Cultra Trail Running

Ian Golden from Finger Lakes Running Company Joins the Cultra Crew and old friend Ellie Pell as we catch up on the latest news from upstate NY! We find out what's Newt with Ian and wet our appetite to sign up for one of his great races. Sign up for a Red Newt event! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

The Cultra Crew invites a few Patreons, one at a time, to chat about the essence of pain in the world of trail running. We're talking injury versus pain, how to steer clear of hurting too bad, and pushing through the hurt during a race. Plus, we're diving into a good ol' talk about them multiday races. Join The Crew, plus special guest Ellie Pell, as we have a down-to-earth conversation with Amy Mower Power, Bill Gibbs, and Miles Victors. We're also throwing in some words from Jacki "Up Yours" Smith, "Forget Arby's," and The Blue Hill Contingent. AFB keeps trying to sneak in Gator tales from Louisiana and Mount Kathadin, and he's coming pretty close to pulling it off. If you can visualize it, it becomes real. **Clubber Lang:** Mon prediction, cher? **Interviewer:** Oui, ta prediction. **Clubber Lang:** Pain! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

eVIL bECKY, aFb AND dING dONG TALK ABOUT LESS THAN 10 OF OUR FAVORITE UPCOMING RACES. aND OTHER THINGS TOO. dROP IT LIKE ITS hOT Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Jigger Johnson is harder than Western States 100, and even harder than The CUT112, or Eastern States. We talk to 5 experienced trail runners, who showed up to try to survive. Ultimately only 1 out of the five was able to finish this race that had downpors, and over 35,000' vert on the brutally technical trails in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We also go into their views of what it was like to take on this challenge during the races inagural year. What does the future hold for this race? Featuring: Marc Kelly, Peter Keyo, Sean Meehan, Tyler Tulloch, and Tom Starodaj Jigger Johnson Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Canadian Trail Fishing Magazine reports: Celeste Fong A Ding Dong, renowned for her vibrant and ever-changing hair, made quite the splash in the business world recently. Rumors had been swirling about her audacious plan to acquire the Cultra Trail Running Corporation, but nobody expected the uproarious escapade that wouldunfold. Picture this: monkeys in suits and dogs with monocles gathering in theCultra Trail Running Corporation's boardroom, poised for an unprecedented corporate takeover. Okay, maybe not monkeys and dogs, but the scene was surely just as wild. Fong A Ding Dong's colorful hair, resembling a rainbow on steroids, set the tone for the proceedings –anything but ordinary. Reports indicate that Celeste initially attempted to acquire a whopping 112% of Cultra stock. While some skeptics whispered about the basic principles of math, Fong A Ding Dong remained undeterred. In a twist that even the most absurd telenovela writers would envy, the takeover bid amounted to a mere 25% stake in the company, and has insisted on being a full-fledged member of The Cultra Crew. You know "what she said" – go big or go... slightly smaller. However, this takeover was not just about numbers and stocks. Enter the dastardly three-o, Evil Becky, AFB (of Erie Canal Trail Fame) and their in perpetuity propitiously litigious freakily Phast friend Fred. If we were writing a comic book, they'd undoubtedly be the villains – complete with twirling mustaches (if Becky sported facial hair) and maniacal laughter. Their attempts to thwart Celeste's takeover were both comical and futile, leaving the rest of us wondering if they'd been binge-watching too much of AFB's running in the heat daytime running drama, or if it was just hyponatremia. But let's get back to the main character: Celeste Fong A Ding Dong herself. The K9 obsessed entrepreneur with the technicolor hair defied expectations not just with her acquisition attempts, but with her remarkable finesse in navigating the business world. Eyewitnesses swear they saw her use her hair to lasso a stray document and sign it without missing a beat – talk about multitasking! As for the so-called "takeover", let's just say it was more "awkwardly amusing"; than outright hostile. Sure, the boardroom table was adorned with Desitin and glitter infused confetti cannons, and Fong A Ding Dong brought in a mariachi band to serenade her fellow shareholders, but hostility was nowhere to be found. In a delightful twist, as Fong A Ding Dong celebrated her partial victory, she invited all attendees to engage in an incalculable round of trail running in a circle, complete with purple and pink -colored Desitin at every aide station. Monkeys and dogs joined in too – who says corporate takeovers can't be fun for all species? She actually may be nice, but will definitely deny it. So, there you have it, a tale of colorful hair, mischievous monkeys, monocled dogs, Fast Phred, Evil Becky, AFB, and the daring acquisition that ended up being much less hostile than anticipated, and is now a four way partnership. Celeste Fong A Ding Dong's escapades have left us all with one valuable lesson – never underestimate the power of creativity, determination, and the occasional Desitin cannon in the world of business. Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

