{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a561d1ed07d8001697e044/68fa70558e22c64fb117461e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Finn Melanson: Singletrack","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65a561d1ed07d8001697e044/1761241924519-a64060b0-e22e-4811-944e-22944a15f3ac.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the Director's Cooper chats with <strong>Finn Melanson</strong>, host of the <em>Singletrack</em> podcast, to talk about his journey into race directing and the evolving landscape of trail running. We dive into the <strong>growth of his podcast Singletrack</strong>, <strong>emerging trends in the sport</strong>, and the <strong>economic realities of producing ultra events</strong>. Finn also shares his thoughts on the <strong>rise of 200-mile races</strong>, <strong>new opportunities for trail events</strong>, and where he sees the <strong>future of the trail running community</strong> heading. It's a great conversation and we hope you give it a listen. </p>","author_name":"Trials of Miles Racing LLC"}