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Cultra Trail Running347: Hot Takes on AMC Winter School with Martin JanoschekMartin Janoschek drops in to talk AMC life, from winter leadership courses to stewarding ski trails at Cardigan Lodge. The crew dives into backcountry ski setups (tele, AT, splitboard), ski-leash lessons learned the hard way, and why lodges feel extra magical when it's stupid cold outside. Anna and Josh recap deep-freeze winter hikes in New Hampshire, sharing hard-earned lessons on pacing, layering, keeping food from freezing, and why slow groups can be colder than you expect. Things get real with a sketchy Mount Cardigan after-dark decision, hypothermia talk, and when turning around is actually the win.
2026-02-062h 18
Cultra Trail Running346: How to Become a Lifelong Runner & Olympic Skimo in The Burrito LeagueArt and Phred talk winter survival mode: dodgy road conditions, shoulder rehab, fitness dips, and why flexible training beats heroic stupidity this time of year. We also review a Canadian Trail Running (Fishing) Magazine article about How to Be a Lifelong Runner. And take a quick yard sale dive into Skimo, just before we thank our Patreons. We finish with a dope Suno generated 112 song. Art's snowy van saga + recovery update Winter marathon training reality checks Cut 112 is happening sign up, crew, pace, or suffer responsibly The Real King of Pain run incoming (stream crossings + party, home by...
2026-01-311h 51
Cultra Trail Running345: Ty Gagne: Risk, Rescue, and Decision-Making in the WhitesThe Cultra Crew welcomes New Hampshire–based author and risk management executive Ty Gagne for a wide-ranging conversation on mountain rescues, decision-making, and human behavior in the backcountry. How can we have fun, and live to tell about it? Why This Episode Matters Whether you're an ultrarunner, hiker, or weekend adventurer, this episode digs into the uncomfortable but essential truths about preparedness, accountability, and how quickly things can go wrong in the mountains we love. We also open with some details about the Vermont 100 Lottery, and close with some Patreon love! Hosts: AFB, Ann...
2026-01-182h 08
Cultra Trail Running344: Across The Years Nap Tents, Plus Part 1 of Gearing up for Winter Running in the NortheastPhred recaps finishing the Across the Years Ultra in Arizona, logging another 100-mile effort and marking his 19th consecutive year with a 100-mile finish. The crew swaps ultra lore, legendary runner sightings, and stories from the deep end of endurance running. Plus we shout out our Cultra Fam. Then we go from hot to cold. The conversation shifts into winter running survival mode, covering traction options, screw shoes, Gore-Tex debates, layering strategies, and knowing when to run, walk, or rethink bad ideas on ice. They also preview the Real King of Pain trail run, discuss...
2026-01-061h 48Cultra Trail Running343: CUT112 and Cultra's New Digs in The WhitesThis solo episode is equal parts major announcement, status update, and classic Cultra over-share. AFB checks in on where the show has been, announces a big geographic expansion for Cultra TRP, lays out full details for the 2026 #CUT112 / #CUT50, and closes with a personal update on a long-overdue shoulder replacement. Intro 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 fol...
2025-12-2642 min
Cultra Trail Running340: AFB and Phred Trash Patreon, Honor Jack LaLane, The Corn Palace and the Spam MuseumAFB and Phred cover highlights from the Cat's Tail Marathon, NotchView Invitational, SRT and Barclay Fall Classic, and Shan Riggs's run across Connecticut (114 of 169 towns done!). AFB shares a knee-busting White Mountains hiking story, his adventures at the Glastonbury Senior Center gym, where he scores a gift basket, and a Woodstock RV trip featuring The Black Crowes. Phred recalls a cross-country road trip full of quirky running stops — from the Corn Palace to the Spam Museum. They rant about Patreon frustrations, pay tribute to Dr. Jack Daniels, and compare Jack LaLanne's stunts to today's fitness influ...
2025-10-071h 49Cultra Trail Running338 New England Races and Patreon LoveAFB and Evil Becky are back with a full plate of races, mountain lore, and more than a few tangents. If you like your trail chatter served awkwardly with Swedish Fish, this one's for you. Shan Riggs is at it again!! Race Recaps: We dive into the Cross Connecticut Run for Mental Health Awareness and Macedonia Trailways in Kent, breaking down the 50K, 25K, and 12K finishers like we were there (spoiler: we weren't). Cats Tail Drama: Evil Becky drops the bomb that she's skipping Cat's Tail on her birthday (Sept 27th). Send...
2025-09-111h 22
Cultra Trail Running337: Dick Vincent: Founder of the Escarpment Trail Run & Longest-Serving Trail Race DirectorPhast Phred, Evil Becky, and AFB host Dick Vincent—the man who's been directing the Escarpment Trail Run in the Catskills for 48 years straight. That makes him the longest-serving trail race director in North America. Laddie Lawrence can have the road scene locked down with Westport's summer series, but when it comes to gnarly trails, Escarpment is Dick's kingdom. He's also a guy who kept a 34-year run streak, ran Boston back in '74, and even left seven toenails out on the course at Western States Endurance Run 100 WSER in '86 If you love trail running history, and...
