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- 3 days ago1h 20m
Breaking Down the White Mountains 100
This week I’m doing a full breakdown of the notorious White Mountains 100. How it was created, what the route entails, current records on the route, and why it's one of the hardest 100 mile routes in the country. Approximately 95 miles, 34,000 feet of climbing over some of the gnarliest White Mountains terrain. I share my experience pacing the last 35 miles of this route and witnessing first hand the carnage. I talk about each of the current FKTs and how impressive they all are. I also tried to name all the 4k footers you actually summit from memory but the moment was too big for me. I finish up with the stories from my July Skookumchuck throwdown runs and give an update at the stacked men's and women's leaderboards. I also give some thoughts on Josh Kerr’s wild mile performance.***Links below are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thanks for supporting the channel!***ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:Best GPS Accuracy Watch for White Mountains: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQqSummer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzrLightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTKWinter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSLa Sportiva Prodigi Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0QiSaucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRShure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQInsta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344Portable Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/4f4rbqbFREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDEhttps://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching
- 1 weeks ago59 min
Triple Crown Finisher and Fastpacking Enthusiast Kevin Gagnon
This week I sat down with Kevin Gagnon, a Triple Crown thru hiker who completed the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail by the age of 25. Kevin showed me the ropes of ultra running and long distance endurance feats when I was getting into the sport. He has so many different stories from thru hikes, fast packing long distance routes, and ultra marathons. Cohos Trail (last week), Arizona Trail, Northern Colorado Trail, Midstate Trail, Bay State Circuit the list goes on and on. He is always putting down tons of miles. We talk about it all and why you gotta get out and see these places while you can.***Links below are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thanks for supporting the channel!***PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRShure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ Portable Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/4f4rbqb Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 Go Pro Hero 13: https://amzn.to/4po3Bbw YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/NcGoYpqVd10 FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDEhttps://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching
- 2 weeks ago1h 8m
Rise of Search and Rescues in the White Mountains
**DISCLAIMER: NH Fish & Game relies on volunteer search and rescue groups to help assist with rescue missions. Buy your hike safe card and consider donating to volunteer groups so they can keep assisting! I am going to reach out and interview someone later in the year so somebody who actually knows more about it can give more info. These are just my thoughts on negative comments online surrounding rescues** This week, I’m talking about search and rescues in the White Mountains. It feels like there are more and more rescues in the news and social media. I try to give a bit different of a perspective than much of the online hooplah. I pulled in some facts, talked about how missions are funded and tried to think about how we most effectively educate people to prevent avoidable scenarios. I also share a story from my first sunrise hike up Monadnock and being wildly unprepared for extreme mountain conditions when I was a teenager. I finished off with some Q&A covering everything from how to convert pace on technical trails, to listening to music during runs, to 200 mile race scene thoughts. And I give a quick look at some upcoming July races. YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaksTRAINING & NUTRITION INFOhttps://substack.com/@runmountainpeaksFREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDEhttps://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coachingFOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaksThreads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=enX: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks
- 3 weeks ago1h 18m
$10,000 White Mountains FKT Bounties Reaction & Predictions
This week I react to the recently announced White Mountains Bounty by Run the Whites. $10,000 annually to be allocated to five of the most competitive mountain running routes in the Northeast. The Presidential Traverse - 18mi 8.5k ft vertPemi Loop - 29mi 9kft vertHut Traverse - 45mi 16k ft vertWhite Mountains 100 - 95mi 34k ft vertMahoosuc Traverse 28mi 11k ft vertEach route has either $1,000 or $2,000 if you set the new mens or womens FKT. If you crack the top 10, you will also be paid out amounts varying from $50 - $200. People know that the Northeast has some of the most difficult and technical terrain in the country, but not many pros stick around and put emphasis on the region. This will no doubt bring out more elite mountain runners to give a crack at these routes and help legitimize the routes and the athletes in the region. Its going to be exciting to follow in the coming years.Putting money on the routes has raised some questions and concerns as well. I give my thoughts on all of them. Let me know what you think.I finish up with some Western States thought from the absolutey epic 2026 edition.YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaksTRAINING & NUTRITION INFOhttps://substack.com/@runmountainpeaksFREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDEhttps://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coachingFOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaksThreads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=enX: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks
