New England Endurance Podcast

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nicole Freedman, Olympian, and Executive Director of the New England Mountain Bike Association ( NEMBA ). In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from the Olympic stage to becoming a pivotal leader in mountain biking advocacy and community building. We dive into NEMBA's mission of &qu...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Mat Rousseu and Alex Land, the passionate co-founders of Gravel Boston . This dynamic duo has been instrumental in promoting gravel rides in the Boston area, aiming to create an inclusive cycling community that caters to both seasoned riders and beginners. Mat and Alex shared th...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Pat Caron from the Trail Animals Running Club (based in Massachusetts) and the founder of Move Free . Pat, a professional mountain ultra trail athlete, shared insights and stories from his impressive career and involvement in the trail running community. Key Highlights from the episo...

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 Scarlet Batchelor, the Chief Growth Officer of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Scarlet shares her passion for getting more people into the great outdoors and discusses AMC's mission and cool initiates for the endurance community of New England a...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this enlightening episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Peter Conway, the passionate head instructor and founder of the Bike Education Institute for Pirates , situated in the North Shore area of Massachusetts.  Students of all ages and skill can learn how to ride bikes safely and confidently through BEIP. ...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we are joined by special guest Patria Vandermark, the visionary founder of New England Expedition Riders (NEER). Get ready for an adventure-packed conversation as Patria shares insights into NEER's exciting club activities and events, including the aptly named Brutiful Cape Ride, a challenging 100-mile fat bike ad...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode, we sit down with Mike Dionne, co-founder of the legendary Ragnar Road Reach The Beach Relay. This iconic New England event is celebrating it's 25th year on Sept 13-14, 2024.  Based in the breathtaking landscapes of New Hampshire, the Ragnar Road Reach The Beach Relay is not just a race—it's an odyssey. From...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode of The New England Endurance Podcast, we talk with the organizers of  The Ranger , a unique gravel cycling event and community fundraiser nestled in Tunbridge, VT.  We sit down with the dynamic duo behind The Ranger: Vermont's Gravel Enduro , Rachel and Tyler Cohen, to explore the origins, impact, and future of th...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode, we chat with Ben Spaulding, President, and Jess Petersen, Vice President of the Somerville Road Runners   (SRR). Join us as we dive into the details of this remarkable club located in the greater Boston area.  SRR embodies the essence of community-driven running at its finest:  from fostering inclusivity to championin...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. Join us in this enlightening episode as we venture into the world of backcountry skiing with Granite Backcountry Alliance (GBA) , an organization that aims to advance the sport of backcountry skiing in New Hampshire and Western Maine through the creation, improvement and maintenance of ski glades.  In this episode, we chat with Sam Tr...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. Welcome to an episode brimming with exhilarating endurance content as we immerse ourselves into the world of Six03 Endurance , a dynamic team hailing from the heart of New Hampshire.  Founded with a mission to promote camaraderie, encourage fitness, enhance training, and increase knowledge, Six03 Endurance has become a staple in the N...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we unravel the inspiring tale of the Heartbreak Hill Running Store , its evolution into a vibrant running club known as the Heartbreakers, and its groundbreaking support of the "Love Squad" to aid college athletes post-NIL era. Founded by Massachusetts entrepreneur and endurance athlete, Dan Fitzgerald , the...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we explore the wonderful cycling club known as The Rippers with one of it's founders, J.D. Hale.   Discover how The Rippers, a loose peloton of cycling fanatics, sprouted organically into a thriving community -- a cooperative -- with rides spinning off every day of the week. Tune in to hear the captivating story b...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. What does running the "beer mile" and childcare have in common?  In our latest episode we explore this question and find out all about the amazing Notch Run Club based out of Salem and Brighton, MA.  Dan Donato, founder of the Notch Run Club, and Jordan Kinley, the Notch coach, tell us about their wonderful running club and...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we chat with Adina O'Neill, founder of Team B*Real , an endurance sport community where athletes of any size, color, identity, age & ability are empowered to achieve their personal goals.  Adina shares how she helps ordinary people unleash the extraordinary athlete inside by having fun, training smart and buil...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. In this episode we talk with Dean Phillips, co-owner of Fit Werx (located in Peabody, MA.)  Dean is a beast of an athlete, a true watt-monster, and in this episode we learn about his company, community, and view of training.  Here are some of Dean's accomplishments: 7x masters cycling national champion & 3x world champion ove...

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode. Welcome to New England Endurance!  In this inaugural episode, your hosts Art Trapotsis and Eric Schenker, set the stage for an exciting journey into  the vibrant endurance sports culture thriving in New England.   With a commitment to fostering connections, providing valuable insights, and igniting inspiration, we strive to unite, inf...