Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running is a storytelling podcast for ultra runners who love this sport deeply, the iconic races, the legendary athletes, the gear, and the culture that makes all of it worth caring about. Hosted by Josh Rosenthal, founder of Borderlands Trail Running, this show exists to collect the ultra running stories that define the sport, from spending a day at Laz Lake's home to deep conversations with Scott Jurek, Dean Karnazes, Camille Herron, and the everyday runners doing extraordinary things out on the trails. This podcast covers the full world of ultra and trail running: race coverage...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 23:15
Ultrarunning gives ordinary people a rare place to feel strong, capable and tested. You don’t have to be elite, or even particularly good at it, to experience that. I know…
Sep 22, 2026 · 24:59
Anton Krupicka has spent two decades becoming something harder to define than a trail runner. This conversation is about how that happened, why he stopped caring about fitting…
Sep 15, 2026 · 28:03
Trail running is growing fast, but what happens to the races that don’t scale cleanly? After spending one night volunteering at the Wasatch 100 and the next day at a brand-new…
Sep 8, 2026 · 29:10
Ultrarunning rewards people who can keep going. Biel makes you wonder what happens when stopping no longer feels like an option, and where ambition ends and compulsion begins.…
Sep 1, 2026 · 35:56
UTMB is the center of trail running for one week every year, and somehow the people most frustrated by it keep showing up. After a week in Chamonix, I came home thinking the…
Aug 22, 2026 · 39:09
UTMB is the biggest trail race in the world, but why did it happen in France? The easy answer is Mont Blanc. The better answer has more to do with culture, timing, and the kind…
Aug 20, 2026 · 40:08
Ultra running rewards obsession, but Tara Dower seems wired for something beyond results. She wants to solve hard problems, chase the best competition, run faster, and keep…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:02:04
Trail running has exploded into a global business, and Karl Meltzer somehow ended up at the center of it. HOKA turned his Speedgoat nickname into one of trail running’s defining…
Aug 13, 2026 · 39:37
Ultrarunning eventually becomes a mental problem. The body hurts, the race stops going to plan, and the question becomes what the best ultrarunners understand about continuing…
Aug 10, 2026 · 34:47
Harvey Lewis is one of ultrarunning’s most accomplished endurance athletes, but the more interesting question might be how a high school civics teacher from Ohio became capable…
Aug 4, 2026 · 15:47
Ciele helped change what running looked like, but the more interesting story is what sat underneath the aesthetic. This episode is for runners curious about how a hat brand…
Jul 28, 2026 · 19:26
The Satisfy x Adidas collaboration became one of the loudest moments in running, but almost none of the conversation was about the shoe. It became a fight over price, fashion,…
Jul 21, 2026 · 31:03
Trail running in the Midwest looks different. No mountain towns. No towering peaks. Just a different kind of commitment. On the drive to Harvey Lewis's house, Josh and Sam…
Jul 16, 2026 · 22:07
Hardrock 100 gave aging trail runners something many of us didn't realize we needed: hope. Ludovic Pommeret broke the course record at 50. Courtney Dauwalter won again and still…
Jul 13, 2026 · 29:56
HOKA has become one of the few running brands to cross into culture without losing credibility with runners. If you're building a brand, launching new products, or wondering how…
Jul 7, 2026 · 21:34
For the first time in months, I'm stepping away from interviews and monologues for a Borderlands Trail Running founder update. By the time this episode goes live, my family and I…
Jun 29, 2026 · 28:57
Western States 2026 is over. The course records have been set, the winners crowned, and the internet has already moved on. This isn't another race recap. It's a cultural…
Jun 22, 2026 · 22:55
