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303 Jackass News and Beach Reportz02 Sep 202401:46:18

Oh, snap what's good fam? You got a fully assembled CULTRA news team tonight. Art put the call out, was like “news team assemble” and we were like oh shit who are we fighting? Well, we’re fighting boredom, and this is a 112% Grade A Bonafide Fresh Jackass episode where we go all in on the Patreons as well. We touch on some fairy smut, Leadville and Ann Trason’s domination at said event, all of our Homies that went and did Twisted Branch 100k over in NY, we do a deep dive on shitty weather, concerts, joining a cult, childhood myths, the emergence of Pickleball, and eating high calorie foods like DONUTS while we run… damn, it’s a good show. 

The Beach Song Dead Milkmen

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302 How to Run Hundreds of 100s with The Jester28 Aug 202401:45:28

What does it take to run 100 miles 100 times? How about doing this 300 times? Ed Eddinghausen aka "The Jester" has run distances of 100 miles nearly 300 times and is seeking to break the record for the most 100 mile runs completed in one year.  Many of us seek to work out our personal issues as we run. Some fight this battle internally and others seek to make a connection with fellow runners as our defenses are stripped away.  The Jester shares his practice of helping others overcome obstacles during his runs as a mutually beneficial way of life that improves everyone’s state of mind and gets us all closer to the finish line.  

If you or your family are in need of assistance please call: 211

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293 Cultra Cruel Jewel with Team BJ08 Jun 202402:07:42

Kristijan Begic AKA "Bessic from the Podcast" joins his trail bro Will Jara, and Cultra's own Jimmy Mac as they give us the stark graduate level inside shit view of the 2024 Cruel Jewel 100. They hung out, ran and got some tats.  Lots of knowledge, lots of fun. But don't listen with your kids! Hey sorry this took so long to drop...

Cruel Jewel

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203: What Running Watch Should I Buy? With Dave "Chase The Summit" Dillon08 Sep 202202:07:41

Cultra is Chillin' with Dillon! Dave Dillon is a quality human being and he's YouTube famous- over 67,000 subscribers can't be wrong! Dave offers sharp insight on trail running and stellar product reviews, all delivered in a professional and matter-of-fact manner in HD. So What Watch should you buy? Tune in to find out about this plus latest news on some FKT's and other dank beta.

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202: Ultimate Wrong Direction on The Midstate Trail plus UTMB02 Sep 202202:10:47
This episode has everything but Jimmy Mac! We give a professional AF jackassessment  of UTMB, or was it UTMP? Cultra Bot gets feisty with the Crew.  Then we give tips for how to get to Aspen via Leadville as part of a workaround if Glenwood Canyon shits the bed, and shout out Harvey Lewis.  Ultra walker Andy Cable has completed one of the most beautiful projects, running at least 5 miles in every one of Connecticut’s 169 towns, and connects them into a single connected maze! Phred cross examines AFB about what it was like to run every Blue Blaze Trail in CT. We preview the Dumbass Dice Challenge, talk some Nipmuck Alpaca Llama love aid stations, and even preview early leaf catching season. Have you read Amy Mower’s book Run To Save Your Life: A Compilation of Poetry and Short Stories by Runners

But this all is just a warmup for AFB’s review of the $35 Nevo Rhino Hydration Pack AKA: Ultimate Wrong Direction.  Do we really need to spend more than $100 for a hydration pack? Tune in to find out.

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201: Finishing Eastern States 100 with Bessic26 Aug 202202:04:55

Eastern States 100 is some graduate level shit, and eats people up with its elevation, and tough AF tecnical BS. What happens when life gets in the way and you toe the line and your not fully trained? Bessic shares his experience at this race and tells the story of his grind.  He also gives a masterful reading of the Patreons. Don miss this. 

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199: Recapping the Recap of TJM Badger 10013 Aug 202202:17:04

We got nothing folks, just mailing this one in. I mean it's good if you want to hear 100% pure uncut jackassing but if you want NEW spicy ultra content, then step off fam. No we do got some dank beta nuggets tho- a few Zen hot takes from Becky (channelling Amy Mower Power), 100-mile wisdom from Phred, Jimmy's "shitty" stories and Art's tales of woe and Desitin. 

