The Tales on the Towpath’s Podcast

Episode 18 - Running Couples Series Part 4 - Heidi and Carrie

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.

Episode 17 - Running Couples Part 3 - Adrienne and Bruce Wren

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.

Episode 16 - Running Couples Series #2 - Jennie and Matt Hardy

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

Episode 15 - Running Couples Series #1 - Mike Martin and Megan Curry

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
 

Episode 14 - January Recap

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.

Episode 13 - Bubblegum from the 3rd Grade - Billy Rudd

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

Episode 12 - January Race Update

Katie Lowe joins Adam and Chris to share how the year is starting, some race results, and some new racing adventures.

Episode 11 - Fogell McLoving

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. 

Episode 10 - 2025 Year In Review

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.

Episode 9 - Katie Lowe

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.