Western States and UTMB are often framed as opposite visions for the future of trail running. One protects through limits. The other protects through growth. But after publishing…
Jun 19, 2026 · 17:15
Western States and UTMB have become the two most influential institutions in trail running, but beneath the debate over lotteries, race series, and growth is a deeper question:…
Jun 16, 2026 · 14:39
Wasatch 100 and Bear 100 are two of the hardest races in ultra running. Michael Whiteside ran both just three weeks apart, and what stayed with me from this conversation wasn't…
Jun 12, 2026 · 28:23
Modern trail running shoes are better than they've ever been. So why do so many runners still find themselves drawn to older designs like the Nike ACG LDV? Josh and Inky use one…
Jun 9, 2026 · 23:38
Western States 100 occupies a different place in trail running than almost any other race. Months before the starting gun, runners and fans are already studying the field,…
Jun 4, 2026 · 17:34
Trail running culture loves winners. That's obvious. The sport builds documentaries about them, fills Instagram feeds with them, and spends months debating who will win Western…
May 25, 2026 · 19:51
Professional running can quietly turn into pressure, performance, sponsorship obligations, and constant visibility. This episode with Jacob Puzey is for runners who have felt…
May 21, 2026 · 18:42
Trail running usually becomes real for people at a local ultra, not while watching UTMB or Western States online. The parking lot at 5am with 53 runners, one exhausted race…
May 18, 2026 · 9:46
Trail running culture melted down this weekend after a Satisfy x Adidas event triggered accusations of cringe, elitism, rich-kid cosplay, and the death of authenticity. But the…
May 12, 2026 · 45:06
Trail running is getting bigger fast. Bigger races, bigger brands, bigger media, and more money entering the sport every year. What happens to trail running culture as all of…
May 7, 2026 · 20:57
Cocodona 250 exposed something trail running still doesn’t totally want to admit: the audience is already here, but the fan experience still hasn’t caught up. After spending more…
May 4, 2026 · 44:54
Ultra running nutrition is getting more extreme. More carbs, more precision, more pressure to “get it right.” But if you’ve ever had your stomach shut down mid-race, you know…
Apr 27, 2026 · 20:44
Ultra running promises performance, progress, and control. But for a lot of people, it’s filling a gap that normal life doesn’t. This episode explores what ultra running actually…
Apr 20, 2026 · 26:42
Why do some people keep going when everything says stop? If you’ve ever hit a breaking point in endurance sports and wondered what actually determines whether you quit or keep…
Apr 14, 2026 · 38:23
Nobody plans to become an ultra runner. There’s no clear path into the sport, no obvious starting point, and most people don’t grow up anywhere near it. So how do people actually…
Apr 10, 2026 · 11:38
Trail running is growing fast, but is it actually scaling? If you’ve ever felt like the sport looks bigger than it is, or struggled to follow it as a fan, this episode breaks…
Apr 8, 2026 · 49:50
Trail running and running culture go beyond training plans, races, and performance. Raziq Rauf explains why running isn’t just a sport, but a reflection of identity, place,…
Apr 6, 2026 · 25:07
Kiprun used to feel like an entry-level running brand, not one serious runners would put in the same conversation as the best trail running shoes in the sport. If you’re curious…
Apr 1, 2026 · 35:10
Ultra running reveals what happens when race plans fail, training falls apart, and things don’t go the way we want. Running helps strip away all the things we distract ourselves…
Mar 30, 2026 · 32:00
Why do people run 100 miles and keep coming back to ultra running even after it hurts, slows them down, and offers no obvious reward? If you’ve ever been curious about ultra…
Mar 27, 2026 · 10:39
Trail running culture is starting to look a lot like skateboarding—crews, aesthetics, a more raw identity. But if you’ve ever wondered whether that comparison actually holds up,…
