Jim Walmsley returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. We walk down memory lane, reflect on the World Championships, dig into his insights from Western States and UTMB, riff on his idea for a “Black Shorts Series,” and explore his training theories for success in the constantly evolving world of ultra-trail running.

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Jim Walmsley on the UTMB Playbook, the "Black Shorts" Idea, and the Future of Trail Running

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Jim Walmsley on the UTMB Playbook, the "Black Shorts" Idea, and the Future of Trail Running