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DCR AidStation

Welcome to the DCR AidStation, your fortnightly bonus nugget of trail running goodness. Fill up your bottles, grab a snack, and take a seat with Matt and Eugene as they run through the hot topics, joined by occasional special guests. dirtchurchradio.substack.com

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82:36

Gary House- Cutting Through The Noise

DCR AidStation ·

2025/06/03

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comGary House-Cutting Through The Noise. Dirt Church Radio 329.Kia ora e te whānau. You’d need to have been living under a rock over the last year not to have seen one of Gary House’s videos in the ultrasphere. From satirical stitches that poke fun at the absurdity of running media to no-nonsense and practical advice to aid in your running, e.g., “Stop being so British when climbing hills” Ali and Matt speak with

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5:08

Pretty People Doing Gritty Things

DCR AidStation ·

2025/05/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comThe Ultrasphere Is Getting Spicy. Aidstation 31.Kia ora…

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91:46

The 2025 Ultra Trail Australia Live Special

DCR AidStation ·

2025/05/20

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. It’s always a party in the Blue Mountains. From the out-of-this-world scenery, to the amazing people, to the exceptional country that carries you, the Blue Mountains have it all.

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72:14

HANNY ALLSTON- MORE THAN THE SUM OF OUR PARTS.

DCR AidStation ·

2025/05/13

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. This week, Ali Pottinger speaks with Hanny Allston for a special addition to the Aidstation Podcast. Hanny is a returning champion to DCR who was with us for episode 121, all the way back in December 2020. Back then we said Hanny is based in Tasmania and is a high performance coach, owner of Find Your Feet Outdoors, former junior and senior world champion orienteer - elite trail runner and

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96:42

Life in Three Days

DCR AidStation ·

2025/05/06

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comBryon Powell- Transcendent Trails- The Ultra Gobi 400. Dirt Church Radio 325Kia ora e te whānau. Bryon Powell is a legend. The founder of iRunFar, an Ultramarathon runner and returning Dirt Church Radio Champion. In this week’s episode of DCR, Bryon speaks with Ali and Andrew about the lessons he learnt and the stories he shared in what felt like a lifetime in three days.

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61:41

The 2025 Ultra Trail Australia Preview

DCR AidStation ·

2025/04/29

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. Anyone with a passing relationship with Dirt Church Radio will know that Ultra Trail Australia has wormed it’s way firmly into our hearts as one of the must-do events on the planet. That love was deepened when Ali P jumped on board as a co-host in 2024. This week, Matt has the pleasure to speak to Ali and Kerry, the brawn and brawn behind Squadrun, about this year's event being one of the

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61:45

JEAN BEAUMONT- QUIET RIOT

DCR AidStation ·

2025/04/22

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. Jean Beaumont is a legend in Aotearoa ultramarathon circles that you’ve probably heard of, or maybe thought you did, because Jean keeps to herself. It’s taken years to get her to come on DCR, and we’re so glad she did. Eight Northburn 100 finishes, and six wins from those eight, on top of masses of other feats of endurance that would…

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4:38

AidStation 29- The Lightning Round

DCR AidStation ·

2025/04/15

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. This week, we’re all back in the same country (for the time being) and thought we would switch it up on this week’s AidStation with a Lightning Round of questions that are, to be frank, all over the place. From mental strategies for ultramarathons to Andrew’s neighbour, who may be the incredible hulk, through to the best races for newbies, specificity, the pros and cons of modern fuelling,

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88:53

Legends Running Legends

DCR AidStation ·

2025/04/08

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comGo home Tasmania, you’re drunk- photo credit: Kunyanyi Mountain RunKia ora e te whānau. Lutruwita/Tasmania is legend. A hard place with warm people nestled off the east coast of Australia. Our legend, Ali Pottinger, was lucky enough to travel to Nipaluna/Hobart to participate in this year’s Kunyanayi Mountain Run. Whilst she was there Ali did what all good podcasters do, which was get some great content, from

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4:53

Grassroots Radicals- Aidstation 28

DCR AidStation ·

2025/04/01

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. We get the band back together after ages for this week’s AidStation Podcast. Fresh from Kunyani, Northburn 100, and kicking about at Riverhead Relaps, Ali, Andrew, and Matt discuss their love of the Grassroots event and the challenges and opportunities for amazing experiences that lie within. This week, we've got some bonus audio that Matt recorded at the Relaps Backyard. First, you hear