Mar 23, 2026 · 21:39
Many runners come to ultrarunning through performance, but what happens when running comes after everything else falls apart? This episode explores how sobriety, loss, and…
Mar 19, 2026 · 25:24
Ultrarunning is evolving and growing fast and with that growth, ultra running feels different. Josh digs into how the sport is changing as it becomes more competitive, more…
Mar 13, 2026 · 33:52
If you've ever wondered why luxury running brands suddenly started appearing in ultrarunning—a sport built on dirtbag ethos, thrift-store gear, and anti-status culture—this…
Mar 9, 2026 · 47:08
If you've ever spent too much money on trail running shoes and wondered whether any of them are actually worth it, this episode is for you. I sit down with Inky Steve, a guy who…
Mar 2, 2026 · 43:41
Trail running doesn’t have journlists and no one’s holding the sport accountable. I think memes might be the closest thing we’ve got and that’s just one of the 10 things on my…
Feb 24, 2026 · 1:09:12
If you've ever wondered how running brands like Ciele Athletics reshaped the culture of modern running, this episode explores the moment performance gear started becoming…
Feb 19, 2026 · 1:06:05
If you've ever wondered what it takes, mentally, physically, and emotionally, to push the human body further than most people can imagine, this one's for you. I sit down with…
Feb 16, 2026 · 42:20
If you've ever wondered how ultra running nutrition changes when races stretch beyond a single day, this episode reframes race day nutrition to better address multi-day endurance…
Feb 12, 2026 · 45:26
If you've been following the recent surge in ultra running records , Anne Flower’s name has suddenly been everywhere from the Leadville 100 course record to a 50-mile world…
Feb 11, 2026 · 17:22
If you’ve been following ultra trail running , Francesco Puppi has long been a name serious fans recognize—but his 2025 wins at CCC, The Canyons 100K, and Chianti 47K put him…
Feb 9, 2026 · 34:17
If you’ve noticed the rise of running apparel that reflects the culture and spirit of the sport—not just performance metrics—designer and runner Alex Zono is part of that shift.…
Feb 6, 2026 · 38:39
If you’ve noticed the rise of high-end running apparel , you may also feel the tension it creates inside a sport rooted in dirtbag simplicity. Recorded at Paris Fashion Week,…
Feb 3, 2026 · 52:52
If you’ve ever wondered how the running industry shapes the gear ultrarunners depend on, this episode explores why paying attention to the business behind the sport actually…
Jan 29, 2026 · 57:07
If you spend time around ultra running , you’ve probably felt the tension around run influencers. They can be annoying in the moment—film crews at races, cameras everywhere—but…
Jan 26, 2026 · 36:20
If you've ever crossed a finish line and felt something you couldn't quite name, or dropped out of a race and carried it with you longer than you expected, this conversation is…
Jan 19, 2026 · 58:55
Ultra running is professionalizing fast. Bigger prize money, more sponsors, and smoother finishes. Laz Lake is the counterbalance to all of it, and this conversation is about why…
Jan 13, 2026 · 59:28
If you've ever wanted to understand how Lazarus Lake thinks, not just the Barkley Marathons legend, but the man behind every race he's ever designed, this is the episode you've…
Jan 7, 2026 · 43:41
Ultra running has changed dramatically over the past few decades, but Dean Karnazes still believes the heart of the sport is simple. In this episode, Josh sits down with one of…
Dec 29, 2025 · 56:51
Scott Jurek represents a generation of ultratrail runners who either had day jobs or were true dirtbag trail runners. Scott and Josh Rosenthal dive into the 'good old days' of…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:15:04
The Speed Project is one of the most unusual events in running—an unsanctioned, no-rules relay that sends teams roughly 340 miles from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (and now across…
Dec 19, 2025 · 7:44
