2025 Ultrarunning Year In Review | Awards, Highlights, Storylines, Predictions

Описание: Our annual Ultrarunning Year in Review is here! I'm joined by Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling to break down everything that defined the sport this year: the performances that reshaped the hierarchy, the storylines that sparked debate, and the trends that may permanently change how ultrarunning operates heading into 2026.

Topics include:

The biggest ultrarunning storylines of 2025
Breakout performances and unsung heroes
The most dramatic races and moments of the year
Comeback athletes and rookie standouts
Surprising results that rewrote expectations
The rise of agents, Substack, and athlete media
Brand wins, sponsorship shifts, and product moments
What 2025 tells us about the future of the sport

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Reflections on 2025
02:05 Top Ultra Running Storylines of 2025
09:57 Weirdest Stories of the Year
12:44 Breakthrough Performances of the Year
16:20 Unsung and Dark Horse Performances
21:19 Comeback Runners of the Year
23:23 Rookie of the Year
26:39 Trail Running Breakthroughs
28:53 Surprising Results in Trail Running
31:25 Race Highlights and Performances
33:12 Dramatic Moments in Racing
38:21 Race of the Year Contenders
44:32 Undercard Races and Their Impact
49:53 Brand Wins and Marketing Strategies
52:44 Product Launches and Innovations
58:32 Free Agent Signings of the Year
01:00:40 Media Trends in Ultra Running
01:02:19 Performance Trends and Coaching Changes
01:09:46 Training and Nutrition Trends
01:17:30 Technology in Ultra Running
01:23:07 Predictions for Ultra Runners of the Year
01:24:49 Speculations on Jim's Future Races
01:27:11 Trail Runners of the Year Discussion
01:29:22 Predictions for 2026 Breakout Athletes
01:37:44 Bold Predictions for Major Events
01:42:33 Sponsorship Trends and Predictions

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