Wantastiquet-Monadnock-Sunapee 100 Mile FKT with Lexi Jackson

Wantastiquet-Monadnock-Sunapee 100 Mile FKT with Lexi Jackson

This week I talked with Lexi Jackson who is fresh off her Wantastiquet-Monadnock-Sunappee ~100 mile unsupported FKT. This route combines the Wantastiquet-Monadnock trail with the Monadnock-Sunappee Greenway trail in a single push with 20,000 ft of climbing. An epic route and cool story, doing it all solo. We also discuss some of Lexi’s other FKT and race efforts including the White Mountains 100, Dirritissema, and so many more. She has been throwing down long distance (mostly unsupported) ultras for a long time and has lots of stories and tons of good ultra tips. Oh, and shes a grid finisher already working on grid #2 & #3. 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/ [https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks [https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

Hardest Trails in the White Mountains

This week I ranked the toughest trails in the White Mountains. Not just the most technical, but the hardest trails to go fast on. I got a ton of input for this list which was awesome and did a little bit of research on trail stats as well. I gave a bunch of honorable mentions and then ranked the top 10. I did a Chocorua Mountain race preview and some of the history from one of the coolest races in the Whites. Awesome trails, tough terrain and super competitive. I also previewed the US mountain running championships at the Sunapee Scramble. Always cool to see the best in the US come to New Hampshire and race.Threw in some other race results and quick previews. 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/ [https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks [https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

Breaking Down the Presidential Traverse

This week, I deep dive into the iconic Presidential Traverse. 18 miles and 8,500ft of gnarly White Mountains terrain. I discuss the required peaks: Madison, Adams, Jefferson, Clay, Washington, Monroe, Eisenhower and Pierce. Yes on Clay, but no on Franklin? And Jackson was a president, but not that Jackson. I talk about the Presi FKTs and the blazing paces over those rocks. At the end, I brought back some non running related rankings. This time doing my top 3 favorite TV shows of all time. And I finish with a correction on the Wapack 21.5 miler results (my bad) and a few other race recaps. 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/ [https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks [https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks [https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Northeast #WhiteMountainNationalForest

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks [https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest