Run Mountain Peaks

Andrew Wojciak
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Mountain & ultra running, endurance training, trail stories, and random thoughts in the White Mountains.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Northeast Trail Adventures with Eli Burakian

    This week I sat down with Eli Burakian. Eli wears just about every hat you can imagine in the Northeast trail scene. He’s an ultra runner, backpacker, professional photographer, author, and race director/co-founder of Northeast Trail Adventures. He just loves getting out on trails and being part of the Northeast community and it shows. We dive deep into his background managing the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, writing guidebooks for trails and mountains in the region, and getting started with ultramarathons and FKT. We also get into co-founding Northeast Trail Adventures and his vision for the future. We break down the huge success of Mt. Ascutney Vertical Backyard Ultra and the unique format that suits us Northeast vert stackers. Plus, we talk about his upcoming running & hiking retreat he’s hosting in Gorham, NH in just a couple of weeks. There are still open slots and he offered listeners a nice discount for anyone interested.  As always, I wrap up the episode with a breakdown of recent race results, local race previews, from around the New England ultra scene. Give it a listen. HOW TO FIND ELI & NORTHEAST TRAIL ADVENTURES: https://www.instagram.com/eliburakian/ https://www.instagram.com/northeasttrailadventures/ https://northeasttrailadventures.com/ Code "RMP100" for $100 off the June 5-8 running & hiking retreat in Gorham, NH. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Northeast #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1hr 42min

  2. 10 MAY

    NH Trail Running Duo: Clark Plummer & Allie Leveille

    This week we were joined by a true NH trail running power couple, Clark Plummer & Allie Leveille. Clark is a staple NH & White Mountains trail runner. He is a Grid Finisher and stacked over a million feet of vertical gain on foot three straight years in a row. One of the most enthusiastic people you will ever meet on the trail. I asked if he will ever lose the stoke and he immediately said H*ll no! Allie was a road runner who has taken to more trail and ultramarathon efforts the past couple years. She has 11 FKTs in the last year alone and the count is growing. Multiple ultra marathon wins already under her belt and is only getting better.We chat their background, some of their past efforts, their recent outings at White Lake Ultras, Clark proposing on Pierce, and more! Give it a listen.At the end, I recapped some recent races: Riverlands 100 final year, all the distances at White Lake Ultras, and a mini Big A 50k recap, and gave some Cocodona thoughts👀 HOW TO FIND CLARK & ALLIE https://www.instagram.com/allierunsnh?igsh=MWFwdmJpN2U4b2tiZQ==https://www.instagram.com/clark_alan15?igsh=bzRqYnRqZHNncXJ2 DISCOUNTS FROM ALLIEhttps://1stphorm.com/AllieRunsNHhttps://alnk.to/cHQUsGV YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1hr 49min

  3. 3 MAY

    Efficient Gear and Movement in Technical Mountains

    This week, I’m breaking down everything I think about when it comes to moving efficiently in the rugged Northeast mountains during summer. Shoes, gear, strategies & more. If you don't listen, it could be summed up simply as: don’t ever stop moving, bring the lightest gear (safely) possible & don’t fight the trails and its many obstacles, just keep moving forward relentlessly and as unphased as you can. First I go through shoe choice. I like a shoe with great grip, big lugs, light as possible, and cushion and stack height that vary by distance: low stack and minimal cush for short uphill, low stack and medium cush for short up down, medium stack to a lot of cush for ultra distance. Then, I go through all my gear and tricks to bring the essentials while staying lightweight. This is not a safety talk, this is an efficiency talk! Linking the NH hike safe 10 essentials in the episode!  I discuss a few debatable topics: Pack vs belt Poles vs. no poles Running vs. hiking inclines.  Give it a listen and learn and maybe you can add something to your kit. Drop any good gear hacks in the comments. Always looking to upgrade my own kit. NH HIKE SAFETY INFORMATION:https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/get-outside/hiking-safety YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1hr 20min

  4. 26 APR

    6 Months of Podcasting as a New Creator

    This week, I dive into how the podcast came to be, lessons learned through 6 months, and how I feel being a content creator. Two years ago, I had zero social media presence, no TV, no laptop & no wifi. Now I’m posting a weekly podcast and posting on multiple social media platforms almost daily. The transition was gnarly and I talk about all the growing pains and why doing a podcast is so much harder than I thought. I also got my first full fledged hate message and I break that down lol I talk about the spectrum of professional athletes/trail running and content creators. I think they are actually doing the same thing in a sense. And embracing the two together isn’t a bad thing at all for most people. Lastly, I discuss my thoughts on the Northeast trail scene and why this region can get overlooked by some people, brands and the media in general. Give it a listen. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1hr 27min