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198: 100 Junk Miles04 Aug 202201:14:50

First up we Air the Grievances (aka the difficulties we all encountered), and seriously it was quite a btich fest, ngl. Actually we sound mega STONED tbh. And we are in a car. First CULTRA recorded in a car, it was stupid AF y'all. But really funny. Really funny. We do not stay on topic, Jimmy starts to get annoyed at Art and Becky and just about shits his little panties. Basically we recount every little thing we did wrong. Fuck. Then we hear from a solo Phat Phreddie as he recounts his amazing experience.

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197: The Last Annual Vol State Podcast28 Jul 202202:48:58

Tim Hardy hails from Marietta, NY and has an impressive resume of very long races. His background in Army Ranger training has made him certified "tough as fuck" but most importantly his mental approach is what sets him apart. Read more from Tim's Blog 

Abby McCarthy is also from New York and she is a very smart runner- hear how she eats "walking ramen", how she is "a Honda Civic with a governor on it" and "takes dirt naps in graveyards". She's basically built for Vol State- and sadly she could not finish Wordle the day after finishing.

Finally, our dude Oak Miller- projectile vomiting like a champ during Vol State will hopefully be a new core memory from our guy from North Carolina. Desitin for a sun rash, Hunt Brother's Pizza (worst pizza ever?) and no low points (haha no wait, Bench of Despair?)  

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196: Vermont 100 for the First Time Dickin' Around with Carly, Part Deux23 Jul 202202:01:33

Carly Eisley is not new to ultra running, but she is new to the 100 Mile distance. On this episode we learn about: The Chair. The List. 

Vermont 100 what it was like to be there as an experienced newcomer.

Cultra Karaoke, New Patreons get roasted. 

Carly's fundraising page: https://www.pledgereg.com/316122

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195: A View of the Notch while My Sugar Cup Runneth Over17 Jul 202202:10:52

Holy shit fam, we are all up in this week's craw with some spicy and sweet hot takes- Jimmy's 7-11 run, by far the dumbest thing he has to offer in terms of running. Then Becky recounts her epic sub-24 hundo up at the BURCS Notchview races. We roll call like 50 of your freinds out getting after it, both last weekend and this upcoming weekend and Hardrock, VT100 and elsewhere. A magical listening experience ruined by the mention and description of "shirtcocking".

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194: Manitou & Statesmas Jackassing01 Jul 202201:53:04

We recap our friends running ultras around the USA with a wee bit of elite love sprinkled in but mostly it's mid-packer heaven over here since you gotta go with what you know. 

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193: The Best Western States Preview Show Ever22 Jun 202202:05:23

MERRY STATESMAS! It's Western States week and a shit ton of our friends are running it this year! First up, Ellie Pell makes her like 300th appearance on the pod, she's basically a regular. She's also super humble so we will brag for her- she's going to freaking slay it. She talks about her training, her awesome build up, her three podiums at big races (Bandera 100k for the Golden Ticket, Chuckanut 50k and Gorge Waterfalls 100k) and that she is NOT AFRAID. Ellie runs hard on nothing but her love for the Beast Coast and Aldi's snacks. I give her bad advice and we talk the virtues of Corn Flake consumption.

Then we holla at Steve LaBranche and he might put some sandwiches in his pants, or he might run The Grand Slam of Ultrarunning this summer. Either way dude is a badass and has a practical approach to running a lot of hundreds in a short amount of time. This is Steve's second WSER start and #2 of his Summer of 100s (has already run Old Dominion, then Western States and Vermont, and finally Wasatch). 

Last up is THE DESTROYER Tom Starodaj. Tom's strengths are his actual running, followed by his signature short shorts, his dope ultra beard and finally his insanely awesome crew. All stalwarts in the local scene, not to mention Patreons for YEARS they will have our dude on point for all 100.2 miles. Marc "Machine Gun" Kelly, Stefan "Mr Ragged Himself", Julia "The Thrasher" and Tha Homie Bessic all chime in with some behind the scenes Q and A that is not all awkward.  