This episode features On The Runs pod co hosts Erika Hamel and Eric Knuunntunen who join Reagan "Monkey Stuffer" Fitzgibbons, Celeste FADD, Fred and AFB as we relive all the fun shit stories from the trail, along with a recap on Anchor Down Ultra. After a spicy retelling of the Epic Erie Canal Trail, that Erika basically insisted on hearing, the episode makes a run at greatness, but can't quite get the belt loosened in time, and the space is suddenly filled with questionable #CodeBrown content that only gets worse as the episode heats up. Fred offers some graduate level 24 hours race strategy advice and rescues us all. and Monkey Stuffer kicked ass. On The Runs podcast Anchor Down Ultra Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

This is arguably our best episode ever. AFB and Celeste Fong ADD jack-ass around for 30 minutes, before being joined by Jason Hardrath, who is fresh off of his most ambitious FKT effort, The Rocky Mountains Grand Slam. This challenge includes climbing all the major peaks of the American Rockies – the Colorado 14ers, Wyoming 13ers, and Montana 12ers – in one push with over 120 total peaks. But we don't really dig too much into the data, and avoid most of the typical questions. Instead we discuss the impact that Jason is making on the world by serving as an example of what is possible as a human. As a teacher, Jason has brought his mountain peak experiences to his students, and to the Cultra audience by examining and sharing the secrets of his flow state. Journey to 100 Film https://youtu.be/GMg5bMtixPs https://www.jasonhardrath.com/about https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/jason-hardrath https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/ Cultra TRP Episode 181 Journey to 100 with Jason Hardrath Cultra TRP Episode 110 FKT Master Class with Jason Hardrath Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Patrick Caron, one of the new leaders of Trail Animals Running Club (TARC) blazed out a 13:50 100 miler at Ghost Train, set the FKT for the rugged Pemi Loop. But wait, there's more! Patrick is a young but wise voice in a space that is populated with folks that are twice Patick's age. He also is reviving the Stone Cat 50 Mile race, and Cultra will definately be there! Patrick shares their vision with the Crew, then does a bangup job abusing the Patreon list! Come hang out with CULTRA CREW and sign up for Stone Cat All About Patrick Caron All About Trail Animals Running Club TARC Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Patrick's Fastest Known Times (FKT) Move Free Clothing and so much more Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

AFB is reunited with an old running friend after 15 years, Tommy Neeson and learns right away that things have not changed! Actually the shit has gotten a lot worse as Tommy has joined forces with hilariously cynical malcontent Andrew Hoffer launching a new Pod. But they both also prove their chops in a deep thought provoking philosophical lambasting of drug cheats and infamous scallywags of our sport. Ellie Pell jumps in with some graduate level commentary, including the alleged Courtney doping scandal. We then hop into the douche canoe and paddle hard for Snot Rocket Pod. This is followed up by a near complete re-write of our beloved Patreon list. So buckle up losers, were going podcasting! Note: the contents of this episode have not been reviewed by Cultra TRP legal team, and is allegedly subject to revocation without prejudice in perpetuity. Read Tommy Neeson's excellent book Four Million Steps Listen to Snot Rocket Podcast Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Rob is back to Jackass around with the Crew, and talk about all things Chaffing! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Evil Becky Runs 100 miles in the middle of an epic 50 year storm and wins the 24 hour race outright! In todays episode we talk with finishers of the Notchview Ultras who ran anywhere between 6 and 72 hours and dealt with lots of different weather extremes from heat and humidity to downpours and gusting wind. Everyone deals with the mileage, weather, emotions and unpredictability differently and as ultra runners were always on a learning curve. Tune in to hear how varying runners with different styles, abilities and experiences were able to dig down and get it done. Taylor Verville (72 hr, overall winner and new record holder), Rob Breckenridge (72 hr, 2nd male, over 200 mi), Tai Yost (72 hr, 102.6, 1st time completing 100), Keith Bourassa (100.7 race, 2nd overall, 3rd fastest time) Plus Celeste Fong ADD is back with her own 100 effort. Notchview ultras Results Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

