Singletrack · Episode 528 · November 13, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Mark Dowdle: Does Trail Media Even Care About Backyard Ultras? (Sunday Conversation)
Mark Dowdle joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation. Timestamps: 00:00 The 87-yard qualifying math05:11 Where to chase 88 yards in 202713:43 The Dennis Rodman of ultrarunning, “Running is boring”18:07 Loop 87 at Last Soul20:37 Competition vs. trail running’s friendly culture25:36 Where trash talk crosses the line, mistakes in public31:24 The Charlie Lawrence challenge33:24 Same sport? Ultrarunner of the Year, Who counts as a pro?42:58 Where trail media got it wrong45:12 Mark asks: w...