Steve Tripp is a tough-as-nails trail runner; the director of some of the coolest trail running events you've never heard of (until now); and an amazing human being from Dunedin, New Zealand. I met him when we both lived for a season of our lives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and I'm very pleased to have him on the podcast. In this episode we talk about trail running in New Zealand, some of the events that Steve has participated in, other events that he has helped to found and direct, knee problems, aging versus growing younger, and other stories. After listening you may want to Crush the Cargill, run with the Fools, or try your luck in the Silverstream Spin.

Many trail runners in New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona, have met Cliff Matthews on a trail at some point. If you have, you may remember him. He's talkative and leaves quite an impression. Lots of people know his name, but fewer know the story of this computer programmer, father, self-described deadhead, and prolific ultramarathoner who came to the sport somewhat later in his life. In this episode, we'll at least scratch the surface of what he's all about proving, as we hope to do often on this podcast, that the most amazing people and stories are found all throughout the pack.

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Clifford Matthews Results on Ultrasignup Cliff "Deadhead" Matthews on Marathon Maniacs