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Hot Take

The Singletrack Response: Why "Boring" Trail Running Is the Point

Someone called trail running boring. I have thoughts. The argument against spectacle in our sport and why the mountain is the show — not us.

March 17, 2026 · 5 min read

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Culture

Prize Money, Power, and Who Actually Runs Ultra Running

UTMB. HOKA. Western States. A few organizations have a chokehold on the sport. Is that bad? Is there a better way? I don't have all the answers, but I have some opinions.

March 10, 2026 · 7 min read

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Training

Breaking a Training Rut: What Actually Worked for Me

Three DNS races in two years. The training was there but the momentum wasn't. Here's what finally got me moving again — and it wasn't a new training plan.

February 28, 2026 · 6 min read

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Community

Why the 95 Matters More Than the Elite Podium

Elite runners set the bar. The 95 carry the sport. Let's talk about who's actually driving growth, culture, and entry fees in trail and ultra running.

February 10, 2026 · 5 min read

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Gear

What I Actually Wore for a 100K in the Arizona Desert

Gear rundown from Desert Peak 100K. What worked, what I'd change, and the one piece I'll never race without again. No affiliate links, no sponsor obligations.

May 22, 2026 · 4 min read

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Running & Life

Running Is Expression. The Trail Is the Canvas.

I started running to get fit. I kept running because it became the one place where I could think, create, and be exactly who I am. Nobody told me it would work out that way.

January 15, 2026 · 6 min read

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