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Conversations with innovative race directors from the Trials of Miles team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unknown Host hosts The Directors, a sports show with 59 episodes published.
On this episode of The Directors, Cooper sits down with Iram Leon, the race director for the Austin Runners Club, who manages the Zilker Relays, the Decker Challenge, and the Daisy Dash—three of Austin's most iconic even
What does it take to organize a 400-mile unsupported bikepacking race through some of the most unforgiving terrain in the country? In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Onermaa, the mastermind and race director behind
In this episode, we sit down with Cliff Simanski , the founder of GP-81 , to go behind the scenes of one of the country’s most respected climbing gyms. While the broader industry pivots toward "fitness-center" models and
Formula 1 promised Las Vegas a billion-dollar windfall, but for the people who actually live and work in the valley, the reality looks more like a six-month traffic jam. In this episode, we chat with Alan Snel, founder o
On this episode of The Directors , Cooper sits down with professional trail runner and race director Tim Tollefson , who leads Trail Fest and the Mammoth 200 . They discuss Tim’s first year managing a 200-mile race—the l
In this episode, Cooper and Dave catch up on the World Series, the NYC Marathon, and their bucket-list races—sharing stories about the best events they’ve experienced and what excites them most about future ones. They di
In this episode, Cooper sits down with Matias Saari, the race director of Alaska’s legendary Mount Marathon in Seward. They talk about Matias’s path to Alaska, the challenges of organizing a race in such a rugged setting
In this episode of the Director's Cooper chats with Finn Melanson , host of the Singletrack podcast, to talk about his journey into race directing and the evolving landscape of trail running. We dive into the growth of h
In this episode, Cooper Knowlton sits down with Cherie Yanek, the race director of the Burning Man 50K, to explore what it takes to organize an ultramarathon in one of the most unconventional settings on Earth. Cherie sh
In this conversation, Cooper Knowlton speaks with Michael Krajicek , founder of Atreyu Running , about his path to starting his own shoe company, the challenges of entering the footwear space, and the unique obstacles he
In this episode, Cooper Knowlton sits down with Jeff Merrill, president of Portland Track, to talk about the evolution of track and field and the role storytelling plays in growing the sport. They dig into the unique app
In this episode, Cooper Knowlton sits down with Cole Townsend, writer of the Running Supply newsletter, which covers the intersection of running and fashion. They discuss the evolution of the newsletter, the rise of new
In this episode of The Directors , Cooper Knowlton talks with Cliff Bosley , the race director of the iconic BOLDERBoulder 10K . They discuss the race’s history and growth into one of the largest road races in the countr
In this episode, Cooper Knowlton sits down with Austin Lo and Victor Zeitoune, the creators of the $1 Ultra, an unsanctioned backyard-style ultra they launched in NYC earlier this summer. They break down how the race for
On this episode, Cooper sits down with Brooks Bash , founder of Earthy , who’s in the middle of one of the wildest challenges you can imagine: the Earthy 5000 . Brooks talks about what the first seven days have looked li
In this episode, Cooper Knowlton interviews Chris Tolley, the man behind the Driveway Series in Austin, Texas. They discuss the unique aspects of the Driveway Series, including its location, race formats, and community e
On this episode of The Directors , Dave and Cooper sit down for a midyear review of the Trials of Miles business. From the best moments to the biggest flops, they reflect on what worked, what didn't and everything in-bet
On this episode of The Directors , Cooper sits down with Alison Wade, the voice behind Fast Women , the go-to newsletter and media platform covering women's distance running. They dive into how Fast Women got started, wh
On this episode of The Directors , Cooper sits down with Aron D’Souza, President of The Enhanced Games. They dive into what the first edition of the Enhanced Games will look like when it debuts in Las Vegas in 2026, expl
On this episode of The Directors , Cooper sits down with Ben Rosario, the former head coach of NAZ Elite and the current director of the Marathon Project, returning this December in Arizona. Ben takes us through the orig
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