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292 3 Days of Cruel Patreon Jackas Sing27 May 202401:58:49

Lets talk 3 Days at the Fair, Cruel Jewel and Patreons, mixed into a Big Jackass burger.

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192: Keeping Pace with Ron Locandro16 Jun 202201:16:37

We sit down with CT trail stalwart Ron Locandro for a quick one, waxing poetic about the nurturing and supportive community of trailrunners here in the Northeast. Ron has a stellar resume; completing tough races like Grindstone 100 and Manitou's Revenge as well as acting as the co-RD for perennial season opener Traprock 50k. We also thank Ron for his continued suppoort fo not oly Cultra but getting out and helping all the runner's at this year's CUT112.

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191: Ladies of the CUT11209 Jun 202202:16:33

The CUT112 is a ball-breaker of a "race". Luckily for our guest this week, they don't have balls. They have something stronger- ovaries! Hear how Mira, Jillian and Cherie all crushed not only the odds but their own expectations- conquering one of the toughest races west of the Connecticut River but also crushing their own fear and doubt! One of the best inpirational stories you'll hear in 2022. The Ladies of the CUT!

Berkshire Trail Heads

Sarah Poriss Attorney at Law

Steep Endurance

Ragged CUTS Awards

Connecticut Forest & Parks Association

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190: Cultra Crewing Guide for The CUT11227 May 202201:48:54

Another trifecta! Three guests is where it's at- this week we get visits from Tom "The Destroyer" Starodaj, Sarah "Suing and Crewing" Porris and Pete "TKO" Keyo to talk mad shizz on what it takes to both run, pace and crew the CUT112, CT's only 100-mile foot race* 

* it's not a race, per our legal counsel

Ragged CUTS makes the best damn awards ever!

CUT112 UltraSignup

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189 Blisters, Fireball and Rain at Three Days at the Fair20 May 202202:13:23

Well-known Cultra Celebrities Fee Cosham, Albertstar Galactica and the Monkey Stuffer stop by to recount their time spent at NJ's Three Days at the Fair last week with raw, graphic content! 

Three Days RESULTS

TUNNOCK'S

Yodels

Pork Soda?

CT's best poutine?

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188: A Dawn 2 Dusk 2 Dawn Spring Fling of the Grand Canyon13 May 202201:38:16

Jackassing! In a BRAND NEW studio! We talk about: Fred ran a 24-hour track event during a Nor'easter. Becky readies herself for Runamuck. Jimmy returns from Arizona. Art goes hard on the sound FX. 

We love you! No seriously we do. And we think you love us back. Just let us think that. <3   

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187: Jared Burdick Busts the Hyner 50K08 May 202201:44:05
Jared Burdick is a 2:20 Marathoner, and he has taken his road speed to the trails emerging as a hill climbing force to be reckoned with. He recently broke the course record at the Hyner Trail Challenge.  He joins us to not only review some past race results but to talk about how it feels to be devestated in the trials of miles.

Jared and his wife started a coaching and nutrition business called Miles and Macros which is a great resource!

Hyner Trail Challenge is put on by the non- appologetic PA Trail Dogs

Episode Photo Credit Mike McNeil

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186: Lake Waramaug Wrap Up27 Apr 202201:50:03

We start with a shoutout to The Trails Collective, and it goes downhill from there. But Everyone loves running downhill right? We read the Patreons the right way, not like some amateur punks. Still takes us like an hour, but hey- we are about progress, not perfection. Several boofing references though, because we're gonna get a ton of miles out of that one in 2022, no doubt. We do manage to provide some valuable insight about trail and ultra running however since we have Fred, who volunteers to give out the medals every year at the USA's oldest continually run 100k, the Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug races. Becky goes hard for the 100k ladies' win and tells us in harrowing detail her journey to the win. Andy Griffith and Betty White have cameo appearances. Be sure not to miss the secret bonus material at the end. A "must listen" episode...