We have one of the most wonderful people on this episode, Celeste Fong. Get on it Contribute to Cooper Katzman ADL charity for his Long Trail Journey More information on Badwater 135 Notchview Ultra Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Ellie Pell shares about her recent Win at the Leadville Marathon, which almost didn't happen. Although most of us will never win at this level, we discuss how sometimes the hardest part is just getting out there and giving your best on a given day. We soak and groove a little more in the Western States vibe too, as we hear what it was like to Crew and pace this year. We also give a pathetic recap of Manitous results, which honestly with all of the rain was like putting desitin on chocolate bugles. Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Its time for Western States. And Manitous Revenge, and everything else! Dont miss this show! Obitutary for Chris Bustard Western States Info Manitous Revenge Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

The Undisputed World Champion Fixer of Ultra Runner's Feet, and author John Vonhof joins the Cultra Crew as we get expert advice on how to handle and prevent many of the foot disasters such as blisters, maceration, and toe nail losss that befuttle and perplex ultra runners everywhere! John shares his vast experience from Western States, Badwater, and the deep dank jungle and helps us make sense of it all. His famous book "Fixing Your Feet" is now in its 7th edition and serves as a graduate level reference document that is designed to offer easy to find well organized and complete advice. So stop posting dumbass questions on your MyFace page and listen to this episode and buy his book. We also hit the Patreon list, and talk a little more CUT112! Pick up his book Fixing Your Feet Austrailian Sock Company wildernesswear Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Evil Becky Burke, Ellie Pelle and Art F'n Byram interview a bunch of crazy beautiful people who ran across Connecticut as part of the 2023 #CUT112 Ultra Marathon, a point to point trail running event with three options: 112 Miles, 100K or 50 Mile. The courses follow the Blue Blazes of the New England Trail (NET) from the MA-CT border to the Long Island Sound in Guilford, CT. This route strings together some of the best trail running in Connecticut including Suffield Mountain, Peak Mountain, Hatchet Hill, Wilcox Park, Penwood State Park (Traprock 50k), Heublein Tower, MDC Reservoirs, Rattlesnake Mountain, Pinnacle Rock, Crescent Lake, Ragged Mountain (Run Ragged), Castle Craig, Lamentation Mountain, Chauncey Peak, Mount Higby, Powder Ridge, Tri-Mountain State Park, Bluff Head (Bimblers Bluff 50k) , Cockaponset State Forest, East River Preserve, and the Guilford Point waterfront. The Course is not marked except by the blue blazes of Connecticut Forest and Parks. Runners need to navigate themselves and know the route. We have fun with Jessica Crandall, Jamie Miller, Jacque Sarbaach, Lee Davis, Matt Geary, and Fred Wills as they recount all the fun that happens on the trails that most people don't care about! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Evil Becky sits down with the talented Jessie Makela to talk ultra numbers. As long-distance runners, we are often pegged as being a bit neurotic, and there's one thing we all seem to love...NUMBERS. Whether those numbers represent distance, elevation, pace, speed, time, calories, heart rate or something else, chances are we're all keeping one or more "running" tallies. EB and Jessie talk about the joys of running and how all that number counting can both clear and clutter our path. So, can we count on you to listen in (get it...count...numbers). Jesse's Results Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Fastest Known Time, Falcon Trail Guide author, photographer-stud-funny-man Eli Burakian went 13 days unsupported across Iceland, and then calls up AFB just before he takes down his Rhode Island North South unsupported FKT. He then blazes down the patreon list kicking ass and scalping names! And begs AFB to tell the story of the Erie Canal. Welcome to the shit show.... Check out his FKTs UltraSignup Results Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Ellie Pell joins Evil Becky, the Fredmill, and AFB in a high spirited Jackassing episode and review of Lake Waramaug which is the longest 100k in the country. OK longest running 100k. Amazing Breakneck Video from 2022

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. This episode shines in the beginning as AFB and The Murolovator Jackass around, talk literature, Nike, and more. About 45 minutes later, we are joined by our guest Chris Fisher. Instead of staying holed up in a hotel all winter, Chris went out and summited all 59 of Colorado's highest peaks. OK so the Cultra Crew has limited dank Beta on climbing, but we do our best to play it cool, with our cool guest. Then Chris just demolishes the Patreon list! Fastest Known Times Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

