
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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 309 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningSportsWilderness | |||

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 an episode on that tension, I received an unexpected response from Bob ... more
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: when something becomes successful, how do you protect it?
Josh explores ... more
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 the accomplishment. It was the way he talked about suffering, expectation... more
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 nostalgic shoe to explore a bigger question: what happens when an indus... more
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The topics are solid and the insight shows depth of knowledge, but it’s always negative. Every episode is full of what everyone is doing wrong and why what they’re doing is hurting trail running. If you want to know what’s causing the downfall of trail running, this podcast is for you. Hint: It’s everything. No one is doing anything right.
Great episodes and very interesting and unique topics. Appreciate the nuances discussed as well. Keep up the good work!
I got sucked in by the Laz episodes and now I’m working my way through the backlog.
Jump in to anyone of these podcasts if you love running. The title doesn’t always do it justice but the conversations are always great.
I love that this podcast addresses a variety of topics related to running/ultrarunning and that the host asks very thoughtful and compelling questions to his guests. 10/10 recommend!
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Listeners get a deep, culture-forward look at ultra and trail running, blending race coverage, gear discussions, and human-interest stories. Episodes frequently center on burnout, identity, community, and the evolving ecosystem around big events, local ultras, sponsorships, and brand dynamics. The show shines with candid guest conversations, design and gear insights, and reflections on what makes dirtbag running culture endure as the sport grows. A notable throughline is balancing elite perspectives with everyday runners' experiences, while exploring how sponsorship, media, and branding shape the sport's future.
What stands out is the mix of personal storytelling, race logistics, and culture-focused analysis—often challenging conventional ... more
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Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running launched 2 years ago and published 309 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running include:
1. Mark Cardin
2. Gonz Ferrero
3. Billy White
4. Chris Bellamy
5. Joshua Landvatter
6. Emory Atterberry
7. Cade Michael
8. Raz Rauf
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