East Coast Trail And Ultra Podcast

We announce a brand new 100 mile race coming to Tennessee in 2018, and we give you a chance to win an entry into the Quest For The Crest 50k or the Grayson Highlands 50k, We also chat with Becca Jones about spirit animals and bar tending. Ultra running legend Rich Schick talks about the good old days and why you should run with whiskey in your water bottle when it's cold. Plus the usual random nonsense, and we review the Nicolas Cage movie "The Rock".

We talk to Ultrasignup founder Mark Gilliagan about some of the crazy request he gets from runners, where the idea for the website's rankings came from, and what they really mean. We also talk to Michael Owen about his recent third place finish at JFK and the Ohio trail and ultra scene. We also review "Sudden Death", discuss running a half marathon with a stroller full of beer and that time that guy stole Sean's "Run Bum" logo.

Ultra running legend Andy Jones-Wilkins joins us to talk about Western States, Hardrock, his favorite East Coast races and dispenses life lessons. We also talk about Jackie Chan, Pimpin', and cutting down your own Christmas trees.

We talk about the essential cold weather running gear that you need, how to pick a coach that is right for you, do all ultra need medals, and even pumpkin spice and spandex.

We talk to Kyle Curtin about Tequila miles, why he sucks so bad at beer miles and something called skimo. We also play F@$k, Marry or Kill with Liz Canty and talk about her recent Dizzy 50, Flying Monkey double. Oh and we also talk about races opening up soon and review the classic movie "Broken Arrow".

Pete Kostelnick joined us to talk about his epic run across the United States, Cary Long fills in for Sean who shows up halfway through the podcast after knocking a couple back at a tropical bar. We also talk about pumpkin vs. sweet potato pie, leather jackets, the original "Red Dawn", the remake of "MacGyver", and why Cary and Pete cry all the time. Oh and Sean ruins Christmas for kids everywhere.

We talk about why Sean does water aerobics, old naked men at the YMCA, trail running, tattoos and moonshine with Greg Haley. We also recap Sky to Summit, Pinhoti, Shut In and more.

We talk to Aaron Saft about his recent photo shoot with Runner's World, The Beast Series, owning a Running Store and his favorite Halloween Costume from when he was a kid. We also talk to David Kilgore about his blazing fast times and what he hopes for at Sky to Summit. We also preview the Pinhoti 100 and talk Steven Seagal.

Mirna Valerio talks about her running journey and being body positive, Ronnie Roberson talks about how awesome his wife is and his favorite places to run in the Smokies and we talk to Ryan Meulemans about his new FKT on the Cumberland Trail. Oh and we announce the winner of the GDR race entry.

We talk to Jackie Merritt about winning the overall and setting a new course record at the Mystery Mountain Marathon and her training for Pinhoti. We also talk to Yeti 100 race director Jason Green about pumpkin beer, Dr. Phil and a bunch of other random things. Oh and you have a chance to win an entry into the Georgia Death Race!

We talk to Caleb Denton about finishing 3rd at the Grindstone 100 just weeks after being hit by a car and Sayard Tanis who just set a new course record at the Green Monster Trail Challenge 50k. We also talk about eating horse, broga and why you should always have a back-up head lamp.

We talk about the Barkley Fall Classic with Georgia runner Jennifer Raby and the Classic and Stump Jump with the "Hot Wing Runner" and Rock Creek Race Team member Cary Long. Find out how Cary got his nickname, what Jennifer thinks of men who run in only spandex and what exactly a "trifecta" is in Ultra-running.

This is the podcast for all things Trail and Ultra running east of the Mississippi. In episode 0 we introduce the hosts Ryan Ploeckelman and Sean Blanton and give you an idea of what to expect in future podcasts.