- Jun 28, 20262h 11m
Division I Speed Unleashed on Mountains with Lars Hogne and Tyler Sheedy
This week I sat down with Lars Hogne and Tyler Sheedy. A couple young mountain crushers with a cross country and track & field background. They both ran in Division I at URI and have brought that speed to the trail running scene. Lars is coming off a 7th place finish at the US Mountain Running championships at Sunapee Scramble. Tyler already has multiple race wins under his belt this year and is gearing up for the Vermont 100 miler in a few weeks. We talked about their background, running in college, some of their trail races to date, shoes, upcoming plans and much more. Very fun conversation and it will be fun to see what these two do in the future.Give it a listen.HOW TO FIND LARS AND TYLER:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tyler_sheedy103/https://www.instagram.com/mtnlars/Stava:https://www.strava.com/athletes/58792500?oq=larshttps://www.strava.com/athletes/43883372?oq=tyler Tyler’s Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@tylersheedy8578YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaksTRAINING & NUTRITION INFOhttps://substack.com/@runmountainpeaksFREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDEhttps://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coachingFOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaksThreads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=enX: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks
- Jun 21, 20261h 3m
Best Months for Trail Running & Hiking in the Mountains
Summer is here and June has not disappointed. It's one of the best times of the year. Full blown trail season with lots of people getting on trail, races every weekend, and big miles in the mountians. Without giving anything away, this week I rank the best months of year for trail running & hiking in the Northeast mountains. Lincoln Woods is officially closed and lots of people squeezed in a Pemi Loop earlier this month. I talk about some of those efforts and other premier routes that may see some action this year. I also give an update on some of the June mountain races and talk about my recovery from the Hut Traverse.Give it a listen.YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaksTRAINING & NUTRITION INFOhttps://substack.com/@runmountainpeaksFREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDEhttps://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coachingFOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaksThreads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=enX: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks
- Jun 14, 20261h 35m
White Mountains Hut Traverse DNF
This week I talk about my recent DNF on the notorious Hut Traverse. The Hut Traverse links all 8 AMC Huts in the White Mountains in an epic 45 mile 16k ft of gain route over the best of the best Whites terrain. You start at the Carter Notch hut in of the coolest spots in the Whites, traverse over the Presidential range over the highest and gnarliest terrain in the region, then take the A to Z trail into the Pemi across the Twinway and Garfield Ridge, before summit Mt. Lafayette and heading down the Old Bridle trail. You then head up to Lonesome Lake Hut, but I wouldnt know about that. I made it a total of 44 of out 45 miles. Yikes. First DNF. I talk about the first half feeling great and everything going according to plan, and then got into how the second half turned bad and why I bailed at mile 44 uninjured.Give it a listen. Or this week don't. Up to you.YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaksTRAINING & NUTRITION INFOhttps://substack.com/@runmountainpeaksFREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDEhttps://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coachingFOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaksThreads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=enX: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks
- Jun 7, 20261h 31m
Wantastiquet-Monadnock-Sunapee 100 Mile FKT with Lexi Jackson
This week I talked with Lexi Jackson who is fresh off her Wantastiquet-Monadnock-Sunappee ~100 mile unsupported FKT. This route combines the Wantastiquet-Monadnock trail with the Monadnock-Sunappee Greenway trail in a single push with 20,000 ft of climbing. An epic route and cool story, doing it all solo.We also discuss some of Lexi’s other FKT and race efforts including the White Mountains 100, Dirritissema, and so many more. She has been throwing down long distance (mostly unsupported) ultras for a long time and has lots of stories and tons of good ultra tips. Oh, and shes a grid finisher already working on grid #2 & #3.Give it a listen.YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaksTRAINING & NUTRITION INFOhttps://substack.com/@runmountainpeaksFREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDEhttps://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coachingFOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaksThreads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=enX: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks#TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest
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