The Gunks Cast

We go out on the road to visit Pilates of New Paltz where owner, and trainer, Elise Bacon takes us through a Pilates class.  Elise Bacon is certified Pilates Instructor, certified TRX Instructor, accomplished tri athlete and dancer.

The Gunks Cast is on site for the 36th annual S.O.S. !  Hear how the survivor's faired as we wrap the S.O.S. podcast series.

Dr. Mike Halstead, and Thomas Struzzieri, getting ready to head out on their cross country, DIY fundraiser, Alpha Bike Ride.  The money Team Alpha raises will help fund MS research, programs and services so that people affected by MS can live their best lives.  Dr. Mike is a accomplished endurance athlete.  Thomas Struzzieri, is an endurance athlete and President/CEO of HITS, LLC.

Glenn and Jeff recap the S.O.S. podcasts and talk race day info.

Rebecca and Laurel Wassner are professional triathletes competing at top races and all distances around the world for over a decade.  The Wassners are not only successful on the course, they lead active lives as triathlon coaches in the New Paltz. NY area. Last year Rebecca was the top female finisher at the SOS Triathlon and Laurel placed in the top ten. Listen to the Wassner sisters discuss thei...

Jeff, and Tom, head out on the road to BaseCamp under the Shawangunk Ridge,  to join Don, Darlene,  and Evan Davis, along with the S.O.S. family, for the 2022 Boot Camp at BaseCamp.  We sit down with Evan Davis, BaseCamp owner Deyano Manco,  long time S.O.S. organizer Jon Stern, and get to meet some first time S.O.S. competitors.

This week we talk Kids S.O.S.  with founder, and S.O.S. competitor Mike Vance. We are joined by S.O.S. and Kids S.O.S. competitor Lydia Brutvan.  Special guests Mel Gruver-LaPolt. 

Tom is a professional triathlete who has been the overall winner of the past two S.O.S. triathlons. Tom is also the current US off Road Triathlon National Champion.  In this episode Tom will break down each swim portion of the race, offer tips and suggestions, and provide insight into the unique nutritional aspects of the S.O.S. .

One of the names most synonymous with the S.O.S. is Doctor Mike Halstead.  Doctor Mike is an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed the S.O.S. 28 times and has competed in the Curaçao, and Cape Cod editions.  Whether it be competing in, training for, or the nuances of the S.O.S., Doctor Mike is unsurpassed.  In this S.O.S. cast, listen to Doctor Mike as he breaks down each segment of the...

Alex Sherwood -  Endurance athlete extraordinaire, the voice of the Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon (S.O.S.) and former 2008 S.O.S. Champion.  Alex was a standout collegiate runner (having done his first 10K at 9 years old) and a  14-time Survivor of the S.O.S.  Alex is currently an executive at the historic Mohonk Mountain house.  For the past 15 years Alex has called in the Survivors at Sk...

The Davis family - Don, Darlene, and Evan, join us on the 2nd recording of the Gunks Cast special S.O.S. series.  Tune in to hear how the grassroots hometown triathlon has grown into an international race of distinction and a bucket list race for every triathlete out there.  Don Davis is the founder of the 36-year old S.O.S. Triathlon and was crushing triathlons before most people ever heard of a...

We have just finished a 7 episode stretch on the Blue Hill Cabin Challenge.  Glenn and Jeff are back as The Gunks Cast,  to talk about  events, people, and all that is happening in and around the Gunks.  The guys will start with a series of casts covering the S.O.S. triathlon. 

11th annual Blue Hill Cabin Challenge highlights!

This is a big week, we are turning the show up a notch to 11.  First,  Mel Gruver-LaPolt joins Jeff and I as we kick of our 6th podcast.  Mel is C0-Founder and Director of the Cabin Challenge.  Mel was there in the early days, when riders got off their bikes, and cooked their own food after riding all day.  Mel is an integral part of the CC and whether on the ride, or behind the scenes, her contri...

We are back again.  Jeff and I discuss race details for the 11th annual Blue Cabin Challenge.  Edson "00Stewy" Stewart joins us to give  the low down on his 3 1/2 hr. course marking road trip.   Don't miss this one!

Blue Hill Cabin Challenge Pod Cast #3 Glenn Lapolt has special guest Edson Stewart.  Glen and Edson discuss the course and reminisce on past races.

Glenn and Jeff give the course run down.

First ever Blue Hill Cabin Challenge.  Glenn Lapolt and Jeff Weiss breakdown the upcoming 11th annual Blue Hill Cabin Challenge. www.cabinchallenge.com