2025-09-041h 43
Cultra Trail Running336: Are the Adirondacks Tougher Than the Whites? Trail Legends Weigh InKrista Petrie and Debbie Clouthier might just be the fastest "slow hikers" you'll ever meet. Joining forces with West Rock Ramblers Anna G(arsten), Josh Gaetjen, and AFB, these Canadian adventurers bring stories that range from the White Mountains to the Arctic and everywhere in between. We first crossed paths with Krista and Debbie during our Owl's Head adventure in the Whites, and immediately knew we had to get them on Cultra. We expected good stuff, but at times we were flat-out speechless. The conversation covers it all: Trail running and peak bagging in t...
2025-08-311h 52
Cultra Trail Running334: Judy Proteau and the Race for the RefugeEpisode 334: Judy Proteau and the Race for the Refuge This week we're joined by the one and only Judy Proteau—ultrarunner, race director, Highland City Strider, kicker for the NFL, and all-around trail badass. Judy's here to talk about her first year directing the Race for the Refuge, happening September 28th at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury, MA. (You bet your ass...abet!)We get into the behind-the-scenes of putting on a race, tribal land permissions, course marking, volunteer wrangling, post-race beer logistics (yes, that's a thing), and why she's adding a guided one-mile fa...
2025-08-141h 25
Cultra Trail Running332: The Vermont 100 "Miler" Endurance Race332: The Vermont 100 "Miler" Endurance Race Our very own podcast famous Jamie Miler, a.k.a., Jamie Miller recently ran VT100, one of the oldest and most iconic trail races in the US, so we take some time to get all the explicit details from Jamie and her crew. This is a great episode to listen to during a long run, and in preparation to either Crew, or run the Vermont 100. We also take some time to recognize the top finishers and some of the friends of the podcast who participated, and in some cases set records at...
2025-07-252h 29
Cultra Trail Running331: Notchview Cultra Aid Station Food FightIn this episode, AFB and Evil Becky dive deep into the madness and method behind prepping for their 48-hour showdown at Notch View. With ice towels, grilled quesadillas, and hallucination avoidance on the menu, the duo breaks down their pacing strategies, sleep plans, nutrition math, and mental game-while still finding time to argue over pee bottles and AI coaching. Art unveils his "douche canoe" plan to knock out 75 miles in the first 24 hours, relying on hydration tricks and skills gleaned from the Tour De France and Erie Canal Trail before sleeping, rinsing and repeating. Evil Becky brings t...
2025-07-111h 22
Cultra Trail Running329: Is Steven Tursi Largest Known Person to Run a Sub 24 Hour 100 Miler?Phred is Back, BIGTIME and he finally reels in his "white whale" guest longtime friend and ultrarunning enigma Steven Tursi. Steven and Phred blab about running streaks, hashing adventures, body image, and a lifelong evolution of what it means to be a runner and a friend. Was Steve the original Johnny Appleseed for Cultra? Enjoy this fabulous Bootleg Cultra (Think Grateful Dead Barton Hall, Cornell University, May 8, 1977) Episode Highlights: Running Streaks and Ultramarathons Steven shares insights into his nearly 15-year daily running streak (over 5,200 days!)—and the debates surrounding the "continuous mile" ru...
2025-06-231h 39
Cultra Trail Running327: The Double CUT, 224 Miles with Ross BielakRoss Bielak from Littleton Colorado is Cultra #PodcastFamous and a dear friend of our community. When he signed up for the #CUT112 in 2021 after doing his own Western CUT in 2020, he felt that he was a bit undertrained. So very logically, (WTF) he decided to attempt the never before completed Double #CUT112. Although this attempt resulted in a visit to the hospital, he tried it again, and then finally again in 2025. We hear the story of the power of the trail running community as around 40 people came out, (in real life) to crew and pace him as he took on...
2025-06-132h 25
Cultra Trail Running326: Finding Common Ground in Politics, Running, and the Power of CuriosityWhether its road running versus trail running, Garmin versus Coros, iPhone versus Android or Democrats versus Republicans, why does it sometimes feel so hard for us to actually listen to each other? We look at what it means to find common ground, and to be genuinely curious. And why it is sometimes so difficult to remain curious. We also take a look at our mental maps and try to figure out why it can be so difficult for us to change our perspective. This is a conversation that some would rather hide in the bottom of a portajohn to...
2025-06-011h 34
Cultra Trail Running324: Not Dropping is No Accident with Mount To Coast's Lin ZhuoLet's talk about dropping. When we drop something it's like we are forgetting to hold on. We sign up for the 100k and sometimes want to drop to a 50 mile. And some times we help each other pause for a moment and remember why we do what we do and we avoid dropping .(Now the tricky part) Sometimes we decide to pause and not drop any more and others remind us that perhaps it's time to take a deeper look and drop a new episode of The Cultra Trail Running Podcast. We are glad to be back! W...
2025-05-181h 35
Cultra Trail Running323: Cultra's Final Episode?Life is constantly changing and we are all very different people than we were 6 or 7 years ago, and right now it feels like its time to take a break, continue to seek professional help, and decide whats next. So for now, we are hitting pause (paws), but before we go, lets use this episode to take a look back, just in case this turns out to be our final episode. This podcast started as a wild idea among friends—a way to celebrate the absurdity, struggle, and joy of ultra running in a way that was raw an...
