails and Tarmac
- Prescription Roasting
- Loyal Coffee
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- #94 - Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel
- #72 - Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds
- #62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas
- #53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If
- #43 - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time Ultrarunning