East Coast Trail And Ultra Podcast

Max King joins us to talk about running, training for high altitude races, his favorite races, and he confirms an urban legend about him and the Stump Jump 50k in Chattanooga. Max is a pretty cool guy and has a lot to say. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Andy Jones-Wilkins and Jennifer Raby join us to talk about running and racing during the pandemic. When will things go back to normal, what will normal look like? Does Andy have a brilliant new idea for a new product that everyone will buy? We get serious, we get silly. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/788431492" params="color=#ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true" width="100%" height="300" iframe="true" /]

We chat with Adam Devine about his recent Do It Yourself GDR that he did in a park across from his apartment in Brooklyn. Jeff Stafford also joins us as we talk about living life in the new normal of Social Distancing and working from home, and we review the Netflix show everyone is talking about, "Tiger King". Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Sean Blanton and Aaron Saft are two RDs that had to make the difficult choice to postpone their epic spring races due to COVID 19. Sean and Aaron talk about what caused them to reach the decision they did and plans to move each race to later in the year. We also talk about some epic runs that you can do unsupported, so you don't lose out on all that fitness. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Sean answers all of (most of) your questions about his epic adventure setting a new FKT on the 1108 mile Florida Trail. Everything you wanted to know, and a couple of things you didn't. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Sean is getting closer and closer to finishing his epic Florida Trail adventure, he checks in one last time before his journey comes to an end.

Sean is over 900 miles in his epic Florida Trail adventure, bed bugs, fist fights and a hug from a Pastor, and so much more. He has just over 200 miles left! Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Our very own Sean "The Run Bum" Blanton is attempting to set an FKT on the 1108 mile Floriday Trail. He is at the halfway point and 12 days in. He shares the journey so far, and why he needs to do this. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Alanna Papiernik and Eric Kienle join us to talk about the Wild Florida 120, a race filled with incredible wildlife, not a whole lot of climbing, and all the goodness Florida has to offer. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is an incredible military unit with the best helicopter pilots in the world. They are the ones who bring the Navy SEALs and other Special Forces units behind enemy lines, A new Ultra has been created to honor these incredible soldiers and support the families of the fallen. Race Director, and current member of the 160th, Lance McDermott, and former Night Stalkers and Ultra Runners Kyle Curtin and Jeff Stafford join us to talk about the unit and this race for a great cause. You can sign up for the race here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=71289&fbclid=IwAR1vkZFhw5PTH02XGypZDRvzrX5hFterL7sj4thF6wXUKxJWyfUtiH2uh1E Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

The host of the "Eat Clean: Run Dirty/Sugarstride" podcast Jessica Croisant joins us to talk about life, running and random silliness. There are some legit running tips in here, but the highlight is in the first half when Sean admits to shaving a particular area of his body that will put an image of your favorite ginger in your head that you will never be able to unsee. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

I had an unhealthy relationship with running, and have been dealing with burnout for nearly two years. Daniel Lucas joins me to talk about all the stupid mistakes I made while a running addict and how you can avoid growing to hate the sport you love so much. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Jeremy Peterson joins us to talk about his incredible double Hellgate 100k, something that has been tried, but never successfully completed, until now. Jeremy talks prep, logistics, the ups and downs, and an email from RD David Horton that wasn't exactly what he expected. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Ryan, Stafford and AJW recap the year in Beast Coast Ultra running and share some hilarious Christmas stories in this special "fire side chat". Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Abby Harris set a goal in 2016 to run an Ultra, it would take her three years to complete that goal, and the journey along the way will inspired the heck out of you. Grant McFerrin also join us to talk Cloudland Canyon and running ultras when most of your training has to be done on the job. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

We take your calls and answer your questions. With topics ranging from "Avoiding injury" to "What the hell is Bouch Brew" and everything in between. Enjoy! Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Who the heck was that guy from Tennessee that won the JFK 50 miler? His name is Seth Ruhling, and he has quite the story to share! Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Since Sean describes everything as "epic" we decided to check and see if the Sky to Summit 50k and 25k is really "epic", or if old Blanton is blowing smoke up our rears. Jason Green, not that Jason Green, the other Jason Green, and Jamie Burrier give us the lowdown. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Pat Reagan joins us to talk about winning the Javelina 100 for the third straight year, his plans for Western States, carbon plated shoes, common training mistakes, and shares a great recovery tip. You also have a chance to win an entry into the Grayson Highlands 50 miler, 50k or Half Marathon. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast

Fresh off her impressive win at Big's Backyard Ultra, Maggie Guterl shares her incredible story of 250 miles in 60 hours. The highs, the lows, the nutrition that powered her to a win, hear it all. Andy Jones-Wilkins also stops by for Co-hosting duties and to shoot the breeze. Support the podcast by making a monthly pledge to our Patreon page www.patreon.com/eastcoasttrailandultrapodcast