2025-03-0355 minCultra Trail Running320: 8675309 Who Are You?So Dad (Art) is away and the kids (CULTRA crew) decided to play. We changed the episode rules and decreed this to be episode #8675309. We also determined Who are you. Yes, you. We went through a list of stereotypical runner types and made judgments of who fit the bill. But what do YOU think? Who are you? And who are those other runners around you? Join in and pass some friendly and silly judgement. Added bonus! We kept the train on the tracks and paced ourselves to an impressive hour - hour and a 1/2 episode...including patreons. ...
2025-01-211h 05
Cultra Trail Running317: Cultra Wrapped 2024Candy cigarettes! Ramen noodles and a Patreon review. The Crew discusses upcoming running races, including the Newport Marathon on April 19th and the Real King of Pain race in Glastonbury in early February, which includes an icy double stream crossing and twice the elevation of the King of Pain road version. Jimmy announces he will likely run the Newport Marathon. Celeste shares details about the Newport Marathon course. They reminisce about past experiences at races like getting medals shaped like pineapples. The conversation then turns to cigarettes, with Jimmy expressing disdain for menthol cigarettes. Art shares that when he...
2025-01-021h 38
Cultra Trail Running314 The Mesh Penis Fiasco UnveiledThe Mesh Penis Fiasco unveiled! If you wanted any running content, then this is not the episode you are looking for. But if for no logical reason you are looking for some funny shit, followed by 90 minutes of drunken rambling inebriated babble, with very little nutritional, or educational value, then… whatever. I don't know what to say, so here is what AI gleaned: The team discussed various topics including ultramarathons, aid stations,pickleball, and the Manchester Road Race, and discussed the TV coverage of the race, expressing disappointment with the lack of local expertise and kno...
2024-12-051h 56
Cultra Trail Running312: The Donut JackasspectacularJoin us as we celebrate 6 years of Jackassing around. @gazzellie joins the crew in what might (allegedly) be the most offensive, explicit and raw like the trails we run on episode ever. Either way you will never look at a donut the same way again. We talk JFK 50, and laugh our asses off as we, do what we do but even better. Try not to pee. We have been 112% listener supported since the beginning. Thank you to all of our supporters, past and present! f you are a new supporter, a past supporter, or if you have been supporting u...
2024-11-272h 23
Cultra Trail Running313: Hamster Wheeling with On the RunsThe Crew joins forces with On The Runs Podcast's Erika, Eric and First time Ultra TaraDactyl to run a few more loops of the Dumbest Race in New Hampshire! We bring in some graduate level guests including Ultra durable Jennifer Whynot, Fan Favorite A Markus, Slurpee Runner Matt Cooper, Young Gun Roaming Roman Volpe and overall 30 HR race winner and quality human Michael LoPresti! We are excited to release this episode to Cultra Trail Running peeps, and On The Runs folks. Hamster Wheel Results On The Runs Get your official Cultra Clothes and othe...
2024-11-142h 06
Cultra Trail Running309 Megatrends of Endurance Nutrition with Alex LarsonAre you tired of bonking, throwing up on yourself and your friends, because you got no fueling plan? In this episode, we discuss with a Certified Nutritionist Alex Larson the fueling megatrends that have contributed to the shit ton of records falling in running, and cycling. How many grams of carbs should you take per hour? Whats up with the new fueling products? How many boxes of baking soda should you be shoveling down your gullet before during and after your next ultra? If its good enough for Olympians, Tour De France cranksters, then its good enough for you...
2024-11-052h 09
Cultra Trail Running311 Fastest Known Mid-state Massive Monster Mesh Patreon PartyDid Connecticut boycott Midstate Massive? Spooky shit scheduled for Nov 29th in the Meshomasic (Mesh) Forest! Ben Quatromoni takes some time off of Ben Nephew's long standing North South Trail FKT. This episode is a beautiful disaster as Art and Fred payback our Patreons. The rest of the Cultra Crew is on probation... North South Trail FKT Site Big Wigs Band Midstate Massive Results Page Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Pa...
2024-10-231h 28
Cultra Trail Running310: Nipmuck Marathon RD's Cherie and KelseyNipmuck Trail Marathon RD's Cherie Bilbie and Kelsey Eng join the Cultra Crew as we take deep dive into the 41st edition of one of New Englands most beloved trail races. Jimmy Mac shares what it was like to race in the top ten and arrive at the "Alpacaville" aid station to see AFB and Ding-Dong. We also reveal plans for our upcoming Monster Mesh night trail run. Cat's Tail Trail Marathon Nipmuck Trail Marathon Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro mus...
2024-10-111h 46Cultra Trail Running307: Camille Herron and Cultra's Second Biggest Argument EverNot as big as the fight between Evil Becky and Hundo discussing Vermont 100, but this episode gets AFB fired up enough that he hardly lets anyone else speak as he defends Camille and attempts to slay the would be cancel dragons of social media. Honestly hard to watch this happen within our ranks and makes us wonder if the doling of punishment is more harmful to the community than the original allegedly unpardonable sin. Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a C...