Monday, 22 Dec 2025 marks a new beginning for Borderlands' podcast presented by Kiprun . We've had a helluva a run and now I'm doubling down on the things I believe will take us…
Dec 15, 2025 · 34:30
Ultra running rarely comes with ordinary stories, but Allie Gibbons’ recent season pushed the boundaries of what most people think is possible. In this episode, Josh sits down…
Dec 12, 2025 · 39:53
Josh Rosenthal and Inky Steve explore the future of running gear, discussing innovations in shoe design, the impact of cultural elements like movies on running, and the…
Dec 8, 2025 · 29:02
I still consider myself a trail runner even though I never run on trails. I'm trail runner-ish. There are a lot of people bringing light into the world through running. Let's…
Dec 4, 2025 · 25:43
At the beginning of 2025 did an episode where we looked at a bunch of brands and trends in trail running and evaluated if we were optimistic about their future (buy) or…
Dec 1, 2025 · 41:31
The Dude Abides and would probably never wear trail running shoes. But we love this movie too much so Josh asked Inky, what shoes go best with The Big Lebowski? Slides. Super…
Nov 26, 2025 · 59:36
Mike Herrera and MxPx have been playing for 30 years. I was there from the beginning so I was stoked to do this interview with an all time great and hero of mine. [Presented by…
Nov 24, 2025 · 28:55
I stopped using strava and found 7 bugs that ended up being features. [Borderlands TRE event - RSVP here ] Here are the bugs. Listen to find out how these became features. I…
Nov 19, 2025 · 50:54
James Lauriello joined Josh to talk trail running from multiple angles. James is the host of the Steep Stuff Podcast and an athlete for La Sportiva. the Professionalization of…
Nov 14, 2025 · 56:28
Ryan Becker runs for Naked Sports Innovations and competes at the highest level in mountain running. He brings an honest and analytical view of the sport that feels fresh and…
Nov 12, 2025 · 53:00
Mount to Coast is one of the newest trail running shoe brands entering a crowded and rapidly evolving gear landscape. In this episode, Taylor Bodin—Lead Trail Reviewer at Believe…
Nov 10, 2025 · 41:07
I've never interviewed someone so at peace with themselves. This interview with Ian Morgan felt real and honest and kind. There's something in his eyes that I think we all want.…
Nov 6, 2025 · 26:01
Brett Harrison started Red Knot Racing Co. as an expression of his heart for Tanzania, Tanzanians, and running. His first mission, however, is not running. It's community…
Nov 3, 2025 · 19:48
Borderlands Trail Running began 2025 planning to grow the podcast by 10x by year's end. How are we looking? Presented by Naked Sports Innovations In this episode we take a quick…
Oct 29, 2025 · 17:00
Jason Schlarb started his running career ~15 years ago when the frontier of ultrarunning was much less developed. [Presented by Naked Sports Innovations ] Today, while still…
Oct 27, 2025 · 22:07
Rocky Raccoon is an iconic rooty and rootsy East Texas race that many great runners run as a right of passage. Presented by Naked Sports Innovations Jordan rightfully places…
Oct 24, 2025 · 14:16
Caleb Bowen, XC Coach at Marshall University, has been running at a high level for a long time. He's part of the crew putting West Virginia on the map (the Bargain Boys).…
Oct 24, 2025 · 13:00
Careth Arnold is having an all time great season capped by a win at TDS at UTMB where she became the first American winner of TDS, a super hard and technical race. [Presented by…
Oct 21, 2025 · 12:37
Sage Canaday has been running and contributing the sport of running at a high level for a very long time and we're honored to host him today. We consider him a legend and among…
Oct 17, 2025 · 42:25
The Mount to Coast H1 s are affordable, well-designed, and durable. The problem? Inventory. They've rolled these out so well that they're hard to get in some markets. Presented…
Oct 15, 2025 · 32:02
We're digging into your comments and phone calls today from the Hyperlyte Hotlyne. Presented by Naked Sports Innovations Hans and Grace Troyer called in and I literally don't…
Oct 13, 2025 · 57:59
