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To kick off the summer season your award winning hosts discuss public-private partnerships for our public lands, web toed running buddies, the place Western States Endurance Run has in trail media coverage, and how to break out of your running rut. Some topics were serious, some were silly. You get to guess which ones were which. Oh, and subscribe and write us a review on iTunes!

The dreams of mountains are real. Snow is melting rapidly and summits are calling us. This episode is also our big product review show in the Singletrack headquarters. Douglas, and his dog, share their thoughts on hats, shirts and socks and Mathias shares his thoughts sandals and boxers. The show concludes of with an in-depth look at the must have book for any trail and mountain runner: Training for the Uphill Athlete. Really, get that book. Sponsor: Heritage Bank Product links: outdoor-society.com

Did you go on a run for Global Running Day? It's tick season and your concerned hosts share some info and tips on how you can stay healthy. Don't let those little bastards grind you down. Also on the show: Red Bull XAlps, one of the most exciting endurance races is kicking off next week and the team discusses how to cover and report on a 100M trail race so us, sitting on the couch back home can follow the action. John Kelly attempt the Grand Round, and Jonny Muir writes a beautiful blogpost summarizing the effort. Ultra Runner Stephanie Case response to last week's infamous Outside article. (Her response is somewhere on Outside Online... but no link... sorry folks. And the team recalls their first steps getting back into running many years ago. Sing up for our Little Backyard Adventure this summer in Olympia and come race with us. Thank you for listening, subscribe, share, and feel the love.

This week, the guys are back to their normal shenanigans. They discuss tank tops, running Cross Country, training and days off, Everest’s crowding issues, our National Park’s economic impact and, of course, baking. They also dive into the week’s “weather report,” where snowpack levels and safe travel are talked about. This episode is sure to be a favorite for someone. Maybe it will be you! Subscribe, review and share this podcast with everyone! Sponsors: Kevin Hayward Statefarm Heritage Bank

Hey, it's our first *Explicit* rated show in the history of Singletrack. We're responding, strongly! to the recently written article by bully Marc Peruzzi in Outside Magazine blasting trail runners as 'lazy parasites and deadbeats'. Apologizes to our listeners who might be offended by the coarse language in this episode. No apologizes to Outside for publishing such a shitshow. Sometimes you gotta punch back. In fact, the entire show is us commenting on the news. There's snow at the Grand Canyon, Patagonia goes on the offense, it doesn't look good for Hard Rock 100 for this year and there's a UltraHouse, a permanent aid station open to all in Arizona. Next week will be unicorns and bubblegum again, we promise! Links on outdoor-society.com

Starting out on a silly note, which shouldn't come to anyone's surprise, the team celebrates reaching 100 members of The Outdoor Society's Strava Club. Getting serious, a discussion ensues around recording one's neighborhood walks as 'runs' and how to deal with the inevitable face plant on a trails. There's also a new training plan out, that's included in Mathias' new book: 'Adventure Running' and summer routes at Mount Rainier National Park are planned. Listen, love, subscribe and share. Sponsored by: Heritage Bank Full show notes at: outdoor-society.com

Right away, we get serious and dive into the Suunto vs Strava syncing issues. We then follow up on some notes from previous episodes before chatting about the hills of Kaiser. Discussions then shift over to UTMB and the changes going on with this huge racing weekend. We also discuss Mathias’ imaginary friendship with Kilian Jornet and being friendly on trails with other runners and hikers. We end with silly shenanigans and a lullaby by Mathias. Another perfect episode of Singletrack. Give us your reviews, subscribe and share! All the links here: outdoor-society.com

Doug runs in Thompson Falls, Montana and can't find the falls. Mathias finds adventures in his backyard. The team gives an update on using their GPS watches to track their activities and wants to encourage you to be a tourist in your own town. Apologizes to Reno and Merced. Sponsored by: Heritage Bank

No, the guys don’t have eczema, instead they are talking about itching for adventures and incredible trail runs.  In this episode, they talk about the hills at Kaiser, announce plans for a new running book, and then provide more insight into the cool gear coming to the Little Backyard Adventure race this August.  The tone then gets serious as they talk gender equality at trail races, review some gear, and then dive into running in National Parks. Special thanks to Heritage Bank, Suunto, Tailwind Nutrition, Petzl, and Honey Stinger for supporting our Little Backyard Adventure race. Sign up today!