2024-09-3052 min
Cultra Trail Running303 Jackass News and Beach ReportzOh, snap what's good fam? You got a fully assembled CULTRA news team tonight. Art put the call out, was like "news team assemble" and we were like oh shit who are we fighting? Well, we're fighting boredom, and this is a 112% Grade A Bonafide Fresh Jackass episode where we go all in on the Patreons as well. We touch on some fairy smut, Leadville and Ann Trason's domination at said event, all of our Homies that went and did Twisted Branch 100k over in NY, we do a deep dive on shitty weather, concerts, joining a cult, childhood...
2024-09-021h 46
Cultra Trail Running301: Vin Capp Happily Running and Trail Phishing with Jimmy and PhredVin Capp from Happily Running joins Phred and Jimmy Mac (sans AFB and Ding Dong) and they hardly discuss Tesla Hertz Run, Beast of Burden, Shore 2 Shore, Water Gap 50k or Virgil Crest. They do get into a great riff on self reliance, Phish, and the Olympics. Phred speaks so much, and so well in this episode that Cultra management has allegedly insisted on a urine sample. The greatness of this episode cannot be denied, but will be questioned in perpetuity due to the cloudy test results. Basically three dudes talking shit about the man, and occupying a groovy s...
2024-08-161h 56
Cultra Trail Running300: Milestone, Milestone and a HalfWe are 300! He who sweats more in training, bleeds less in war! Cultra celebrates our 300th episode with Ellie Pell so of course we talk about the Olympics! Thank you all so much for making it this far! 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 w...
2024-08-091h 48
Cultra Trail Running299: Lila Gaudrault and Vermont 100Delightful Maine ultra runner Lila Gaudrault joins us to tell how it felt to run 72 miles in 12 hours at Notchview, and a week later run her first ever 100 mile distance as she raced the Vemont 100 securing a tacit 2nd place photo finish. Lila was the ME XC high school champion as a Sophomore and Junior then stepped away from XC in order to choose a longer path in Ultra Running, and we are so glad she did! Don't miss it! Cultra Episode 264 Stonecat Runners of Maine More background info on Lila! Untapped Blog Before VT 100...
2024-08-041h 14
Cultra Trail Running295: Chat GPT Vs. The Magic 8 Ball and Western StatesRobb Amatruda AKA @robsroadtoultra joins AFB in a spirited battle of the bots as the Magic 8 Ball takes on Chat GPT. Yeah we also talk about running Norbook Farms by Steep Endurance, and the Brooksvale 12 hour race by Live Loud. We talk about browning out. no not a code brown, but a loss of awareness that can happen at the end of a race. We also talk about The Cascade Lakes Relay, Revel 4 X 4 Van Life adventures The USA Track and Field Trials in Eugene. But we dont really talk about Western States. Cultra Bot added this to increase th...
2024-07-051h 38
Cultra Trail Running293 Cultra Cruel Jewel with Team BJKristijan Begic AKA "Bessic from the Podcast" joins his trail bro Will Jara, and Cultra's own Jimmy Mac as they give us the stark graduate level inside shit view of the 2024 Cruel Jewel 100. They hung out, ran and got some tats. Lots of knowledge, lots of fun. But don't listen with your kids! Hey sorry this took so long to drop... Cruel Jewel 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 u...
2024-06-082h 07
Cultra Trail Running289: Cultra Porta Podcast Famous at Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug UltrasAfter an amazing Cultra classic cold opening, Jimmy Mac, Ding Dong, and AFB try really hard to stay on topic, but end up talking way too much about trashy novels, L. Ron Hubbard, palm personal lubricants, and the showing of tattoos. We do spend time ruminating about the oldest 100K in the USA, The Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug 100K, and the amazing folks that shared the day. We also take some time with our Patreons, and post up an opportunity to become a #CultraPortaPodcastFamous Patreon AFB's favorite Author: Mark Helprin Blue to Blue ...
2024-05-032h 13
Cultra Trail Running288 Living Loud and Evil in Boulder with Jimmy Mac, Evil Becky, and Ellie PellThe Cultra band gets back together again! Evil Becky, Jimmy Mac, Phred, Ding Dong, Gazellie, and AFB join together to talk about keeping up with Boulder, library cards, "hand games with children", and Lake Waramaug, although this is released too late… 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...
2024-04-292h 21
Cultra Trail Running285 HOKA Reach Around Technology ExplainedAntonio Tovar is a Field Experience Representative for HOKA and he joined Connecticut's #1 Running Instagram poster and coincidental HOKA super fan Runner Rob @Robsroadtoultra Amatruda, Phred and AFB as we tear a wide gaping hole in everything you ever thought about running shoes. Tovar is a wealth of shoe knowledge and he is not afraid to talk shit either! We answer all the technology questions, and ask the question "is Altra, HOKA's little bitch after introducing a non zero drop shoe?" We rage against the NIKE machine and ultimately trick Tovar into disclosing company secrets, which will be rebranded sho...
