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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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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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In this edition of Long Run Archives, we talk about: Arlen Glick’s departure from Craft Sportswear, whether mental toughness is often overstated, and that physical fitness is what truly wins races, the idea of "super-domestiques" in ultra, Ben Dhiman vs the Boulder Boys, and media narratives around 200-mile "specialists".

Chapters:
00:00 — Arlen Glick’s Departure from Craft
06:57 — Could Ultrarunning Ever Have a Smut TV Series?
23:03 — Is Mental Toughness Overrated in Ultrarunning?
29:56 — Mental Warfare and Training Philosophy
32:45 — Community Support as a Competitive Advantage
35:39 — Training Partners: Breakthrough or Burnout?
39:20 — Pacing Ethics and Team Tactics in Ultrarunning
53:39 — Ben Dhiman vs. the Boulder Boys
1:03:30 — What Makes a 200-Mile Specialist?
1:13:30 — Media Narratives, Visibility, and Performance Metrics

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