Cultra Trail Running

Alex McDaniel is the founder of the West Rock Ramblers, West Coast transplant, and a three time Western States finisher. He joins AFB for a one on one interview and the rest is Cultramatic poetic history. We talk about the differences between East and West coast, the Connecticut running scene, and so much more.

"Sorry Jimmy I got nothing" is the message Art Byram sent over to me with the draft of this show, as far as the title of the show is concerned. I actually like it- we're all still sitting here in limbo waiting for the 2020 Presidential election results so it's fitting, really captures the zeitgeist. We recap the Pachaug Trail Runs, thrown by yours truly and we hear how Becky and guest Amy Sorensen both podium'd at the marathon distance while Art had an epiphany of sorts out on the trails. Fred is still streaking and while he may have missed Pachaug he was with us in spirit. We announce the launch of our merchandising operations, Cultra Clothes and look forward to seeing you paddle along with us! Cultra Clothes Pachaug Results Where is Shan Riggs? Steep Endurance's 8 Hours at the Brewery- Nov. 14th Live Loud's Six Hours at the Reservoir- March 27th, 2021 We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Ah, Runners World- you kill me. Listen I get it, you want people to read you, take it all in, see the hundreds of advertisements and then instantly forget that they ever read you. I get it. I really do. It's just that we need more from you, if you're going to be the voice of our sport, we need more. Okay whatever. Here's the damn RW article Science of Ultra podcast about trekking poles that Art mentioned Where is Shan Riggs? We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Finn Melanson grew up in New England but truly, he's a man of the world. A restless soul in the best possible way, young Finn's spirit is too large to be confined or defined by geographical boundaries. In this episode we crack Finn open- nay, he cracks US open and we get down to the heart of the matter; what it is that makes us who we are and why the idea of "balance" is overrated. One of my favorites to record- it's truly a gem of a podcast and the knowledge and banter therein makes it sound like the Crew plus Finn are old friends out for a run, quickly bonding over their love for a sport that is equally amazing and absurd. Finn's Blog Connect with Finn on Strava Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit Rockhopper Races The Pachaug Trail Run 50k (all other distances SOLD OUT!) Steep Endurance's 8 Hours at the Brewery We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Art picks the names of the episodes but I write the show notes. Art said "hey how's this name?" in reference to the title and I said "I like this other name" in reference to the alternate title and Fred chimed in with "How to Get Into Brown?" which works really well too and I thought we may have reached an impasse but alas, Art sent me the draft with his title so I lose yet again. But I have to tell you that I came back with "What Can Brown Do For You?" and we all heartily chuckled again but there's been radio silence ever since and now I can't help thinking that I offended them and they hate me. Oh well, we recorded a podcast. You should listen to it. - Love, Jimmy Shan Riggs Running Across America Jake Koteen Photography Steep Endurance 8 Hours at the Brewery We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Hey gang! Do we have a special episode for you- this is a jam-packed, all-star interview session with the top gals and guys from last week's Blue to Blue Challenge in New Haven, CT- and it was a barn-burner! Hear all the gory details from a knock down, drag out fight between friends Laura Becker and Deb Livingston (I jest) and third place finisher Clorice Reinhardt. Then the top two guys Dan Bates and winner Justin Kousky recount their fight to the top. This is one you won't want to miss! We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Robert Jason Jeffers gives us exclusive expert information on Pop-Tarts, and how they can help you get the calories you need and deserve. There is a Pop-tart Test and Robert Aces it! He tells us his origin story and we have many laughs with AFB and Evil Becky. Art and Robert also share their first hand experience of what it was like to be in downtown lower Manhattan on the morning of 9/11, and how this relates to our current situation with Covid 19. This episode has a little bit for everyone, yes, even you.

