Aidstation 29- The Lightning Round

Do you want to know about tour de france nutrition in the 1900’s? or Ali’s twenties? what about the most expensive mid-race poop ever, or how about strategies for periodizing your training effectively? You’ve come to the right place.

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Matt Rayment
Aidstation 28-Grassroots Radicals

Give ‘em the boot, Grassroots Radicals!

We get the band back together after ages for this week’s AidStation Podcast. Fresh from Kunyani, Northburn 100, and kicking about at Riverhead Relaps, Ali, Andrew, and Matt discuss their love of the Grassroots event and the challenges and opportunities for amazing experiences that lie within

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AidStation 26: Women in Trail: Ali Pottinger, Lucy Bartholomew, and Corine Malcolm.

Kia ora e te whānau. Please enjoy this incredible conversation with three wahine toa about women in trail. The conversation discussed different means of platforming women in trail, the conversations we have which can progress the sport, and the challenges that women face on our trails. This episode was recorded February 14th, 2025, at the Tarawera Ultra Trail by UTMB. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed Running

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Speed Dating With Speedy People. The 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail Live Special. Dirt Church Radio 314.

Kia ora e te whānau. St. Valentine’s Day is for lovers, and we thought what better way to celebrate our love for Tarawera Ultra Trail and the people at the pinnacle of our sport than to change up your standard interview format to something that vibed with the day. Our pros had three minutes each, randomly drawn questions, some about running, some not, and one opportunity to pass. We spoke to Caitlin Fielder, Dan Jones, Ruth Croft, Hadyen Hakes, Konoka Azumi, Ryan Montgomery, Robbie Simpson,  Helen Redcloud Mino Faulkner, and Lucy Bartholomew. It was great to hear the pros being quick on their feet in a different sense of the word. Also, you’ll hear in this episode a tale of two milers and Ali’s perspective starting these events and welcoming people home.  Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed Running

Photo Credit: Tom Barkley-Smith

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The 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail Preview with Kerry Suter and Lucy Bartholomew- Dirt Church Radio 313

IT’S TARAWERA ULTRA TRAIL WEEK LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO (ahem) . Welcome and please enjoy the 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail Preview Show with Matt, Ali, and Andrew. As a special treat we are joined by the mighty Kerry Suter and the indefatigable Lucy Bartholomew. We rip through the spicy, spicy racing ahead this weekend and try (and fail) to contain our excitement. We Love Tarawera.

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Amanda Basham- It's A Family Affair. Dirt Church Radio 311.

Amanda Basham takes what we all know as parents. That parenting is hard and awesome in equal measure and that your job, no matter what your job is, cannot help but be effected. Super insightful, and cool as all get out, this an incredible insight into what it takes to be a professional athlete and parent. Thanks, Amanda.

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Matt Rayment