Mike Krazter wrote an article about Biel where he said "Berlin runs on extremes, and Biel is one of its secret engines." Biel runs far and fast and often on the streets of Berlin…
Oct 10, 2025 · 34:11
Presented by Naked Sports Innovations . David Hedges set the Nolan's 14 FKT. Francois D'Haene took it from him besting him by 3+ hours. And now David Hedges beat him by 10…
Oct 8, 2025 · 40:58
Josh has been aggregating wisdom and insight for years now and in this episode I piece together some the most helpful I've received. Presented by Naked Sports Innovations In this…
Oct 6, 2025 · 34:33
Patrick Stangbye co-founded of Portal , contributed for years to ROA, and just generally exists in the zeitgeist. He joined us to about his recent effort at TDS and how he'll go…
Oct 3, 2025 · 28:54
Presented by Naked Sports Innovations John-Ruben started UNNA. This Stockholm-based brand represents the heart and soul of running beyond speed and competition. They say "it's…
Oct 1, 2025 · 1:01:36
This elite ultrarunning nutritionist just won a very hard 100 mile race in the United States and shares with us how he planned his nutrition. We can't all win Run Rabbit Run but…
Sep 29, 2025 · 52:32
Inky and Josh have been comparing iconic trail running shoes to iconic movies and today's will be hard to beat now and forever more. We look at Hunter S. Thompson, theROCKER by…
Sep 26, 2025 · 37:39
It's a huge weekend for pro trail running fans. The Mammoth 200 and the World Champs. Fancy this a companion. Also, we start with listener calls, comments, and messages. ----…
Sep 24, 2025 · 17:45
Jimmy Elam has been running big for years. He's won 1st at Cascade Crest, High Lonesome, Wasatch 100, the Bear, the Canyons, and more. And now he toes the line at theMAMMOTH 200…
Sep 23, 2025 · 14:25
Rachel Entrekin 's Race Stats are incredible as we explore here. She has won her last 12 races with two of those 12 being very competitive Cocadon 250 races. She's prepared for…
Sep 22, 2025 · 16:05
Max Jolliffe is original. He's sponsored by Satisfy & BPN? No one else can touch that. He's brought together two very distinct communities. More of that, please. Max is running…
Sep 22, 2025 · 27:59
Tim Tollefson started Mammoth Trailfest and this year, with the help of Hilary Yang, he's adding a 200 miler after the fest ends call theMAMMOTH. It's quite an accomplishment to…
Sep 18, 2025 · 50:21
Josh Rosenthal, Taylor Spike, and Kade Wilcox dig in on the heart and act of trail running at big distances. Taylor talks about how he keeps going when he wants to quit. ----…
Sep 16, 2025 · 50:48
In this episode of Full Price Athlete with Kade Wilcox, Joe Corcione shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming an ultra-endurance athlete. He…
Sep 15, 2025 · 24:25
Welcome to Trail Icons: Texas a new series by Jordan Gracey for Borderlands. Jordan delves into the Bandera 100k (and Cactus Rose) in Texas, exploring their history, challenges,…
Sep 9, 2025 · 11:59
Make sure you get the full episode on Wolfie’s World ( spotify | apple ). Today is a quick run through of everything going on at Borderlands. Give this quick episode a listen to…
Sep 8, 2025 · 13:06
Emma Giebler ran Wasatch this passed weekend and got dead last. Three years ago she ran and got 2nd to last (dead last female). [ SILO | Crew Drop One - the best ultra drop bag.…
Sep 4, 2025 · 39:46
Join host Kade Wilcox (Full Price Athlete: spotify | apple ) as he delves into the world of ultra running with guests Abraham Bejil and Edgar Lozoya. Discover the journeys of…
Sep 3, 2025 · 53:46
Doug Mayer joined Josh in Chamonix as UTMB was in full swing to talk about his new book the Last of the Giants . It's a great read to enjoy alone or with your kids surprisingly…
Aug 31, 2025 · 35:25
Mike Kratzer and Tom Reynolds sat down with Josh to talk about UTMB and TSP while sitting on the street having lunch together in Chamonix. In this episode you'll hear the street…
Aug 25, 2025 · 11:21
Emily Hawgood is mowing down results - WSER 2025 (10th), The Canyons (1st), UTMB 2024 (6th). She toes the line at UTMB 2025 with all the evidence necessary to support an…
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