Jean Beaumont is the legend you’ve probably never heard of.
This is an incredible episode with one of New Zealand’s most accomplished ultramarathon runners.
Enjoy
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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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We will forever scratch our heads and marvel at the priviledge we have to travel to amazing places and meet amazing people and run amazing trails. Case in point? Ali P smashes the Kunyanyi Mountain Run in Lutruwita/Tasmania and gets to make a podcast about it. How good is that? gosh.
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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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Our second favourite Mike D this side of Michael Diamond.
A footie playing-surfboard riding-guitar playing-breath counting-GPT miler winning-Blue Mountains loving- real one. Michael Dunstan is one to watch.
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We old. Not as old as some, but older than many.
This week, Andrew and Matt, now the oldest of the DCR crew, discuss aging, how unfair it is, what can be done, do you hang your spurs up and accept the agegroup bracket, and how you come back from a quad-crippling DNF to Northburn glory. Enjoy
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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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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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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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I mean, we didn’t really need to go to Wellington ever again, for anything, really. Thanks Andrew.
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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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It’s a Tapir. Get it?….Anyhoo. Tapering sucks, but doesn’t have to. We’ve got the top tips and tricks for what ails you. Dirt Church Radio. Best Enjoyed Running
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Got the hunger worries leading into your next event? are you like the pope and many bears who feel the need to go in the woods all the time? Feel worried by even the thought of a chat about food? fear not. Ali speaks to ultrarunner and nutritionist Erin Colebatch about how to do the best you can with your nutrition on your big day. Enjoy
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Abby Hall rules! Please enjoy this amazing chat between Ali Pottinger and Adidas Terrex Athlete Abby Hall about her growth and journey back from injury, hopes for the 2025 season, and falling in love with the lucky country. Dirt Church Radio-Best Enjoyed Running
Pic- Michael Dunstan
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How would you like to hear one of the most awkward things you’ve ever heard to do with not just trail running, but the human experience? Well. Listen on. Also, Ultra Trail Kosciuszko, Climate Change, and the life of travelling podcasters. Enjoy
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Wombats, Kangaroos, Big Jack, Blocks of Ice in your gentleman’s area. Red Hot Tilly Peppers and 240km of the most intense trans-tasman rivalry since the underam bowling thing. Ali and Andrew take on the 2024 Coast to Kosci. Enjoy
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Please enjoy this special bonus episode of DCR where Matt speaks to Eszter Horanyi of iRunFar, about her many excellent adventrues on two wheels and two feet. Enjoy
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