Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Caleb Olson returns to the Singletrack Podcast with Finn Melanson to discuss his dominant win at the Transgrancanaria Classic this past weekend. We dive into his conscious transition in racing style from hunter to race leader, the pack dynamics with Jon Albon and Josh Wade, the unique challenges of the TGC course, whether he feels different after such a significant career victory, and what might be next for him in 2025.
Timestamps:
(2:35) - small talk, in-person recording debacle
(5:27) - impact of Tom Evans not racing, being overlooked
(8:45) - the psychology of dictating the race, how he made that shift
(13:53) - working with Jack Kuenzle, training approach, being Strava "dim"
(22:39) - staying motivated to lead the race, pack dynamic with Jon and Josh
(38:52) - race mantras, the interest and courage to evolve as a pro
(56:05) - unique challenges of the Transgrancanaria course
(01:03:50) - final reflections, what's next (Western States 100, etc)
Partners:
Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (nordarun.com/)
Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.
Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (raideresearch.com/)
Follow Singletrack on Instagram:
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Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple:
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Caleb Olson returns to the Singletrack Podcast with Finn Melanson to discuss his dominant win at the Transgrancanaria Classic this past weekend. We dive into his conscious transition in racing style from hunter to race leader, the pack dynamics with Jon Albon and Josh Wade, the unique challenges of the TGC course, whether he feels different after such a significant career victory, and what might be next for him in 2025.
Timestamps:
(2:35) - small talk, in-person recording debacle
(5:27) - impact of Tom Evans not racing, being overlooked
(8:45) - the psychology of dictating the race, how he made that shift
(13:53) - working with Jack Kuenzle, training approach, being Strava "dim"
(22:39) - staying motivated to lead the race, pack dynamic with Jon and Josh
(38:52) - race mantras, the interest and courage to evolve as a pro
(56:05) - unique challenges of the Transgrancanaria course
(01:03:50) - final reflections, what's next (Western States 100, etc)
Partners:
Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (nordarun.com/)
Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.
Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.
Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (raideresearch.com/)
Follow Singletrack on Instagram:
instagram.com/runsingletrack
Subscribe to Singletrack on Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413
Subscribe to Singletrack on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/7jAsWCRNSCU8nh81vrAaC2?si=3ac02e4e32b946c4