We get to know Denver's Alex Cummings a humble good hearted trail runner who tells us an amazing story of what happened to him and his friends on the way to Desert Rats, as they turn a car accident into a random act of kindness for a Ukraininan family. Thanks to little Babby Bobby Byram for making the connection! We also hear about Runamuck 50K try to talk Boston Marathon. Do you have a "Pocket Ross"? Are you able to train a pig to say your name? Uniting for Ukraine Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Traprock 50k and 17K is a rite of passage for many New England Runners. AFB gets a chance to talk about all the FS that happens on the trails that most normal people don't care about. Stories are told, and monkeys scream! We hear from first timers, six timers, old timers and youngsters. And AFB gets some great Manitous Revenge advice from running legend Kehr Davis, so Buckle up! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Traprock 50K looks stacked and its gonna be Hot! We take a look at "Whats up in the West" Talk some Boston Marathon, and recap the 4th Annual Hoppin Hodges 50K! We got our audio back this week! We also enjoy playing a call to the Cultra Karaoke Hotline 203-Dog-Gent, Talk about gambling and Ultra Running, and so much more. We then have a discussion about Kara Goucher and Nike. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse please seek professional help. Sign up to run or volunteer at Lake Waramaug sign up for the Cultra Monkey Aid Station! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Steve Magnus Davey Crocket's Book on Frank Hart Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112

Really bad audio on this episode... but it is is tolerable. Lake Waramaug 100k is the oldest 100k in the country, and its not that far from the Belly of the Beast Coast, so we are all going to be there to support it. And support is good! If you dont like the Cultra Patreons then the first 2 hours of this episode may not be for you! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Buy Freds Book Running Home Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

The Speed project is a free flowing relay race between LA and LV, without a defined route, or even set rules. The OG route was first run by a relay team 10 years ago. Cole Crosby set out to find out what it would be like to retrace their steps solo. Cole shares his highs and lows with us and makes us a part of his 346 mile run. Learn more about Lake Waramaug Ultras The Speed Project Article Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

12 Hours of cold hail, sleet, rain and mud didnt stop Matt Pacheco and Brenda Fortin from breaking the course records. Brenda's husband Rufus Chaffee who also posted an impressive result joins AFB and EB who had great days out there as well. Ellie Pell is back to lead the discussion on an episode that digs into how to stay in a race when it would otherwise be easy to bail out. Spring on the Trails Manitous Revenge Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

Ellie Pell brings it to Cultra, offering an update to her exploits, and lots of other good stuff as we discuss Des Linden, and Kara Goucher, Barkleys, injuries and more. Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

Born to a teenage mother, Stephen Littlewood survived an extremely difficult childhood marked by uncertainty and change. He escaped that world and launched a career in the Marines gaining experience in the Intelligence Community and Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Operations. After nearly 20 years he left military service and has focused on helping others survive and thrive. As a new father he has faced the demons of his past and has used these skills to be present in his family life as he nurtures a son through unimaginable early life difficulties. He is a certified endurance coach and also operates a Search and Rescue training company, and has written a book entitled When Good Trails Go Bad: Planning, Surviving, & Being Rescued From Your Worst Day On the Trail. In this book, he not only draws from his vast experience, but references the work of others and it becomes evident that he wrote this book to help others, not to simply make a profit. This man has clearly made a difference in the world and the people he has come in contact with. Check out his book: When Good Trails Go Bad: Planning, Surviving & Being Rescued From Your Worst Day on the Trail Sign up for Vertical Madness: Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

The Cultra Crew hangs out with the "undisputed" 2018 Boston Marathon Champion Des Linden and discusses her first Memoir CHOOSING TO RUN which has some of the best blow by blow race descriptions ever. Des tells us what its like to set up a race plan, but be nimble enough to switch gears and really give it everyhthing you have, but then the Crew kicks in and porta potty humor prevails. We actually learn the secret hand signals that Elite Marathon Runners use to communicate during races! Des will be making her transition into trail running, and we look forward to seeing her in a mile, mile and a half. Buy her book, because it is excellent and AFB will likely not be letting go of his copy! Information on Pre Ordering Choosing To Run Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

