Cultra Trail Running Podcast

08/10/2024

Can we fukcing talk, or what?

07/27/2024

Did you know that we have habiliments for sale in our store? https://cultra-clothes.company.site/

07/18/2024

Evil Becky Burke joins AFB to recount their Notchview Ultra drama. And then Fred “The Murollovator”, Jimmy “Live Loud” Mac, and Celeste “Walk in closet” Fong-a-Ding-D**g launch into what critics claim is the "...bestest damn ever..." reading and love/abuse fest of our Patreon Supporters. We are 112% listener supported, so we gave at least that much. Rage against CultraBot!

04/29/2024

The Cultra band gets back together again! Evil Becky, Jimmy Mac, Phred, Ding D**g, Gazellie, and AFB join together to talk about keeping up with Boulder, library cards, “hand games with children”, and Lake Waramaug, although this is released too late… https://link.chtbl.com/zzJffraW

04/08/2024

Antonio Tovar is a Field Experience Representative for HOKA and he joined Connecticut's #1 Running Instagram poster and coincidental HOKA super fan Runner Rob Amatruda, Phred and AFB as we tear a wide gaping hole in everything you ever thought about running shoes. Tovar is a wealth of shoe knowledge and he is not afraid to talk s**t either! We answer all the technology questions, and ask the question "is Altra, HOKA's little bitch after introducing a non zero drop shoe?" We rage against the NIKE machine and ultimately trick Tovar into disclosing company secrets, which will be rebranded shortly into the JOKA ONE ONE DOOKIE (112), complete with BYRAM sole, short term memory foam, reach around technology, and the happy ending cushioning. Did Cultra finally sell out, sure, but its so worth it!

04/04/2024

Cultra gets to meet the authors of DNF: Rising From the Ashes which is a compilation of stories by runners, for runners, about the heartbreak and redemption of a “Did Not Finish” race result. In a collection of heartfelt stories, these endurance athletes share their experiences, feelings, and lessons learned through failure.
We have a chance to meet 12 of the contributing authors who each bring their tales of some of the best stories of success, failure, blood, vomit, more, told by Race Directors, common folk, and record holders. Hear the tales from 6 Day races, Vol State, HOTS, Tesla Hertz, Lake Waramaug, 3 Days at the Fair, D3 and more! Plus we engage in a game of 5 questions, but there is only one answer!
Featuring Authors include: Mastermind Amy Mower, Frederick Murolo, Jan Walker, Joey Lichter, Shamus Babcock, John Calabrese, Bob Hearn, Stefanie Bernosky, Bill Schultz, Vinny Capp, Jason Reathaford and AFB.

03/24/2024

Lots of fun today with the Shenipsit Striders today at The Northern Nipmuck! https://youtu.be/5Q8l24vX2AQ

03/09/2024

Dr. Jim Keane joins the Cultra Crew for an emotionally hard hitting, thought provoking, profound episode about life, the universe and everything. Phred, and his cat make a ruling declaring that Jim is the official winner of the 6 month guest contest. In addition to discussing the nature of addiction in all its forms, we discuss the impact of technology on social interactions and the issue of loneliness, which has been declared a national health crisis. We also discuss ethics, including the differences between satisfaction and pleasure, and the importance of human connections in this special community. We also talk old school Boston Marathon and the bandit culture, back when banditing was cool and wouldn’t get you cancelled or publicly shamed by a blood thirsty muckraking Investigation social media mob. This episode will leave you feeling recharged, and full of hope. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RioS2KlpJzl6GILJ1Gp1j

02/27/2024

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02/23/2024

The double half marathon starts Saturday at 7:00 AM at Bacon Academy in Colchester . The one and a half double half marathon, starts a bit earlier. We expect to be back at the starting line to join the masses who are doing the Colchester half double half 10:00 AM. Don’t forget your bathrobe! How many mules will you go?

02/23/2024

You had me at “long”!

Our special Long Trails of New England seminar is just over a week away! If you’re looking to get out on a long distance trail this year, but don’t have 4-6 months to hike one of the three Triple Crown Trails (AT, PCT, CDT), there are several hidden gems and shorter trails around the country worth exploring!

Join us on Saturday March 2nd at
Connecticut Forest & Park Association headquarters where we will go over all you need to know about many of New England’s long distance trails, such as camping options, resupply, logistics, what you can expect and more. Trails will include the New England Trail, Cohos Trail, Vermont’s Long Trail, Rhode Island’s North South Trail, Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, CT’s Blue Blaze Trails, and many more! Space is limited.

Refer to the link provided here to learn more and to join us: https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/short-is-the-new-long-new-englands-long-distance-hiking-paths-1-2

02/19/2024

Are you down with the Anchor Down Ultra? Well RD Jason Paganelli hung out with the Crew on the latest episode and you wanna hear this one! No apologies, and none required.

Our weekly podcast shares the unique perspective of the North East, Beast Coast Ultra running scene: raw, impulsive, and irreverent. The Cultra Trail Running Podcast is a place where we can get together and discuss all the fun stuff that happens on the trails that most normal people don't care

01/20/2024

Our next Episode features an ultra running dog lover who has more color in her hair than Celeste! If you are the first to guess who it is before it drops and I will send you a copy of her book!

