In this episode, Olympic medalist Molly Seidel reflects on the aftermath of success at the highest level of the sport. She discusses the pressures of elite marathoning, why that model became unsustainable, and the personal decisions that led her away from the roads. The conversation touches on injury, identity, sponsorship, social media, and the early stages of her transition into trail running.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 The Influence of Business School on Personal Growth
• 03:02 Redefining Success in Running
• 05:52 The Unsustainable Nature of Elite Sports
• 09:01 Navigating Pressure and Performance
• 12:01 The Challenge of Public Perception
• 14:54 Building a Life Beyond Running
• 17:56 The Artistic Side of Sport
• 20:40 Transitioning to Trail Running
• 23:54 The Business of Being a Professional Runner
• 26:41 The Impact of Social Media on Athletes
• 29:49 Comparing Media Coverage in Running
• 35:46 Training Philosophy and Mental Game
• 38:54 Nutrition and Gear for Trail Racing
• 41:45 Looking Ahead to Future Races
  
  

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In the first-ever edition of Singletrack News, Finn Melanson and co-host Alyssa Clark break down the biggest stories in trail running from the past week.

We start with Sabrina Stanley’s return to racing after a year away from the sport, react to Molly Seidel’s decisive leap into trail running, and discuss what it means to see Courtney Dauwalter carrying the Olympic torch as trail running’s profile continues to rise.

Plus: major race results from around the world, notable performances, sponsorship news, and a look at where the sport is heading as competition and professionalization continue to accelerate.

Singletrack News is our weekly news and conversation show covering the stories, debates, and moments shaping trail and ultrarunning right now.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Singletrack News
• 01:07 Sabrina Stanley's Comeback
• 02:31 Courtney Dewaulter Carries Olympic Torch
• 03:43 Gambling Scandal in Track and Field
• 06:05 Podcast Highlights: Coleman Cragan and Ben Dieman
• 09:41 Ann Flower Signs with Hoka, Grayson Murphy Leaves Saucony
• 14:48 UTMB's Future
• 18:45 Results Rundown: Hurt 100 and Winter Spine, Hong Kong 100K
• 28:00 Notable Performances: Molly Seidel, Rachel Entrekin, Erin Ton
• 31:18 Final Thoughts
  
  

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In this episode of the Singletrack Podcast, I sit down with Andy Blow, CEO and founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration, for a wide-ranging conversation about what athletes at all levels still get wrong about fueling and hydration in ultrarunning.

A note up front: Precision Fuel & Hydration is a major partner of the Singletrack Podcast — a partnership we’re proud of and want to fully disclose. That said, this conversation isn’t contractually obligated. It’s the exact discussion I would want to have with Andy regardless, driven by a growing curiosity around nutrition, technology, and performance in endurance sports.

Andy brings a deep and unique background to the conversation, with a degree in Sports & Exercise Science from the University of Bath, experience working as a sports scientist with Formula 1 teams, and a role helping establish the Porsche Human Performance Centre before founding Precision Fuel & Hydration.

We explore both fundamentals and frontiers, including:

• Why many ultrarunners — including elite athletes — succeed despite gaps in nutrition knowledge
• Core hydration concepts like sweat rate, sweat sodium concentration, and blood volume contraction
• The danger of chasing marginal gains before mastering the basics
• Why real-time sweat tech still isn’t quite ready for prime time
• “Ballpark accuracy” vs perfect precision in fueling and hydration
• Aid-station decision-making, guardrails, and crew strategy in ultra races
• The emerging challenges of fueling and hydrating for multi-day events

I learned a lot in this one, and hope you do too.

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• Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)
• 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)
• Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)
• Janji - premium trail running apparel (https://janji.com/)

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