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67:54

Uncharted Territory With Michael Dunstan

DCR AidStation ·

2025/03/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. Originally from Western Australia, growing up surfing and playing footie, Michael Dunstan has turned his hands to many things, including music, photography, and trail running. Turns out Michael is pretty (very) good at this whole trail running thing and has won the inaugural GPT100 mile race, Third place at Ultra Trail Snowdonia in Wales a win at the 2023 Hounslow Classic Marathon. Now

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5:29

AidStation 27. Time is Tyranny

DCR AidStation ·

2025/03/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. The first clue to Matthew having an inkling that his faculties might be slipping is when he starts announcing every episode of the AidStation as number 25, just like this week. Age is a tyranny that we all face, and this week-old mates Andrew and Matt run down the question of when it is time to accept that you are not 25 anymore and if you should be. or would you want to go back to being 25

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73:19

Jasmin Paris On Using Your Voice

DCR AidStation ·

2025/03/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comYou Have A Voice, Use It - Jasmin Paris. Dirt Church Radio 318.Jasmin Paris joins a very exclusive club- Photo Credit: David MillerKia ora e te whānau. Jasmin Paris was rocketed into the wider consciousness when she became the first woman to finish Barkley Marathons, with 99 seconds to spare. Ironically, for a race that eschewed publicity for so long, the photos of Paris sending the final 100 metres to the

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5:27

Aid Station 26: The 2025 Women in Trail Panel

DCR AidStation ·

2025/03/04

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. Please enjoy this incredible conversation with three wahine toa about women in trail. The conversation discussed different means of platforming women in trail, the conversations we have which can progress the sport, and the challenges that women face on our trails. This episode was recorded February 14th, 2025, at the Tarawera Ultra…

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65:07

The Trail To Western States That Started on Road

DCR AidStation ·

2025/02/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. When Adrian MacDonald moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, he didn’t do it for the trails, he did it for love and the chance to run hills at altitude. With a background in road and track, MacDonald didn’t hit the trails until the pandemic canceled races and he thought he’d try his hand at an FKT. The rest, as they say, is history. Andrew and Matt speak to Adrian about his back-to-back wins at

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82:40

Speed Dating With Speedy People. The 2025 Tarawera...

DCR AidStation ·

2025/02/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comRuth Croft shortly after crossing the finish line. Photo Credit: Tim Barkely-SmithKia ora e te whānau.St. Valentine’s Day is for lovers, and we thought what better way to celebrate our love for Tarawera Ultra Trail and the people at the pinnacle of our sport than to change up your standard interview format to something that vibed with the day.

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66:55

The 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail Preview Special, with...

DCR AidStation ·

2025/02/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. It’s that time of year again!!! The circus has rolled into town, the tents are being set up, the sawdust is being sprinkled, the elephants have those funny headdress things on, and all we are waiting for is a bunch of clowns.

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4:35

AidStation 25. Chaotic Good, Bucket Lists, and The...

DCR AidStation ·

2025/02/04

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. You know the feeling when you are running down a trail and it gets so good that you feel that you are flowing and then you push it just that little bit and you suddenly figure out that you are holding onto the dirt and sanity by your fingertips? Yeah. This episode is like that but in podcast form. In this episode, our heroes discuss what it truly means to commit to a big race, and how they

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65:41

Amanda Basham- It's A Family Affair.

DCR AidStation ·

2025/01/28

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. We’ve discussed on Dirt Church Radio in the past that the pros walk amongst us, however witnessing their drive, discipline, and ability to seemingly dance away on the most challenging of terrain is a sight to behold. And, look, not to put too fine a point on it, but Amanda Basham rules. A professional trail runner and endurance coach, who has raced at the highest heights of the sport,

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5:12

Taper Madness and Other Animals

DCR AidStation ·

2025/01/21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te Whānau. During the taper phase common side effects include (and are not limited to): Madness, phantom pain, irritability, insatiable hunger and thirst, endless worry and comparison. You will be a dick to your family at some point. You will be self-indulgent and mope in a Zoom call going “No one even knows what I’m going through”. You will stress about your training, and your gear choice, and you

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