2024-04-082h 18
Cultra Trail Running280: Dr. Jim Keane Boston Bulldogs and the Profound Satisfaction of Service Dr. Jim Keane joins the Cultra Crew for an emotionally hard hitting, thought provoking, profound episode about life, the universe and everything. Phred, and his cat make a ruling declaring that Jim is the official winner of the 6 month guest contest. In addition to discussing the nature of addiction in all its forms, we discuss the impact of technology on social interactions and the issue of loneliness, which has been declared a national health crisis. We also discuss ethics, including the differences between satisfaction and pleasure, and the importance of human connections in this special community. We also talk...
2024-03-091h 43
Cultra Trail Running277 Anchor Down cUltra with RD Jason PaganelliIt is the hottest day of the year, the humidity is up, and the unapologetically tough Anchor Down Ultra is in full form. Rhode Islands favorite ultra RD Jay Paganelli joins the full Cultra Crew for a fun filled episode. We talk about the challenges of having a race that is in high demand, and how to manage an entry process. We also get perspective on how North Running Company works to preserve the integrity and feel of the ADU! We also trade stories of older races and runners that inspired us all. Learn more about True No...
2024-02-192h 10
Cultra Trail Running275 The Patreon TrialsJust when you thought it was safe to listen with your kids, The Cultra Crew got together to celebrate everything Patreon. We may have also discussed the US Olympic Marathon Trials. Be warned, there are occasional nuggets of ultra running knowledge that got mixed into the batter of this giant shit cake, but mostly it's just a feel good running over of the Cultra Peeps. 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...
2024-02-101h 28
Cultra Trail Running271 First Time 100 Miler Sophia Lauren"Sophia" Lauren Edelman shares what it was like to run over 100 miles for the first time! Although it was not a race, she gathered a group of friends to support her (support is good) as she ran through one of the longest nights of the year on the QT 104 course. What do you do when the night keeps going on for 15 hours? Tune in to find out. Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Call Cultra Karaoke hot line at 203-Dog Gent 1-(203)-364-4368 and you can be #Podcast...
2023-12-241h 18
Cultra Trail Running270 High Fives and Good Vibes with Maurice Marathon Panda LowmanThe Cultra Crew welcomes one of New England's local legends, Maurice Lowman, AKA Marathon Panda and take a deep dive into the meaning of life, recovery from substance abuse, and the powerful influence of running. This is a special, heartfelt-intense episode about how to keep hope alive and maintain a positive mental attitude. Cultra Karaoke time! Support Maurice in his fundraising for Herren Project Instagram @marathonpandamaurice Learn how to get help with recovering from alcoholism Learn how to get help with recovering from Narcotics Get...
2023-12-161h 36
Cultra Trail Running266: 112 Reasons to be Thankful with Jamie and TartsCultra Personalities Jamie McCusker and Robert "Tarts" Jeffers join Evil Becky and Celeste Fong ADD, in a heartwarming conversation about the trail running community. 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 k...
2023-12-021h 38
Cultra Trail Running264: Maine Runners of Stone CatYour in MAINE now, so you better shape up, lest we get some Gators on you! Chomp! Chomp! Stone Cat is back!! The Crew gets to hang out with four awesome people from Maine! Trail Monsters Running Club founder Ian Parlin tells us what it was like to run Stone Cat 50 Mile back in '07 and what is it like now. We also learn about the no nonsense service ethic of the Trail Monsters, where you cant just sign up, or buy your way in. You earn your claws by trail maintenance, and offering support to others. (support is...
2023-11-182h 08
Cultra Trail Running262 Scotty Kummer and the UTMB Social ContractUrine The Malarkey Butt has gotten everyone's trail running sharts in a bunch, by allegedly disrespecting everyone's favorite Barkley Bro Garry Robbins. TJM founder, morning running weather commentator, Badger 100 Race Director, and all around Cultra AF Scotty Kummer joins forces with the Cultra Crew as we take a serious look at the age old battle between big business and grass roots. This is not a new problem, it is one that has played out in nearly all sectors of society. Not just UTMB. We end on a long form Patreon with Phred and AFB. A version of the...
2023-11-023h 36Cultra Trail Running256 Cultra Trails Collective Running Podcast with Ian GoldenIan 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
2023-09-231h 44
Cultra Trail Running255 The Pain-treon CaveThe 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...
2023-09-161h 52
Cultra Trail RunningCelestial Musings, A Color by Number Guide to Outrageous Trail RunningCanadian 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...
2023-08-261h 44
Cultra Trail RunningRescuing the Wisdom of the Past with Jason Hardrath 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 exampl...
2023-08-121h 50
Cultra Trail RunningElite Human Patrick Caron, Stone Cat and The Trail Animals Running ClubPatrick 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...
2023-08-072h 05
Cultra Trail RunningSnot Rockets Andrew Hoffer and Tommy NeesonAFB 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 u...
2023-07-302h 09
Cultra Trail RunningFixing Your Feet with John VonhofThe 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 o...
2023-06-152h 15Cultra Trail RunningColorado Fourteeners Winter FKT with Chris FisherAll 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 offi...
2023-04-291h 40
Cultra Trail RunningThe Trap of Sally CzarTraprock 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 Wa...
2023-04-141h 48
Cultra Trail RunningLake Waramaug 100K RD Bill OdendahlReally 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 Be...
