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Hardrock and Western States lotteries are open and we are giving away race entries to Beaverhead Endurance Runs as well as the Nordic Valey 7k. To top that off we thought we would help you out for the holidays and are currently having a HUGE sale in the TrailManners shop. Plus- the killer new TrailManners Boco Beanies are in and there are a few left. Have a great week everyone!  Show Notes: Episode #102 Recap- Ben Light Pinhoti 100- Karl Meltzer: 18:18- 39th 100 victory Hardrock 100 & Wetern States 100 - Lottery open Beaverhead Endurance Runs Nordic Valley 7k Contest Ogden Trail Running Festival 2018 WDYFTY Winner HUGE TrailManners Swag Sale Beanies Baby!   PC: Christopher Fell-Felsenwaldtour in Pirmasens, Germany: Weekly Winner WDYFTY

 This show has been on the "To Do" list for quite some time. Here at TrailManners we have been talking about and staying more than confused about the 200 mile race distance. We sent Ben a message and he was all over it. Ben is such a great person and as you will hear, he is a tremendous athlete with unparalleled desire. We had a great time talking with Ben in Studio 78 and we are already planning on getting him back on again.  Enjoy the show! Show Notes: Ben's Background Bigfoot 200: 69:17 Tahoe 200: 71:33 Moab 240: 85:03 Triple Crown: 225:53 What's next?

Big News: We are giving away an entry to the 2018 Beaverhead Endurance Runs. Listen to the show and follow the rules. You could win an entry to the distance of your choice plus shuttles. Already registered for it? No problem- if you win, you will get reimbursed. How cool is that? Enter by 11/9 and the winner will be announced on 11/16.  Plus- there is a lot of other things we cover this week. Happy November!   Show Notes: Episode #101 Recap: Brad Sween & Logan Ledford Javeline Jundred Results Ashley Nordell: Ozark Highlands Trail FKT Beaverhead 100k/55k Contest Nordic Valley 7k WDYFTY Winner   PC: Erin Hill- Maybird Gulch, Utah: Where Did Your Feet Take You weekly winner

When you get an opportunity to get a couple of the nicest fellas in the trail running community on at the same time- you take it. We met up with Brad & Logan for a little brunch at Roosters then we headed to Bomber Studios to talk about 2017 and the Bear 100. Both of these guys threw down and had amazing races. Thank you again to Brad & Logan for their time and the chance to learn a little more about what makes "Brogan" tick. Show Notes: Episode #73- Brad Sween Episode #84- Logan Ledford Wasatch 100 2017 Bear 100 2017 Logan: 26:49 Brad:27:35

Happy Halloween everyone! Please be safe and don't accept candy from strangers in vans.....unless its Studio 78. We have been slammed all week as we bit off more than we can chew but it is for good reason. Listen to the show to see what we are up to. We also announce the winner for our UltrAspire Velocity pack, WDYFTY winner and invite you all to come to the Peery Egyptian Theatre in Ogden on November to see "Where Dreams Go To Die". Hope to see many of you there. Have a great week and don't trust clowns in roadside drains!   Show Notes: Episode #100 Contest Winner (and Runner Up) Big Backyard Ultra Nordic Valley 7k is open Ogden Trail Running Festival "Where Dreams go To Die" Ogden Screening WDYFTY Winner "Bromancing the Stone" PC: Debbie Farka- Skyline Trail-Ogden, UT: WDTFTY Winner

 Big week here at TrailManners and we have some exciting announcements about the Ogden Trail Running Festival and a new event: Nordic 7k. There were some major running accomplishments we cover this week as well as go back to talk a little bit more about our time spent with Jeff Browning from Episode #100. You definitely want to listen to this one and put a few dates on the calendar. Show Notes: Episode #100 Recap: Jeff Browning Moab 240 results JMT FKT: Francois D'haene- 2 days, 19 hours 7 26 minutes Nordic 7k- Coming Soon! Where Dreams Go To Die- Ogden Screening Ogden Trail Running Festival 2018 WDYFTY Winner & a runner up   PC: Kate Wolfe Collins: Tod's Point Long Island Sound, CT: Weekly WDYFTY Winner

 Another big year for Jeff Browning is in the books and he just keeps getting fitter, faster, better and healthier- this is one guy who seems to have found the fountain of youth. We had Jeff on the once before and everytime we talk to him we learn a thing or two. From his stories about UTMB to his vast knowledge of OFM, we promise this show has something for everyone.  CONTEST ALERT: And one of Jeff's sponsors- UltrAspire- has been kind enough to send over a Velocity pack for us to giveaway. The Velocity pack came from a napkin that Jeff started to skept out a few years back. Enjoy Episode #100 and don't forget to listen to find out the contest rules. Show Notes: Episode #44- Jeff Browning's 1st time on TrailManners Welcome to Utah- from Bend to Logan 2017 Results Bear 100 win 2018  Bronco Billy's secret Bulletproof coffee recipe OFM Lifestyle Coaching Colorado Running Ranch Jeff's website Contest for an UltrAspire Velocity Pack 

