Cultra Trail Running

The Crew spends some time abusing our Patreons, and discussing the erosion issues facing the finish line of the CUT112. We also recap the Hoppin Hodges and give a preview of Traprock 50K. But we are not going to talk about Ulmstead 100, or tattoo conventions so don't even ask!     Get your official  Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag  at our store! Outro music by  Nick Byram Become a Cult...

Antonio 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...

DNF: Rising From the Ashes is a compilation of stories by runners, for runners, about the heartbreak and redemption of a "Did Not Finish" race result. In a collection of heartfelt stories, these endurance athletes share their experiences, feelings, and lessons learned through failure. We have a chance to meet 12 of the contributing authors who each bring their tales of some of the best stories of...

The Connecticut Ultra Traverse (CUT) is a point to point trail running event with two options: 112 Miles, or 50 Mile. The #CUT112 is a 112 mile trail running event following the Blue Blazes of the New England Trail (NET) from the MA-CT border to the Long Island Sound in Guilford, CT starting at 8:00AM on Friday May 31, 2024 .  This Episode features an expert panel of Crew and participants who offe...

Coree Woltering is a professional trail runner, known for his ultra running Speedo, his Eco Challenge effort and many other things related to running including putting up the s upported fastest known time (FKT) of 21 days, 13 hours, and 35 minutes on Wisconsin's 1,147-mile Ice Age Trail in 2020. We talk about the expectations that others have occasionally put on Coree as an openly gay African Amer...

OK so perhaps they are not the only truths, but they do seem to check out. What is the Love Trails Fesival? AFB and Phred discuss CUT112, Hoppin Hodges 50K, and more. We also talk Lululemon and Camile Heron as she breaks just about everything! And we double down with our Patreons too! 5 Things i Still Beleive Are True About Ultra running Love Trails Festival Sleeping Giant 100  Get your official ...

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 lonel...

Lot of Jackassing around on this episode where we review the Colechester Double half Marathons, Hoppin Hodges 50K, Lake Waramaug 100K, and review plans for the Connecticut Ultra Traverse #CUT112 and hear about Becky's new friend she met at the Port-a-John. We also bring you up to date on the latest from our Patreons.  Please excuse AFB's bad microphone... Hoppin Hodges 5K Information . We will run...

Ultra Runner, author, recovering addict and father Henry Ward shares his many inspiring life journeys that have taken him on a road that ultimately led to helping others. We dig deep on what it means to be in the moment and do hard things in life.  Running Without The Devil: How an alcoholic and addict used running to battle his addiction and how you can too. https://a.co/d/1WNjJil   Running Witho...

It 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 th...

The one and only Laura Becker joins Becky and Celeste to share her experience balancing new motherhood and being an ultra runner and triathlete. We discuss the joys and struggles, the successes and failures, and the importance of supportive networks.  Get your official  Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag  at our store! Outro music by  Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter   ba...

Just 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...

Author and Ultra Running Legend Catra Corbett has run over 100, 100 mile races, has run over 30, 200 mile runs. In addition to these challenges, she has faced many other life challenges including addiction, abuse, and the untimely death of her father when she was 17 years old. Her running companions include runners of all ages and abilities both two and four legged. In addition to the strong bonds...

How are you feeling? Sometimes it seems like the sun just aint shining anywhere nearby. This time of year lots of us get a little dark. The Crew shares how they deal with post holiday blues, family triggers, rainy running weather, and our inner voice. We talk about the importance of making face to face connections and reaching out to friends and others to talk about these things.  Mental Health re...

We are 5 years old, and we still cant wipe our own ass. Butt we dont let that stop us from having a good time. Before launching into exclusive Patreon updates we talk about UTMB Ironman Ultra running and yes our excellent trail running community. Thanks to a great article by MassUltra and Chris Wristen for reminding us that we (you) do in fact control our community.  Get your official Cultra Cloth...

"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 TR...

The 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 Pr...

Welcome to the Off Track Running Club! 10 Miles, 10 Tacos but you just gotta kep them down! We take a look at the CT Trail Mixers Taco Trials race, and a lot of other things too. This episode has something for everyone to take in, but you just gotta keep it down. We get off track but we stay in the stadium and eventually find our way back.  Along the way we talk about Runners World and bogus AI ar...

This episode is a simple reading of the list of Patreon Names. So why does it take almost 2 hours? We hope you enjoy this new deep dive Patreon focused format, which we plan on dropping once a month. Want to know what is happening in this community? This is the episode to find out.  And whats with Evil Becky's Beard? Get your official  Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag  at our store! Out...

This episode will leave you laughing and feeling grateful as Evil Becky and Celeste Fong ADD catch up with fashion icon Albert James Galatan!  You will feel better and thank us later! 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 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 Faceboo...

If you are looking for a typical running podcast episode, this is not it.  After a quick review of the Fall Fling 400 hour race, and the Know Your Pace Race, Art, Phred, and Ellie (APE) take a look at the meaning of life, body image issues, getting old, colonizing Mars, redesigning high school to meet life, and we try to figure out what Sesquipedalian means? Do you even know? Know Your Pace Race F...

Your 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...

5 Letter word for 100 mile finisher? After an eclectic childhood that included competing in the Scrabble World Championships, New Hampshires' KAREN Clark scores her first 100 mile finish at Hamsterwheel! CT Trailmixers founder Michael LoPresti runs 124 miles in 30 hours, after undergoing heart surgery.  We talk about life's cross roads in this episode and the power of support. And Support is good!...

Urine 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...