2023-04-082h 07
Cultra Trail RunningShow and Tell with Ellie PellEllie 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 Runni...
2023-03-261h 33
Cultra Trail RunningDes Linden From Boston Grit to Portajohn WitThe 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 l...
2023-03-111h 35
Cultra Trail RunningWhen I was Young, No Dogs Could Vote!"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 Clot...
2023-02-181h 38
Cultra Trail RunningSam Kirk Boldly RunsThe 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 Cu...
2023-02-121h 58
Cultra Trail RunningKat Boves from Ten Junk Miles Joins The Cultra CrewKat 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 C...
2023-01-281h 50
Cultra Trail Running100 Miles on the Hamsterwheel in Cultra City, NHWhat 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
2022-11-121h 52
Cultra Trail Running190: Cultra Crewing Guide for The CUT112Another trifecta! Three guests is where it's at- this week we get visits from Tom "The Destroyer" Starodaj, Sarah "Suing and Crewing" Porris and Pete "TKO" Keyo to talk mad shizz on what it takes to both run, pace and crew the CUT112, CT's only 100-mile foot race* * it's not a race, per our legal counsel Ragged CUTS makes the best damn awards ever! CUT112 UltraSignup CUT112 Facebook Page Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page
2022-05-271h 48
Cultra Trail RunningA Very Jackass Christmas MiracleHark the hairy monkey sings, and a happy holiday to all of the Cultraverse! The crew gets together in full force and really get into the holiday season. We open the greatest gifts of all! and listen to the amazing voices of holiday's past and present as our listeners called into the Cultra Karaoke Hotline 203-Dog-Gent, and we made them Podcast Famous. Oh what fun it is to laugh and sing a Cultra Song tonight! We really spend the bulk of the time enjoying ourselves and celebrating our love for the Cultra Running community with our mix of sweet and...
2021-12-242h 50
Cultra Trail RunningOriginal Cultra ReunionIn late 2018 Cultra was a select group of ultra runners, sworn to secrecy and bound by the belief that one should pursue the perfect trail run adventure, and worry about the consequences later. In a misguided attempt to drop out of the civilized world, the five gathered weekly to share their tales, of all the fun shit that happens on the trails that most normal people don't care about, This is a reunion of the original Cultra five, Stacey Clark, Jordan Grande, Brian Roccapriore, Joe Laskey, and Art Byram. Jordan's CUT112 Run Report Please support Cult...
2021-03-181h 03
Cultra Trail RunningTroubled Racoon Racing with Thadd NelsonLong Island's second most famous resident to Cultra listeners is one Thaddeus Nelson- no, he's not a Civil War era general, he's an ultrarunning, race directing anthropologist from Ronkonkoma. Hear how Thadd cast away the shackles of ill health to race his first marathon and more, here on Cultra! Medals for Mettle Race4Some1 hit up Troubled Raccoon on FB The 2021 CUT112 We're on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We're on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 ...
2021-02-191h 35Cultra Trail RunningGrateful Fred, a musical lesson in JackassingThe Cultra Crew minus Evil Becky get together for a heated discussion on the Grateful Dead, tactics to stop urine or poop mid stream, Mesh Running, a full review of all of the Cultra Karaoke Grateful Fred singers, who called in to 203-DOG-GENT and sang their hearts out, plus a full on flogging of our Patreon supporters. So you can go Ridin that Train, or Paddlin that Canoe, we guarantee that this Episode has something for you. (allegedly) Jake Koteen Muddy Socks Issue 1 Thaddeus Nelson Troubled Racoon Racing John Dillermand Cartoon Da...
2021-02-141h 16
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Holiday Special with LSEHappy holidays, Cultra! Since we're contractually obligated to have LSE on several times per year, we are technically in breach of said contract. This appearance lightens the load quite a bit on the contract and no one utters a single "wots all dis eh?" We delve into Lee's expertise on all things gear- there's actually some really decent content in here, then we snap to our senses and jackass around for an hour. Cape Cod Frozen Fat Ass History of the merkin That article we read We're on Spotify! https://open.sp...
2020-12-183h 15
Cultra Trail RunningA Vote For Pachaug"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...
2020-11-062h 24Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities Myyyike CookPhat 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...
2020-08-2529 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities KevIn DamesKevin 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 arti...
2020-08-0730 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities J.J. Durand DurandBelieve 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...
2020-07-2247 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Canoe Cinema ReviewIts 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...
2020-07-031h 47Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities Tim "STFU Jimmy" DockWe 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...
2020-06-2642 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities: Bill "Double Billing" GibbsBill 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 Patr...
2020-06-2332 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities: Simon C. EdgettSimon 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: h...
2020-06-2127 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities Jim "McGruff" McCuskerWe 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: http...
2020-06-0927 min
Cultra Trail RunningTrail Animal Josh KatzmanWhat'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...
2020-05-292h 43
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities: "That's So" Raven MathernRaven "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://po...
2020-05-2730 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities Rob Rusty Red Waggin SawyerRob 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/cl...
2020-05-2224 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities Bill Dumbass Odendahl"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: http...