This week, Singletrack celebrates 52 straight weeks of trail running talk. We can’t believe we have lasted this long, especially without replacing Doug as a co-host. To celebrate the first year of this incredible podcast, we decided to give a gift to our dear listeners. After the usual introduction of Doug and Mathias recapping their weeks and addressing some listener feedback, the guys get together and share a playlist they made, just for you. This mixtape is a great combination of musical genres and has some serious bangers in it. Besides sharing the songs, Mathias and Doug explain why they picked a few songs and mock a few of the choices the other made. Lively and entertaining, this episode is a great one. A sincere thanks to you all for listening, laughing and letting us know that you like what we do. Share us with your friends and family, give us a review (five stars please) and subscribe! Special thanks to Jasco’s EcoSurvivor Ear Buds for hooking Doug up with a pair of headphones on his run. The full re

Michael Linscott, longtime ultra runner and community manager at the popular Seattle Mountain Running Group on Facebook joins us for this weeks episode talking Badger 100M, adventure runs in the Pacific Northwest and completing R2R2R.

Fresh from her second attempt at the Barkley Marathons Maggie Guterl sits down to share her personal story of preparation, disappointment and passion. Get an inside look at what it takes to sign up, train, show up and compete in this unique race thousands of people follow online each year but only a handful have what it takes to run past that infamous yellow gate. Sponsored By: Heritage Bank: Relationships are the heart of good business.

Lots on the agenda in this week's episode. It's Barkley Weekend, ITRA voting is kicking off, runners run #everysinglestreet in their city all over the world. Training schedules are pondered and routes are schemed. Oh, and there's a race you should sign up for: Little Backyard Adventure.

Angela and BJ the new race directors of the San Diego 100 join us for a lively chat around the personal motivation and reward to running long distances, what to offer at aid stations and how to setup a race course in wildfire prone Southern California.

Huge announcement folks! Your Singletrack crew is directing a trail race. Right here in Olympia. Come join us August 10th at LBA Park for a Little Backyard Adventure. Mathias also announces his candidacy for US representative for the International Trailrunning Association. And Douglas reviews the Tigertail foam roller and muscle care tool. Listen up, you could win on! So many announcements. Thanks for sticking with us through 47 episodes. See you on the trails soon. Show Notes at outdoor-society.com

Your hosts shares their epic aid station adventure at the Mountain Marathon & Hillbilly Half last weekend. Mathias announces his new book: ‘Adventure Running – Exploring Olympia’s Trails’ – Pre-order it today! And they conclude with a deep dive into some some of the gear they’ve been testing over the last few weeks. Visit outdoor-society.com to see all products we tested.

This show is a little dangerous. With special guest Katja Hurt of the newly formed Wilderness Chaplains, the team takes a deep dive into the emotional toll on everyone when things go wrong outdoors. It’s a serious show. Well, kind of. Show Notes on outdoor-society.com

Running legend, coach and race director Mike Ehredt joins the show to discuss the challenges of Hard Rock 100, adventure running in foreign cultures and the pure bliss of letting our legs carry us mile after mile. Oh, and how many Mocca Frappuccinos it takes to cross America on foot. Full show notes on outdoor-society.com

Your Singletrack team will be hosting an aid station at the Hillbilly Half and Mountain Marathon this March. It's one of the funnest and gnarliest races in the area that you definitely should sign up for. And we'll be there, and it will be wild. Also on the show: Doug is testing chafing balms, Mathias needs new shoes, again, and the crew discusses the film 'Free Solo', finally. Show Notes and links at outdoor-society.com

The crew retells their latest fun-filled adventure at the boggy North Slope of the Capitol Forest. Weather-related race cancelations are discussed and what a lobbying group for trail runners would focus on. Deep stuff.