It was supposed to be a triple half marathon. 39 miles for a 39th birthday they said. They said they'd have gelato along the way. But someone had to go and turn it into a 100-miler. Hear all the details of how Gelato (who the fuck is Kate?) ran 100 miles with Bill DUMBASS Odendahl as they were supported by a cast of characters and friends to get Gelato's first 100 done. And since Kate was here (who the fuck is Kate?) we do a bit more jackassing than usual. You shan't want to miss the one! Angevine Farm Half and 50k Mohawk Mountain Race The Pachaug Trail Runs We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Who is Justin Kousky, and how did he manage to run the CUT112 unsupported in under 26 hours? Tune in to this episode for details on this FKT and hear how he has approached 22 other unsupported FKTs this year. He is definitely someone to keep an eye on! So glad to hear his stories and to have the full Crew together- Becky is back and in all her awkward glory. Four spots left in The Blue 2 Blue Challenge The Angevine Farm Half and 50k Mohawk Mountain Race The Pachaug Trail Runs We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Liz Allen and Rick O'Toole are trail runners. They recently ran Live Loud Running's Six Hours at the Reservoir race in Ansonia, CT. The both won their respective races and had fun doing it. Listen to what makes a champion. Becky shows up late for an awkward and fun time, Fred is still streaking and Art is befuddled by Jimmy's jackassing. That's basically every episode though. Photo courtesy of Jake Koteen: http://jakekoteen.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Phat Phred Mulrolo and AFB sit down to talk with Mike Cook. Mike proceeds to tell us the history of the ancient world, and we bond sharing stories of digging up bones, tools and Peruvian outhouses. Somehow all stories involve poop. Mike got a first class tune up from Coach Steve LaBranche, helping him prepare for a 100k. Was it the workouts or did Sandwiches somehow enter the plan? Either way, we had a great time chatting with MY Cook. Thank you for supporting Cultra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Music: Nick Byram

Most of the crew ran 112 miles from Long Island Sound to the Massachusetts border and back last weekend, hear their tale of life, death, resurrection and rebirth. A classic episode that's brand new. Allegedly. We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

CULTRA Crew puts Desitin all over you! What a fun episode to record- we hope you like it. Jimmy recounts the debacle of his second M&M Trail attempt, Fred has a ton of Umstead gear, Art shows his junk and Becky has us all rolling along. Later in the episode Reagan joins the fun to help plan out a 114-mile adventure for the weekend. Live Loud Running 2020 Calendar: https://www.liveloudrunning.com/events Steep Endurance 2020 Calendar: https://www.steependurance.com/race-calendar.html We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Kevin Dames went to Fresno State as an Exercise Major, then moved to Colorado to get his PhD in bio mechanics. He now teaches others about how humans move and why they move that way, as well as applied statistics and research methods. He now lives in Cortlandt New York and allegedly occasionally hangs with Ian Golden and crosses paths with Ellie Pell. Translation: he is a cool dude. We talk apples, running, Ithica, running gate, and science. Plus what its like to run when you know the science behind your bonk. Here is an article from Roger Kram on the effectiveness of using poles https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31020400/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro and Outro music by Nick Byram, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

When Cindy Sullivan was in middle school, she was forbidden to run- she had a degenerative genetic knee condition that got her out of gym class and physical activity. Fast forward about 20 years and Cindy decides she's going to run for the most selfless of reasons- to inspire her then three year old son. After running her first trail race (Nipmuck South), she graduated to ultra (Steep Rock 50k) and the rest they say, is history. Cindy has since gone on to run 50-milers, 100ks and 100 milers as well as multi-day events. We sit down with Cindy to hear about training with her dog Mellie (who also ran across Tennessee this summer) and how she manages to rack up some serious miles. Steep Endurance 2020 race calendar: https://www.steependurance.com/race-calendar.html Live Loud 2020 race calendar: https://www.liveloudrunning.com/events We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