 Joel got all dressed up for this weeks episode of the Singletrack Session. Why? Cause he likes to roll like that. This week we give some east coast love for a Hardrock qualifier, let you know some great races that just opened for 2018 and talk a little but about "Virtual races". Help us out here.... Have a great weekend and don't forget to get out and run. Show Notes: Episode #99 recap- Kelsy Bingham Grindstone 100 results El Vaquero open Buffalo Run open Capstone open WDYFTY Winner TrailManners Beanies- come and get em PC: Mike Pace- Hidden/Taylor Canyon- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

 With her first full year of racing behind her, we catch up with 3rd place female finisher of the Bear 100- Kelsy Bingham. You may remember her first time on the show way back on Episode #25 when we covered her recovery from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Well Kelsy beat that and know she is covering the miles in the mountains with smiles and positivity. We cannot express enough how happy we are for Kelsy and her family and all they have done.  Congrats on an amazing 2017! We can't wait to see what 2018 brings. Show Notes: Episode #25- Her first time on Quick Background 2018 Results Her big win at the Gib Wallace Memorail race Bear 100 2018 2018 TrailManners Huntsman? PC: Jon Staurt

 The Bear and Beanies. We are happy and excited to announce that our Beanies are open for Pre-Sale. First 50 (well 48 cause we each get one) are up for grabs. They are selling fast and sure to be a hit. We also talk a lot about the Bear 100. It was a magical weekend here in Utah (and Idaho technically) as we got to see so many friends old and new at the incredible race. Congrats to all those who were there!  And of course we announce this weeks winner of the WDYFTY contest. With the seasons changing we can't wait to see Where Youyr Feet Take You. Have a great week and enjoy the Singletrack Session. Show Notes: Recap Episode #97: Turd'l Miller Capstone Races TrailManner Beanies!!! Bear 100 Recap Headphone ban article WDYFTY Winner   PC: Sarah Ohm- Yeti 100: Damascus, VA; WDYFTY Weekly Winner

Anytime we get a chance to talk to Turd'l we take it. There is never a dull moment so we need to take full advantage when we can. Not only do we enjoy having him on the show but we like to just sit in Studio 78 eating burritos, drinking beer and rockin puffies.  We want to encourage everyone to come to St George the first weekend in December for a celebration of trail running at the Capstone races. See you all at "The Stone". Show Notes: Dropping a 3rd grader Wasatch 100 2018 Capstone Race

It is already the end of September and we have seen some snow fly. It is a great time to remember to make sure you are prepared when heading to higher elevations. It can get nasty and change on a dime - stay safe and have the proper gear. This weekend is also the Bear 100 in Logan, Utah- one of our favorites. Good Luck to all those running. BEANIES....Beanies are coming- stay tuned.... Have a great week and thanks for your support! Show Notes: End of September Episode #97 recap: Luke Nelson Bear 100 Preview What should we do for Episode #100 and 2 year Western States Golden Tickets Trail Etiquette Video- Van Horn Pictures BEANIES are coming!   PC: Garth Harris- Park City. Winner of thhis weeks WDYFTY

Our repeat champion, Luke Nelson, is back to fill us in on his 2017 activism, adventures and what he has in store for 2018. When we last spoke with Luke Nelson, in February of 2017, he was preparing for RUFA and hinted at some extraordinary adventure runs for the Summer of 2017 (Utah 13ers and Nolans). In this interview we learned that Luke and Jared Campbell set the record for the fastest traverse of Utah’s 13ers and that they had a successful attempt at Nolans but did come up a bit short on the Nolans FKT. We wrap up the interview talking about the Bear 100, running Hardrock 100 or even maybe Barkley’s Marathon (yikes!), and the new race distances for the 2018 SMUT. Show Notes: Running across Bear Ears National Monument  The cost of beauty, loving our Monuments to death 2017 recap, have you even raced yet? Utah 13ers FKT with Jared Campbell Nolans FKT attempt with Jared Campbell 2018 racing plans Hardrock or Barkley SMUT 100 miler PC: Jared Campbell

