Oak Miller and Kevin "Law Dawg" Jordan are in fact, not dead to Cultra. They are very much alive and well and we cherish them. I mean, imagine being the kind of person that cares what podcasts people listen to? As far as Umstead is concerned- Fred is like "yeah whatever, I only ran 87.5 miles, so please don't talk to me about it" but dude that is stout AF. At any rate, two members of the Cultra Fam got together and ran Umstead 100 in under 24 hours. Each helped the other to make sure they stayed...
Apr 06, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 183
Jimmy Mac tells his story of qualifying for Boston with the most non specific training ever. AFB and Evil Becky battle it out for 6 hours on the trails of New York during the 6 Hour Spring on the Trails run put on by our friends at CTW Conquer The World Endurance. You should go check them out! KLM Photograpy Check out the Film Turk 182 Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 182
Jason Hardrath is once again back with us and I gotta say my dude is one of the best guests we have had on- from getting real and raw while recounting his journey to 100 FKTs to his honest and vulnerable takes on what this sport means to him, we take a deep dive into the soul of one of ultrarunning's best humans. Jason's Website JasonHardrath.com Check out Episode 110 with Jason Hardrath Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race ...
Apr 02, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 181
We talk Simon C Edgett, Vertical Madness, Ellie Pell, Jake Koteen, LOTR, Katniss, Law Dawg, Oak Miller, Gelato, Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run and even a little CUT112. We talk trail running, Road Running, Marathons, and FKT's. We also get into some books, and authors. Perhaps Kurt was an ultra runner... “I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ― Kurt Vonnegut Outro music by Nick Byram Become a C...
Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 180
We answer many questions like, "what was the first album you ever bought" and "what happens when a sub 60 minute half double half marathoner sets his sights on a 50k" and "where is the best place in New England to view paintings from the Hudson River School". We also mention that Barkleys is going on but it will be over when this drops. But mostly we try to focus, but fail miserably on the upcoming Highlights Train Festival, so at least we provided a link and included it in the episode title wit...
Mar 12, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 3Ep. 179
Tony Bonanno and Simon C. Edgett (What does the "C" stand for ?) join the full Crew as we relive what has become Cultra's favorite Double Half Marathon. We also consider Ross Bielak's silent humble crushing of this event as he ran solo all night before the rest of us showed up to paddle. A good time was had by all! Tune in to the end of the episode for an in depth look at Fred's Cat's ass! Colchester Half Results 2022 Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebo...
Mar 04, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 178
The whole Crew is together for some new Hampshire-based shenanigans as we sit down with the Queen of The White Mountains, Kristina Folcik. She talks about her company Rockhopper Races and brings in her partner Rem Stone to talk logistics and what it takes to not only race in the Whites but what the scaffolding looks like behind the scenes. In addtion to putting on rerally cool and challenging runs they also give a ton to charity and Kristina may have spread her dead cat's ashes in someone's lunc...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 177
Nils Van Der Poel, olympic gold medalist and ultrarunner kicks off the show for us, ja! Then we take a good look at the TARC Frozen Yeti and Satan's Sidewalk. Then we jackass heavily, Tarzan Brown and Johnny Kelley get some love and then we talk Colchester triple half or double and half half wtf? Yeah it's fun for all and then finally we are regaled with a story that frankly if it does not win a Pulitzer I will burn that building down. I mean the building that gives out the awards. Yep, because ...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Jimmy got into UTMB so that dominates this episode. Sorry (not sorry). He is terrified. By the way, he is me. I am him. We are writing this right now. Sometimes there are two Jimmys. Avoid them both. Anyway, he's freaking out over kit and travel and all the things. Listen as Art grills his ass. Swammie Shuffle Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 175
The Crew gets starry eyed as Ryan Ploeckelman joins in for a fun episode. We talk podcasts, pacing, and private parts. We also do some East Coast West Coast chatter. We make plans that involve running and pies. But mostly we talk about this wonderful community of people that enjoy trail running, ultra marathons, being outdoors, and supporting each other. The Adventure Jogger Homepage Pinhoti Trail Series Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Si...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 174
It's a family affair as the entire Livingston clan joins us to recount Deb's amazing almost wire-to-wire win at the 2022 HURT 100, one of the classic and iconic 100 milers in the world. Husband Scott, an awesome athlete in his own right, as well as their children Shepard and Dahlia talk about how they were able to crew and pace mom to the win. And hey- we managed a CLEAN episode so you can listen with your kids! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan...
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 173
Western States 2022 Golden Ticket Winner Ellie Pell joins us once again for a spirited blow-by-blow recap of her second place finish at the Bandera 100k last week and we are beyond psyched for her. Hear how she came from 15 minutes back to secure herself not only a podium spot but a coveted spot in this year's WS100. Hear how she goes into scary situations by using positive self-talk, and her fearless approach to competition. “I wanted to see where us east coasters would stack up against the wes...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 172
Joe Morrisroe, the “Ricky Gates” of New York joins Phred and AFB to share the details of what it is like to run every street in New York. There is no better way to learn about a community than to travel it by foot. Joe takes us on a deep dive of New York City running and the challenges of efficiently completing a grid, and proves that you do not have to run ultra distances to complete great and inspiring running projects. Learn more about Joe's Projects Follow Joes adventures: Twitter @RunEveryS...
