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Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running

The Heart of Running. Part of the Borderlands Pod Network. Hosted by Josh Rosenthal, founder of Borderlands Trail Running.

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54:58

Trail Shoe Therapy, help me (and you) find the right...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/12/13

In this episode, Taylor Bodin of Believe in the Run joins me to help him find the right shoe.I honestly don't enjoy buying gear. I want to have great gear, but I loathe the process of finding it which usually leads to poor gear choices.Tips on finding the right shoeTips on finding cheaper shoes?What's the best shoe for a beginner?Thoughts on how a shoe should fitExpertise on how several shoe brands actually fit.Brands mentioned:Topo Athletic, Nike, Speedland, Norda, North Face, and more.Run with

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30:44

Trail Running when Steve Prefontaine meets Anthony...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/12/10

Welcome to Woflie's World of Running.Brian Peterson (@wolffrunner) will do a weekly monologue on the Borderlands Podcast all about how he sees the running world. In his first episode, he casts vision about who he is and where he's going.What can we learn from Prefontaine?Is Wolfie the Anthony Bourdain of trail?Can Ultrarunning really save the world?----Call RUNMORE649 (786-667-3649). Leave a message for the podcast—hot takes, agreement, anger, or joy.----Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake

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01:05:11

Community over Competition, Self-expression over...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/12/09

Michael Mazarra owns halfmarathons.net + Rogue Expeditions.He's a firehouse of insight and information and we're all better that he's focusing that energy on trail running through his recent aquisition of Rogue Expedition. More travel trail runningLess racing, more running together.Self-expression will drive growth over performance.Non-elite runners deserve more representation in media.Robie House Media aims to celebrate non-elite trail running.----Call RUNMORE649 (786-667-3649). Leave a message for

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01:02:26

Why We Run: The Misunderstood Motivations of Trail...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/12/05

Wolfie and I delve into the world of trail running to uncover the motivations that drive these athletes to push themselves to the limit.It's not what you think. And Wolfie challenged me to rethink some things as usual.We look at three distinct buckets of motivation - self-expression, performance, + health.What are the secrets behind their passion? Let's find out.Takeaways• More runners than ever run as a means of self-expression• Wolfie's World of Running, a weekly monologue by Wolfrunner• More on

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53:58

Run further and faster, Eliud Kiphchoge, Path...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/12/03

Floris Gierman, host of the Extramilest Podcast and co-founder of PATH Projects, joins Josh Rosenthal to discuss his transition from skateboarding to ultra running, the importance of patience, and insights into low heart rate training. The conversation highlights the connection between running, community, and passion-driven pursuits.Importance of patience in running and personal goalsLow heart rate training for improved running efficiencyCommunity involvement and upcoming Salt Lake City run

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56:52

Is trail running still fun? Are we missing a holiday...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/29

Trail running has lost some of its fun, and in this engaging discussion, Josh Rosenthal and his guest delve into the need for the sport to embrace playfulness and creativity. They explore the contrast between how mainstream sports leverage holiday seasons to engage fans, while trail running often becomes quiet during the same periods. The conversation highlights the importance of celebrating achievements, big or small, such as recognizing a 50-mile run even if it falls short of the ultimate goal

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58:37

The Post-Covid Trail Shoe Awakening: NNormal,...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/26

I went into this conversation ready to hate on NNormal and Taylor Bodin (lead trail reviewer of Believe in the Run) changed my mind. Geek out on the strengths and weaknesses of their shoes along with Speedland + Norda.----Believe in the Run reviews:NNormal: Tomir 2.0, KjeragSpeedland: GS:TAM, GS:PGH, SL:HSVNorda: Norda 001, Norda 002, Norda 003----Call the Borderlands Hotline - RUNMORE649 That's (786)667-3649. Leave a voice message I can play in a future podcast. We're looking for hot takes,

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49:42

Trail Running City Dwellers: When the Miles You Get...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/22

How do trail runners survive in cities? Josh Rosenthal and Tommy Lewis dive into the challenges and rewards of maintaining a running lifestyle in urban environments. They discuss the unique rhythms of road running compared to trail running, exploring how each offers different forms of joy and fulfillment. Tommy shares his journey from trail enthusiast to urban runner, emphasizing the importance of redefining what it means to be a runner beyond traditional races like marathons. Together, they

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01:07:55

The Problem with Brand Ambassador Culture in Running:...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/20

Bad Runners Take is back again with Wolffrunner. Running Brand Ambassador relationships. We get it. But they don't always work out. In this episode we run through it all calling out bad programs, celebrating good ones, soliciting some brands to build one.Please take this 60 second survey about the podcast.----Call the Borderlands Hotline - RUNMORE649 That's (786)667-3649. Leave a voice message I can play in a future podcast. We're looking for hot takes, disagreement, agreement, anger,

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01:03:45

Storytelling in Running with Matt Trappe

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/18

Matt Trappe recently started a Trail Running lifestyle brand called Auteur Sportif. He writes a brilliant substack (a Matter of Brand) celebrating running brands and their storytelling.In this episode we celebrate the great brands and enjoy a brainstorm how to make the good ones better.Please take this podcast survey. Please take this survey for our upcoming app, wylder.----Call the Borderlands Hotline - RUNMORE649 That's (786)667-3649. Leave a voice message I can play in a future podcast.

