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Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running

Josh Rosenthal | Ultra Runner
Ultra Running
Trail Running
Western States
Running
UTMB
Western States 100
Paris Fashion Week
Ultrarunning
Kiprun
Nike
Nutrition
Western States Endurance Run
HOKA
Moab 240
Running Community
Running Culture
Ultra Trail Running
Jim Walmsley
Prize Money
Hardrock 100

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

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Trail running is professionalizing fast. The athletes are getting faster, the performances more extraordinary, and the gap between elite and everyday runners keeps widening. But while we're building a professional sport, are we building a culture of ... more

Trail running is growing, but who gets to feel like they belong? Vivek Gowri, owner of San Francisco Running Company, believes the future of the sport depends on more people being able to see themselves in it. And he's using a running store to do som... more

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Dylan Bowman has spent much of his life in trail running, first as a professional athlete and now as the founder of Freetrail, one of the sport's most influential media platforms. But what happens when the thing you love becomes the thing you're resp... more

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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 because I’ve DNF’d plenty of 100 milers, and when I finally finished Zion 100,... more

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Recent Guests

Vivek Gowri
Owner of San Francisco Running Company and an NVIDIA employee
San Francisco Running Company
Episode: Who Belongs in Trail Running? | Vivek Gowri
Dylan Bowman
Former professional trail runner and founder of Freetrail
Freetrail
Episode: Dylan Bowman is Still Figuring it Out
Anton Krupicka
Elite trail and mountain runner with a long-standing association with La Sportiva
La Sportiva
Episode: Anton Krupicka | Trail Running, Identity, and Ignoring Trends
Doug Mayer
Author of UTMB, The Race That Changed Running; close observer of UTMB history
Author, Insider on UTMB origins
Episode: Why the World’s Biggest Trail Race Happened in France
Tara Dower
Ultra athlete and trail runner known for FKTs and top race finishes
Independent athlete
Episode: With Tara Dower | Built Different
Karl Meltzer
Speedgoat, ultramarathoner and race director
Speedgoat, UTMB partner
Episode: Karl Meltzer | Speedgoat, UTMB, and Trail Running’s Boom
Harvey Lewis
Ultra distance runner
Professional ultrarunner
Episode: Harvey Lewis | The Mind Behind the Ultras
Jeremy Bresnan
Co-founder of Ciele
Ciele
Episode: Ciele Athletics and the Rise of Running Culture
Dan Merritt
Former head of marketing for CLA
CLA (co-created brand discussions)
Episode: Ciele Athletics and the Rise of Running Culture

Host

Josh Rosenthal
Host of Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running; founder of Borderlands Trail Running; engages in long-form conversations about running culture, gear, and media

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • Too much

    Josh strikes me as a really good dude but his effort to give us the thinking man’s running podcast hits me as overthought and full of weird LinkedIn-y thoughts like “I thought midsoles were made of foam until what I felt underfoot at Cocodona shook my soul.”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    early_day_miner
    United States3 months ago
  • Negative spin

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Clan Dad
    United States5 months ago
  • Love the content

    Great episodes and very interesting and unique topics. Appreciate the nuances discussed as well. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scotty_does
    United States7 months ago
  • Never miss an episode

    I got sucked in by the Laz episodes and now I’m working my way through the backlog.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ultraeverything
    United States8 months ago
  • The titles don’t do it justice

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Railtrailrnnr
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and topics feel authentic and varied, from elite athletes to brand leaders.
Show blends gear, race talk, and culture in a unique way that resonates with enthusiasts.
Listeners praise the thoughtful, down-to-earth approach to running and culture.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#58
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#31
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#119
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#69
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#111
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#193
France/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Who Belongs in Trail Running? | Vivek Gowri
Q: What would your advice be to me? Like, what could I do?
Gowri advises paying attention, asking questions when unsure, and listening to people with relevant experience rather than assuming what they need.
Who Belongs in Trail Running? | Vivek Gowri
Q: What does the representation piece mean?
Gowri says seeing people like yourself makes it easier to feel that you belong. He uses the store to invite more people into the sport and create a more accessible, welcoming community.
Dylan Bowman is Still Figuring it Out
Q: Are there any frontiers within running right now that you think, this is kind of where it's going, and we're moving toward that?
Bowman expects professional trail running to grow in depth and develop more team elements, with media covering the sport's many distances and disciplines as it matures.
Dylan Bowman is Still Figuring it Out
Q: Has Freetrail become what you thought it would five years ago?
Bowman says it has, and describes the company's growth as the result of his own background, the team's complementary skills, and a strong intuition that the project was worth pursuing.
Karl Meltzer | Speedgoat, UTMB, and Trail Running’s Boom
Q: What was UTMB like as an organization when they first approached you?
The initial approach felt more about potential collaboration and growth than a sudden takeover; over time, he learned UTMB's plans and saw both opportunities and concerns about the sport's direction under large corporate ownership.

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What is Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A storytelling show centered on ultra and trail running culture, gear, and the sport's key figures. Episodes mix deep conversations with legendary athletes, brand leaders, and race organizers, exploring training, mindset, race strategy, design, and community. The host often dissects culture shifts, sponsorships, and the evolving media landscape around trail running, with distinctive takes on race mythology, product storytelling, and the tensions between grassroots dirtbag culture and mainstream growth. Listeners gain access to behind-the-scenes perspectives on iconic races, gear history, and the human stories that fuel endurance pursuits, making the podcast a useful resource for athletes, brand teams, and anyone tracking the sport's directi... more

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1. Vivek Gowri
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3. Anton Krupicka
4. Doug Mayer
5. Tara Dower
6. Karl Meltzer
7. Harvey Lewis
8. Jeremy Bresnan

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