Slackpackers

Season 2 Episode 4 – Is it Cheating?

Kevin changes it up to start the show. There are sure to be even more complaints this week.

The guys walk you through their weeks. Pete tries to navigate feeling good. Kevin has a lot of questions in a long #WTFNYT segment. Plus What Ya Listenin’ To and so much more!

Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check out the Fire Tower Trail Races and the Bohemian Alps 50K.

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Season 2 Episode 3 – Pete Finds a Soapbox

After the usual creepy, “Hey, Buddy,” Kevin has a great story about his recent trip to Montana. You can imagine how prepared he was to hike in the mountains.

Pete’s quality training continues. He recaps a solid 9-mile run and discusses how the run/walk method works for him.

Then Pete finds a soapbox with an abrupt pivot. As we all know, he has type 2 diabetes. He’s been on Ozempic and recently switched to Maunjaro. How have these meds impacted him? How can we as a society normalize these drugs? Important stuff, if unusual for the Slackpackers podcast.

All that plus #WTFNYT and What Ya Listenin’ To?

Want to join the guys on their big challenge? Check out the Fire Tower Trail Races and the Bohemian Alps 50K.

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Season 2 Episode 2 – Amateurs

Kevin kicks off this episode with a race recap. Do you remember him talking about having an upcoming race? No? Oh, he didn’t bother to mention it.

Pete’s recap includes some good workouts and how Regain (not a sponsor) is working as his electrolyte drink. He quickly pivots to an existential crisis when it comes to nature. He also rants against the new visa requirements coming in Brazil. Makes total sense for this podcast.

There is a lively discussion in the #WTFNYT segment. Do you agree with their “holy grail” solutions?

In “What Ya Listenin’ To?”, Kevin heads toward another restraining order by talking about Des Linden and Kara Goucher and their Nobody Asked Us podcast. Pete talks about a book he is listening to about Budapest and is clearly still confused about the complex history of that incredible city. He also brings up the Where’s the Finish? podcast. Longtime listener, supporter, and friend Shae is a host with two running friends. Take a listen!

Finally, the guys reiterate the plan to run a 50K on back-to-back Saturdays in October. Want to join them? Check out the Fire Tower Trail Races and the Bohemian Alps 50K.

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Season 2 Episode 1 – Is This Dumb Enough?

Kevin and Pete are back and as terrible as ever!

After a quick catch-up of the past six months, the guys introduce a couple of new segments. First up is something they call WTF NYT. This week sets the stage as they go through their New York Times word game habits in excruciating detail. This may hurt many of you, right in the soul, so be careful.

Next up is a section where they tell you what they’ve been listening to. The hope is that this helps you find some new material to enjoy. But let’s face it – these two rarely help anyone.

Finally, Kevin and Pete reveal what the season will really be about. Is the idea dumb enough? Let them know!

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Episode 37 – Season Finale with Hollyanne and Gretchen

You asked for it, so here you go!

Kevin and Pete are joined by their wives, Coach Hollyanne and Gretchen, to get their perspective on the epic Grand Canyon hike. From training to the day of, Hollyanne and Gretchen give you their insights on how the guys made it through the hike. Also, Hollyanne talks about coaching this different kind of event.

A few tangents and laughs along the way. This is it for the season. Or is it the end of the series? Time will tell. In the meantime, thank you for your support!

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Episode 36 – We Did It: Our Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim

Kevin and Pete continue the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim celebration and recap in this episode. First, they recap their week, including supporting friends as they went out for 100-milers. A huge congrats to our friend Karen Clarke on becoming a Midwest Ultra Grand Slam finisher!

Then the guys finish up talking about the GC trip. They have a lot of insights and tips for others looking to complete this epic hike. If they didn’t talk about something you are interested in, reach out and let them know.

Finally, they discuss the future of the pod. Will it continue? They are not sure. But, there must be other stuff they want to tackle, right?

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Episode 35 – We Did It: Our Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim

Kevin and Pete did it! They crossed the Grand Canyon – South Kaibab to North Kaibab – on 10/5/2023 in 14:05. This was such an incredible adventure that the guys will need two episodes to get all their thoughts out.

There is a little glitch in the last few minutes and that is why they end this episode abruptly. Stay tuned for part two soon!

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Episode 34– One Week Until the Grand Canyon

Kevin and Pete are only a week away from their epic rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon. Before they go, check out this recap of their final 8-hour training hike and a preview of all that’s involved in the big crossing. They’ll be back in two weeks or so to recap the entire trip. Wish them luck. They’ll need it.

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Episode 33– Two Weeks to Go

Kevin and Pete are down to just two weeks before the Grand Canyon crossing. What have they been up to? What are their concerns? What questions do you have for them before they head out? And even place your bets on who complains the most. Something must be entertaining in all this nonsense!

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Episode 32 – Ragbear 

Kevin and Pete both had some adventures this past week. Pete kicks it off with his Hallucination/Run Woodstock adventures. A big congrats to Karen for completing the third leg of the Midwest Grand Slam!

And Kevin had a ton of fun at Ragnar VT. But, of course, not all went smoothly. Learn what happened and so much more in this jam-packed episode!

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