BEast Coast Goes West! with Andrew Simpson and Reagan McCoy

Episode 42: Mayapple Massanutten and More!

Just some catching up on local running!

Episode 41: Massanutten Mountain 100 Preview, Cocodona 250 Musings and Breakneck Point Recap

Friend of Bear Right! and Massanutten Alum, Simon Arendt joins the podcast for a discussion of the upcoming Massanutten Mountain 100. We open with a recap of Sam's race at Breakneck Point then gush about the epic event that is Cocodona! We finish with a preview of Massanutten and what makes this race and this field compelling for East Coasters!

Episode 39: Hyner Week with Ben Robinson

It's Hyner Week! Who better to celebrate that with than 2 time champion Ben Robinson! We don't just talk Hyner though and in this "get to know you" episode, we learn about Ben's business endeavors, successes and failures. He shares about his journey into the sport during it's rise and how his openness to take risks has opened doors and built lasting relationships It was inspiring for me. I hope it will be for all of you! Make sure to follow Ben's journey Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2673753 [https://www.strava.com/athletes/2673753] Instagram: @ben_robinson88 www.robinsonrunningclub.com [http://www.robinsonrunningclub.com/] A few connection snafus late in the recording so sorry about that.

HAT Outtakes and the resurgence of 50K racing

Another HAT50K in the books and they've done it again! The team that brings us HAT came through big with an incredible race this year! Great Competition, Great SWAG, Incredible Support and just a perfect day on the trails. Pat and I give some well earned and necessary kudos and apologies. We also talk about growing competitive racing on the east coast and what steps are being tried. We discuss the big weekend in racing and how the 50K distance in particular seems to be having so time in the sun.

HAT 50K Preview? Something like that...

Pat "Prolific Racer" Blair joins the pod to discuss the upcoming HAT 50K. This is one of our favorite races. Great People, Great Course, Great Competition and it's even better this year! This edition of the race brings team competition to the forefront with multiple divisions both competitive and creative. JUST LIKE TRAIL RUNNING SHOULD BE!!! In this rambling conversation you'll see inside our differing approaches to running-racing-training and how we want to go out when it's time...