Please enjoy this incredible live episode of Dirt Church Radio at Ultra Trail Australia, featuring
Dan Jones, Caitlin Fielder, Sebastian Pottinger, George Murray, Beth McKenzie, Ben Duffus, Vlad Shatrov, Kellie Angel, and Sarah Levett (and Taco). - Photo credit Tim Bardsley-Smith
Read MoreHanny Allston reminds us that we are all more than the sum of our parts. This is a powerful conversation between Hanny and Ali Pottinger about so much more than our identities as trail runners or world champions. Essential Listening.
Read MoreBryon Powell is the founder of iRunFar and a DCR returning champion. In this episode, Ali and Andrew discuss what it took to win the Ultra Gobi 400km stage race in Mongolia. Profound, Funny, and as real as it gets, this is an incredible conversation.
Read MoreThe Blue Mountains Rules. Ultra Trail Australia Rules. Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger Rule. You Rule. And the 2025 Dirt Church Radio Ultra Trail Australia preview totally rules.
Read MoreJean 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
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreGive ‘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
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreWe 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
Read MoreJasmin Paris made history as the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons, crossing the line with just 99 seconds to spare. Her determination and achievement captured the world’s attention, and the iconic images of her sprint to the yellow gate have become legendary. But Jasmin’s story doesn’t end there—she’s also a Spine Race winner, Bob Graham Round record holder, fell running champion, senior lecturer, mother, and co-founder of The Green Runners, an organisation dedicated to climate advocacy in running and beyond.
Read MoreKia 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
Read MoreKia 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
Read MoreIT’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.
Read MoreI mean, we didn’t really need to go to Wellington ever again, for anything, really. Thanks Andrew.
Read MoreAmanda 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.
Read MoreIt’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
Read MoreGot 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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