New England Endurance Podcast
Celebrating New England's thriving endurance sports culture.
Our mission is to passionately showcase and celebrate the vibrant endurance sports culture thriving in New England. Through engaging conversations, local endurance athlete (Art Trapotsis) embarks on a journey to uncover the essence of the region's clubs, group rides, cherished routes, legendary races, and the devoted community of athletes who proudly call New England home.
From the exhilarating realms of road cycling to the rugged trails of mountain biking, from triathlons to ultramarathons, from open-water swimming to collegiate rowing, this podcast is a tribute to the challenges, victories, and compelling narratives that shape the endurance sports landscape in this distinctive part of the United States.
With a commitment to fostering connections, providing valuable insights, and igniting inspiration, we strive to unite, inform, and empower the New England endurance community.
Episodes
64 episodes
The Boston Athletic Association: Beyond the Marathon
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis sits down with Chris Lotsbom, Director of Race Communications & Media at the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), fo...
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Riding Cape Cod: Inside the Cape Cod Cycling Club’s Community, Rides & Coastal Routes
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we head down to one of the most iconic riding destinations in New England — Cape Cod.Host Art Trapotsis sits down with Kim Pzegeo, President of the
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Inside the Craftsbury Outdoor Center with Olympian Susan Dunklee
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, Art Trapotsis sits down with Susan Dunklee — three-time Olympian, former World Championship medalist, and now Director of Biathlon and Head Junior Biathlon Coach at
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Inside New Balance’s Support for the New England Running Community
New Balance has been part of the New England running culture for over a century. In this episode, Andy Downin shares how the company supports local races, builds relationships with run clubs, and creates events like New Balance Nationals and th...
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The B2VT and VT Monster Cycling Epics
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis speaks with Skip Thomas and Karen Smyers about the B2VT Ride and the VT Monster gravel eve...
Ninety One Lines: Skiing the Presidentials with Ryan DeLena
We’re launching Season 3 with a bang—and a blizzard.In this premiere episode, we sit down with Ryan DeLena, the first person to ski all 91 lines in the Presidential Skiing gu...
Firefly Bicycles: Inside Custom Frame Design, Fit, and Carbon-Neutral Craft
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Firefly Bicycles co-founders Tyler Evans and Kevin Wolfson to explore the craft, philosophy, an...
Inside CCB: How a 50-Year Cycling Team Is Changing the Game for Women Athletes
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Tim Mitchell, Technical Director of the legendary CCB Cycling Education Foundation. With roots dating back to 1960s England and an o...
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Andrew Drummond: The Story Behind White Mountain Ski Co and FKTs in the Whites
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Drummond—founder of White Mountain Ski Company and the man behind some of the region’s most iconic events and endu...
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Kelly Brush: Leading the Charge in Adaptive Endurance Sports
In this inspiring episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Kelly Brush, founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation, and a former collegiate ski racer turned national advocate for adaptive sports. After a life-altering ...
Stage 1 Cycling: Connecticut's Community-Built Cycling Team
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Brooks Nablo and Jacob Kravitz of Stage 1 Cycling, a community-built cy...
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Justin Spinelli: From Pro Cycling to Relaunching Luxe Wheelworks
In this episode we interview Justin Spinelli, a former professional cyclist and current entrepreneur behind Luxe Wheelworks by Gruppo Spinelli. Justin shares his journey from a young bike mechanic i...
Inside the Velomont Project: Vermont Huts & Trails’ Vision for a 485-Mile Mountain Bike Network
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis talks with RJ Thompson, Executive Director of Vermont Huts & Trails, about the Velomont Project
Millennium Running: The Cheap Marathon, Big Dreams, and the 603’s Running King (John Mortimer)
In this episode we sit down with John Mortimer — founder and CEO of Millennium Running, former professional runner, and one of New England’s most dynamic race organizers. John takes us from his early...
Climbing the Rockpile: The Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb
In this episode of the New England Endurance podcast, hosts Art Trapotsis and Eric Schenker sit down with Lisa McCoy, event director of the iconic Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb...
Kingdom Trails: World-Class Trails Made Possible by Private Landowners
In this episode we sit down with Abby Long, the (outgoing) Executive Director of Kingdom Trails — one of the top mountain biking and multi-use trail networks in the country, located in Vermont’s Nort...
The Vermont 100 Endurance Race: A Legacy of Ultrarunners, Adaptive Athletes, and Horses - with Amy Rusiecki
In this episode we interview Amy Rusiecki — ultrarunner, trail advocate, race director of the iconic Vermont 100 Endurance Race, and race director of the Be...
Building a Powerhouse: Inside Tufts University Rowing with George Munger
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, host Art Trapotsis sits down with George Munger, the director the Tufts University rowing program and men's head coach, to explore ...
The Head Of The Charles Regatta: Brendan Mulvey explains New England’s ultimate rowing celebration, rower's Christmas, and beach sprints
In this episode we dive deep into what many rowers fondly call Rower’s Christmas — the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR). We’re joined by race director Brendan Mulvey, who unpacks what makes this t...
The Treeline Outfitters Story: An Outdoor Gear Shop, Taproom, & Run/Ride Hub
In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we interview Emily Kwesell and Cody Whelan, co-founders of Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We explore the innovative c...
Dirt Church Brewing: For the Love of Dirt, Community, and Craft Beer
In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Cronin and Bruce Lindsay, co-founders of Dirt Church Brewing, nestled in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Born out of a shared love for ...
545 Velo: A Cycling Team with Racing Roots and Regional Impact
In this episode we enjoy a conversation with Jeff Dieffenbach, co-president of 545 Velo, and Larry Alford, one of the club's original founders. Tog...
BIVO: The Vermont Bottle Company Fueling Endurance Sports
The BIVO Story with Founders Carina Hamel and Robby RingerIn this episode we speak with Carina Hamel and Robby Ringer, co-founders of