"When I was young, no dogs could vote!" - AFB Art and Fred launch their own brand of tertiary quality TRP content, sharing stories of what it was like in the good old days. We also continue our soft open of the Cultra Clothes line of Pod gear, now featuring our Totally Joking Man parody T We also discuss what happens when the weather is nice and we never really back off? Do we need a down season? Tune in to find out, or risk it all. Hey we warned you… Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Colchester Half Marathon or the one and a half double half. See ToNy Bonanno for more details Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

The captain is in the house! Yes Sam "Tiberious" Kirk joins Evil Becky Phred and AFB and shares insight into Mt Biking racing and a short but action packed Elite Ultra Running life. Sam is so much fun, and recounts stories of his 7th place JFK finish. He also lets us into his head as he prepares his bid to grab a Golden ticket at the upcoming Black Canyon 100K next week! With his PMA, mustache and graduate level advice received from the Cultra Crew, our money is on him! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Black Canyon 100k Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

We were going to record an Episode with Kim Levinsky, but then Ian invited her over for a Trails Collective party (that we crashed) and ablsolute legend Ultrarunner John Geesler is there, and he is telling stories, that are pure Podcast gold about sleep running and other graduate level ultra shit. Ray-Gun Fitzgibbons (AKA Monkey Stuffer) joins Evil Becky and I and we all just groove on the vibe of the old school party tunes. So yeah in the end we just Hijack the show. Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

If you are offended by road noise this is not your episode. AFB and Evil Becky join Tolerable Bill Odendahl and "Monkey Stuffer" Fitzgibbons for a before and after hot take on the 6 Hour Frosty Fat Sass put on by Kim Levinsky the Trail Party peeps at Sass Squad. We give our explicit and raw views and recount a very fun day spent with the great New Jersey trail folks at South Mountain Reservation. Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

Kat is awesome! and she has now joined the Cultra Crew. We re-live our time together at Badger 100, talk about Manatous, The CUT112 and The Mines of Spain. Plus so much more on this hilarious episode. Learn more about Cathy Troisi Information on The King of Pain (road race) Mines of Spain TrIal Races Sign up for Jimmy Mac's Vertical Madness Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

Here we come with some baller winter running advice on how to keep your hands warm and your muffin toasty. Mary Shelly was kicking monster ass at 19 Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

RUNNING & BIRTHDAYS. Evil Becky sits down with the Monkey Stuffer (aka Reagan Fitzgibbons) on her birthday to discuss the running traditions, challenges, resolutions and goals she has set for herself over the years. We reflect on where we've BEEN, where we ARE, where we're GOING and, most notably, how none of it is ever how we planned. Are ya one, are ya two..... And yes, I made the executive decision to use a picture of her vomiting after a race while I'm smiling into the camera for this episode because that's what friends are for! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

THE SHOW NOTES (A PLAY in One Act) written by Cultra Bot Art: (puts down his vegan burrito) hey Jimmy could you put some other good stuff here? Jimmy: yeah but it's going to cost you (does that money thing with his fingers in the air.) Art: fuck no- you have cost us enough. Are you even worth it? (Art knows Jimmy is not worth it...) Jimmy: oh most defintely not, but what I lack in talent I make up for in opinions about books. And authors. I am well read. Quite. Art: (eyes light up, gets idea for the remaining 2023 shows and stifles the urge to give Jimmy ten thousand dollars) okay I'll throw in an extra... five... no, ten grand! Jimmy: sick deal my guy, I got you fam (proceeds to open large suitcase for the cash) Art: (fuck what did I just do?) iViva la Cultra! FIN Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

We had 49 episodes in 2022 and so many great memories spent with all of yall. This episode is kind of like a Whitman's Sampler with lots of sweet spots and something for everyone. We also recognize and celebrate Fred Murolo's 41 year running streak* and look back at the year. *with a poop break Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better More Information on the #CUT112

Riley is a runner. We talk about Riley's rise through the sport and what is ahead- we know what is happening for Riley on the last weekend of June though! And we will have a new friend to follow at Western States. High fives! We also discuss the potential fate of the monkey, and Cultra Bot arrives at the end of the episode to save the day. Western States Non-Binary policy Canadian Trail running's article on WS100's policy Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running