What Art meant to say was: Galpin equation for fluid replenishment during exercise or demanding activity: start exercise hydrated with electrolytes (not just water) then every 15 minutes consume (in ounces) your body weight (in pounds) / 30

Lake Waramaug results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=92278

Donate to our freind Kevin Hoegler as he runs across the USA for MS: https://msruntheus.salsalabs.org/2022relay/p/kevinhoeglerrunsforms/index.html

Dr Andrew Huberman on sodium: https://hubermanlab.com/using-salt-to-optimize-mental-and-physical-performance/

Trails Collective

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185: B-Rock from Traprock 50K23 Apr 202201:59:23

Warning (Explicit) do not listen with your kids. Brian Roccapriore, one of the original Cultra members joins us to share the experience of putting on the latest Traprock 50K and 17K with co-RD's Stacey Clark, Ron Lacandro, and a great group of volunteers.

He is a great person, race director and friend. 

Traprock 2022 Results

Ross Bielak Western CUT112

Coffee-enema-8-things-you-need-to-know

Episode photo credit Sundar Varadarajan

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184: Don't Listen to Trail Running Rumors with your Kids, or this Episode15 Apr 202201:48:19
Don't listen to Episode 184 with your kids. Butt, if you are a big Stevie Nicks fan, and are looking for an exciting new adventure that could change your life this may give you a new outlook on life. Actually if you have any self respect at all, don't listen because this may scar you for life. We do talk about The Squatch Apple 50 mile win by Jamie Miller, Nipmuck North run, #CUT112, Umstead 100, Badger 100, and the Hoppin Hodges 5K

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183: Oak and Law Dawg's Excellent Umstead Adventure06 Apr 202202:13:11

Oak Miller and Kevin "Law Dawg" Jordan are in fact, not dead to Cultra. They are very much alive and well and we cherish them. I mean, imagine being the kind of person that cares what podcasts people listen to? As far as Umstead is concerned- Fred is like "yeah whatever, I only ran 87.5 miles, so please don't talk to me about it" but dude that is stout AF. At any rate, two members of the Cultra Fam got together and ran Umstead 100 in under 24 hours. Each helped the other to make sure they stayed on track, and the results were rad but the subsequent podcast was even radder. The Fam is alive and well, so consider being like them and throwing a dollar in the Patreon bucket...

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291 The Engineered Psychology of a Riverlands 100 First Tidd Finisher18 May 202401:37:45

The Pride of Plymouth Andy Tidd, and Riverlands 100 RD’s Mindy Slovinski, and Valerie Abradi join the Crew for a seriously excellent episode. You like Gators, weird shit at night, turner beasts, stories of death and resurrection, first time 100 mile efforts, winners, Plymouth, engineers that engineer shit, Jimmy Macisms, therapists that therapize, Murolowisdomination, Westers, and sage advice on developing keep-goingness? Then be sure to tune into this week’s excellent episode as we jackass around with The Pride of Plymouth Andy Tidd, and Riverlands 100 RD’s Mindy Slovinski, and Valerie Abradi!

Trail Monster Running 

Riverlands 100 Results

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182: Spring on the Trails 6 Hour Marathon Report05 Apr 202201:15:13
Jimmy Mac tells his story of qualifying for Boston with the most non specific training ever. AFB and Evil Becky battle it out for 6 hours on the trails of New York during the 6 Hour Spring on the Trails run put on by our friends at CTW Conquer The World Endurance. 

You should go check them out! 

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181: Jason Hardrath and the Journey to 10002 Apr 202201:35:24

Jason Hardrath is once again back with us and I gotta say my dude is one of the best guests we have had on- from getting real and raw while recounting his journey to 100 FKTs to his honest and vulnerable takes on what this sport means to him, we take a deep dive into the soul of one of ultrarunning's best humans. 

Jason's Website JasonHardrath.com

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180: A Visit to the Edgett of Cultrahouse Five27 Mar 202201:40:36

We talk Simon C Edgett, Vertical Madness, Ellie Pell, Jake Koteen, LOTR, Katniss, Law Dawg, Oak Miller, Gelato, Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run and even a little CUT112. We talk trail running, Road Running, Marathons, and FKT's.