2020-05-1433 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities: James "Lion Shield" LinscheidNot 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
2020-05-0937 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities: Michele "Pom Pom" O"NeillMichele 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...
2020-05-0730 min
Cultra Trail RunningCultra Personalities: Chip "Desitin IN Your Friend" HowardChip 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://ww...
2020-05-0627 min
Cultra Trail RunningSocial Distance ChallengeTimes 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 Bl...
2020-03-201h 47
Cultra Trail RunningThe Trail of PerpetuityHere we go with yet another installment of the pod my peoples! And just like that, the CULTRA Crew grows! We asked Fred Murolo of he'd like to go steady with us and he said YES! Then Becky made it really awkward and gave him a ring. So there's that. But what did we talk about? A lot of jackassing to be honest. But some timely facts (possibly) and some race reporting (allegedly). Just what you know and love from us. Really though we got topical for a huge portion of the pod. You'll just have to listen- Art...
2020-01-311h 49Cultra Trail RunningReagan's Tesla and a MoBimble too"If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again..." is the motto of the week here at CULTRA HQ as we welcome back Regan Fitzgibbons to the podcast, and this one sure doesn't disappoint. Yeah that's right, I quoted Aaliyah right there, but I digress. The crew this week discusses the TARC Ghost Train 100 up in New Hampshire, then Art does something insanely stupid and awesome at the same time (which can be said for basically any accomplishment in ultrarunning, especially ones we forgot to mention AHEM Maggie Guterl at Big's Backyard Ultra HASHTAG WTF CULTRA...
2019-10-272h 44
Cultra Trail RunningCULTRA LIVE! We Fail, You Succeed!The second installment of CULTRA Live! from Connecticut Sports and Fitness and Art does a bang up job rallying the troops to talk about our experiences with failure, specifically our big ultra fails. What works? Who cares- this episode is all about what didn't work and maybe we learned something. We deep dive into Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 stunt and Brigid Kosgei's dominating performance in Chicago and 81-second takedown of the women's world marathon record. We talk about it 4% faster like the SHOES BRO. We talk Tobias Tello's first #hundo finish at Midstate Massive Ultra Trail as well as Reagan...
2019-10-181h 53
Cultra Trail RunningYeti 100 with Andy OThis week's CULTRA we come back at you with a repeat offender, one Mister Andy O and his dominating run down at YETI 100 two weeks ago. He obliterated his previous 100-mile PR by a good two and a half hours. That's some serious #hundo speed folks. Before that we go into Jimmy's day at the Nipmuck Marathon and preview the upcoming races this weekend: the Midstate Massive in Massachusetts and the Tesla Hertz Run out on Long Island. Art also ran the Nipmuch Relay and he suddenly is fit AF! Alpacas! Woo hooooo! Don't forget! N...
2019-10-111h 44Cultra Trail RunningMiller TimeHey kids, have you ever wondered what it might be like to have your significant other pace and crew you for your first hundred? Buckle up, because this is that episode! We welcome the outstanding former (and/or current) ass-kicking OCR husband and wife team of Geoff and Jamie Miller into the CULTRA Studios to recount their harrowing ordeal of Geoff's first #hundo down at Yeti 100 in Virginia last week. Cue the "it's a very special episode" here and in come the strings and sappy music-- no, actually none of that. The Millers are very matter of fact about...
2019-10-042h 06
Cultra Trail RunningLet your Ego Ride the Douche WaveDo you have an ego? Sure, we all do. But does your ego get you in trouble on the trails ever? I hope so, because then you're going to definitely relate to the crew tonight. Evil Becky, AFB and Jimmy Mac sit down and go deeper than they've ever gone, getting honest, vulnerable and LOOK A SQUIRREL! No seriously, it's a very special CULTRA, I know I say that every episode but damn it, it's just true. We start off discussing the difference between "running" a race and "racing" a race (if you don't know you better...
2019-09-272h 29
Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 40: High Above Wasatch 100 with Jay MitchellHey Cultra Nation! It's always a party in the belly of the beast and Jay Mitchell joins us tonight to talk about racing and training and his interesting childhood as well as taking a helicopter ride down a mountain for some fast new Strava CRs. Art had a really good week (re: insane triathlon training), Becky is back to crushing her runs (re: fully recovered from Notchview finally) and Joe is starting a new streak by making it this week after a rare absence (re: new job). Jimmy is Jimmy (re: boisterous and obnoxious) and #hundojoe wants to fight...
2019-09-202h 43
Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 39: Cultra Crewed Family FeudWhat up fam? This episode gon' be LIT. #hundojoe misses his first show and we were sad but immediately got over it because LOOK A SQUIRREL! Okay first off, we got Gelato in the house. AFB, Jimmy Mac and Evil Becky recap their weeks, talk about the Tunxis Ultra results (maybe we go off on a tangent re: Ray Crothers). Congrats to all the finishers at Tunxis tho. We dive into how we choose races then Art can not let it go about LSE's FKT fest all over New England's face. Then we go off on a...