We talk race strategy, hydration, nutrition, equipment and mental toughness as we recount our recent efforts at running 104 Dumbass Miles on the Pequonnock River Trail in lovely Trumbull, CT. No monkeys were harmed during the recording of this podcast. Special shout-outs to Chip Howard, Mike Crutchley, Sally Campbell, Michelle O'Neill, Jason Roberts, Jay Durand and Tek Ung for making the day (and night) a super rad one. We missed Becky something fierce but there's no shortage of awkwardness as Jimmy, Fred, Art and special guest Bill Odendahl get down and dirty talking about their recent run at the DUMBASS (Delirious Ultra Marathon Bitches And Serious Shitheads) Trumbull QT 104. This guy (Jimmy) had an absolute blast, even though I still haven't figured out what the QT stands for (allegedly). On a good note: there were no arrests. I'm pretty sure I said "I'll put it in the show notes" but now I can't remember what it was supposed to be... Macedonia Trail Race (9/15): https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=75945 The Blue 2 Blue Challenge (9/26): https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=72845 The Pachaug Trail Runs (10/24): https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=76644 We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Believe it or not, he's walkin' on air, he never thought he could feel so free! Flyin' away on a wing and a prayer, who could it be? Believe it or not it's just Jay Durand! "Here's the episode folks!" We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Paulius, O Paulius! He has the name and physique of a Roman emperor, except he hails from the mean streets of Lithuania and went to Glasgow for university. He loved it so much he decided to stay and conquer. Paulius loves the mountains, he's an avid climber, mountaineer and boss trail runner; although we learned that in Scotland you can go wherever you want. Other highlights: the Cultra Social Distance Challenge yet again; the upcoming DUMBASS Trumbull 104 and future CT races as we open it back up slowly and cautiously. Local Races! 8/16 Mohawk Mayhem 22/11 miles: https://www.steependurance.com/mohawk-mayhem.html 8/22 Enchanted Forest 6 hour: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=70191 9/12 Tunxis 30k/60k: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=74600 9/13 Macedonia 12k/25k/50k: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=75945 9/26 The Blue 2 Blue Challenge 50k: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=72845 10/4 Nipmuck Marathon: http://shenipsitstriders.org/club-races/nipmuck-trail-marathon.html 10/18 Bimbler's Bluff 50k: https://mrbimble.com/WordPress/bluff/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

First of all, this was a rare Monday night recording so all of our moons and stars were aligned and... naw I don't believe in that stuff. We were in rare form so to speak, and everyone is getting after it. From the local to the regional to the national FKT scene to Jimmy celebrating 10 years running by running 40 miles to Simon's triumphant return to Evil Becky running 75 miles overnight on a track, there's running happening. Fred is still going strong streaking and Art is the source from which all rivers flow. We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Its hard to paddle a canoe without water, but we give it our best shot. Would you expect anything less from the Crew? First we dive into some serious jackassing- Jimmy DNFs an FKT attempt, we recap the latest Social Distance Challenge, introduce the newest challenge, the longest Patreon reading ever, then we get all cinematic and dive out of the canoe into our favorite trail films. We go over some of the completed FKT attempts of the last 7 days and then talk up another D.U.M.B.A.S.S. "event" (h/t to Robert "Powered by Pop-Tarts" Jeffers). We also got done in under 2 hours, so holy crap that's a first. Evil Becky's Ultra starting Thursday night at 7 pm at Portland (CT) High School track. 33 Trail Running Movies We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Debbie and Scott Livingston are one of the North East's power ultra running couples. This episode tells the story of how they met at the Vermont 50 Mountain Bike Race and Ultra Run, and how they have built a life of adventures together. Debbie and Scott have been knocking off FKTs and seeking adventures for years. Their most recent adventure was a 242 mile journey on the New England Trail from Mount Monadnock NH, to the Long Island Sound in Guilford CT. We cover many of the details of this journey, from the preparation of equipment, to harrowing river crossings, to the extreme mental and physical challenges they endured. We hear stories of joyful sunrises, meetings with friends, and the true appreciation of the basic necessities of life, like sleep and water. Scott's Blog: https://scottlivingston.wordpress.com/ Debbie's Website: https://debbielivingston.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Outro Music by Nick Byram, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