We also get into some books, and authors.

Perhaps Kurt was an ultra runner...

“I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.”
― Kurt Vonnegut

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179: Highlands Trail Festival and the 3 Best Secrets of Ultra Running12 Mar 202201:53:36

We answer many questions like, "what was the first album you ever bought" and "what happens when a sub 60 minute half double half marathoner sets his sights on a 50k" and "where is the best place in New England to view paintings from the Hudson River School". We also mention that Barkleys is going on but it will be over when this drops. But mostly we try to focus, but fail miserably on the upcoming Highlights Train Festival, so at least we provided a link and included it in the episode title with the usual click bait stuff.

Highlands Trail Festival

Red Newt Racing

New Britain Art Museum The Poetry of Nature Hudson River School

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178: Cultrachester Double Half Marathons with Tony and Simon04 Mar 202202:28:27

Tony Bonanno and Simon C. Edgett (What does the "C" stand for ?) join the full Crew as we relive what has become Cultra's favorite Double Half Marathon. We also consider Ross Bielak's silent humble crushing of this event as he ran solo all night before the rest of us showed up to paddle.  A good time was had by all!

Tune in to the end of the episode for an in depth look at Fred's Cat's ass!

Colchester Half Results 2022

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177: Rockhopper's Kristina Folcik, Rem Stone, & The White Mountains28 Feb 202201:24:27
The whole Crew is together for some new Hampshire-based shenanigans as we sit down with the Queen of The White Mountains, Kristina Folcik. She talks about her company Rockhopper Races and brings in her partner Rem Stone to talk logistics and what it takes to not only race in the Whites but what the scaffolding looks like behind the scenes. In addtion to putting on rerally cool and challenging runs they also give a ton to charity and Kristina may have spread her dead cat's ashes in someone's lunch on top of Mount Chocorua... stay tuned for some epic stories and chcek out Rockhopper's list of races and events: Rockhopper Races

Special Bonus Jackass Material at the end of the episode

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176: The Best Running Podcast Story Ever19 Feb 202201:46:33

Nils Van Der Poel, olympic gold medalist and ultrarunner kicks off the show for us, ja! Then we take a good look at the TARC Frozen Yeti and Satan's Sidewalk. Then we jackass heavily, Tarzan Brown and Johnny Kelley get some love and then we talk Colchester triple half or double and half half wtf? Yeah it's fun for all and then finally we are regaled with a story that frankly if it does not win a Pulitzer I will burn that building down. I mean the building that gives out the awards. Yep, because we are a groundbreaking original idea podcast that has never ever been done before. #DuckWillShakespeare 

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175: Jackassing UTMB12 Feb 202201:36:15

Jimmy got into UTMB so that dominates this episode. Sorry (not sorry). He is terrified. By the way, he is me. I am him. We are writing this right now. Sometimes there are two Jimmys. Avoid them both. Anyway, he's freaking out over kit and travel and all the things. Listen as Art grills his ass. 

Swammie Shuffle

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174: The Adventure Jogger Host Ryan Ploeckelman29 Jan 202201:56:25

The Crew gets starry eyed as Ryan Ploeckelman joins in for a fun episode. We talk podcasts, pacing, and private parts. We also do some East Coast West Coast chatter. We make plans that involve running and pies. But mostly we talk about this wonderful community of people that enjoy trail running, ultra marathons, being outdoors, and supporting each other.

 

The Adventure Jogger Homepage

Pinhoti Trail Series

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173: Can't HURT the Livingstons23 Jan 202201:50:28
It's a family affair as the entire Livingston clan joins us to recount Deb's amazing almost wire-to-wire win at the 2022 HURT 100, one of the classic and iconic 100 milers in the world.

Husband Scott, an awesome athlete in his own right, as well as their children Shepard and Dahlia talk about how they were able to crew and pace mom to the win. 

And hey- we managed a CLEAN episode so you can listen with your kids!

