Chasing Cutoffs

Ben Mead
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Chasing Cutoffs amplifies the stories of back of the pack trail and ultra runners. Making fast friends with slow strangers since 2022.

  1. 2024-06-03 · BONUS

    My Cocodona w/ Ben Mead

    Your hobbled host finished the Cocodona 250! Here's my story ICYMI. I recored this with my friend Mathias Eichler on the original Singletrack podcast!

    1h 58m

  2. 2023-04-24

    The ER Doctor w/ Julian Lopez

    One Year Anniversary Episode!  Julian Lopez is a Colombian transplant living in Quebec, CA.  Julian is a father, a husband, and an ER doctor with an insane work ethic!  Listen in this week to hear about Julian’s journey from Columbia to Quebec and his pursuit of medicine in two countries.  Julian’s race results are super impressive and he’s nowhere close to being done!

    1 hr

  3. 2023-02-13

    The Iron Teacher w/ Kim Reamer

    Kim Reamer is a midwest transplant who established roots with her family in NE Nevada. She came for a job and stayed for the trails ;) Kim has a really sweet adoption story and shares how she found and connected with her birth family. She has been teaching English for almost 30 years and her dedication to educating young people is incredible! Tune in this week to hear about how she discovered herself as an athlete on the rocky desert trails just outside her door.  BONUS: Kim wins producer Daisy's award for CRAZIEST animal encounter!

    1h 9m

  4. 2023-01-08

    Dry Desert Moose w/ Mike "Moose" Schneider

    Happy New Year!  Mike "Moose" Schneider is an Ohio native streaking through the Arizona desert.  Mike focused on human performance throughout college and then went on to work professionally in the NBA.   Tune in this week to hear Mike's story of his family, a battle with addiction, a major career transition, and what drove him to pursue a running streak.

    49 min

  5. 2022-12-12

    Journey North w/ Sherri Donohue

    Sherri Donohue is a self-described Clydesdale, cutoff-chasing runner and coach from the great white north of Alberta, Canada.  This week Sherri unpacks her athletic and personal journey spanning fast-pitch Softball, Badminton, Curling, Kung fu, raising chickens, and of course Ultrarunning!  Sherri is a true badass with a scientific mind and a heart for coaching fellow back of the packers.

    1h 1m

  6. 2022-11-24

    Race In Pieces Vol. 6 & Vol. 7: Thanksgiving Double Feature!

    It’s a Thanksgiving miracle! We are back with Race In Pieces Vol. 6 & Vol. 7! Tune in this week to hear from two amazing women detailing their crazy DFL podium finishes. May this RIP Double Feature fill your heart with gratitude and stuff your soul with grit!

    1h 2m

  7. 2022-11-12

    The Mental Game w/ Ben Lonsdale

    If you’ve ever dreamed of running UTMB at the back of the pack you don’t want to miss this episode! Ben Lonsdale is a 16 yr. active member of the British Royal Air Force who’s quest to complete the UTMB has taught him several brutal lessons about his strength of body and mind. From growing up in the Yorkshire Dales National Park to being a ski-bum in the French Alps, Ben has led a super interesting life; serving his county and tackling some of ultrarunning’s biggest challenges.

    1h 13m

  8. 2022-10-29

    Battling Back w/ Tara Neely

    Episode 20! 🎉 Self proclaimed army brat, Tara Neely has lived all over the globe. Eventually, her family settled in the Pacific Northwest and she’s been here ever since. Tune into hear about Tara’s journey as a back of the pack ultra runner and the unforeseen health challenge that threatened everything.  Tara's strength and resilience will inspire you to stage your next come back!

    1 hr
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Chasing Cutoffs amplifies the stories of back of the pack trail and ultra runners. Making fast friends with slow strangers since 2022.

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  • Creator
    Ben Mead
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ben Mead
  • Show Website
    Chasing Cutoffs