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In this episode, we’re joined by returning guests Abby Levene of Outside Magazine and Kelly Newlon of RAD Boulder. Together, we dive into the big news of Tara Dower’s groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Altra, which positions her as one of the higher-paid athletes in the ultra-trail running world.

Timestamps:

  • 00:30 Introduction to Tara Dower's Contract with Altra
  • 06:22 Gender Pay Inequality in Sports
  • 09:26 The Role of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Athlete Contracts
  • 13:42 Market Dynamics and Athlete Compensation
  • 16:37 The Impact of Tara's Contract on the Trail Running Community
  • 19:28 The Future of Sponsorships in Trail Running
  • 22:21 Tara Dower's Unique Position in the Sport
  • 25:36 Measuring Success for Brands and Athletes
  • 28:30 The Evolution of Altra's Brand Strategy
  • 35:28 The Evolution of Athlete Representation
  • 39:01 The Role of Agents in Ultra Trail Running
  • 50:48 The Future of Sports Reporting
  • 54:39 The Concept of a Signing Day in Trail Running
  • 56:48 Safeguarding Athlete Obligations
  • 01:01:55 Final Thoughts on Tara's Impact

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