Cultra Trail Running

Warning (Explicit) do not listen with your kids. Brian Roccapriore, one of the original Cultra members joins us to share the experience of putting on the latest Traprock 50K and 17K with co-RD's Stacey Clark, Ron Lacandro, and a great group of volunteers. He is a great person, race director and friend.  Traprock 2022 Results Ross Bielak Western CUT112 Coffee-enema-8-things-you-need-to-know Episode...

Don't listen to Episode 184 with your kids. Butt, if you are a big Stevie Nicks fan, and are looking for an exciting new adventure that could change your life this may give you a new outlook on life. Actually if you have any self respect at all, don't listen because this may scar you for life. We do talk about The Squatch Apple 50 mile win by Jamie Miller, Nipmuck North run, #CUT112, Umstead 100,...

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 Fa...

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 Suppo...

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 mu...

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...

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 upcomin...

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! Colche...

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...

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...

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 Pa...

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 Tra...

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...

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 fear...

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 i...

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 Ma...

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 y...

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...

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!...

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 Pat...

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 f...

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......

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 Fac...

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

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 f...