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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.

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Inside New Balance’s Support for the New England Running Community

March 03, 2026 • Art Trapotsis • Season 3 • Episode 3

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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 the Marathon Relay during Boston Marathon weekend. If you’re part of the region’s running scene, this conversation offers a fascinating look behind the curtain.

A New England native and former U.S. champion in the 1500 meters, Andy shares his journey from professional athlete to community builder, and how his early days experimenting with grassroots race ideas eventually led him to New Balance in 2012.

The conversation dives into the brand’s deep commitment to New England — from operating five footwear factories in the region to investing in world-class infrastructure like the New Balance Track in Brighton. Andy offers a behind-the-scenes look at how partnerships are built, how events are selected, and what “shared values” really mean when a major brand aligns with local clubs and races.

At its core, this episode is about more than shoes or sponsorships, it’s about long-term relationships, authenticity, and investing in the people who make running special in New England.

This podcast embarks on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.