The CUT112 is a brutal 112 mile course starting at the CT MA line and traveling down the heart of CT on The New England Trail linking some of CT's toughest running spots. Alex Cabrera is a tough man, having grown up in the Dominican Republic, Serving in the US Army, and training on the trails of New Hampshire. Alex shares what it was like to pursue a finish at the CUT112 facing off against heat, humidity and the relentless traprock trails. All this is fueled by a positive attitude and love for his family. We hope you enjoy this episode. We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Outro Music by Nick Byram, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

We really enjoyed this conversation with Tim, and we know you will too! So many interesting things to discuss from eating disorders to self worth and running. Learning how to be kind to ourselves and be the best we can be on a given day. We talk about our own moments of truth, and about hanging with Little Debbie We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Outro Guitar by music mix and Guitar by Nick Byram, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny

Bill Gibbs loves runners so much he puts them back together for a living, appearing at a ton of local races to offer his massage services. He often times will run the race, then cool off and set up shop to help runners with their aches and pains. What an amazing guy. Bill Gibbs Massage Therapy We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Simon Edgett is resilient. Simon is persistent. He's headstrong, wily and a huge part of CULTRA. I say all this because we almost lost Simon last December- hear in the podcast how he's overcome some serious adversity. We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Amy Mower came to running a bit later in life and took to it fantastically. She has an impressive resume and is highly competitive yet also a really nice person- seriously, no douche canoeing here! Here her stories of racing at Across the Years, the Pistol in Tennessee, what it's like to run 875 miles in a single month(!) and some amazing performances at the NJ Three Days at the Fair. We also hear Fred's amazing story of running across CT (the hard way). No, not the CUT but the Diagonal. Holy moly. Becky and Art still going strong on their respective streaks! Amy's book Run to Save Your Life Amy's blog Running Addiction We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Dave Walker puts on some of the hardest races in the USA, from the tough as nails Worlds End Ultramarathon to the gnarly Black Forest 100k as well as serving as the RD of Eastern States 100 from 2017-19, he's no stranger to adversity both on the trails and off. Hear how Dave discovered running, going from a 5k up to the 70-mile Laurel Highlands Ultra in the span of under a year. Dave served his country in Iraq as a combat demolition engineer, has bowled a pretty high score on the lanes and is the father to three girls. We had a great time talking to Dave before we jackassed around and jumped from topic to topic like the CULTRA Squirrel. We talk the CUT112- Andy O set a new FKT which stood for an entire 20 hours when Sean Meehan went out the next day and ran 30:14. Then the combo of Mary-Louise Timmermans and Jamie Miller hammered the Menunkatunk FKT- CT still going crazy! Enjoy this episode, we did! Black Forest 100k Worlds End Ultras Dave's wife Emily has a blog about being an RD's spouse Every snakebite fatality in the USA (possibly ever?) Donate to the FKT website (Buzz and Peter do a great job and CT has been making them WORK HARD lately!) We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

We have a good time talking to McGruff during this episode. Ok, so truth is we hardly understood half of what he said, but it was a lot of fun anyway. We also ask the tough questions, like how can someone who was a National Geographic Geography Bee contender manage to have so many people get lost on his race course? We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro and outro music by Nick Byram, Vocals Jack Byram, and intro beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Hi everybody! A lot has been happening in the world lately and on this episode we try to balance our patented CULTRA jackassing with an appropriate and much needed conversation about race, privilege and what it means to be an ally. Jimmy runs 100 miles for no reason at all, Fred finishes his Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee, Becky is all heart and Art is the head. We form like Voltron to come together to discuss recent events and the consensus is "we need to do better" as a society (looking at you here, white people). We decided before the show that if you are uncomfortable with conversations about race, you are probably racist. If you want to fight us on this, please stop listening to us. We don't want you, we don't need you. Go work on your shit and get back to us when you're ready. Yes, our conversation is awkward and messy and imperfect and we're trying really hard to be a part of the positive changes taking place and are trying to make changes within ourselves to confront systemic and institutionalized racism. We also read some recent 5-star Reviews and discuss FKTs and upcoming plans for the summer. Guide to Allyship Trail runner Joe Gray's take Trail Running and Anti-Racism: Conversations with Kristi Peoples We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

