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BOOM- Singletrack Session #100 is here. Since Joel is back we have lots to discuss and catch up on. See the show notes below and please don't forget to send in your "Closing Quotes" and Ask TrailManners questions. Show Notes: Joel is back from tanning in Phoenix Episode #120 recap: Harrison Fluman El Vaquero Results Race results Aric - Soccerthon Bear 100 Aid Station update Ask TrailManners Closing Quotes- It's a new thing   PC: Jessica Taylor- El Vaquero Loco Race- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

Aric had an exciting time sitting down with Harrison just days before his first go at a 200 mile race- Bigfoot 200. We have sat down with Harrison two other times and followed his progress to race day. This show was special because we had so many questions for you- the listeners. Thank you for all the amazing questions.  We want to wish Harrison GOOD LUCK on his adventure and look forward to chatting with him after his success at the Bigfoot 200. Go get 'em Harry! We are all behind you! Show Notes: Previous Shows with the Bigfoot 200 build up Episode #113 Episode #118 Final preparations Questions from TrailManners Listeners   PC: Aric and his selfie skills

August is here but Joel is not. So you have to listen to Aric run down the list for this episode. Lots to disuss and  we ask for a little help. Hope to see many of you at El Vaquero Loco this weekend. Show Notes: John Grobben well wishes Why Women Don't Take part in Ultra Running LINK PUTS weekend Hardock DQ- last time Running Group "Cliques" WDYFTY Winners PC: Jeff Stephens- PUTS 50- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

Ka-Boom! Lots to talk about this week on the TrailManners Singletrack Session. You definitely wanna tune in and comment on the weekend we just had.  Show Notes: Recap Podcast Episode #119- Hardrock 100 Hardrock 100 schtuff Contest Winner Controversy? really? Hardrock 100 Vermont 100 Other race results Palisades Ultra Trail Series weekend Ask TrailManners PC: Steve James: Great Bear Rainforest Nimmo Bay- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

On location is Silverton Colorado for the Hardrock 100. Aric snagged a few people for a roundtable on what makes Silverton and the Hardrock 100 so special. Thank you Breein, Harrison and Jeff for joining in and thanks for the fun miles in the San Juans!   PC: Some stranger on the top of Grant Swamp Pass. 

We are amped for this years Hardrock 100 this weekend. Silverton should be hoppin'! Aric will be down there being as uncomfortable as possible and looking for selfies..... Have a great week everyone! Show Notes: Beaverhead Race Recap Lucy Bartholomew encounter Hardrock 100 WDYFTY Winner Ask TrailManners World Cup 2018   PC: Natalie Sheffield- Beaverhead 55k Salmon, ID- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

We are fast approaching Singletrack Session #100 and are a full go on the 2018 Hardrock 100 Contest. This week we talk about Killian's Bob Round FKT, Hero Saman Kunont and cover the World Cup final. TrailManners will be on the road most of July but we plan on recording as much as we can. Have a great week folks! Show Notes: Killian- Bob Graham Round FKT Thai Hero- Navy Seal and Trail Runner Saman Kunont Best Trail Running Destinations in America??? Hardrock 100 Contest Ask TrailManners World Cup 2018 Aric is gonna Journal PC: Cade Brown- Crawford Notch, NH- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

Happy 4th everyone! Loaded show with firework etiquette, Twisted Fork 64k race recap, Hardrock 100 Contest, Ask TrailManners and of course World Cup recap and predictions. Have a wonderful week and we hope you enjoy the show! Show Notes: Happy 4th Firework Etiquette Past Episode- #118- Harrison Fluman: Bigfoot 200 prep Aric B-day Trainer Twisted Fork 64k Hardrock 100 Contest Ask TrailManners World Cup news and predictions PC: Sherrie Shephard- Pfeifforhorn- Utah- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

This is part 2 of a 4 part series as we follow Harrison Fluman through his training and eventually Bigfoot 200 race on August 10th. We check in to see how the training is going and if his pacer/crew situation has come together. For Part 3 we would love to have listeners send in questions we can ask him later in July. Thanks again Harry and Good Luck! Show Notes: Episode #113 Recap (Part 1) Bigfoot 200 race info and stats Training Race Strategy Ask Harrison questions for Part 3

This week Aric recaps the Western States 100 race and announces our contest winners, gets you ready for the Hardrock 100 and of course covers the 2018 World Cup.  Oh and Happy Birthday to our friend Megan "Flip Phone" Martinez! Show Notes: Past Episode #117- Preston Wood: Western States 100 finisher Western States results Western States Contest winners Other race results Ask TrailManners Hardrock 100 Weekly WDYFTY Winner World Cup 2018 Don't forget to check out this years US Trail Running Conference in San Luis Obispo Aug 29-31st PC: Martin Schneekloth: Mt. Rainer NP- Carbon River Trail- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

HE DID IT! We had Preston on the podcast a few weeks back as he prepared for his 2nd 100-miler and 1st Western States 100. He threw down a goal of sub 24 and he went out and got it.  We want to congratulate Preston again for his accomplishment and hard work. He not only is a fantastic trail runner but a great dude! Listen to his race breakdown- it's awesome!

