Fabrice Perrin, UTMB's Chief of Sport and Sustainability, heard our Bad Runners Take, where we largely celebrated UTMB but also critiqued the new mandatory Travel Fee for 2026, initially applied to runners traveling to the Chamonix Main Event.

UTMB creates strong demand for their event, only to impose a variable fee that increases with travel distance, impacting runners coming from farther away.

Is it greenwashing? Fabrice responds.

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How do you plan for big mountain races at high altitude with lots of climbing. It's UTMB + Leadville season so we're looking at those races and thinking through how best to approach them.

Jesse advises on nutrition for everything from 50k to 200+ milers in this episode.

Jesse Rich of Nutrition Rundown is a coach and nutritionist based in Salt Lake City. He also races ultras with a 1st place win at Wasatch 100, 2nd at Bear 100, and fresh off 11th at a CRAZY competitive Speedgoat.

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Woflie's World is now on his own channel on the Borderlands Podcast Network. Subscribe, rate, and review here: apple | spotify

Lots coming up. Tune in to hear it all in this audio version of the ICYMI version of the analog [new]letter.

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Kade Wilcox is the host of Full Price Athlete. He's 10 weeks away from running Moab 240. The final gauntlet is a huge training block difficult even for those who run full time. Kade is a business owner, committed husband and father, volunteer, and more.

Listen to what Kade is planning to do the final 10 weeks before Moab 240.

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Josh + Brian welcome Sam Lohse to bring a new perspective to today's Bad Runners Take.

In this episode we answer two questions and take issue.

1. What should America ultra trail races adopt from UTMB?
2. What shoudl UTMB adopt from America?
3. What do we think of UTMB's new climate fees introduced in 2026?

We also get a call on the Hyperlyte Hotline about running and shaving body hair.

• 00:00 Introduction to Bad Runners Take
• 02:34 UTMB vs. American Ultra Running: A Comparative Discussion
• 07:40 The Dirtbag Culture in Ultra Running
• 15:23 What UTMB Can Learn from American Races
• 22:19 Environmental Concerns and the Future of UTMB
• 24:25 Carbon Offsetting in Sports Events
• 27:27 Critique of Greenwashing and Corporate Responsibility
• 31:25 The Role of Individual Responsibility in Climate Action
• 36:30 The Need for Systemic Change in Environmental Policies
• 37:23 Celebrating the Spirit of Trail Running

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This episode is for listeners who care about Borderlands. In this one, Josh takes a quick look at the past and present of Borderlands to lay a foundation for the future.

The future of trail running is bright and because of that Borderlands has potential to have a bright future.

• 00:00 - Episode explained, Family Welcome
• 03:47 - the Origin of Borderlands (first two years)
• 13:38 - the Present State of Borderlands
• 20:58 - the Future of Borderlands Explained
• 26:08 - Podcast Growth by How Much?!
• 29:12 - Podcast Future Explained
• 35:52 - Future of Instagram, Newsletter, Web
• 39:39 - Absurd Race + Trade Show Coverage Ambition
• 41:29 - Open Range Races is adding a new event
• 45:32 - Wylder app - gamification of run clubs

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In this episode of Wolfie's World, the host Brian shares the inspiring story of Nolan, a young man who transformed his life through running after experiencing personal tragedy.

The episode emphasizes the power of community, the journey of self-discovery, and the significance of honoring friendships through meaningful actions.

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Today's episode is produced by you, the listeners, and hosted by Josh + Brian. In this episode we take calls and read comments responding to what you care about.

Everyone is welcome to chime in here. We will never humiliate anyone. If you bring good faith takes to us, we will return with good faith answers.

• Jim Walmsley calls out pacers
• Are Western States + Hardrock hiding behind virtue?
• Here for the Women's Race shirt follow up
• Calling out class clown behavior
• Was it actually a proxy issue?
• The best running documentaries
• Put the camera in the runner's face(!)

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Ultrarunners pay full price for everything from gear to race entry fees to travel. But also, we pay the price with our family time and work time. We pay the price of perfection in our personal lives to make room for ultrarunning.

Kade Wilcox is joining the podcast creator family that will soon be a formal podcast network. He is preparing for Moab 240 and he's going to bring us along in the journey over the next couple of months.

In this episode, get to know Kade as a fellow Full Price Athlete.

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In this episode, Josh and Brian dive deep into the Hard Rock ultramarathon, discussing their experiences, reflections on the race, and the community surrounding it.

• Josh reflects on his evolving understanding of Hard Rock.
• The Hardrock race is seen as more of a celebration than a competition.
• Katie's course record
• The Here for the Women's Race shirt incident sparks a conversation about intentions and perceptions.
• Outrider Running League is gaining traction with signups.
• Listener engagement through the Hyperlite hotline is encouraged.
• Nike's investment in trail running could change the landscape of the sport.
• The willingness to adapt and change opinions is crucial in discussions.

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