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A 100-Mile World Record, Satisfy Apparel Drama + Maine’s New 200 (Singletrack News)

Singletrack

Finn Melanson

Wilderness, Sports, Trail Running, Ultramarathon, Ultra Running, Running, News, Sports News, Mountain Running, Ultrarunning

5.01.1K Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

In this week’s edition of Singletrack News, Ashley Paulson runs 12:19 at the Jackpot 100 to set a new 100-mile world record, averaging 7:34 pace and continuing the rapid evolution of speed at the distance. We discuss the course dynamics, surface differences from Tunnel Hill, and what this means for the future of flat-course ultras. We also unpack a very public dispute in the performance apparel space after Satisfy founder Brice Partouche shared private messages accusing emerging brand Curren...

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0:00.0

This episode of the Single Trek podcast is brought to you by Norda, the official footwear partner

0:04.4

of the show. Look, I test about 25 to 30 pairs of shoes each year from all the major

0:09.2

trail running brands, and I still keep coming back to Norda's 005 model for race day. Simply

0:14.8

put, it is the lightest, fastest, most stable super shoe ever created for our sport, nor did it does not just take the tech

0:22.0

conventions from road running and apply them to the trail. Instead, they have developed a highly

0:26.2

responsive and stable shoe with super critical foam that caters to the specific surface demands

0:31.9

that our community races on. A worm at the Buffalo run in Coco don't know last year. I had breakthrough

0:36.6

performances at both, but look,

1:11.0

do not take my word for it. Go check out their athlete roster to see what else is up. They're all rocking it. Anyways, norderrun.com. Don't wait. Single track is also brought to you by Raid Research, our official equipment partner. If you spent any time running with packs or belts that bounce, chaver just get in the the way, this is worth paying attention to, specifically their LF2L belt. It is truly zero bounce. It's all about freedom and flow, that feeling of running with nothing on your back, but still having everything that you need right there with you. What really stands out is the value. You get the belt, a custom bottle, and stuff sack, all built with this incredible balance of performance function and style. If you want a gear that disappears when you're moving,

1:15.6

but shows up when you need it, check out Raid Research. We are back. This is the Monday, February

1:21.7

23rd edition of Single Track News, rejoined by regular co-host, Alyssa, how are you doing today?

1:29.2

I'm doing great. We had to postpone this recording because they got in a little

1:32.6

epic of a run, but I mean, that's what we're here for, right?

1:37.6

First up, Ashley Paulson runs 1219 at the Jackpot 100, a new 100-mile world record at the

1:43.9

jackpot 100 mile in Henderson, Nevada

1:46.1

this past weekend. She set the new record. The race is produced by Aero Vipa running. It required

1:51.6

Paulson to average roughly seven minutes and 34 seconds per mile. Her mark improves on the previous

1:57.8

world best set this past November at Tunnel Hill by Ketriona Jennings

2:03.2

by more than 17 minutes. Paulson's resume already includes wins at a variety of races,

2:08.8

including Badwater, Bigfoot, Zion, across the years. Also notably on the men's side,

2:14.7

Raj Paul Panu took the win in 113856.

2:18.8

Your thoughts, Alyssa?

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