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 171
Curt Pandiscio has run more ultras than you. He's also frozen his nuts off (not really) to save yours. Hear Curt's story from running old school Nipmuck marathons (it used to be in June?) to now competing in Last Person Skiing events. This episode contains some bonus Jackass content at the end of the episode talking Hundo junk, the CUT and UTMB, also King of Pain, Frozen Sasquatch and Midstate Massive. Photo Credit Jake Koteen Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cult...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 170
What an action-packed episode we got coming at you this week, our last of 2021. We touch on Ryan Hall's huge gainz, Fred has a poignant and amazing story of a runner getting lost for 36 hours in Florida. Art does an awesome job mentioning that he has in fact done a 419 mile bike ride almost entirely across NY state, and the long way not the "easy" north-south route, you chickens! Seriously, this year can fuck right off. But on another entirely related note: Jimmy is an obvious troll- this episod...
Dec 31, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 168
Hark 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 th...
Dec 24, 2021•2 hr 50 min•Season 3Ep. 167
This fun episode featuring Michele “PomPom” O’Neill and Caresse Amenta shines a spotlight on women over 40 and trail running. This dynamic pair joined forces with ultracool photographer Breck Macnab and created Breaking Trail Calendar 2022: Celebrating Trail Divas Over 40 and the CT Trails they Traverse. This fundraiser benefits Connecticut Forest and Parks and Girls On The Run, Greater Hartford! AFB and Phred do their best to keep up, but resistance is futile. Breaking Trail Calendar Girls on t...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 166
The Crew says "Hello" to outstanding human Clorice Reinhardt. We re-live what it was like to run and win the Hamster Wheel 30 hour and the Fall Fling 400 minute Ultra. We also talk some heavy science, so don't listen to this with your kids unless you want them to learn about foul language and Tyrosine Mediated Proton Coupled Electron Transfer. Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adve...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Kevin Hoegler was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at 18 years old. Kevin decided that sitting around was not to be his path, and has instead continued his lifelong journey of self examination and challenge through ultra running. Running 100 miles in under 24 hours is not an easy task, especially for a new runner. We talk a little Jersey, a little hockey, and a lot about what it means to face huge challenges. Kevin is also planning to run a 220 mile leg of an across the country relay to ra...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 164
Not Safe For Work! The Cultra Crew looks at all the rules of trail running and breaks them. But you really should have known that was going to happen. We have the full Crew on hand and lines are crossed, and plans are made. We play the classic game "Know Your Knees" which Becky destroyed. Coincidence, I think not! WTF happend to AFB's shorts? We also spend 3 hours reading the Patreon names... Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a ...
Nov 19, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 163
Multiday superstar Amy Mower shares how to not listen to that inner voice telling you to stop. We get an insiders look at the Javelina Jundred and Jackass Junction. Sounds like our kind of place! Rachel Belmont of Episode 50 Fame is her excellent pacer and also shares nerve racking stories of Sky Diving. Javelina Jundred Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Looking to win your local leaf catching contest? What is the latest gear for snagging the falling foliage during a run? So many questions, so few resources. We tackle this along with so much more. Strava Leaf Catchers Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Ian Connell just won Bimblers Bluff 50k for the second time, but he is not all about winning. He finds his space on the trail and lives in the joy of the moment. He has ended up on the podium of every UltraSignup race he has entered, but remains remarkably humble. Bimblers Bluff 50K Race Results Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 160
John, Paul, George and Ringo are here! This was the result of like 4 episodes being spliced together, sometimes live, sometimes later in the studio. All kinds of technical difficulties. Whatevs, warts and all. We talk fall marathon season, bad ultrarunning advice, being burned out, Art literally just leaves early, we do NO Patreon (sorry, give us money tho) and we deep dive and have a therapy session. Hartford Marathon results We’re on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 3Ep. 159
AFB and Phat Phred welcome Trisha Ignatowski who recently nabbed an FKT on the 360 mile Erie Canal Trail. According to undisclosed sources, she allegedly was inspired by the infamous 419 Bike trip of Cultra’s AFB. Trisha shares stories of competitive skating, trail running tips for women, steeplechase, South Mountain, NJ, Sassquad, Palisades, Totoro , music, and so much more..But wait, it gets better, her brother was a competitive canoe racer! Yeah she fits right in to the Cultra Culture. https:...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 3Ep. 158
Cultra Host Evil Becky Byram leads a scatagorical episode as we talk Spatathalon. cutoffs, canellations, volcanos, FKT's and the beauy of running in the North East in Autumn. Check out the Spartathalon Here are the results of the Vermont 50 Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 3Ep. 157
The Crew hears from Michael Crutchley AKA Crutch Lee about the six or more times he attempted running 100 miles, until his recent success. Many great lessons here for anyone looking to take on the 100 mile distance. This may be the professional help you have been seeking. Cultra Episode 15 Evil Beck Burke Notchview Ultra Yeti 100 Ghost Train Grindstone Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a c...
Sep 25, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 156
The Cultra Crew covers it all: New Haven Road Race, Vegemite, UTMB, Vegemite, Notchview Preview, Vegemite, Blue 2 Blue Preview, Soda Stream tips, and so much more. Becky tries Vegemite for the first time ever, live on this show and the results??? Tune in to find out how awkward this can get. Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race...
Sep 17, 2021•2 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Scott Snell is a blue collar runner. Gritty and determined, he approaches his running like work. And the results have paid off big time as Scott is now 4 for 4 in Last Person Standing Backyard style races. Hear how he prepares for his runs, executes his runs then reflects on his runs with his excellent blog Beast Coast Trail Running Scott's FB page We’re on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We’re on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 154
We spent a Tuesday night as the jackass brigade, coming in with many spicy hot takes on various subjects. Here's some links to peruse: Our Patreon page Rat Race USA-Canada Badger 100 Garbage Disposals Ted Lasso I am Legend Letterkenney Hockey players 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/CultraTrailR...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Season 3Ep. 152
