Is This Ultrarunning’s Next Big Controversy? (Long Run Archives #27)
May 26, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 378
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Brett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join Finn Melanson on the Singletrack Podcast for another edition of the Long Run Archives. In this episode, the trio reflects on a retroactive controversy surrounding a runner's time penalty (instead of DQ) at this year's Black Canyon 100K, the majesty of UTMB Snowdonia, the sustainability of pro ultrarunning, and whether there will be a "next venue" for the Mike-Finn-Brett ultra rivalry.
Timestamps:
- 01:14 Black Canyon 100K Controversy
- 44:16 Is UTMB Snowdonia cool?
- 01:11:54 Burnout in Professional Running
- 02:01:44 Rivalries and Future Challenges in Ultra Running
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