The Cultra Crew get down with the world famous ultra influential authors Christopher McDougall and Coach Eric Orton and discuss all the fun shit that happens on the trails and in life that most normal people dont care about. We also take a deep dive into their new book "Born to Run 2- The Ultimate Training Guide". All of this is done in our explicit and raw-like-the-trails-we-run-on Cultra style. Dont miss this one! Buy Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide Buy The Cool Impossible Buy Running with Sherman: HOW A RESCUE DONKEY INSPIRED A RAG-TAG GANG OF RUNNERS TO ENTER THE CRAZIEST RACE IN AMERICA Check out Born to Run Outro music by Nick Byram Support the podcast and become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running

We jackass for about 20 minutes before the one and only Scotty Kummer from Ten Junk Miles joins us for a rousing chat! Luis Guzman explains the "game" Ten Junk Miles Podcast Les Turner ALS Foundation Manchester Road Race Results Brooksvale Trails Results

Hey we love each and every one of you. That's it, that's the episode. Manchester Road Race JFK 50 Results Fall Fling Results Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Call the Cultra Karaoke Line at 203-DOG-GENT

Can't stop won't stop! More cowbell? Aw hell naw, MORE HAMSTERWHEEL! The man himself Bill Conley, Just Keep Running's head honcho is with us to talk about a New England classic ultra, the now legendary Hamsterwheel 30-hour. Just Keep Running puts on awesome races! Check out the Silk City Striders and the Know Your Pace Race on the Manchester Road Race course Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running

What do you do when your emotional pain exceeds the pain of your blisters? Ask for help, and turn things over to your friends. Fred and Art join the rest of the Crew as we look at the Hamsterwheel races and try to express how if feels to be carried for 100 miles. Hamsterwheel results: BOOM Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running

The Crew has a heart to heart about dealing with sadness prior to and before a race. Come out and Win the KNOW Your Pace Race with the Silk City Striders Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running

Jacques Saarbach is a Frenchman in America and he is certifiably rad. Hear how he started running and why- also his unique approach to not only life and all of its ups and downs but his approach to trail running. Anyone want a baguette? Yes I know we say episode 211 Bimbler's Bluff 50k Results Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running

Lotta races fam! We get after it and leave no stone unturned, lest ye be disappointed; then get ye gone. We out here doing the lord's work by bringing you hot-off-the-press action. Forgive us if we don't sing in your key. We go into full recap mode a la Ghost Train and Bigs. We take look at our inner voice, then we look forward to all of the crazyness that will be Hamsterwheel 30 hour Cultrafest. AFB tries to register during the show if he could only spell... Details on Oil Creek Check out Team Belgium at Big's Backyard Team World Championship Run your first 50K at Bimbler's Bluff Get on the waitlist if you can spell Hamsterwheel I aint scared of no Ghost Train Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running

AFB Recounts his DNF at Midstate Massive where he got cut off at 100K after suffering from bad decisions, & body and brain freeze. Fred Recounts his finish at Tesla Hertz 100 where he overcomes a fall that threw out his back at 75 miles and left him hardly able to walk. But still finished. Lots of fun practical information in this one. Jimmy and Evil Becky offer great insight and provide laughter to mak us all feel better. Come join us on the Sunday after Thanksgiving for a 5k 10k trail race at the Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot Tesla Hertz Midstate Massive Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running

A double header coming at you fam! First up we have "new to the scene but feels like she's been here forever", Miss Kelly Wei. Kelly was born in Hong Kong and fell in love with the long stuff after running the Philly Marathon in 2015, as a tribute to a close college friend that lost his life. In her 32 years she's already put together an impressive trail running resume with top ten finishes at the perennially stacked west coast race Lake Sonoma 50 as well as top tens at both Cayuga Trails 50 miler and the Breakneck Marathon, as well as a ton of podiums. Kelly has a keen sense of purpose in that she'd love to see more women of color on the trails. A call to action that the gents on the podcast have heard loud and clear! Then we have brand new to the scene Alex Brown- Alex has just completed one of the toughest back-to-backs in Northeast trail running, the "CatNip" which for the uninitiated is simply a Cat's Tail Marathon in the Catskills on Saturday, then the Nipmuck Marathon on Sunday. Hear how he discovered running (hint: NOT childhood trauma) and what his approach to trail running is like. Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running