2019-09-132h 13
Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 30: Ottoman to 50k Cultra LIVE!This week we did our first ever Cultra LIVE at Connecticut Sports and Fitness in Glastonbury- yes that's right a LIVE studio audience sat in to listen and ask pointed questions about pooping in the woods, how to safely add more miles to get up off the Ottoman and up to that bigger distance (like the #HUNDO), what things can go wrong during an ultra and how to overcome that, THE MENTAL SIDE OF ULTRAS, maybe people even got up and sang a LIVE karaoke (allegedly)... I'm not saying nothing, you'll just have to listen. Special thanks...
2019-07-121h 50Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 28: Manitou's Revenge with Tom StarodajManitou's Revenge 54 mile run is one of the Nation's toughest races. Join the Cultra Crew as we talk with up and comer Tom Starodaj as he recalls the perils of this race and gives great Beta on Devils Path, in the Catskills. Oh yeah and Evil Becky named the Chicken Stacey, and Highlander hiked naked. OK so these are now pretty awkward show notes, but aren't they always? How about we meet in real life? Come on out to our upcoming CULTRA LIVE event on July 9thatConnecticut Sports and Fitness in Glastonbury CT (Pizza and...
2019-06-282h 05Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 26.2: CULTRA KaraokeThis is a compilation of some recent calls to our 203-DOG-GENT Cultra Karaoke Line. Call and sing the song that is stuck in your head during your run. Other than that, unless you want singing lessons, that's all there is in these notes…really. OK stop reading now. Either play the episode, or go for a run or both. Just don't read these stupid show notes because there is absolutely no reason to read further, unless you want singing lessons. You most likely DO need them BTW. But I already said that above, so there is no ne...
2019-06-2518 minCultra Trail RunningEpisode 16: New Players and a Monkey MakeoverWelcome New Cultra Crew Members Evil Becky Burke, and James McCaffrey AKA Jimmy Mack! We had so much fun with them as guests that we had to have them aboard. They also do a lot of cool shit all the time, so the stories just flow. Actually it was the monkey's call…. We are very excited to start this second season of Cultra and hope you are enjoying this as much as we are. It is our goal to share some laughs with you, and at the same time learn from each other about how to be be...
2019-04-021h 56Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 14: Evil Becky BurkeOne of the challenges of Ultra Running is keeping a positive attitude when things go bad. Becky Burke is an accomplished ultra runner who has faced and overcome many low spots in during her races. She shares what it's like to be in a dark place and introduces us to "Evil Becky" her calorie depleted race persona. To help with the discussion this week we week we invited our Patreons Christina Chin-Hing and Jimmy Mac to come and join us in the studio to act as co hosts as we interview Becky. This show is a combination interview and...
2019-03-191h 53Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 12: Jordan Flies WestThe language used in this show is very explicit and raw like the trails we run on, so don't listen to this with your kids, and if that stuff offends you too much, this is definitely not the episode for you. In this episode, we embarrass ourselves in playing Cultramatic, a fast paced, running themed super high pressure, circular trivia game, and we get the Cultra Crew to take the Cultra Quiz. We also have a Cultra Karaoke session, playing some of the messages we have received from our listeners. In addition to laughing pretty h...
2019-03-051h 11Cultra Trail RunningCultra 5k: CULTRA Karaoke (203) 364-4368Well, we messed up recording a full episode.. so here we are with a 5k. The only CULTRA member without a real life was left to record a solo episode introducing the world to CULTRA Karaoke! What the heck is that? It's this: (203) 364-4368 is the number you should all save in your phones – and give a call when you are out on your runs and you just can't get that song out of your head. The call will go straight to a voicemail and you can get that song out of your system by singing your heart out int...
2019-02-1909 minCultra Trail RunningCultra 5k: The MeshWell it was super bowl Sunday and I had a few friends over and some good stories of the trail started to flow, so we moved into the studio! Mike Keenan, Rick O'Toole, and Todd Brown join Traps and Dr. J. Talking about the roots and the spirits in the Rocks of the Mesh is much more fun than football. The Meshomasic State Forest is one of Connecticut's great secrets. It has miles of unmarked trails that seem to get everyone lost. There are Nike Missile Sites, Shady Government Facilities, meth labs, and a buried alien spaceship...
2019-02-0823 min
Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 1: CULTRA Fall Fling 400 and Chat 100 previewIn this episode we do a recap of the Fall fling 400 Minute race, a CT Trailmixers race which was recently held at YMCA Camp Sloper, in Southington CT. It was a muddy race that all of Cultra attended and we have some great stories of the day. We will also offer a preview of our thoughts and preparations for the Chattanooga 100 mile trail race which Jordan and Art will be running. Website: https://wordpress.com/media/documents/cultrarunning.home.blog Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: cul...
2018-12-121h 16
Cultra Trail RunningEpisode 0: CULTRA WTF and so it beginsWelcome to Cultra Trail Running Podcast as we introduce the members of the of the Cultra: Art "Shadow Bear" Byram, Brian " Rock" Roccapriore, The Highlander Joe Laskey, Stacey "Traps" Clark, and "Dr. J" Jordan Grande. As is obvious from the start, we don't know much about podcasting, but we do know a little about ultra running. We talk about all the stuff that happens on the trail that others really don't care about. We hope you enjoy our inaugural episode and stick around to eventually become part of the Cutlra. Or perhaps you already have and didn't know it. Res...
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