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Hosted by the runners behind @2lowerunco and @aletrailrunning, Adam and Chris talk training, racing, and other stories from their time on the C&O towpath. Whether you are training for next 100 miler or your first 5K, we hope you'll join us for some miles and conversation.
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Sports writer Andy Mason joins Adam and Chris to talk running, racing and about his new book, Hagerstown vs the World, which captures how this small town became a national powerhouse in distance running and the runners who made that happen. You can find the book at the Next Chapter Cafe & Book Shop or online.
Adam, Chris, and Katie share their weekend race recaps and then dive into proposed changes to America's oldest Ultra - the JFK 50. If you saw this week's news article, you won't want to miss this episode.
For more information on Adam and Katie's race, check out the The Dark Side 8 Hour Ultra
And for more information on Chris's half marathon, check out Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k
Chris gets the race recap from Adam and Katie who share their race experience at the Wilmington marathon and half marathon and then, Taylor Rockwell, better known as Tayrock, joins Adam, Chris, and Katie to share how a simple mindset change has taken running from a punishment to a passion.
Tayrock is building an amazing community in Austin, Texas and you won’t want to miss how she is challenging a new group of runners every month this year. You can also find Tayrock on Instagram at @taylor_rockwell and her challenges at @outrunuschallenges
Adam, Chris, and Katie are joined by Heidi and Carrie in part 4 of our February Running Couples Series. Heidi and Carrie give their honest reviews of different ultra formats and marathons, including which ones they will never miss. You'll definitely want to listen in as they share how they have supported each other's running journeys and how they balance their individual strengths and weaknesses.
Adam, Chris, and Special Guest Host Katie Lowe (yes she got a promotion) are joined by Adrienne and Bruce Wren to talk about their running journey, running as a family, and the entire family's big plans to tackle the Last One Standing Ultra in May.
Despite some audio issues, we think you will really enjoy this conversation.
unning, training, and racing relationship. Jennie and Matt Hardy join Adam, Chris, and Katie to talk about Ragnar racing, the Berlin Marathon, and the amazing running community that supports them.
And for more information on how you can design your own running awards, check out our friends at Gleam and Glory
It's February and we are kicking off a 4 part series celebrating running couples where we will dive into how they manage their running, training, and racing relationship. In part 1, Adam and Chris are joined by Mike Martin and Megan Curry from Hagerstown. in 2025, Mike and Megan had a goal to run the entire length of the C&O Canal Towpath. You won't want to miss them sharing tales from this adventure.
For more information on the Out Run Us challenges - Instagram @Outrunuschallenges
Join Adam, Chris, and Katie as they chat about distance challenges, runcations, and dealing with some nasty winter weather.
For more information on the Big Pecker Challenge in Key West Florida: Key West Big Pecker Challenge
Check out Outrun Us! I Dare You Challenge to see how Adam and Chris fare as they chase the final podium spot.
Billy Rudd from CloudSplitter Coffee Joins Adam and Chris to talk Hiking, Ultrarunning, and specialty coffee. Billy shares some great stories from his time peak bagging to finding watermelon seeds at Catoctin, and you won't want to miss hearing how Adam saved Billy's life on the canal one morning. You can also find Billy on Instagram at @brcloudsplitter and @cloudsplittercoffee
For Video of Billy's climb up Katahdin and descent on the knife's edge:
Hiking Mount Katahdin - 4K Cinematic Vlog
Katie Lowe joins Adam and Chris to share how the year is starting, some race results, and some new racing adventures.
Adam and Chris are joined by the one and only Fogell McLoving. And, in a Tales on the Towpath exclusive, Fogell makes a big announcement you will not want to miss.
Adam and Chris talk about the 7000 miles and 50 races they ran in 2025 and set the stage for 2026. We hope you'll tag along to see what the new year brings.
Adam and Chris are joined by the one and only "special guest" Katie Lowe. Katie talks about how she got started running and shares her secrets on how she managed to PR every distance from the Beer Mile to the JFK50 in 2025. She talks everything form training to diet to metal strength.
Adam and Chris are joined by special guest Katie Lowe to talk about winter running: what do you wear, winter safety, and avoiding an icy fall.
Adam and Chris are joined by Katie Lowe to host veteran JFK finishers Beka Good and Robert Kelly. Beka and Robert finished in 12:34:05 and share everything from how they got started in running to how they train to how they manage a full day along the course. A conversation you don't want to miss.
Adam and Chris are joined once again by special guest Katie Lowe to share their 63rd Annual JFK 50 miler experience. From the predawn start to the post race celebration, hear all about their day and the amazing performances of so many other runners.
Chris and Adam talk tapering for JFK and then Adam shares his running journey, his favorite running accomplishments and in the after party reveals a secret he's been hiding from Katie.
Adam and Chris are joined by special guest Katie Lowe to share their tales from past JFK 50 races and answer your questions heading into the 63rd Annual Race on Saturday, November 22.
For additional race info, be sure to check out the 2025 Pre-Race Briefing
And Here's the proof - Adam vs David Goggins
Adam and Chris recap the 2025 Fire on the Mountain 25/50K and Chris talks about how he got started in running and why he continues to compete after all these years. Be sure to stick around to the end for the after party speed round of questions.
Adam and Chris welcome Katie back to recap Bigs Backyard, Javelina Jundred, and their MCM race experience.
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