Lucy Bartholomew has been at the top of the sport of ultramarathon running for the last eight years.
Fresh off her CR busting run at Laverado and Brisbane Marathon win, Lucy spoke to Ali Pottinger and Andrew McDowall with her typical mix of positivity, humour, and grit. This is an incredible chat that we are so happy to bring you. Dirt Church Radio- Excellent Stuff
Read MoreThis episode, Matt and Ali chat with legendary thru-hiker Jeff Garmire, known for setting Fastest Known Times on major trails and completing multiple Cocodona 250-mile finishes. Fresh from a month-long adventure in Europe, Jeff shares stories from the GR20, Tour De Mont Blanc, and a 100km ultra in Germany. The conversation covers his roots in the sport, the importance of connection and authenticity, and his candid take on the highs and quirks of ultra-running. As a coach, podcaster, and author, Jeff also reflects on how connecting with others has shaped his outlook and well-being. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining discussion on the culture and future of the sport. Excellent Stuff
Read MoreThis week, Matt and Ali have the pleasure of speaking with Audrée Lafrenière. Audrée is a coach, athlete, and dedicated lover of our sport and culture. Well known for featuring in amazing trail content with her partner, Jeff. Join us for an amazing discussion of the challenges and triumphs of a life well lived. Excellent Stuff
Read MoreMatt and Ali carry the torch as Andrew elopes with a 24 hour track race in Australia.
How much vert is too much vert? And would a grand slam of ultra in NZ even work? All this and so much more on the AidStation. Excellent stuff.
Read MoreJoin Ali, Andrew, and Matt on this week’s episode of Dirt Church Radio as they tackle the rising costs in the ultra running world. Prompted by a lively social media discussion, the team dives into the real financial challenges facing trail runners today. From breaking down the true cost of ultramarathons to sharing the latest updates from Laverado and Western States, you’ll get insights, news, and a personal race recap from Lachlan Colebatch at Olympic Valley.
Dirt Church Radio – Best Enjoyed Running.
Read MoreWith much love and the greatest respect we bring you the 2026 Dirt Church Radio Western States Endurance Run Special, with special guest appearances from Holly Ranson and Caitlin Fielder. Excellent, Excellent stuff! Dirt Church Radio- Best Enjoyed Running
Read MorePlease enjoy this amazing double header with some of the leading lights in Australian women’s trail running, an Olympian, and a Gynaecologist ultramarathon runner who has committed his life to equity in women’s health . Dirt Church Radio- Excellent Stuff.
Read MoreRUN TO A DENNY’S. EAT. RUN TO A DENNY’S. EAT. RUN TO A DENNY’S EAT. RUN TO A DENNY’S. EAT. You can keep your Western States or your Cocodona. We got the Denny’s Marathon and Freden.
Excellent Stuff
Read MoreIan Shaman on Dirt Church Radio ?!??! Yep, that one. HOW GOOD.
Join Ali and Andrew as they speak to four time Leadville winner, coach, and author Ian Sharman about his stellar career in the sport and his process towards his first book The Art Of Ultrarunning : Tried & Tested Strategies For Long Distance Runners. Brilliant Stuff.
Read MoreIs it a good idea to ever date a runner? Should influencers exist? What if everyone took steroids???
all this and more on this most excellent epidode of the DCR AidStation podcast. Nice.
Read MoreAll the trials and Travails, Laughter, Tears, and Savage Triumph of the 2026 Hoka Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB, with a cracking live show featuring Ruth Croft, Beth McKenzie, Dan Jones, and Adrian MacDonald- Excellent Stuff.
Read MoreTo be fair, the Looksmaxxer’s will probably really hate this. And we’re okay with that.
ALL HAIL RACHEL ENTREKIN
Dirt Church Radio. Excellent Stuff.
Read MoreKia ora e te whānau. Please join us an enjoy this preview of the 2026 Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB with Ali Pottinger, Matt Rayment, and Ian ‘easy’ Meyer. We are so looking forward to seeing you all in The Blue Mountains soon.
Dirt Church Radio—Best Enjoyed Running.
Read MoreAuckland City is the new centre of trail running excellence in Aotearoa. Fight us.
Dirt Church Radio- Excellent Stuff.
Read MoreMatt Bixley loves a good adventure and a good yarn, and that’s why we’ve got him back. More Kepler Challenges, More Barkley Marathons, more yarns, more broken ribs (I heard it was the guy from coldplay who did it) Dirt Church Radio- Excellent Stuff.
Read MoreBack To Run The Game. This week, please be upstanding and welcom back, our old mate Andrew McDowall to the AidStation. Tales of woe, triumph, challenge, and boners ensue. Excellent stuff.
Read MoreOn this episode of DCR, Ali Pottinger speaks to the legendary Blue Mountains Trail Runner Annie Hand about her recent podium at Six Foot Track and what makes living and training locally so special. Excellent Stuff
Read MoreYou really should come and do the Ring Of Fire and/or The Tussock Traverse. It’s one of the most spectacular events in the Southern Hemisphere. Grass Roots? Tick. Alpine terrain? Tick. Mount Doom? Yep. The pleasure and privilege and pain of a big old loop around the Maunga. How good.
Dirt Church Radio- Excellent Stuff.
Read MorePlease enjoy Ali’s epic conversation with Silver Fern-turned-MMA fighter-turned trail running zealot Paula Griffin. This is an excellent conversation between two strong women that you wont want to miss. Excellent stuff.
Read MoreThis week on the AidStation, Matt and Ali talk about everything. From monetizing gravel spoiler alert Don’t do it! Salomon, we’re looking at you, to the end of the world, headlamps, hot bois, hot girls, trail crushes, and when is it too soon (or too late) to call a course change?? The AidStation podcast. Get in that chair, and let us make you a sandwich. Excellent Stuff.
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