Enjoy this distilled episode of DCR, with the one and only Helene Barron, elite trail athlete, high-performance physiotherapist, coach, mother, wife, sister, friend, and legend. The trail exploits are but a small part of Helene’s story, as she has recently gone through a two-year battle with tongue cancer. Andrew talks with Helene about overcoming this most serious challenge, and a whole to more on this episode of Dirt Church Radio.
Read MoreFuture Andrew breaks records for appearances as the crew dives into Taupō Ultramarathon antics, Swedish weddings, 100km runs through the Waitākere Ranges, and the eternal debate: shoe beer or port-a-loo fingers in the chippies? Crewing, pacing, and saying hi—it’s all here. Dirt Church Radio – Best enjoyed running.
Read MoreDid we just compare Tanya Carroll to The Lorax? Maybe. And honestly, she’s earned it. With over 100 trail events, 45 ultras, and a decade of passion behind her, Tanya now leads as Oceania Operations Manager for Ironman Trail events. She’s the real deal—dedicated, generous, and utterly trail-obsessed. Ali Pottinger and Matt Rayment chat with Tanya about her journey from grassroots runs to the world’s biggest stages.
Dirt Church Radio – Best Enjoyed Running.
Read MorePlease enjoy a good old sit down with Ali P and AMCD to go over the highs and highers of one year of DCR. choice.
Read MoreGreytown runner James Inwood knows a thing or two about big challenges. From Coast to Kosci to the legendary Badwater 135 — 217km across Death Valley in brutal heat — he’s tested himself against some of the toughest races on earth.
Andrew McDowall caught up with James to talk training, the journey, and what it really takes to line up — and finish — one of ultrarunning’s ultimate tests.
Have a listen, it’s a good one.
Read MoreWe’re tired of your crap, internet!!! and coproations, and what’s with age group placings anyway. P.S. AMCD wouldn’t race Lance Armstrong, but would race David Bain. Takes all sorts, we ‘spose.
Read MoreJustin Grunewald is an elite ultramarathoner, physician, and father.
Justin is also the co founder of the Brave Like Gabe Organisation.
Read MoreRuth Croft rules, ok?
Read MoreBeard, Belief, Bad-assery. This week, Matt Rayment and Ali Pottinger speak to the multi-world record setting Sean Conway about his many epic adventures, how this has impacted his life and those of others, just what it takes to push ones self to the limit, and what he’s got lined up next.
Read MoreAs winter fades and spring approaches, thoughts turn to big goals and the season ahead. Andrew and Matt chat with coach Ali P about training loads, social media pressures, and finding the right balance with gear. Plus — an unexpected dolphin skull update.
Read MoreThere’s a lot you can do in 119 hours. Running isn’t on most people’s list. This week, Ali and Andrew speak with Backyard Ultra Maestro Phil Gore about his mindset, methods, and the madness of Laz Lake’s Loops to infinity.
Read MoreOver-training, being over training, the Olympics, those bloody backyards and the reassuring stubborn mentality of a nine-year-old working Kelpie. All this and more on this week’s episode of the DCR AidStation podcast.
Read MoreSage Canaday has been ripping it up aon any surface, for any distance for the last 13 years as a professional runner, coach, and advocate for our sport. He’s a legend, and we are stoked to have himn on this week’s episode
Read MoreMaree Connor has run some of the most incredible ultra-distance races on the planet. She joins Ali Pottinger and Andrew McDowall to talk about themon this special episode of the AidStation
Read MoreAli Pottinger catches up with the mighty Marianne Hogan after her epic third-place finish at this year’s Western States Endurance Run, cementing her as one of trail running’s top talents. We first tried to record before Tarawera Ultra, but life intervened, so we’re thrilled to bring you this conversation now. Marianne shares her journey back from injury, her resilience and grit through setbacks, and what it truly means to endure in this week’s Dirt Church Radio.
Read MoreAli Pottinger and Matt Rayment speak to three time top-five Western States Endurance Run finisher and our all round favourite, Dan Jones about the race, his recovery, and what the rest of the year has in store on this special DCR AidStation episode.
Read MoreThis S*&T is Bananas B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
Sam Harvey and Stephen Redfern both went to the well in different prisms of Laz Lake’s infernal conciousness, the Dead Cow Gully Backyard for Harvey, and a world-record beating 118 hours, and a 400 mile road race through six southern states for Redfern in the Last Annual Heart of The South. Enjoy.
Read MoreWestern States Fomo, Cricket Hate, Backyard Ennui, Contrarians, and the exorable march of the machines. Also, Corriander.
Read MoreIn this episode of Dirt Church Radio, Ali Pottinger and Andrew McDowall talk with Camille Herron about her year, her hopes for the sport, and the long road ahead. Best Enjoyed Running.
Read MoreThe 2025 Ultra Trail Australia Women in Trail Live Show with Ali Pottinger, Lucy Bartholomew, Jessie Speedy, and Nicole Bunyon.
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