New England Endurance Podcast

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we head to Manchester, Connecticut, to sit down with David Fusfeld, President of the Manchester Running Club. David shares his own “adult onset runner” story, starting in his 30s, getting hooked on the marathon, qualifying for Boston, completing 23 marathons, and recently earning h...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we chat with Marlissa Briggett and Scott Lajoie of the Buzzards Bay Coalition , a nonprofit that works to protect clean water in the region.  We explore the connection between endurance sports and environmental stewardship by diving into two of the Coalition’s signature endurance e...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. Richard Sachs is one of the most respected names in American cycling craft, but this conversation goes far beyond framebuilding. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, Richard joins Art Trapotsis for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from New Jersey to England to Connecticut, the founding of his company in t...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast , host Art Trapotsis sits down with Chris Lotsbom, Director of Race Communications & Media at the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) , for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic organizations in running. While the B.A.A. is best known for organizing the Boston Mara...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we head down to one of the most iconic riding destinations in New England — Cape Cod. Host Art Trapotsis sits down with Kim Pzegeo, President of the Cape Cod Cycling Club (otherwise known as C4), and Michele Kjoller, longtime member and board member, to explore how a small group ri...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, Art Trapotsis sits down with Susan Dunklee — three-time Olympian, former World Championship medalist, and now Director of Biathlon and Head Junior Biathlon Coach at Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Susan shares her journey from growing up in a Vermont ski f...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. New Balance has been part of the New England running culture for over a century. In this episode, Andy Downin shares how the company supports local races, builds relationships with run clubs, and creates events like New Balance Nationals and the Marathon Relay during Boston Marathon weekend. If you’re part of the region’s running scen...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis speaks with Skip Thomas and Karen Smyers about the B2VT Ride and the VT Monster gravel event. They discuss the origins of both rides, their evolution over the years, and the community that surrounds these endurance events. The conversation covers the challenges o...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. We’re launching Season 3 with a bang—and a blizzard. In this premiere episode, we sit down with Ryan DeLena , the first person to ski all 91 lines in the Presidential Skiing guidebook, and the star and co-creator of the new documentary NINETY ONE , set to release this February 2026. Ryan shares stories from his time navigating the moo...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast , we sit down with Firefly Bicycles   co-founders Tyler Evans and Kevin Wolfson to explore the craft, philosophy, and real-world decision-making behind world-class custom titanium bikes. From geometry choices and material tradeoffs to bike fitting instincts honed in the peloton, Tyl...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Tim Mitchell, Technical Director of the legendary CCB Cycling Education Foundation. With roots dating back to 1960s England and an official U.S. presence since 1976, CCB is the longest-running elite cycling program in the country. But it's more than just race...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast , we sit down with Andrew Drummond—founder of White Mountain Ski Company and the man behind some of the region’s most iconic events and endurance feats. Andrew recently completed the White Mountains Direttissima—connecting all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-footers in a single unsuppor...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this inspiring episode of the New England Endurance Podcast , we sit down with Kelly Brush, founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation, and a former collegiate ski racer turned national advocate for adaptive sports. After a life-altering crash in 2006 left her paralyzed from the chest down, Kelly founded the Kelly Brush Foundation to em...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast , we sit down with Brooks Nablo and Jacob Kravitz of Stage 1 Cycling , a community-built cycling club based in Connecticut that’s making big waves in the local scene. Brooks, the club’s President and head coach of the juniors team, shares how stepping into a leadership role transfor...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we interview Justin Spinelli, a former professional cyclist and current entrepreneur behind Luxe Wheelworks by Gruppo Spinelli. Justin shares his journey from a young bike mechanic in New Hampshire to racing in prestigious events like the Giro d'Italia. He discusses the challenges he faced, including burnout in pr...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast , host Art Trapotsis talks with RJ Thompson , Executive Director of Vermont Huts & Trails , about the Velomont Project — an ambitious effort to create a 485-mile, hut-supported trail network spanning the length of Vermont. Designed to modern mountain bike standards and open to h...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we sit down with John Mortimer — founder and CEO of Millennium Running , former professional runner, and one of New England’s most dynamic race organizers. John takes us from his early days as a decorated athlete to the creation of Millennium Running, a company that now produces over 30 signature events annually, opera...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance podcast, hosts Art Trapotsis and Eric Schenker sit down with Lisa McCoy , event director of the iconic Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb (MWARBH) . Known affectionately as “The Rockpile,” this race challenges cyclists with 7.6 miles of relentless climbing, an average grade of 12%...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we sit down with Abby Long, the (outgoing) Executive Director of Kingdom Trails — one of the top mountain biking and multi-use trail networks in the country, located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Abby shares her inspiring journey from global service work to leading one of New England’s most beloved trail systems. Wit...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we interview Amy Rusiecki — ultrarunner, trail advocate, race director of the iconic Vermont 100 Endurance Race , and race director of the Beast Coast Trail Running Series . We take a deep dive into  the origins of the Vermont 100 and how it began as a horse endurance ride and remains one of the only events in the worl...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis sits down with George Munger, the director the Tufts University rowing program and men's head coach , to explore what makes Tufts one of the most successful and admired rowing teams in the country. George shares his personal journey into the sport and offers...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we dive deep into what many rowers fondly call Rower’s Christmas — the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) . We’re joined by race director Brendan Mulvey, who unpacks what makes this two-day rowing festival one of the world’s largest and most beloved regattas. Brendan shares behind-the-scenes stories about the...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we interview Emily Kwesell and Cody Whelan, co-founders of Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  We explore the innovative concept of their outdoor gear shop that doubles as a taproom—an inviting space that brings endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts together. Em...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Cronin and Bruce Lindsay, co-founders of Dirt Church Brewing , nestled in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Born out of a shared love for mountain biking, trail (dirt) culture, and connection, Dirt Church is more than just a brewery—it’s a community hub built around the values of re...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we enjoy a conversation with Jeff Dieffenbach , co-president of 5 45 Velo , and Larry Alford, one of the club's original founders. Together, they take us on a ride through the club’s origins, its evolution from a masters racing team to a diverse and inclusive cycling community, and the powerful role that camarader...