East Coast Trail And Ultra Podcast

Kassandra Marin tells us all about a race in New England with an entry fee of $20 and a potluck item, and about setting a new course record at that race. Heather Simon also joins us to talk about the Chattanooga 100 that had absolutely horrible weather this year and how she only wanted to quit for a second or two. We also talk about Christmas music, because why not?! Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page. www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Michael Heimes talks about his incredible 4th place finish at the oldest Ultra in the United States, the JFK 50. We also learn about the World's Longest Turkey Trot that goes 100 miles from Milwaukee to Chicago with 10 Junk Miles Host Scott Kummer. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

This is the most disjointed episode ever, Dennis Bauer talks about beating cancer twice and winning Sky to Summit, then Sean's good buddy David Milner stops by and we talk about running, stand up comedy, offensive jokes, Thanksgiving food and the interview it could had been if Sean had made it to the podcast. Enjoy! You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

The running pride of Manitowoc Wisconsin, Zach Bitter, joins us to talk about his record breaking run at Tunnel Hill and his connection to the Netflix crime documentary "Making A Murderer". We are also joined by runner, trainer and Instagram superstar Crystal Seaver, she shares "The Gram" tips with Ryan and her experience at Sky to Summit. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Do you find yourself with less time for training than you would like? Then this episode is for you! Sean talks about how he switched up his training when starting his own business made his work life much busier than he would have liked. We also talk to retired Navy SEAL Chad Allen about running 30 miles a week in training for Cruel Jewel and what is more important than high mileage weeks. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

15 year old Luke Sanchez joins us to talk about his recent finish at the Javelina Jundred with the help of Avery Collins and Sabrina Stanley, who also join us. We also check in with the Run Bum and find out what he has been up to over the past couple of weeks. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Annie Weiss and her husband Brian Frain join us to talk about Annie's recent FKT on the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Samantha LeBlanc is a Vegan ultra-runner that took third at Grindstone on her first try at the 100 mile distance. She talks vegetables and how veganism led to her running ultras. Coree Aussem-Woltering also joins us to talk about his incredible 2018 racing season, the story behind him running in a Speedo and crop top and a legendary middle Illinois delicacy. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Mundy Hackett talks about completing his first 100 miler at Grindstone, Jessica Elster gives us the scoop on the Blues Cruise 50k and Shannon Howell shares the amazing story of her record breaking run at the Grindstone 100. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

We are all Yeti this episode with Yeti 100 race director Jason Green filling in for Sean. We talk to Janette Maas about her DFL finish. Kyle Robidoux talks about going sub 24 and the fun and challenges of being a visually impaired runner. We also talk to Jessie McClurg who traveled all the way from Seattle to run the Yeti and finish on the podium. If you want to be a guide for visually impaired runners here is the website that Kyle mentioned. www.unitedinstride.com You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast You can also buy ECTAU Gear www.opportunity-center.com/store/new-designs/

Sarah Hansel has had one amazing life and her journey from discovering running to recently finishing the Ultra Trail Monte Rosa is one that I would think is made up if I didn't know any better. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast You can also buy ECTAU Gear www.opportunity-center.com/store/new-designs/

Superior 100 Winner, new course record holder, and Buff Athlete Neal Collick joins us to talk about his amazing Minnesota run. Jeff Stafford fills in for Sean and tells us about his experience at this year's Barkley Fall Classic. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast You can also buy ECTAU Gear www.opportunity-center.com/store/new-designs/

Joel Meredith join us to talk about running UTMB and why he likes the hard races. We also talk to the winner of the Tahoe 200 Kyle Curtin about his amazing performance taking 9 hours off the course record. You also have a chance to win an entry into the Cloudland Canyon 50k. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast You can also buy ECTAU Gear www.opportunity-center.com/store/new-designs/

Two guests that Sean has wanted to talk to for a long time join us. Hunter Odom talks about his recovery from major surgery just weeks before running a brutal ultra and Ben Nessmith, who Sean says is one of the last true Southern Gentlemen, joins us to talk running and being a Veterinarian. You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast You can also buy ECTAU Gear www.opportunity-center.com/store/new-designs/

Less of a running podcast this Episode and more of a party that we recorded to celebrate 100 episodes. This is very not safe for work and probably shouldn't be the first Episode you listen to. Karl Meltzer, Tom Green, Shenoa Creer, Annie Weiss, Jameelah Abdul-Rahim Majaahid, Liz Canty, Peter Ripmaster, Andy Jones-Wilkins, Jeff Stafford and Jason Green all join us and drink some PBRs. Thank you for listening and here is to the next 100 Episodes! You can support the podcast by making a pledge to our Patreon Page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast You can also buy ECTAU Gear www.opportunity-center.com/store/new-designs/