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Finn 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 Storylines
05:35 Training Strategies and Race Day Tactics
10:13 Course Characteristics, Projected Weather Conditions 
19:06 Race Execution and Aid Station Strategies
35:33 Women's Field Analysis
58:40  Men's Field Analysis
01:27:06 Final Thoughts and Race Day Responsibilities

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This is the February 9th, 2026 edition of Singletrack News.

Timestamps:
01:28 Golden Trail World Series Schedule Announcement
05:44 Sky Running Series Announcement
09:17 Tarawera 102K
12:54 New UTMB Race at Snowbasin
17:25 David Goggins signs up for Cocodona
19:31 Debate on Pacer-Free Golden Tickets
22:41 Diadorra's Sub Four Mile Challenge Announcement
25:33 Prize Money News
27:56 Open Athlete Manager role at The Feed
30:58 Courtney Dauwalter to Naak
33:56 Jennifer Lichter, Adam Merry, Meg McKenzie moves
36:20 Bear Tags and Silver Tickets
38:45 Opportunities for Involvement in Trail Running Organizations

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In this conversation, Sabrina Stanley reflects on returning to competition after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the peak of her ultrarunning career. She recounts the medical uncertainty that followed her initial diagnosis, the surgeries, chemotherapy, and ongoing immunotherapy that reshaped more than a year of her life. Stanley discusses racing again while still in recovery, including her recent return at the Arc of Attrition 100, and what it meant to simply reach the start line.
She also speaks candidly about her complicated relationship with the sport itself -why she doesn’t closely follow ultrarunning, how she intentionally limits her exposure to public opinion, and how she has built a professional career largely insulated from external narratives. The conversation touches on her partnership with OnlyFans, her views on athlete autonomy and body regulation, and the tradeoffs of stepping outside traditional sponsorship models while continuing to pursue elite performance.

Timestamps:
00:00 Sabrina's Unique Perspective on Ultra Running
06:14 The Misunderstood World of OnlyFans
12:03 The Impact of Ovarian Cancer on Sabrina's Career
24:30 Navigating Cancer and Social Connections
27:55 Training Through Treatment: A Personal Journey
39:01 The Ongoing Battle: Living with Uncertainty
44:56 Racing Again, Arc of Attrition 100 Miler

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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 Dauwalter Carries Olympic Torch
03:43 Gambling Scandal in Track and Field
06:05 Podcast Highlights: Coleman Cragun and Ben Dhiman
09:41 Anne 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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