The big one is finally here- Western States 100. We do a last minute breakdown and drop our picks for the race  as well as give everyone one last chance to enter our WS100 contest. We also dig into the opening round of the World Cup. Show Notes: Podcast #116- Terry Chiplin US Trail Running Conference Logan Peak Race Broken Arrow races Bighorn 100 Western States 100- Pre race Western States 100 Contest Ask TrailManners World Cup 2018 PC: Doug Jenson- Snowbasin, UT: Weekly WDYFTY Winner

Aric jumped on the phone and had the pleasure of talking with Terry Chiplin of the US Trail Running Conference. This year the conference will be held in San Luis Obispo, CA from August 28-31. Please check out the information below and we may even see you there.   REGISTER NOW for the Slo Ultra or US Trail Running Conference and bag a free  upgrade for the Friday afternoon Conference trail running clinic!   All levels of runners welcome Friday August 31, 1.30 - 6.00 pm for education and inspiration featuring pro athletes and coaches, Krissy Moehl, Peter Maksimow, Emily and Ian Torrence. Interactive and panel sessions covering training, sports nutrition, recovery, gear, safety, and mindful running, plus a form clinic with Altra, trail shoe demos and other trail related products. Branded Headsweats trucker hat included!    Register here for the  SLO Ultra  Register here for the US Trail Running Conference    To benefit from the free upgrade offer, pick the relevant product item when you register for any of the  

Western States is fast approaching with our sweet contest and the World Cup is about to begin. Yes, we know- we do a trail running podcast but the World Cup was a first love.  We breakdown both Western States and the biggest sporting event in the world.    Show Notes: Western States 100 info Western States 100 Contest San Juan Fires World Cup 2018 Picks US Trail Running Conference Ask TrailManners Happy Father's Day PC: Andrew Giles- Kalamalka Lake Park near Vernon, BC- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

Contest Alert: Western States 100 2018 Contest is up and running. Listen to the podcast for rules and how to enter (hint -you need to comment on the Singletrack Session Podcast #92 on the TrailManners website. There are also a lot of race results as well as a reminder that poeple are always here for you. Please talk to somebody when things get rough.  We also talk about the 6th annual US Trail Running Conference in San Luis Obispo, CA this August 29-31. The conference has a few days of amazing guest speakers and a great way to connect with other runners and Race Directors.    Show Notes: Past Episode #115: Preston Wood Weekend Race Results Suicide Awareness Hotline 1.800.273.TALK US Trail Running Conference Western States 100 Contest Top 5 men, Top 5 women, Women Win Time, Men Win Time World Cup Soccer WDYFTY Nordic Valley 7k Winter Trail Race PC: Jason Child- Bonneville Shoreline Trail- Weekly WDYFTY Winner    

 Preston Wood received good news the first time he put in for the Western States 100 lottery last year and has been training hard ever since. We had a great time talking with Preston and cannot wait to get him back on after the race. He sat down with us the day before he raced the Squaw Peak 50 and we grilled him on his upcoming Western race. He is such a great guy and we cannot send enough good vibes for his trip to Auburn later this month. Good Luck Preston- TrailManners will be sending all the good mojo your way! ***Update on his 2018 Squaw Peak 50- In the podcast he mentined his goal is to go under 10:30. Preston finished in 9:37 Show Notes: Intro From a 300 lb. offensive Lineman to the Western States 100 start line All things Western States His 2018 Squaw Peak goal

Aric is back from Bellingham and Joel has a new family member. This week's show is loaded with history, controversy and giggles...we love giggles.  Show Notes: Ollie- Joel's new family Member Bellingham, WA Zegama Results Western States 100 history- revised Karl Meltzer "Pacer Tweet" WDYFTY Run the Red PC: Bryan Kercher: Pengelly Double Dip Missoula, MT- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

TrailManners is on location here in the Pacific Northwest and falling head over heals for Bellingham, WA. Long time friend of TrailManners, Jeff Hart, is not only playing tour guide but he is also sitting in for Joel this week on the show. It may be a day late but mostly because Aric couldnt stay off the trails.  We hope you enjoy the show and THANK YOU Bellingham! Show Notes: On location in Bellingham, WA Race Results Bellingham running Cougar fatality Run the Red race Ask TrailManners   PC: Grant Nicoluas- Snow King Mountain- Jackson Hole, WY- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

There were loads of races this past weekend and we drop a little on some of the bigs ones. We also get into a fun conversation about competition in Ultras and already start talking about Western States. We would love some comments on the Ask TrailManners questions do don't be afraid to chime in! Show Notes: Weekend Race Recaps Competition in Ultras Off to Bellingham Ask TrailManners Run The Red Race in Wyoming- Check out the Video! PC: Andrea Petersen McAffee- Weekly WDYFTY Winner

The 2018 Ogden Trail Running Festival is complete and we had a BLAST! We had an amazing weekend hanging out with so many incredible people and want to thank everyone for their support.  Show Notes: Mixed Tapes Ogden Trail Running Festival 2018 Run The Red Ask TrailManners PC: Laura Wheatley- Ogden Trail Running Festival Kids K - Weekly WDYFTY Winner