Let the Runger Games Begin DCR AidStation 43

Maybe we were all a bit too hopeful that 2025’s madness would not continue into 2026. Maybe these first two weeks are a post-credit scene, or maybe, just maybe , this is 2026 saying “hold my beer” in response to last year’s antics. Anyway you cut it, it’s probably best to get yourself out for a run. It’ll probably help. The WTF?! quality of early ‘26 hasn’t stopped at the door of the ultrasphere, so for our first AidStation of the year, Ali and Matt run down (see what we did there) all the hot takes, from green screens and the Satisfyification of running advertsing, to carbon taxes and how a local showdown in Tempe Arizona over Burritos turned into a 700 mile odyssey and spawned a fledgling global movement. We got it all, plus our 2026 checklists, a dive into how positive thinking can increase performance, and a look ahead to the hottest racing on the New Zealand Calendar. Excellent Stuff. Dirt Church Radio – Best Enjoyed Running. ​ --- --- --- Episode Links Sign up for the DCR AidStation newsletter. The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners! Dirt Church Radio on Instagram Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New Zealand Enjoy! Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

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Let the Runger Games Begin DCR AidStation 43 is an episode from Dirt Church Radio by Matt Rayment.

This episode is 39:49 long.

This episode was published on Jan 16, 2026.

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