The Power Motion Picnic Hour

In a lively conversation with ultrarunner and former saxophonist Chadd Cosse, few parallels are found between long distance running and playing basketball. During discussion about training for Cocodo…

The accomplished bassist and runner Bobby Daniel joins as Special Guest and talks music and running with hosts Dave and Trevor. Celebrations, a big Western States race preview, and self-referential c…

Ultrarunner and Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan Jeff Colt joins as Special Guest and describes a naked Hut Traverse FKT attempt and his experience beating an apparition of David Hedges at UTMB. The host…

Towards the end of a fun conversation, the hosts and this week’s Special Guest, the runner and musician Sam Allen, still wonder whether the actual podcasting is happening yet. A live race update pert…

A great week of running transpires with both distance and gardening achievements to celebrate. In the Song of the Week segment, two running songs by one band are compared. Moments of vulnerability em…

Alejandro Escovedo joins as Special Guest and shares stories about running and music, from Italian trails to AC/DC fartleks. Conversation wends its way into a very special Gear Shed. Trevor regrets d…

Special Guest Eva Houston follows her recent Boston Marathon finish with a conversation with Dave and Trevor about the race, thoughts on inclusion in sport, and an impromptu Song of the Week. Paralle…

An overflowing mailbag yields briar patches and obscure Argentinian music recommendations. The hosts share stories about talking about running amidst intermittent references to both running and the p…

The co-hosts try to avoid potholes as they navigate the potential science behind ‘Power Up’ signs. A much anticipated LA Race Recap occurs along with some surprise Barkley Marathons coverage. Popular…

The Power Motion Picnic Hour resolves the debate about tapering before a big race. Dave concludes his training for LA and convinces Trevor to run a road marathon in 2025. Traditional songs are survey…

As Dave approaches the tapering stage of his training block for the LA Marathon, Trevor offers some ideas derived from his experience with poor race execution. The Power Motion Picnic Hour community …

The hosts kickoff season 3 with a spotty if eventually thorough recap of the Krampus Classic as Dave reminisces about a past 5th place finish of his own. Special Guest Matthew Cull recounts his 1993 …

In the season two finale, The Power Motion Picnic Hour delivers relatively few surprises and ends up dwelling on the nature of authenticity for several minutes. Popular Runner Jim Pergolizzi avoids a…

Joined by Special Guest Kristina Folcik, The Power Motion Picnic Hour considers whether early humans might have been born to ultrarun. Some big trail running ideas are floated for Dave following an e…

Hosts Dave and Trevor hit the ground running in the new year with robust thoughts on bank holidays, physios, and two-in-ones. Questions are raised about the geography of Wales, several corrections ar…

Special Guests of The Power Motion Picnic Hour share updates and insights on life, running, and the Electric Light Orchestra. A plan for a Great Range Traverse in 2024 gathers steam, Murakami wins an…

Special Guest Katie Schide shares wonderful perspective on running and explains the High Huts of the White Mountains to Dave. Some listener soul math reveals insights, if not a technically correct an…

Accomplished long distance runner Cole Crosby joins as Special Guest and discusses races, FKTs, and the meditative qualities of running. The hosts go on an unrelated tangent about shirts Dave used to…

After returning from the Parapan American Games with 4 medals, Beatriz Hatz joins the Power Motion Picnic Hour as Special Guest. The podcast considers the idea of sponsoring a runner and Tom Bosworth…

Sub-fortissimo listeners are introduced to the television show Candid Camera as hosts Dave and Trevor reveal fun facts about the intersection of running and the Empire State Building. Runners are cau…