New England Endurance Podcast

Celebrating New England's thriving endurance sports culture.

Our mission is to passionately showcase and celebrate the vibrant endurance sports culture thriving in New England. Through engaging conversations, local endurance athletes (Art Trapotsis and Eric Schenker) embark on a journey to uncover the essence of the region's clubs, group rides, cherished routes, legendary races, and the devoted community of athletes who proudly call New England home.

From the exhilarating realms of road cycling to the rugged trails of mountain biking, from triathlons to ultramarathons, from open-water swimming to collegiate rowing, this podcast is a tribute to the challenges, victories, and compelling narratives that shape the endurance sports landscape in this distinctive part of the United States.

With a commitment to fostering connections, providing valuable insights, and igniting inspiration, we strive to unite, inform, and empower the New England endurance community.

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Dean Phillips - Fit Werx

February 07, 2024 • Art Trapotsis & Eric Schenker • Season 1 • Episode 2

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In this episode we talk with Dean Phillips, co-owner of Fit Werx (located in Peabody, MA.) Dean is a beast of an athlete, a true watt-monster, and in this episode we learn about his company, community, and view of training. Here are some of Dean's accomplishments:

7x masters cycling national champion & 3x world champion over past decade for Time Trial, pursuit and team pursuit events.
Under-23 World Champion in the U.S. Men’s 8
Record holder of Charlie Baker Time Trial, in Concord MA (31mph+)
Owner and lead fitter at FitWerx in Peabody, MA for the past 17 years.

Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.