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290 Blue 2 Blue Squatchin with Kim Levinsky and Lee Davis12 May 202401:38:30

Jimmy Mac Ding Dong and AFB lead a discussion on the Kentucky Derby, Blue 2 Blue 50K, Rock the Ridge, Breakneck Marathon, AND Revel Mountain Marathon and Half. We also talk music, books and movies.

Don’t Brush your teeth with A&D Ointment!

Blue 2 Blue Challenge Results

Sasquad Trail Running Party

Revel White Mountains

Breakneck Point

Rock the Ridge 50 Miler

Kentucky Derby

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172: Ellie Pell is Not Afraid20 Jan 202201:59:19
Western States 2022 Golden Ticket Winner Ellie Pell joins us once again for a spirited blow-by-blow recap of her second place finish at the Bandera 100k last week and we are beyond psyched for her. Hear how she came from 15 minutes back to secure herself not only a podium spot but a coveted spot in this year's WS100. Hear how she goes into scary situations by using positive self-talk, and her fearless approach to competition.

“I wanted to see where us east coasters would stack up against the west coast” she says as she makes us all proud. 

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171: Run Every Street16 Jan 202201:42:47

Joe Morrisroe, the “Ricky Gates” of New York joins Phred and AFB to share the details of what it is like to run every street in New York.  There is no better way to learn about a community than to travel it by foot. Joe takes us on a deep dive of New York City running and the challenges of efficiently completing a grid, and proves that you do not have to run ultra distances to complete great and inspiring running projects.

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170: Warm Willys and Panic at the Discio07 Jan 202201:40:59

Curt Pandiscio has run more ultras than you. He's also frozen his nuts off (not really) to save yours. Hear Curt's story from running old school Nipmuck marathons (it used to be in June?) to now competing in Last Person Skiing events. 

This episode contains some bonus Jackass content at the end of the episode talking Hundo junk, the CUT and UTMB, also King of Pain, Frozen Sasquatch and Midstate Massive.   

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168: Bad Ultrarunning Advice Gets Even Worse31 Dec 202102:00:47

What an action-packed episode we got coming at you this week, our last of 2021. We touch on Ryan Hall's huge gainz, Fred has a poignant and amazing story of a runner getting lost for 36 hours in Florida. Art does an awesome job mentioning that he has in fact done a 419 mile bike ride almost entirely across NY state, and the long way not the "easy" north-south route, you chickens!

Seriously, this year can fuck right off. But on another entirely related note: Jimmy is an obvious troll- this episode he starts shit with about 11 different demographic groups. Weightlifters? Check. People from Massachusettes? Yep. THE BRITISH? Holy fuck he went in HARD on those bitches. Will we lose listeners as a result? Art says "I hope not" but I think you're all batshit for even listening to one episode. Psyche, I'm grateful you listen. You're crazy and I like you. You're like "hold up a boombox outside my window" crazy tho, not like "kill my family's rabbit" crazy, thank you very much for the nightmares Glenn Fucking Close. 

Okay, let's do 2022 now.

All the books we mentioned:

Pfitz's Advanced Marathoning

Jack Daniels' Running Formula

Running with Lydiard

Run Faster with Brad Hudson

 

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167 A Very Jackass Christmas Miracle24 Dec 202102:50:16

Hark the hairy monkey sings, and a happy holiday to all of the Cultraverse!  The crew gets together in full force and really get into the holiday season. We open the greatest gifts of all! and listen to the amazing voices of holiday's past and present as our listeners called into the Cultra Karaoke Hotline 203-Dog-Gent, and we made them Podcast Famous.  Oh what fun it is to laugh and sing a Cultra Song tonight!  We really spend the bulk of the time enjoying ourselves and celebrating our love for the Cultra Running community with our mix of sweet and sour serious and silly shenanigans. 

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166: Women Over 40 Breaking Trail10 Dec 202101:31:11
This fun episode featuring Michele “PomPom” O’Neill and Caresse Amenta shines a spotlight on women over 40 and trail running. This dynamic pair joined forces with ultracool photographer Breck Macnab and created Breaking Trail Calendar 2022: Celebrating Trail Divas Over 40 and the CT Trails they Traverse. This fundraiser benefits Connecticut Forest and Parks and Girls On The Run, Greater Hartford! AFB and Phred do their best to keep up, but resistance is futile.