 Another interesting week in the world of trail and ultra running. The Denver Post put out a great story that we hope everyone will read. Stay safe out there especially with the changing weather on those mountain peaks. Another FKT falls this week thanks to the uber talented Darcy Piceu. Big news comes from Steamboat as Run Rabbit Run announces some big changes and big money for 2018.  Have a great week and thank you all for your support. Show Notes: Sorry about Tuesday Deaths of 14ers- Denver Post IMTUF & Glencoe Results Darcy Piceu- JMT FKT Run Rabbit Run Press Release Golden ticket races cancelled for 2018 Beanies are coming!   PC: Amy Butler- Trapp Family Lodge- Stowe, VT - WDYFTY Winner

2018 races are starting to open up and we dive deep into plans we are thinking for next year. Still so much up in the air between racing and adventure runs but things fill up fast these days. We recap an awesome weekend of racing and talk about Joel's birthday run in the Tetons. Plus- WTYFTY winner is announced. Have a great weekend everyone! Show Notes: Episode #96 Recap: Trevor Fuchs Joel's Birthday run in the Tetons Wasatch 100 results Run Rabbit Run results Races for 2018- what should we do? Where Did Your Feet Take You- winner WDYFTY Winner: Kameron Kerhsaw- Wasatch 100 pacing Turd'l Miller

The Wasatch 100 has another 2 time winner- Trevor Fuchs. We sit Trevor down in Studio 78 two days after another impressive win at the 2017 Wasatch 100. He pretty much ran at the front from the start and had a nearly flawless day. We cover the past year from working with a coach for the first time, running the inaugural Gib Wallace race (shameless plug) and getting married to his beautiful wife Tempest. Hanging out with Trevor is a blast and you can just see the love he has for trail running and the local trail community when he talks. After a little down time, Trevor will get right back on it for his trip to Hawaii in January 2018 for the running of the HURT 100....Good Luck! Thank you Trevor for taking the time to talk and thank you for the reminder to make sure we have fun out there on the trails.  Show Notes: Recap 2016 Wasatch 100 Win- Episode #54 Wasatch training Hiring a coach for the 1st time Nutrition plan Wasatch race details Hurt 100- 2018

Since all eyes were on Europe last week we figured we could start our show wrapping up the CCC and UTMB. Huge perfomances at both of those and a special shout out to Clare and Hayden for coming home with wins at CCC. UTMB seemed to have an upset - but was it really?  A couple of big FKT's fell and Aric got his Tenkara Rod - game on...FISH ON!   Show Notes Recap Episode #95: Sarah McCloskey CCC Results UTMB Results UTMB Contest results FKT's fall Tenkara Rod Co Where Did Your Feet Take You winner PC: Jeff Fullmer: Garden Canyon- part of new Palisades Ultra Trail Races- 7/2018

We are back with Episode #95 and Sarah McCloskey. Sarah epitomizes toughness and mental strength. Just by talking to her you can get a glimpse of why she is one hell of a mountain runner. The fact we lost our first show with her and she wasn't phased at all for the next try shows how she can take anything in stride and just keep moving. As she approaches another Wasatch 100 start we get to talk to her about her thoughts on crew, pacing and all things 100 related. We learned a lot from our guest and we can bet you can to. Thank you Sarah for not just sitting down with us but for being an amazing trail mentor to so many. Show Notes: Episode #95- Take 2 Intro Mantras Pacing Philosophy Wasatch 100 "The Boss" 150 Ski days

Big weekend on tap with the running of UTMB. All eyes will be on Europe as some of the best ultra runners in the world battle it out for global domination- only real question is: How do Aric & Joel get over there for 2018? Hmmm..... We go over our predictions again and also go big with this weeks edition of Where Did Your Feet Take You- we have another winner and 5 runner-up prizes as well...jeepers! Have a listen and enjoy! Show Notes Race and Sponsor packages CCC UTMB #curdwagon TNF 50 Volunteers Needed Weekly TrailManners Strava leaders Where Did Your Feet Take You winner and runner-ups PC: Logan Ledford- Timp: Where Did Your Feet Take You weekly winner

Contest time x 3. Singletrack Session #51 is loaded not only with contests but of course info on the upcoming UTMB. We go over some Leadville 100 results and are very excited to finally announce our race and sponsor packages. It has been a long time coming but we nailed it down and look forward to working with you. Don't forget to head over the our website under this post and throw down your UTMB guesses before Wednesday August 30th at midnight- we have prizes. And please take a minute to comment on the Facebook post to help Aric name his Yellow Grey Wing Parakeet.  We also need some help on Wednesday August 30th for some big time trail clean up and maintenance- see link below in show notes. Have a great weekend everyone and as always- thanks for your support....Now Go Get It!   Show Notes: Race and Sponsor Packages What 50k and 50 milers should we have on our 2018 race calendar Leadville 100 Results Laura Lukin article UTMB Contest & Preview TrailManners Trailwork TrailManners Fantasy Football- ONE SPOT