Slackpackers

Season 2 Episode 24 – A Bohemian Alps Recap Finale (aka Dumb and Dumber) Which one is Dumb, and which is Dumber? Tough call. The guys recap their Bohemian Alps races in this glorious, albeit lackluster, season finale. Enjoy the silence. (Some of you will get this after you listen to the episode. The one that won’t is Kevin.) #chooseyouradventure #takeahike #bebettertoday Listen, share, rate, and r...

Season 2 Episode 23 – Fire Tower 50K Race Recap and a Mystery How did Kevin and Pete do at the Fire Tower 50K? What did they love and maybe not like so much? This episode has it all. Plus, it's a mystery! Will the guys toe the line in Nebraska at the Bohemian Alps 50K? Tune in to see if you can figure it out. And don't worry, there's plenty of their ridiculousness along the way. (They have been wa...

Season 2 Episode 22 – It’s Race Week! Time to gear up for the Fire Tower Trail Races 50K. Kevin is ready(ish). Pete is a bundle of positivity… wait, he’s a complete downer. Will Kevin have a good race? Will Pete even show up? The intrigue is so captivating that you will not want to miss a moment! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check out the Fire Tower Trail Races and the Bohemian Al...

Season 2 Episode 21 – What Does Success Look Like? With 18 days to go (at the time of recording), Kevin and Pete talk about what success looks like for them. What has changed? Where do goals fit in? It’s a real discussion – who knew? But have no fear because there is plenty of ridiculousness. Like, what is your go-to wedding drink? And fun with a CGM. Plus, Kevin’s continued beef with the New York...

Season 2 Episode 20 – A Month to Go There is a month to go until the Fire Tower Trail Races 50K. How are the guys doing? Kevin is running. Pete is in PT and cranky. So, about what you would expect. What are the guys listening to? #WTFNYT. And the usual nonsense in the thankfully (relatively) short episode! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check out the Fire Tower Trail Races and the B...

Season 2 Episode 19 – Not Enough Poutine The boys are back! Kevin recaps a fantastic trip to Montreal. And casually mentions getting in a good 14-miler the week before. Things are looking good in Omaha. Pete is still a wreck. The doubts are real, and he may not reach the start line. Is this more mental than physical? We’ll find out. What are the guys listening to? #WTFNYT. And somehow, this nonsen...

Season 2 Episode 18 – Is it a Murder Mystery? Kevin is cruising along. Complaining some, of course, but having a good time of it. Pete is a wreck. Cranky and a mess. Will it end soon? For everyone else’s sake, we hope so. All that plus the return of #WTFNYT and what they’re listening to where Pete doesn’t even know the premise of his own book. Good times! Want to join the guys on their big challen...

Season 2 Episode 17 – Just 1K Short Pete’s cranky. Kevin better be ready to carry the show. We’re doomed. The guys recap a fairly busy week. They talk about Kevin’s short long run. Pete’s time at the canceled Eastern States 100. And a bit of a cliffhanger about some lingering doubts.   Plus the return of #WTFNYT, what they’re listening to, and more! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Ch...

Season 2 Episode 16 – Mercifully Short Technical issues give you a reprieve from the endless inanity of Kevin and Pete. Within this short episode are a few gems, so not all is lost. The biggest thing to flesh out in the next episode is the lingering doubts about the upcoming races. Stay tuned! No #WTFNYT or things they are listening to this week. You’re welcome. Want to join the guys on their big...

Season 2 Episode 15 – Cops and Races and Rants Pete goes on a rant to start the show. When the guys finally settle in, Kevin recaps his racing and training. Pete talks about pacing his friend, Lloyd, at the Burning River 50-mile race. Not much for #WTFNYT but some fun things they are listening to. Plus, the usual shenanigans in this tepid episode! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Chec...

Season 2 Episode 14 – Rough Patch and a Scandal Who hit a rough patch and who created a scandal by getting caught cutting a course? We all know who the bigger whiner and race cheater are in this gruesome pair. Kevin and Pete in all their inglorious splendor, including a typical #WTFNYT and some actual decent things to listen to. All that and so much more makes this a can’t-miss episode! Want to jo...

Season 2 Episode 13 – The Greatest Gift of All A short but fun way to spend some time. The guys recap meeting up in Omaha. Kevin is still taunting Pete because he “dodged” him in a July 4th race. But they did run together. And what gift did Pete give Kevin that he loves? Find out that and much more on this ridiculous episode! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check out the Fire Tower T...

Season 2 Episode 12 – Tour de Independence Happy 4th of July from the Slackpackers! The guys to celebrate our nation’s independence in the only way they know how – discussing the Tour de France. And, yes, Pete was totally off on Cav. Kevin can gloat. The usual minimal training talk, stupid tangents, and complete nonsense to get your holiday weekend started! Want to join the guys on their big chall...