What's up with all the fast guests lately? We got another speedy one here with Josh Katzman, who you may know of Trail Animals Running Club in the Greater Boston area. Did you know Josh has run a 15 hour 100-miler? Did you know Josh was top 20 at Western States? Learn all this and more from this week's CULTRA! We allegedly open a can of worms re: Run Bum, we learn about chipmunk safety, Jimmy sends a listener a box of Pop Tarts in the mail and Fred has put down a serious amount of miles lately. Art did the AT into Massachusetts last weekend and it was "epic". And another installment of the CULTRA Social Distance Challenge as well as some FIRE songs on the CULTRA Karaoke Hotline. TARC: http://trailanimals.com/ Connect with TARC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailanimals/ TARC Tales, a new podcast featuring awesome stories: https://tarctails.podbean.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Raven "Rae" Matherne (not to be confused with Disney sitcom star Raven Symone of "That's So Raven" fame) has lived an incredible life- from becoming a black belt to scaling all 48 of the New Hampshire 4000-footers to becoming an elected lawmaker in Fairfield County, this 32-year old has overcome a lot in their life, and we sit down to one of our most important interviews ever. Follow Rae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racing_through_transition/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Sarah Poriss is an attorney (allegedly) and she specializes in debt relief and foreclosures, but what she's really known for is her superhuman ability to crew the F out of any runners going long. Sarah is a published author as well- check out her book Got Debt? Sarah's website: https://www.sarahporiss.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Ian Golden is a runner's runner. In his 43 years he has been around ultra and trail running for way more years than he should be and has popped up in various hotspots like Bend, Oregon and now Ithaca, NY helping the sport grow and flourish; all the while being an amazing advocate for the trails. He even tried his hand running for New York State Congress in his district. He is currently the father of three girls and the owner of Finger Lakes Running Company. He's a bit of a polymath as well- he's the man behind Red Newt Racing as well as his newest endeavor, the Trails Collective, a weekly video rundown of what's what in Northeast Trail and Ultra. Red Newt Racing schedule of events for 2020: http://www.rednewtracing.com/Home/Events Finger Lakes Running Company: https://www.fingerlakesrunningco.com/ Trails Collective website: https://trailscollective.com/ Trails Collective on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWP_-AFQ9n7G-1maql3Ryg Mountain Peak Fitness: https://www.mountainpeakfitness.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Rob Sawyer lives on a horse farm in eastern Connecticut with his family and his now famous red dog, Rusty. He even ran the first 13.1 miles with said dog in a trail marathon! Rob has spent some serious time underwater... in a multi-million dollar US Navy submarine! We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Fan favorite and Patreon extraordinaire lead-off hitter Albertstar Galactica aka Albert Galatan and his more talented wife Dr. Ilana Slaff sit down with the crew from their home in Queens as we explore the needs of special learners and exceptional behavioral challenges posed by people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Slaff is a highly decorated and accomplished MD, author and educator as well as a damn fine runner in her own right, landing on the age group podium at the USATF 50k Road Championships earlier this year. Albert is a lawyer by day and also dabbles in the marathons and ultras which tells me that it's okay to have a really good job and still make terrible life decisions. The crew announces the weekly winner of the Social Distance Challenge and we call out one of our favorite listeners and name our newest challenge after him. We talk up Steep Endurance's insane VERTual Challenge and just generally get jiggy wit it. Dr. Ilana Slaff's book, "Don't Medicate- Educate!" https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Medicate-Educate-Treatment-Dangerous-Behavior/dp/0692790209 Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program: https://rtsnp.org/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

"Good Times, dumb times you know I had my share!" - Robert Plant on Bill Odendahl. Bill is awesome. In between running 12 hour ultras with all three meals at famed New England fast food joint Duchess and 170-mile weeks Bill managed to free up a half hour to talk some smack with the CULTRA Crew. We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Not only is James fast but he can make his own gels too, here's the recipe: Homemade Gels. We're super psyched to interview James that we had to do it twice, and the second time we even hit "record" We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

"Third time's the charm!" says Becky as we (no shit) had to try to start the recording three times tonight (holy shit). First time Art just shit the bed. Second time just brain fart city. Third time = nailed it. It's a good thing because we sit down with Benn Griffin, one of the best humans in Northeast ultra running. Benn directs races for the Berkshire Ultra Runners Community for Service (or BURCS for short, the "f" is silent) and he's spent countless hours raising a lot of money for various charities and amazing causes. Benn teaches and coaches XC and he's rad. One of our best episodes ever. #special BURCS: https://www.burcsrunners.org/ The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000K We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Michele O'Neill is the person you want in your corner- she's got a street smart sensibility with a smile to match. She's not only CT's best cheerleader but one hell of a runner to boot. We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Chip Howard hails from Springfield, VT and he quickly established himself as one of our favorite friends of the podcast- one slip of the finger changed the word "is' to "in' and the rest is history. We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Sometimes we just need more. We knew from the beginning that we would not get to everything during our Episode 73. Ellie joins Art for a one on one interview where they dig deep into the past and retrace the steps that she took to get where she is today. This is a very frank and honest conversation about the struggle of facing one's demons, standing tall, and coming through with a winning attitude. Ellie shares what its like to run at the US Olympic Trials, and describes her world of clean simple living. How to get in touch with Ellie? Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gazzellie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTrailsCollective/ Podcast: https://www.hamstringsandheartstrings.com/ Website: https://www.elliepell.com/our-story Resources: National Eating Disorder Resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/covid-19-resources-page VIRTUAL RACES: CT Trailmixers "Do You Own Fling" 48 Hour: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1RBQ6rZNfhR1mT4tqX5dHMjyM-iZ2tAcd9mvX6XIFDxOg-A/viewform Steep Endurance's VERTual Challenge: https://www.steependurance.com/vertual-challenge.html Finger Lakes Running Company's 19-mile, 19k, 1.9 mile Fund Run: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=76921 Shenipsit Striders "Outside Alone Virtual Charity Run": https://www.facebook.com/events/889919074763960/ Untrained Ultra Challenge 52.7k: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=77149 Ten Junk Miles Sugar Badger Virtual 50-miler, 50k and 13.1 (registration closes today): https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=69686 Human Potential Running Series "We Belong": https://humanpotentialrunning.com/we-belong/ Aravaipa Insomniac Night Run Series: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/carpenoctem/ Mad Moose Events has some Virtual races, too: https://www.madmooseevents.com/ The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000k: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Memphis/TheGreatVirtualRaceAcrossTennessee1000K BURCS Vegan Power 50k: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=72910 We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Hey Cultra fam- guess what? We got Stacey back! For a few minutes tonight at least- but she'll be checking in with us a lot coming up since Art decided to send her a good microphone and good headphones, so she's really back. She checks in from Colorado to re-introduce herself. Then Fred recounts each and every day of his 14,000 day running streak... not quite, but that is rad AF. We holler at our Week 6 Cultra Social Distance Challengers, Jimmy doesn't participate in the challenge because he ran 100 miles last week. Actually 100.2, but get in the canoe. FKT scene still hot, don't get burned yo. Then our first elite guest ever checks in and Becky manages to ratchet down the awkwardness to ask some pointed and relevant questions. We love you Becky. Ellie has a great message and great vibe, stay for her story- highlights include racing in the Olympic Trials, a podium spot at JFK50 as well as talking about her own podcast "Hamstrings and Heartstrings" with some really wonderful anecdotes and her love for the Ithaca running community. Also, the show notes are written by Jimmy. Art does not have this knack for flowery prose or devastating witticisms, and he also thought Ithaca is spelled "Ithica" - I mean WTF? How to get in touch with Ellie? Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gazzellie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTrailsCollective/ Podcast: https://www.hamstringsandheartstrings.com/ Website: https://www.elliepell.com/our-story VIRTUAL RACES: Front Door 40 (registration closes today): https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=76977 CT Trailmixers "Do You Own Fling" 48 Hour: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1RBQ6rZNfhR1mT4tqX5dHMjyM-iZ2tAcd9mvX6XIFDxOg-A/viewform Steep Endurance's VERTual Challenge: https://www.steependurance.com/vertual-challenge.html Finger Lakes Running Company's 19-mile, 19k, 1.9 mile Fund Run: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=76921 Shenipsit Striders "Outside Alone Virtual Charity Run": https://www.facebook.com/events/889919074763960/ Untrained Ultra Challenge 52.7k: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=77149 Ten Junk Miles Sugar Badger Virtual 50-miler, 50k and 13.1 (registration closes today): https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=69686 Human Potential Running Series "We Belong": https://humanpotentialrunning.com/we-belong/ Aravaipa Insomniac Night Run Series: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/carpenoctem/ Mad Moose Events has some Virtual races, too: https://www.madmooseevents.com/ The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000k: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Memphis/TheGreatVirtualRaceAcrossTennessee1000K BURCS Vegan Power 50k: http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=72910 We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Episode 72? Welp, the shit starts getting really real at mile 72, so you better get up outta that chair and hang on! New Social Distance Challenge? Check! This one is all about…you'll have to listen. Speaking of listening, we love our Patreon supporters, even the ones that don't listen- what are we talking about? Fucking LISTEN! We dive deep into a lot of topics but most importantly we ask "what can the community do to help each other right now?" Below you will see a lot of links to shoe stores, race companies and businesses we feel could use your help during this global pandemic. If you're not able to buy anything consider a donation to one of them. I know us humans are mostly shitty animals; we can't smell as well as beagles, we can't see as well as eagles (that rhymes my dudes), we can't swim like dolphins or fly like hawks but dammit- we got to be the dominant species on this planet because of our ability to band the fuck together and cooperate. Let's show our love to this community and support the ones that may be hurting right now. Also us extroverts are struggling right now because we like y'all and really miss high fives and hugs and group runs. Great article about COVID-19 and the outdoors: https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2020/04/why-outside-air-is-safe-and-park.html? Tony K interviewed by Scotty Kummer: https://tenjunkmiles.libsyn.com/long-run-101-anton-krupicka Sound Runner: https://soundrunner.com/ Nipmuck-Natchaug-Air Line Loop: https://fastestknowntime.com/route/nipmuck-natchaug-air-line-loop-ct Trails Collective on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWP_-AFQ9n7G-1maql3Ryg Finger Lakes Running Co: https://www.fingerlakesrunningco.com/ Live Loud Running: https://www.liveloudrunning.com/ Steep Endurance: https://www.steependurance.com/ The New Jersey Trail Series: https://sites.google.com/site/njtrailseries/fair Human Potential Running Series: https://humanpotentialrunning.com/ Aravaipa: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/ Rainshadow Running: http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/ Trail Racing Over Texas: http://www.trailracingovertexas.com/ Mixers 48: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cttrailmixers/permalink/1976410809161681/ Connecticut Sports and Fitness: https://connecticutsportsandfitness.com/ Ragged Cuts: https://raggedcuts.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