Breaking Trail Calendar

Girls on the Run, Greater Hartford

Connecticut Forest and Parks Association

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165 Clorice Reinhardt on Hamster Wheel, Fall Fling, and03 Dec 202101:20:14

The Crew says "Hello" to outstanding human Clorice Reinhardt.  We re-live what it was like to run and win the Hamster Wheel 30 hour and the Fall Fling 400 minute Ultra.  We also talk some heavy science, so don't listen to this with your kids unless you want them to learn about foul language and Tyrosine Mediated Proton Coupled Electron Transfer.  

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164: MS Run the US with Kevin Hoegler26 Nov 202101:22:38

Kevin Hoegler was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at 18 years old.  Kevin decided that sitting around was not to be his path, and has instead continued his lifelong journey of self examination and challenge through ultra running. Running 100 miles in under 24 hours is not an easy task, especially for a new runner.  We talk a little Jersey, a little hockey, and a lot about what it means to face huge challenges. Kevin is also planning to run a 220 mile leg of an across the country relay to raise funds and awareness for MS.  Please share this impactful episode and consider supporting him on the MS Run the US journey

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Crooked Road Ultra

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163: The Official Rules of Trail Running19 Nov 202102:10:45

Not Safe For Work!  The Cultra Crew looks at all the rules of trail running and breaks them.  But you really should have known that was going to happen.  We have the full Crew on hand and lines are crossed, and plans are made. We play the classic game "Know Your Knees" which Becky destroyed. Coincidence, I think not! WTF happend to AFB's shorts?  We also spend 3 hours reading the Patreon names...

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162 Javelina Jundred with Amy Mower and Rachel Belmont06 Nov 202101:57:46

Multiday superstar Amy Mower shares how to not listen to that inner voice telling you to stop. We get an insiders look at the Javelina Jundred and Jackass Junction.  Sounds like our kind of place!  Rachel Belmont of Episode 50 Fame is her excellent pacer and also shares nerve racking stories of Sky Diving.

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289: Cultra Porta Podcast Famous at Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultras03 May 202402:13:45

After an amazing Cultra classic cold opening, Jimmy Mac, Ding Dong, and AFB try really hard to stay on topic, but end up talking way too much about trashy novels, L. Ron Hubbard, palm personal lubricants, and the showing of tattoos. We do spend time ruminating about the oldest 100K in the USA, The Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug 100K, and the amazing folks that shared the day. We also take some time with our Patreons, and post up an opportunity to become a #CultraPortaPodcastFamous Patreon

AFB’s favorite Author: Mark Helprin

Blue to Blue

RUNJMC Blog

Jimmy's Energy Recipe 

Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug

Rolling Stone top 500 Songs Number 289 Atlantic City

Spring Nutrition Reddit

New Energy Gel Trends

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161 Leaf Catchassing31 Oct 202101:18:44

Looking to win your local leaf catching contest? What is the latest gear for snagging the falling foliage during a run? So many questions, so few resources.  We tackle this along with so much more. 

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160 Ian Connell Wins For The Love of Running29 Oct 202101:16:58

Ian Connell just won Bimblers Bluff 50k for the second time, but he is not all about winning.  He finds his space on the trail and lives in the joy of the moment.  He has ended up on the podium of every UltraSignup race he has entered, but remains remarkably humble.  

Bimblers Bluff 50K Race Results

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159: Monkey Edit Madness15 Oct 202101:46:42

John, Paul, George and Ringo are here! This was the result of like 4 episodes being spliced together, sometimes live, sometimes later in the studio. All kinds of technical difficulties. Whatevs, warts and all. We talk fall marathon season, bad ultrarunning advice, being burned out, Art literally just leaves early, we do NO Patreon (sorry, give us money tho) and we deep dive and have a therapy session.

Hartford Marathon results

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