Season 2 Episode 11 – Big News and a MammothMarch This special edition of Slackpackers starts with big news from Nebraska. Join us in congratulating Kevin and Hollyanne on the little Slackpacker they are expecting this December! Kevin recaps his cross-country race. Pete recaps the MammothMarch Delaware Valley and the family trip to Philly. Good times were had by all! Plus, a ton of nonsense along...

Season 2 Episode 10 – Same as It Ever Was A typical episode with Kevin and Pete. Some training talk. Some Ridiculousness. Barely entertaining. The End. Did we sell this week’s edition of the show? Listen anyway to this week’s mediocre visit with Slackpackers! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check out the Fire Tower Trail Races and the Bohemian Alps 50K . #chooseyouradventure #takeahi...

Season 2 Episode 9 – A Long Walk and a Ranch Debate After a creepier start than normal, Kevin recaps his week. Pete’s recap is quite a bit longer as he set out to do the 12-Hour Walk outlined by Colin O’Brady. What did Pete get out of the walk? Did he make all 12 hours? And what did he think about? One of the random thoughts Pete pondered was about the ideal burger. That leads to the guys talking...

Season 2 Episode 8 – Sugar Badger Half-Marathon Race Recap Kevin and Pete are back and talking about… pancakes. This totally tracks. Eventually, they get to the training and racing part. This episode is a lot of Pete with a full recap of his Sugar Badger half-marathon weekend. Plenty of food talk. And true crime chat, too. Classic Slackpackers! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check o...

Season 2 Episode 7 – Wait. We Need to Train? Back to our regular episodes with Kevin and Pete giving updates on where they are with training scheduled around a milk delivery. #blameKevin The guys also share a website pet peeve. Kevin has a #WTFNYT bone to pick with Pete. What Ya’ Listenin’ To? And the return of Pete’s obsession with dew point. All that and much more in this semi-lucid episode! Wan...

Season 2 Episode 6 – Trekking the Camino de Santiago with Kristine and Thom This episode is a bit different as Pete gets to interview Kristine and Thom Cox about their recent trip trekking the Camino de Santiago from Portugal. Before that happens, Kevin and Pete fill you in on their training, thoughts on Floda, #WTFNYT, What Ya Listenin’ To, and more. The real reason to stick around this week is t...

Season 2 Episode 5 – Trash Talk Pete rants. Kevin mows. They talk about long weeks, training, and trash. Maybe they will talk about the 50K races they plan to run someday. Don’t rush them. All that plus #WTFNYT,  What Ya Listenin’ To, double entendres, and so much more! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check out the Fire Tower Trail Races and the Bohemian Alps 50K . #chooseyouradventu...

Season 2 Episode 4 – Is it Cheating? Kevin changes it up to start the show. There are sure to be even more complaints this week. The guys walk you through their weeks. Pete tries to navigate feeling good. Kevin has a lot of questions in a long #WTFNYT segment. Plus What Ya Listenin’ To and so much more! Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check out the Fire Tower Trail Races and the Bohe...

Season 2 Episode 3 – Pete Finds a Soapbox After the usual creepy, “Hey, Buddy,” Kevin has a great story about his recent trip to Montana. You can imagine how prepared he was to hike in the mountains. Pete’s quality training continues. He recaps a solid 9-mile run and discusses how the run/walk method works for him. Then Pete finds a soapbox with an abrupt pivot. As we all know, he has type 2 diabe...

Season 2 Episode 2 – Amateurs Kevin kicks off this episode with a race recap. Do you remember him talking about having an upcoming race? No? Oh, he didn’t bother to mention it. Pete’s recap includes some good workouts and how Regain (not a sponsor) is working as his electrolyte drink. He quickly pivots to an existential crisis when it comes to nature. He also rants against the new visa requirement...

Season 2 Episode 1 – Is This Dumb Enough? Kevin and Pete are back and as terrible as ever! After a quick catch-up of the past six months, the guys introduce a couple of new segments. First up is something they call WTF NYT. This week sets the stage as they go through their New York Times word game habits in excruciating detail. This may hurt many of you, right in the soul, so be careful. Next up i...

Episode 37 – Season Finale with Hollyanne and Gretchen You asked for it, so here you go! Kevin and Pete are joined by their wives, Coach Hollyanne and Gretchen, to get their perspective on the epic Grand Canyon hike. From training to the day of, Hollyanne and Gretchen give you their insights on how the guys made it through the hike. Also, Hollyanne talks about coaching this different kind of event...