The Tales on the Towpath’s Podcast

Episode 53 - Andy's Backyard Ultra Recap

What happens when race day arrives and the starting bell finally rings at Andy's Backyard Ultra? In this co-hosted episode, Adam and Chris  sit down with Katie for an unf

Episode 52 - Meg Landymore, Alone, together

How do you balance high-level ultrarunning, motherhood, and a 2,194-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail? In this episode, we sit down with ultrarunner, mother, and a

Episode 51 - Katies Wineglass Marathon Recap

Big news on the podcast today: Katie did the damn thing! Fresh off the starting line in Bath and crossing the finish line on Market Street in Corning, Katie joins Adam an

Episode 50 - Dave Kwiatkowski

How do you go from setting blistering marathon PRs to tracking global statistics for the most grueling format in endurance sports? In this episode, we sit down with elite

Episode 49 - The Debate you didn't know you needed. What to do with your race bb after the race

What do you actually do with those crumpled, sweat-stained squares of Tyvek after you cross the finish line? In this episode, Adam, Chris, and Katie dive into the great r

Episode 48 - Ron Keplinger - non-runner who conquered JFK50

What happens when a self-described "non-runner" falls in love with America’s oldest ultramarathon? In this special episode, we sit down with Ron Keplinger, a five-time fi

Episode 47 - Lock 2 Lock Recap

Are you looking for a fast, flat, trail race in the Mid-Atlantic?  Adam, Chris,  and Katie sit down to give you the ultimate runner’s guide to the Lock 2 Lock Marathon, H

Episode 46 - The Final Countdown Tribute

How do you combine the physical endurance of a Backyard Ultra with the heart-pumping intensity of a fast-paced sprint finish? Adam, Chris, and Katie, break down one of th

Episode 45 - Run Streaking

What happens when you trade dedicated rest days for an unbroken chain of consecutive running days? In this co-hosted round-table episode, We dive deep into the polarized

Episode 44 - Mario Zuniga and Running and Doing Hard Things

What does true longevity in the sport of ultrarunning actually look like? In this episode, we are joined by the incredible Mario Zuniga (known on Instagram as @zoonigamar

Episode 43 The Champ Returns

He told us his strategy, he built the blueprint, and then he executed it to perfection. Samir Baca Ponce (@bacaponcee) returns to the podcast fresh off an incredible VICT

Episode 42 - The Science of Sweat with Michael Raynor

Why do so many ultrarunners suffer from stomach shutdown or severe muscle cramping despite taking in fluids? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Raynor, co-founder

Episode 41 - Caleb Bowen

How does a NCAA Division I head coach translate track and cross country speed onto the rugged trails of ultrarunning? In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Bowen, Head

Episode 40 - No More Red Gumballs with John Pugh from EPI

As runners, we put our bodies through thousands of repetitive impacts over hundreds of miles. But when an injury strikes, how do we navigate the road back to the trails w

Episode 39 - Samir Baca Ponce

What does it take to prepare for the relentless loop of a backyard ultra in the beautiful but demanding terrain of Honduras? In this episode, we are joined by internation

Episode 38 - Alyssa Cook

How do you climb the podium at a 100-miler, win a 12-hour endurance challenge, and balance it all with the chaotic energy of raising a fiercely athletic toddler? In this

Episode 37 - Scott Snell

What does it take to become one of the most elite and consistent backyard ultramarathon runners on the planet? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Snell, currently ra

Episode 36 - Elizabeth Laseter 3X World Beer Mile Champion

What does it take to run a mile while chugging four beers in under six minutes? In this episode, we are joined by absolute royalty in the track-and-chug scene: Elizabeth

Episode 35 - Maeve Thistel

What happens when you combine an elite work ethic, infectious positive energy, and absolute bravery on the trails? You get Maeve Thistel, aka "Maeve the Brave" (@maevethe

Episode 34 - 8 races in 7 weeks

How do you survive—and thrive during—eight races in just seven weeks? In this episode, Adam and Katie chat with Chris about his spring racing calendar. Chris just wrapped