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Aravaipa's actions were fair but were they just?

Discipline given where discipline is needed is a gift to everyone involved.

A brief look at some legendary ultramarathon disqualifications.

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In this conversation, Josh + Brian discuss their ambitious plans for Western States coverage, focusing on unique storytelling and the dynamics between established elite runners (made men) and emerging talents (associates).

They explore the challenges faced by runners balancing day jobs with their passion for ultra running, and the importance of highlighting underappreciated stories within the community.

The discussion also delves into the recent Aravaipa controversy, examining community reactions, the need for transparency, and the existing divide within the ultra running community.

In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of the trail running community, discussing the reactions to recent events, the importance of discipline, and the need for clear rules in racing.

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Wolfie's World - Weekend edition. Hayden Hawks is out of WSER. Why is he not racing? Does this impact UTMB? How does that change the race?

Brian explains.

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Hamish started Arc Projects and joins Josh to do a deep dive in Q&A form of what Race Directors do. I am certain this will have follow up episodes.

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In this episode of Wolfie's World, host Brian discusses the importance of consistency in ultra running, upcoming events, and the ongoing debate about prize money in the sport.

He emphasizes the significance of fun in running, encouraging the 95 to remember why they started and to keep the joy alive in their training and racing.

The conversation also touches on community, personal growth, and the need to uplift others within the ultra running community.

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Dream with us on this Bad Runners Take. We've said that WSER is vulnerable to being dethroned as the American 100 Miler Championship. So what does the premier 100 miler look like? What is necessary to make for it dominate the ultrarunning scene?

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Chris McDougall wrote Born to Run and today we get the story straight from him. We hear some updates on the characters from the book and hear some stories behind the stories.

We go beyond just Born to Run though - we talk my life-changing books - Born to Run, My Name is Asher Lev, Catcher in the Rye, and more.

This was a rich conversation that we had in March of 2024. It was such a special conversation that I didn't want it to live in the archives forever. I need to bring it back from time to time.

Ultrarunning owes Chris a great deal of gratitude for his contributions.

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In this episode of Wolfie's World, Brian (wolffrunner) discusses the dynamic nature of the Borderlands community, upcoming debates, and the pressures faced by elite runners.

He delves into the concept of ego, consistency, and self-esteem in ultra running, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and the balance of ego within the sport.

Brian encourages listeners to embrace challenges and foster connections, ultimately aiming for personal growth and a stronger community.

• Upcoming debates will focus on rivalries in ultra running.
• Elite racing brings significant pressure and expectations.
• Ego can be both a challenge and a tool in ultra running.
• Consistency is key to building self-esteem and success.
• The ultra community should welcome all, including gym bros.
• Community engagement fosters a supportive environment.

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In this episode, Josh + Brian tend to some popular topics in their own unique way.

There's a lot to celebrate about Cocodona 250. Many podcasts have already named those things. In our post-race analysis we look at the coverage and think through how it could be better even with the existing budget.

Karl Meltzer joined us last week and dropped a lot of gold. Too much acutally. We needed this episode to follow up on some of his takes and drill down on them including his take Hardrock and UTMB.

Western States - as we start to shape our own narratives of note, wolfie begins to frame what he thinks is most interesting: mademen vs. the rest, haves vs. the have nots.

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After watching Cocodona, all I want to do is find a race and sign up. These are the races that have been living rent free in my head for a while. One of them will work out and it will be glorious.

• 1: Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races
• 2: Ecotrail Paris
• 3: Palo Duro Trail Run
• 4: Sörmlands 100 Trail Run
• 5: Devil's Gulch
• 6: Moab 240
• 7: Bonneville Backyard Ultra
• 8: Oman Desert Marathon
• 9: Race Across Scotland
• 10: Badger Trail Races

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