But also… Trail running podcast

Steve Blase’s Ultra Origin Story

Host Celeste Fong talks with Steve Blase about his journey from sobriety to ultra running, how he found trail running, and his first steps toward 100-mile races. Steve sh

Acadia Birthday Adventure with Danielle

Hosts Celeste and Danielle recount a last-minute birthday trip to Acadia National Park, camping in the car and tackling multiple trails in 24 hours. Highlights include a

Ray Pinney’s Ultra Revolution

Host Celeste Fong talks with Ray Pinney about starting trail running later in life, tackling 50-mile races and 100+ mile events, and finding purpose and community through

Mogollon Monster: Surviving a 100‑Mile Desert Nightmare

Host Celeste Fong and guest Greg Smith recount his brutal Mogollon Monster 100‑mile race in Arizona — battling dehydration, altitude sickness, splitting headaches, and a

Gobble, Gobble, Motherf*€%@*: Jigger Johnson Mayhem

Hosts Celeste Fong, John Calabrese, and Ben Nalette recount their chaotic weekend at the Jigger Johnson 100-mile race in New Hampshire: long drives, camp chaos, bizarre a

Conquering Jigger Johnson: Taylor Verville’s 44-Hour Ultra Triumph

Host Celeste Fong sits down with Taylor Verville and her crew—Marcus, Steve, and Mike—to relive the brutal and beautiful Jigger Johnson 100-mile race. They break down the

Trails, Trash Talk & Taco Bell: Confessions of an Ultra Runner

Celeste Fong talks with TJ, who shares his raw, funny and adult-only journey from extreme weight loss to becoming an ultra runner. They dig into his first races, how he f

Surviving Anchor Down Ultra

Hosts Celeste and Craig recap their experience at Anchor Down Ultra, a night-start loop race at Colt State Park that was defined by extreme heat and suffocating humidity.

Who I Show Up As: The Mindset That Took Her From 5Ks to 100 Miles

Host Celeste Fong welcomes Jess Roussell to discuss her emotional and hard-earned finish at Notchview reaching her 100-mile goal. They cover the mental battles of ultra r

Bingo, Glitter & Nicknames: Notchview Trail Banter

Celeste Fong and friends take microphones on the trails at the Notchview event for a round of candid conversation: nicknames, bingo cards, glittered runners, and night-lo

DNF at Manitou's: Food Poisoning, Shame & Lessons Learned

Host Celeste Fong talks with guest Greg Smith about his DNF at the Manitou's 50-mile race after severe food poisoning, and the physical and emotional aftermath. They dis

Niagara Chaos with the Idiots

Celeste and the crew recap a chaotic and hilarious trip to Niagara: a scenic 50K with unexpected cutoff drama, big PRs, ziplining over the falls, late-night fireworks, a

Villain Origin Story: How a Boston Bib Caused a Trail Obsession

Host Celeste Fong talks with Alyssa Freeze about her running journey — from starting during COVID to running Boston and falling in love with trail ultras. They cover rac

Ticks, Spider Porn and a Lightsaber Finish — Chaos at The Butt

On this adult-only episode, host Celeste Fong and her friends relive a brutal 50-mile race attempt at The Cut/The Butt. They recount the day’s highs and lows — extreme he

Race-Week Rituals

Host Celeste Fong sits down with Greg to unpack the week before a race — the taper, sleep worries, last-minute research, family logistics, and the odd rituals runners use

I Deserve the Best (and Walked Right Into It): Laughs, Fails & Ultra Talk

Celeste and the crew trade profanity-laced stories and laugh-out-loud morning mishaps while debating whether anyone can truly be ready for an ultra—physically, mentally,

Tony D does Boston

Host Celeste Fong and friends roast and celebrate Boston first-timer Tony DiDomizio after his epic, cramping, and emotional marathon experience. They relive qualifying ra

Lake Waramaug Ladies

Host Celeste Fong talks with Raquel Brainard, Kristen Amick, and Emberleigh Luce about their weekend at the Lake Waramog ultras — Raquel's surprise 50K win, first-ultra e

From Solo Quest to Charity Ultra: Evan Titus on Organizing CT-123

Host Celeste Fong interviews Evan Titus, founder and race director of the inaugural Connecticut 123 Mile Race about the race’s origin, route planning, and fundraising eff

Headwall & Heart: Conquering the Sleeping Giant 50K

Host Celeste Fong welcomes back Greg Smith for a candid recap of the Sleeping Giant 50K. They break down the brutal technical headwall, race results, changing conditions,