Oct 3, 202551 min
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. The boys also explore dissenting opinions on the value of the WMTRC, along...
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Roots Running
Hosted by Al Ferguson and Sean Cate · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
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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What is Roots Running about?
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.
Who hosts Roots Running?
Roots Running is hosted by Al Ferguson and Sean Cate. The show has published 98 episodes to date.
What has Roots Running covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Roots Trail Running | Fall East Coast Racing Preview - Saddles 100 Preview, and Thoughts on World Mountain and Trail Running Championships" (3 October 2025, 51 minutes), "Roots Running | Grindstone, Summer Race Recap, AI Oakley's, and AT FKT attempts" (19 September 2025, 62 minutes), and "Burning River Fiasco, On Cloud Ultra Pro's, Jarman's Invitational Marathon and more | Roots Rundown vol. 6" (8 August 2025, 70 minutes).
How often does Roots Running publish?
Roots Running publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 77 minutes across 98 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Roots Running?
Booking probability for Roots Running is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Roots Running requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Roots Running's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Roots Running are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Roots Running has a sports audience.
About the host
Al Ferguson and Sean Cate hosts Roots Running, a sports podcast with 98 episodes published.
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- Sep 19, 20251h 2m
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.
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Burning River Fiasco, On Cloud Ultra Pro's, Jarman's Invitational Marathon and more | Roots Rundown vol. 6
Aug 8, 20251h 10mSummary 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...
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2025 Western States Breakdown, Backyard Ultra World Record, and 2025 Hardrock Preview | Roots Rundown Vol. 6
Jul 11, 20251h 10mAl and Sean hop on for rundown to process everything that transpired during this years highly anticipated WSER 100. The boys cover the mens and women's top ten, notable DNF's and drama. Also covered on the episode was...
- Jun 27, 20251h 7m
Sean and Al bringing you a preview of WSER 100 from the viewpoint of our beast coast favorites, notable east coast alumni racing on the big stage, and speculation on top men and women, potential outcomes plus all the...
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- Jun 22, 20251h 26m
Tanner Hoffarth jumped on the show this week give us the lowdown on the biggest city on the East Coast. The boys discuss Tanner's journey into trail running in New York City, the rise of running clubs, and how brand's...
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New England's Vibrant Ultra-Running Scene-Lila Gaudrault | Roots Trail and Ultra Running
Jun 13, 20251h 26mWelcome to the Roots Trail and Ultra Running podcast! This week's guest, Lila Gaudrault, is a rising star in the New England trail scene. at just 22 years old and fresh out of a rigorous bachelors of nursing from...
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Roots Rundown Vol. 4 | John Kelly on the Appalachian Trail, Old Dominion 100, Sunapee Scramble, and Substack
Jun 8, 20251h 14mSean and (back so soon!) guest host Ken Seal jump on for an episode of the Roots Rundown, a general conversation about the most significant trail and ultra news on the East Coast covering topics like John Kelly's...
- May 30, 20251h 27m
A couple months ago I (Sean) noticed a perfectly curated, simple instagram post recapping all the major ultra running events from the previous weekend. A couple clicks later I found myself on Substack reading the full...
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Roots Rundown Vol 3. | Al's Hellbender 100 breakdown, Reflections from Cocodona, Mandatory Gear, Hot Takes
May 23, 20251h 26mOn this edition of the rundown Alvah and Sean breakdown Al's experience at the Hellbender 100 mile outside of Ashville, NC. Alvah was able to buckle down and finish in the face of some pretty violent stomach issues...
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Arlen Glick - The Chase Film, ACL surgery, Muskie Fishing, and More | Roots Trail and Ultra Running
May 16, 20251h 58mArlen Glick joins the fellas to talk all things BEAST coast, the recently released Aravaipa film 'The Chase' featuring Arlen as one of five runners, his decision to have ACL surgery after 12 years and 30,000 miles of...
- May 16, 20251h 21m
Beast Coast Alumni and old friend Rachel Lemcke joins Sean for a conversation about the value of personalized one on one coaching for athletes of all levels, her approach to coaching and being more than just a training...
- May 9, 20251h 6m
Roots Fam! Coming off a second place and golden ticket finish at the Canyons 100k, joining Sean on the podcast this week is none other than the YOUNG and Fit , Hans Troyer. Hans stormed onto the ultra scene in 2024...
- Apr 25, 20251h 15m
In this episode, Sean Cate and Al discuss the evolution of trail running, focusing on how media coverage and technological advancements are shaping the sport. They delve into upcoming races, particularly the Promise...
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Caleb Bowen | Roots Episode 5
Apr 11, 20251h 41mAlvah and Sean welcome Caleb Bowen to the show this week! If you enjoyed the show please follow, save, give us a review and feel free to send any questions or comments our way either in the comments section of the...
- Mar 30, 20251h 19m
Alvah and Sean bring you the very first edition of the Roots Rundown. The fellas catch up on Al's recent 50 miler, thoughts on the Norda 005s, all the race recaps fro Chianti, Big Alta, and more. Let us know what you...
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Butch Slabach | Roots Episode 3
Mar 26, 20251h 48mThis episode of Roots is brought to you by hard work and determination. Sean and Al are joined by Butch Slabach, a Virginia native coming hot onto the scene and throwing down some impressive times on classic Virginia...
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David Horton | Roots Episode 2
Mar 19, 20251h 25mJoining the Roots Running pod, none other than THE Dr. David Horton. Not a single person that we know of has influenced more people to become true runners and ultra-runners as Horton. Not only that, Dr. Horton started...
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An Origin Story | Roots Episode 1
Mar 11, 20251h 14mWe are stoked to bring you the very first episode of the Roots Running podcast, hosted by Sean Cate and Alvah Ferguson. This episode features a dive into the purpose of the podcast, what trail/ultra events Alvah and...
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WTGGT: The Final Episode
Feb 25, 202524 minTough fam! We apologize dearly for the whiplash, as our last episode led both all of us to believe we were continuing on with the WTGGT podcast with renewed vigor. The truth is, today's episode will be the final edition...
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