Ferdinand and Will pay a visit to the Beast Coast fresh off the Black Canyon 100k where the fireworks were bursting late in the race. We get an inside look at crewing, pacing and racing at the elite level and learn what they feel is most valuable out on the trail during this open debate on what roles crews and pacers play in our sport. We also talk friendship within competition and careers as well as goals for the future. Hope you enjoy!

This one gets a little spicy folks!

We dive into the UROY debate with a few takes on who was in and who was left out of this year's North American list. Are trail world records even a quantifiable thing?

We also get into why Advertising can be a little problematic when the lines between expert and influencer get foggy.

We finish up with some black canyon banter!

Hope you enjoy and good luck to all the east coasters racing out west this weekend!!!

Sorry We've been gone so long!

Chris and Sam catch up and talk a little winter training. We talk about some of the topics in Trail News and consider the upcoming season. What races to run in different scenarios and seeking different experiences.

Most importantly we consider options for getting those travel heavy or impossible experiences like big Aravaipa events, Western States or UTMB right in our own back yard...

Maryland trail running badass and friend Simon joins the podcast to share in the stoke surrounding the legendary Hellgate 100k. This race starts in the middle of the woods in the dead of night and creates incredible bonds between the people who choose to throw themselves into this amazing adventure. A race that draws the heartiest of souls and a who's who of east coast trail running. We talk about the race, the unique dynamics, the likely contenders and shamefully omit Barret Stanton from our discussion! Sorry Barret!

In Episode 31 we are joined by Andrew Hutchinson fresh off his first ultra and podium finish at the JFK 50 miler!

We chat about our race experiences, snow days, Andrew's season and future in ultra-running!

A really fun time was had by all and we hope you enjoy!

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Trail and Ultra-Runner Jared Burdick joins the podcast to discuss his racing strategy and this year's competitive fields.

Welcome to episode 29!

We are now in the thick of JFK week and scheming, predicting, hoping and overthinking our way to race day!

This session is a listen in our thoughts on our own prospects and the dynamic of the team competition. Just part of the fun.

That's right folks! It's JFK week, which marks 1 year of the Bear Right! Trail Podcast and we are coming in hot for our anniversary.

In this episode we are joined by 2 greats of the sport!

David Sinclair is undeniably one of the top trail runners in the sport, regardless of terrain or distance. He is a professional trail runner with Craft Sportswear who lives and trains in Vermont. He is the defending JFK 50 Miler Men's Champion and course record holder.

Carolyn Showalter is an absolute legend of the JFK 50 Miler, holding multiple records at the race. She has 37 finishes to her name, the most of any woman including 22 consecutive finishes. She shares the record for most victories at 6 and holds the women's 70+ age group course record!

In our discussion with these two greats we get to see just how much this incredible sport has evolved. From Carolyn's early ultra runs with no aid stations, pumping water from wells along the path, to David flying to tropical islands for not so tropical experiences, we go along for the journey.

I truly enjoyed the dynamic and am so grateful for the grit and determination of athletes like Carolyn who really started the pulse of this sport and athletes like David who continue to push it further forward with such passion.

Thanks so much to my guests and be sure to follow them at this year's race!