Dirt And Vert
Run, party, repeat! Welcome to the East Coast Adventures Dirt and Vert podcast, where we talk all things running, racing, and training to help you get ready for your next big adventure. Learn from our successes and our failures, and have fun at the same time. Join us right here, every week with inspiring guests who share their captivating tales from the trails. And remember, nobody cares... run faster!!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 91 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ultra RX: Rachel Drake's Prescription for Success
Ultra Rising: Whitney Dancaster's Journey of Determination
This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we were honored to have ultra runner Whitney Dancaster join us. Her story is one of incredible resilience and determination.
Whitney shared her inspiring journ…
Fueling the Fire: Leah Mulligan's Passion for Running
On this week's Dirt and Vert Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Leah Mulligan, an incredible ultra runner from Chattanooga. Leah's story is all about passion, perseverance, and the pow…
Tara & Rascal: One Trail, One Team. Chasing Time.
The Gratitude Grind: David Sullivan's Ultra Fuel
Ron Wireman: No Finish Line in Sight
This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we sat down with ultra runner Ron Wireman. Ron's no stranger to pushing limits, and he shared some incredible stories from his experiences at Bob's Backyard Ul…
Meg Eckert: Queen of the Backyard Ultra
Shattering records with 526 miles in 6 days at the Dome and the most recent female world record at Big's Backyard Ultra with a jaw-dropping 362 miles! That's the mind-boggling distances ultra runner …
Heather Watson: Running with the Angels and Paramedics
Imagine collapsing mid-marathon, waking up in the hospital, and facing the possibility of never walking again. That's exactly what happened to ultra runner Heather Watson. In this episode, Heather s…
Ken Zemach: The "King of the Road" 2023
In this episode of the Dirt and Vert podcast, hosts David and Matt sit down with Ken Zemach, the 2023 King of the Road, to discuss his journey into ultra running. Ken shares how personal struggles le…
Lauren Beihoffer: From Data to Dirt and Finding Her Joy
In this episode of the Dirt and Vert podcast, David and Matt sit down with Lauren Beihoffer, a former research scientist turned ultra running coach. Lauren shares her inspiring journey from being a n…
David & Matt: Yeti 100 Training, Nutrition, and Little Bit More
In this episode of the Dirt & Vert Podcast, hosts David and Matt discuss their upcoming races, the Yeti 100 and Firewater, and share insights on training, nutrition strategies, and recovery practice…
Chris Clemens: You Can't Grow from Things That Are Comfortable
In this engaging conversation, Chris Clemens shares his inspiring journey from a life-altering accident that he overcame to becoming an accomplished ultra runner finishing Vol State an incredible 6 t…
Davy Crockett: The 100-100s Club and How It All Started
In this episode, David interviews Davy Crockett, who has completed over 165 races and is a member of the 100-100s club. Davy shares his journey into running, starting in his mid-40s and gradually pro…
Aaron Dana: A Runner's Pursuit of Purpose
Aaron Dana, a trail runner, shares his journey into running and the mental health benefits he experienced. He started running in 2019 and quickly fell in love with trail running. Running became his o…
Greg Armstrong: Running 4 More
Greg Armstrong, a talented ultra runner and founder of Run4Water, shares his journey into running and his experiences in various races. He recounts memorable moments, such as running Volstate 500k wh…
Kaylee Frederick: It's Never Too Early to Start
Matt Cook: A Story of Hope and Determination
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Matt Cook, an ultra runner who defied the odds. After being nearly paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome, Matt not only recovered but went on to win The Cher…
Brandy Krisher: Meet the Chief Editor of East Coast Ultra Running Magazine
In this episode, we sit down with Brandy Krisher, the chief editor of East Coast Ultra Running Magazine. Brandy opens up about her personal journey into running and ultra running, which began in her …
Brian Vermillion - Never Underestimate a "Fun Run"
Brian Vermillion takes us on a journey from a nail in his knee during a trail race to back-to-back podiums finishes. One of which is Dam Yeti 50 his "fun run" turned into a podium finish. Brian share…