CULTRA is back in the studio, well the quarantine studio. Which is actually our various living areas and bedrooms and stuff, so yeah. We get down an dirty with VT race director extraordinaire Jonathan Vass and he gives us some unique takes on his outdoor events as well as his background in endurance sports. We do our Patreon shtick, Becky's insane strength Social Distance Challenge, Art does the 2nd Annual Hoppin' Hodges 50k and sets a new course record in the process. Speaking of course records, Jimmy goes ham on the Q Trail and snags himself another FKT. Fred hasn't missed a day in almost 14,000 days and Becky is the best thing about the show and we all know it. We give love to all of the CT and New England folks going nuts on the FKT site as well. Six03 New Hampshire: http://six03endurance.com/ The FKT site: https://fastestknowntime.com/ Ragged Cuts: https://raggedcuts.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

We have local speedster Jeff Grant (and his even faster wife Mary-Louise Timmermans) checking in with us via Zoom to talk about all the FKTs they've bagged recently plus Becky getting awkward, yes- Fred's still running every day and Art being Art. Jimmy says something mildly controversial, starts a fire with his words. It's largely a Patreon shout out episode, takes us literally an hour to get through that and we announce the winner of the Week Three CULTRA Social Distance Challenge (it's Koby Nelson). We dive deep into the Quarantine Backyard Ultra and the results, Mike Wardian rules. We find out Michael J. Fox, like Jeff and ML, is actually CANADIAN. Travesty. Make America Canada Again. Jimmy reveals a possible FKT attempt he's going for this weekend and then we interview Jeff about his interesting life and how running fits into that. Visit our friends Trails Collective on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWP_-AFQ9n7G-1maql3Ryg We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

CULTRA Trail Running Podcast is completely out there in the ether my people, since we can't meet in person we're meeting in the virtual space. So we wax poetic on the state of affairs- Western States 100 is cancelled, so that's cool. Jimmy has been waiting eight years so what's another? Maybe we make it a cool decade- if you people can't stay the F inside and get the hell away from each other we can't have nice things, like races... anytime soon. Agenda: we talk about the Social Distance Vert Challenge, our weird weeks (Becky's was the weirdest), Mike Ortiz's living room 100 miler in an NYC apartment and Becky wants to know what kind of runner are you today? Running Safely during a pandemic: https://philadelphiarunner.com/blog/covid-19-how-to-run-safe-run-solo We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Socially distanced but not anti-social! We are legion, for we are many... just stay the fuck six feet away. Postponed events? Yes, us too. We commiserate but stay optimistic. Art says we sound tinny but the hipsters among us will say it's "lo-fi indie" like our early stuff before we signed to a major label. We talk virtual races, FKT attempts and how to self-support for your next big attempt because we don't see any races happening anytime soon so start sharpening up the skills for the long stupid shit, gang. A few karaoke jams are thrown down, so let's hear some more 203-DOG GENT calls, people. We reveal the results of the CULTRA Strava Social Distance Challenge (some of you fuckers are using that other shit, "cool" I guess). Quarantine Backyard Ultra: https://personalpeak.ca/quarantinebackyard/ Arrowhead Virtual 19 Hour Run: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=76649 Calorically Dense Foods for Running and Hiking Crazy Long Shit: https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/the-highest-calorie-trail-foods We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Times they are a changing, but the trails are still there. The Cultra Crew gets together, well not exactly together, as we practice social distancing in the studio. Then Becky comes up with several Cultrivia questions for Fred. Do you know the answers? We also announce our new weekly contest, The Cultra Social Distance Challenge! Post up a run on the Cultra Fan Page, and tag in on Strava (if you want) and you have the chance to win a really cool Ragged Cuts award, plus we will possibly make fun of you on the episode. Win Win! The Blue 2 Blue Challenge: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=72845 Ragged Cuts: https://raggedcuts.com/ CT Sports and Fitness: https://connecticutsportsandfitness.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro and outro music by Nick Byram, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Stacey Clark takes over from Colorado and does a one on one interview with Joshua Stevens. Joshua shares the very raw and real story of his life, which involved the special forces, injury, addiction, and a love for animals and nature. Having lived through these struggles, Joshua has a new, deep, and profound appreciation for life, which has now led him to many Ultra runs including VT100, Leadville, and Badwater 135. Joshua Stevens now makes his living from Ultra Running and we are glad to have him as a guest.

This week's episode finds the crew sitting down with Glastonbury's Shan Riggs, fresh off a stunning 15-hour 100-mile performance in the desert of Las Vegas. What makes Shan go? The crew asks pointed questions and receives pointed answers. They also all deep dive into the coronavirus and its impact on running events around the world. Some mild 4% talk of course and a touch of random Becky awkwardness. The RiMaConn Relay Race: https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/rimaconn-relay/ The Blue 2 Blue Challenge: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=72845 The 666 Trail Race: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=75015 Ragged Cuts: https://raggedcuts.com/ CT Sports and Fitness: https://connecticutsportsandfitness.com/ We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats