Roots is a trail and ultrarunning focused show born out of a deep appreciation for the humble origins of our sport, and a dedication to shedding light on stories that won't otherwise be told.
When The Going Gets Tough
Claim This Podcastby Al Ferguson and Sean Cate
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99 episodes
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Roots is a trail and ultrarunning focused show born out of a deep appreciation for the humble origins of our sport, and a dedication to shedding light on stories that won't otherwise be told.
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1/16/2023
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Recent Episodes
October 3, 2025
Roots Trail Running | Fall East Coast Racing Preview - Saddles 100 Preview, and Thoughts on World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
<p>Al and Sean chat the upcoming fall calendar of east coast races, and Alvah's prep for his second 100, Saddles, out in Prescott this weekend. </p><p>The boys also explore dissenting opinions on the value of the WMTRC, along with recapping Mammoth and thoughts on the upcoming Bigs Backyard Individual World Championships.</p>
September 19, 2025
Roots Running | Grindstone, Summer Race Recap, AI Oakley's, and AT FKT attempts
<p>The boys are back with a preview of an east coast classic coming this weekend, the Grindstone 100, along with a recap of some notable trail news from the end of the summer. </p>
August 8, 2025
Burning River Fiasco, On Cloud Ultra Pro's, Jarman's Invitational Marathon and more | Roots Rundown vol. 6
<p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Roots Running Podcast, hosts Sean Cate and Alva Ferguson discuss their personal updates, including Al's house purchase and the busy summer racing season. They recap the Burning River race, highlighting Sean's experience and the lessons learned from the event. </p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome Back and Life Updates</p><p>02:44 Summer Racing Recap</p><p>05:26 Ultra Running Highlights</p><p>08:16 Upcoming Races and Personal Goals</p><p>10:54 Injury and Recovery Discussion</p><p>12:53 Burning River 50 mile Race Experience</p><p>38:00 Lessons Learned and Future Outlook</p><p>45:15 Shoe Reviews and Gear Insights</p><p>56:58 Shoutouts and Upcoming Events</p>
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