  5. 19 APR

    Joe Palisi | First Northeast Ultra 8 Gold Skyrunner

    This week I interviewed Joe Palisi. He is a runner, hiker, climber and skier and this March became the first person to finish the Northeast Ultra 8 Gold Skyrunner Challenge. Joe completed the Presi Traverse, Pemi Loop, Mahoosuc Traverse, Devil’s Path, Great Range Traverse, Taconic Crest Traverse, Saranac 6 & Cranberry 50 in both summer and winter all under strict time limits. These are eight of the toughest single day routes in the northeast and he had some crazy and epic stories getting this project done. He’s a great athlete, strong runner & hiker and a good dude. I ended the episode with a discussion on trail conditions and trail season, race results and race previews, and a bit of a deep dive into some “dream talk”. Give it a listen. HOW TO FIND JOE: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joe.palisi/ STRAVA: https://strava.app.link/Q8ZAnr0ar2b YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1hr 56min

  6. 12 APR

    Setbacks & Uncertainty in Running, White Dot Crown, FKTs - Ep.31

    This week’s episode is an unplanned deep dive into setbacks and the uncertainty of training & running goals. I was gearing up for an FKT attempt, but an untimely ankle roll on my bad ankle that just got good, changed my plans and gave me some flashbacks of my long recovery this fall/winter. Luckily, it wasn’t bad at all and should be fine in the near future. I still wanted to get an effort in so I decided to give an uphill only push to limit the impact on the ankle. I landed on a time trial up North Uncanoonuc and tied for the overall crown on a stacked leaderboard. I gave some thoughts and take aways on the effort. I also threw in some last minute thoughts on the latest season of Love on the Spectrum (with a couple more follow up points to come), plus race previews and recaps from the New England ultra scene.Give it a listen. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1hr 5min

  7. 5 APR

    Endurance for Mountain Running & Ultramarathons, Runamuck 50k Preview - Ep.30

    This week I talked through the essentials in my training and coaching philosophy for mountain running and ultra running. I think there is so much information out there, quick hacks, new research, supplements, etc. that it is hard to know what to focus on and what is worth it. But I truly believe that endurance training fundamentals along with unwavering consistency is where all the gains are actually made. I talk through everything and give personal insights on how I've used it myself to become stronger in the mountains. If you don’t believe me, here’s what one of my close buddies has to say about it: “Reality is that 99% of our capacity comes from the BASIC and INDIVIDUAL boring and unexciting training.” - Kilian Jornet, January 2026, Trail Running 2026, where are we, where are we going. Also, one resource that really helped me when I started seriously training 4 or 5 years ago was the book Training for the Uphill Athlete by Scott Johnston. For anyone looking to train themselves I highly recommend reading it through and then building from there with more recent research and strategies. For a long time I slept with it on my tote box nightstand lol.  Lastly, maybe I am delusional about my own goals, but one thing that I think a lot of people underestimate is their own potential. I think the best of the best have just been working WAY harder and WAY longer than the rest. How many YEARS are you willing to put in to achieve your goals? (Running, hiking or other goals). OKAY that got a little out of hand but maybe not. After the training talk I give you a slightly dramatic story about me accidentally throwing a water bottle at somebody the first day at my new gym. Did a Runamuck 50k preview. Big hype for this race. It's back after two years and some sluggers have signed up. Then I wrap up with a couple more quick race previews and some results. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1hr 15min

  8. 29 MAR

    Conor Brown | The Man Who Beat Mt. Ascutney - Ep.29

    This week I sat down with Conor Brown. He is a hiker and trail runner that has accomplished some pretty mind blowing feats over the past few years. He was the finisher at the inaugural Mt. Ascutney Vertical Backyard Ultra, hiking over 200 miles and 108k ft of climbing in a single push over four days. He set records for most summits in 24 hours on his home mountains North Ucanoonuc and South Uncanoonuc (48 & 58 respectively). He thru hiked the Appalachian Trail. Had an impressive win at the well known Manchester to Monadnock ultramarathon and a blazing time at the Jigger Johnson 50 miler. He’s young, he’s tough and he’s fast. We talked about how he got started with all this madness and touched on most of his big efforts. Give it a listen. HOW TO FIND CONOR: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/conorbrwn/ STRAVA: https://strava.app.link/jwlLR9yWZHb YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1hr 7min
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Mountain & ultra running, endurance training, trail stories, and random thoughts in the White Mountains.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Wojciak
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Wojciak
  • Show Website
    Run Mountain Peaks

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