01/13/2024

New Episode Dropping: How are you feeling? Sometimes it seems like the sun just aint shining anywhere nearby. This time of year lots of us get a little dark. The Crew shares how they deal with post holiday blues, family triggers, rainy running weather, and our inner voice. We talk about the importance of making face to face connections and reaching out to friends and others to talk about these things.

12/10/2023

Order today to get your Cultra Trail Running Podcast gear by December 24th (allegedly) https://cultra-clothes.company.site/

12/03/2023

Beards, Free Patreon Only Shows, New intro music, and Mixed up Crew hosts! Same stupid s**t.

12/02/2023

2023 Cultra (Post) Black Friday Event, Non Patreon members get 3 new episodes free!
(Dropping soon)

11/18/2023

Your in MAINE now, so you better shape up, lest we get some Gators on you! Chomp! Chomp! Stone Cat is back!! The Crew gets to hang out with four awesome people from Maine! Trail Monsters Running Club founder Ian Parlin tells us what it was like to run Stone Cat 50 Mile back in '07 and what is it like now. We also learn about the no nonsense service ethic of the Trail Monsters, where you cant just sign up, or buy your way in. You earn your claws by trail maintenance, and offering support to others. (support is good). And then if you show some promise, you just might be asked to officially join. Trail Monster Tayna Holbrook shares her stories about the club, as well as how she has learned to cope with an allergic reaction to the cold. The Cultra Crew fights over who gets to use the Epi Pen.

Jake Chambers shares his story of finishing the Stone Cat 50 mile in a race where 50% did not make it to the finish line. He also shares his perspective as a new runner gaining experience and immersing himself in the Trail community.

We finish the episode talking to the absolutely delightful Lila Gaudrault, who finished first overall in the inagural Stone Cat 100K finishing more than 3 hours faster than AFB who was running 50 mile. Lila tells us what it was like to be a XC high school champion as a Sophomore and Junior then step away from XC in order to choose a longer path as she pursues Ultra Running. She is so enthusiastic and eager to take on the challenges that longer distances offer, and we can't wait to watch it happen!

Special Thanks are also given to Patrick Caron and TARC for the efforts put forth to preserve and improve this classic event!

11/17/2023

Stone Cat Episode Dropping Soon!

11/16/2023

Holiday Cultra Clothes? See what's new in our store. https://cultra-clothes.company.site/

08/26/2023

New Episode Drop Alert! https://link.chtbl.com/zzJffraW

08/25/2023

Since you all probably read this anyway in the Running Tabloids (CTFM)...

08/11/2023

Looks like Kristian Morgan is tearing through Cultra City on the AT and is looking for some company on the trail as he looks to take down the SOBO FKT. He is just crossing into Vermont! Here is his tracker

Kristian Morgan AT FKT 2023 - Live Event Tracking

07/30/2023

AFB is reunited with an old running friend after 15 years, Tommy Neeson and learns right away that things have not changed! Actually the s**t has gotten a lot worse as Tommy has joined forces with hilariously cynical malcontent Andrew Hoffer launching a new Pod. But they both also prove their chops in a deep thought provoking philosophical lambasting of drug cheats and infamous scallywags of our sport. Ellie Pell jumps in with some graduate level commentary, including the alleged Courtney doping scandal. We then hop into the do**he canoe and paddle hard for Snot Rocket Pod. This is followed up by a near complete re-write of our beloved Patreon list. So buckle up losers, were going podcasting!

Note: the contents of this episode have not been reviewed by Cultra TRP legal team, and is allegedly subject to revocation without prejudice in perpetuity. https://link.chtbl.com/rbwbDMF2

07/16/2023

JACKASSING ALERT: Evil Becky Runs 100 miles in the middle of an epic 50 year storm and wins the 24 hour race outright! In todays episode we talk with finishers of the Notchview Ultras who ran anywhere between 6 and 72 hours and dealt with lots of different weather extremes from heat and humidity to downpours and gusting wind. Everyone deals with the mileage, weather, emotions and unpredictability differently and as ultra runners were always on a learning curve. Tune in to hear how varying runners with different styles, abilities and experiences were able to dig down and get it done.
Taylor Verville (72 hr, overall winner and new record holder), Rob Breckenridge (72 hr, 2nd male, over 200 mi), Tai Yost (72 hr, 102.6, 1st time completing 100), Keith Bourassa (100.7 race, 2nd overall, 3rd fastest time) Plus Celeste Fong ADD is back with her own 100 effort. https://link.chtbl.com/zzJffraW

07/08/2023

How did we miss this?

07/05/2023

Help is needed! I will try to discuss this more during tonight's episode

06/25/2023

New episode out! Were our Western States Predictions Accurate? https://link.chtbl.com/WDU3I85l

06/15/2023

Last time you went long did you feel like your feet were broken, blistered, battered and basted? We got you Fam! The Crew sits down with the Undisputed World Champion Ultra Runners Feet Fixer! Dropping to your Pod player soon!

06/09/2023

When the hurley burleys done, when the CUT is lost and won. That is the start of Cultra fun. Join us at the 241: Connecticut Ultra Traverse After Party Variety Show as we check in with some of the players who were out bumping around with Shadow Bear. https://link.chtbl.com/WDnZWrpc