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45:41

Breaking Down DNF Culture: Why We Need to Celebrate...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/15

This podcast episode dives deep into the controversial culture surrounding DNFs (Did Not Finish) in ultra running, with hosts Brian and Josh discussing the social constructs and emotional weight attached to these outcomes. Brian passionately argues that runners should be able to celebrate their efforts, regardless of whether they complete a race, pointing out the absurdity of labeling a significant distance as a failure. The conversation expands to explore the pressures and expectations placed on

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15:56

Uninterrupted Music about Mid-Ultrarunning Suffering...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/13

In Episode 100 I introduced 4 songs along with their stories. In this episode I offer brief introduction and give you the music back to back without interuption.I'm calling this music project CAVALE. And this group of songs is called 'Into the Virgin Desert'. Again, thank you so much for listening and supporting.The future looks bright. I can't wait to do the next 100 episodes.----Devil's Gulch 100 miler, 50 miler, 13.1 miles. Wenatchee, WA - July 13, 2025Sealevel Insights. Imagine yourself

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40:57

[MUSIC] Suffering and surviving an ultratrail race,...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/12

I wrote 4 songs of what I think midrace suffering sounds like.On the occassion of episode 100, I am releasing them along with what inpsired them and this podcast. Survey----Devil's Gulch 100 miler, 50 miler, 13.1 miles. Wenatchee, WA - July 13, 2025Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025VKTRY Insoles - I wear these every run, 20% off.PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.---BorderlandsInstagramYouTubeThreadsLinkedIn

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54:20

Ultra Runners on a Sanctioned Russian Plane to...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/09

In this episode we talk about articles by Marley for Canadian Running Magazine. In my opinion there is no better magazine on running news.U.S. running tourism company using disguised Russian plane for Antarctic raceRuth Chepngetich shatters women’s world record at Chicago MarathonU.S. ultrarunner Camille Herron involved in Wikipedia controversyRunning influencer Matt Choi disqualified from New York City MarathonThe latest episode of the Borderlands Trail podcast dives deep into the complexities of

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56:37

HOKA Revolution: How a Brand Changed Trail Running...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/07

Hoka is directly repsonsible for much of the exponential growth of trail running.The Best Hoka Running Shoes Right Now.Josh Rosenthal and Taylor Bodin (Lead Trail Reviewer, Believe in the Run) dive deep into the world of HOKA, a brand that has revolutionized trail and ultra running with its innovative footwear. They discuss how HOKA emerged during a time dominated by minimalist trends, introducing a maximalist approach that has reshaped expectations in the running community. Taylor shares insights

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52:07

200-Milers: the New Frontier or a Distraction?

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/04

Today on Bad Runners Take:Are 200-mile races becoming a distraction or the main attraction in the ultra running community? How do you feel about profitable races existing on volunteer labor?Josh got into the Paris Marathon. Why is it so hard for trail runners to run on the road for a season?Josh Rosenthal and Brian Peterson dive into these questions as they explore the growing prominence of these long-distance events. They discuss the implications for elite athletes like Courtney Dauwalter, who is

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41:46

The Best Races Under 10 miles: Cirque Series founder...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/11/01

Cirque Series is a brilliant mountain race with distances between 6 and 9 miles. But don't be fooled ultrarunners. Cirque races are hard as hell, straight up the gut of big mountains and right back down. The starting line is a party.The finish line is a party.In this episode I welcome the founder and race director, Julian Carr. ----In this conversation, Josh and Julian discuss the evolution of ultra trail running, focusing on the Cirque Series and its unique approach to inclusivity and race

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48:20

Two running empires, Adidas vs Puma. The famliy feud...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/10/28

Thomas Neuberger joined me from Believe in the Run to talk about the familiy feud that built two great running empires. Puma + Adidas.Rudi and Adi were the perfect team until they weren't. They spent most of their adult years at odds and eventually were buried at opposite ends of the same cemetary.We dig into the family feud and talk about the current road and trail portfolio.More from Believe in the Run:Adidas Adizero Evo SL ReviewA comprehensive overview of Adidas' shoe portfolio.Adidas TERREX

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49:35

Matt Johnson's Run Across Texas + Sally McRae's...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/10/24

In this conversation, Josh and Drew Darby discuss Matt Johnson's journey across Texas in 17 days and Sally McRae's 200 mile Mammoth Project.Drew Darby was there for both. They explore the challenges faced during the adventures, the dynamics of being a cameraman, and the unique character of Matt as a hybrid athlete. The discussion also touches on the mindset required for endurance sports, Project Mammoth featuring Sally McCrae, and what lies ahead for Matt in his athletic career. In this

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40:07

Billy Yang's Question, Javalina Jundred's HEAT, How...

Borderlands Trail (+ Ultra) Running ·

2024/10/22

In this conversation, Josh and Brian explore the world of running, focusing on the Satisfy brand and its unique appeal to a specific audience. They discuss the recent success of Satisfy runners at Moab 240, the cultural significance of trail memorabilia, and the historical context of running events. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of identity in sports and how brands like Satisfy resonate with runners who seek authenticity and connection to their lifestyle. In this conversation, Josh and

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