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 pessimistic (sell)

[Presented by Kiprun]

In this episode I review my predictions and assess if they were right or wrong on these topics:

• Satisfy
• Aravaipa
• Ketones

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Presented by Kiprun.

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 chill running recover slides.

There's a boom in them right now. You see them popping up all over the place and there's actually some innovation happening.

But at the end of the day, The Dude would wear the hell out of some recover slides and we have a blast exploring it.

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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 Naked Sports Innovations]

Mike knows a thing or two about endurance and keeping on when life and circumstances get you down.

Enjoy.

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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.

1. I don't run as far
2. I don't run as fast
3. I can't review my performance
4. I can't reminsce on old runs
5. I can't be impressive
6. I'm losing structure
7. I don't have receipts for my runs

Presented by Naked Sports Innovations

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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 Trail Running
• Who is the Alex Honnold of Trail Running?
• Is the fan base growing?
• Every trail runner should run the cirque series
• Who is the GOAT of sub-ultra?

Presented by Naked Sports Innovations

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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 from the heart. In this episode they discuss the difference between being a pro runner and an elite runner.

You don't have to be a pro running fan to enjoy this episode.

Ryan runs for Naked Sports Innovations

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Let's put Taylor Bodin to the test.

Josh went to Running Warehouse and selected some top sellers and quized Taylor. How did he do?

Also, we dove into Mount to Coast.

Presented by Naked Sports Innovations

Taylor Bodin is the Believe in the Run's Dirt Division.

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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.

[Presented by Naked Sports Innovations]

In this interview we talk about his relationship with alcohol, the sedentary life, and the way he left it behind.

He also died once while running and came back to life to tell the story.

Take this episode with you on a run to find inspiration to keep going.

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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 development.

[Presented by Naked Sports Innovations]

Brett moved to Tanzania in 2009 where, among other things, he helped improve agricultral practices.  But over time, his staff grew to 15 local Tanzanians who started putting on endurance events at the base of Kilimanjaro and to this day is the only organization permitted to do them year after year.

But again, its not about the races.  Races are a means of community development.

To an outsider, you see world class events and assume he's building something to sell to UTMB or building an empire for empire's sake.  He's not.  He's building something to positively impact the lives of Tanzanians.

By the way, Red Knot puts on the largest outdoor sports festival in East Africa with 1,500 attendees.

Check out Red Knot Racing and Red Knot Development. 

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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 inventory of the whole thing. What's happeing with Borderlands' media arm, our mobile app, Wylder, our race organization Open Range Races?

Tune in to find out.

And if you're in the family, please give 5 star reviews on your podcast platform(s) of choice.

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• Naked Sports Innovations - I wear this running belt EVERY TIME I RUN.

______________

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• La Sportive Prodigio Pro

PODCAST GEAR

• OSMO Pocket 3
• Shure MV7
• Neewer MS60B