Zoe Rom and Kyle Van Horn host Your Diet Sucks, a podcast for runners about how to unf*ck your food.

In this episode we discuss the complexities of nutrition for ultra runners.

• Common misconceptions (is milk useful midrace fuel?)
• Importance of a structured fueling plan
• Psychological aspects of food choices in the context of athletic performance.

The conversation emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of diet, the role of community in dietary choices, and practical tips for optimizing nutrition during races.

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Today's episode combines Wolfie's World and Bad Runners Take into one episode.

• States Debates - Wolfie believes that Western States in vulnerable to being dethroned in the next 5 years as the premier American ultra. Who will debate him? Email me at [email protected] if you're interested in joining us for a show.
• Wolfie's World, episode 10 - 90% of podcasts don't make it to episode 10. Let's celebrate by reliving Woflie's crew experience with Norda elite Elliot Cardin at Black Canyons.
• Golden Tickets winners didn't get prize money at Black Canyons. Should Borderlands pay them? Maybe.
• Our trail running league is taking shape and a lot of people want to help us make it happen.
• Listner calls

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Norda punches like a $50M company with the values of a local small business.

Norda Run is redefining the running super shoe with its upcoming 005 trail running 'Race Days' shoe. But they've already built a wildly committed fan base with their 001, 002, + 003.

Norda is as cool of a company as it is high quality. Yes, their shoes are functionally in the top of the class, but they carry a cool factor that few running shoe companies can match.

I spent a day with them at Paris Fashion Week 2025 and not only observed a company growing exponentially but one that also carries a hospitality and warmth like few brands I've seen.

These are my impressions of Norda.

• 00:16 Partners
• 1:19 I'm a Champion of Brands, not a critic
• 3:00 Surface level contradictions
• 6:45 Product Market Fit, is your hair on fire
• 9:39 Innovation in a comples supply chain
• 12:38 Balance of Luxury, Premium, Value
• 19:50 Norda is a natural expression of Nick + Willa

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Jesse Rich is a coach, nutritionist, and ultrarunner based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He brings a great perspective to nutrition and is one of the most honest brokers I've seen in the nutrition space.

• Nutrition is as valuable as training for race success.
• Many runners are under fueling, impacting their performance.
• High carb intake can significantly improve race outcomes.
• Diet quality affects recovery and overall running performance.
• Alcohol can hinder recovery and sleep quality.
• Real food alternatives can be cost-effective for runners.
• Carb loading should enhance performance, not hinder it.

• 02:14 The Importance of Nutrition in Ultra Running
• 04:57 Navigating the Nutrition Landscape
• 10:19 Understanding Running Nutrition Trends
• 15:22 Diet and Running Performance
• 19:12 Alcohol and Running Recovery
• 24:12 Race Day Preparation
• 29:22 Off-Season Diet
• 34:32 Nutrition at High Altitudes

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Wolfie brings his hot takes and analysis on the 2025 running of the Black Canyons 100k.

• The Hardest Weather Differential of the Season
• Crazy Competition. 5 of the top 10 times will fall for M + W.
• Lots of Regional Heroes, few national heroes.
• This is the kick off to the fan's season
• How is there still no prize money for Golden Tickets?
• What can trail learn from the PGA?

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In this episode of the Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running podcast, host Josh Rosenthal (founder of Borderlands)and guest Wolfrunner delve into the complexities of clean sport, race pricing, and the evolving landscape of competitive running.

As race prices increase runners will be looking for alternatives - enter a new trail running league.

Weigh in on a futue episode at RUNMORE649 (786 667 3649). Let us know your take on our Bad Runners Take.

• 02:11 Stian Angermund was Robbed
• 06:12 The Illusion of Clean Sport
• 14:27 A Survey of Race Fee Increases
• 18:45 What Can Events Learn from Golf?
• 29:03 The Evolution & Place of Run Clubs
• 31:21 Individual (Un)Supported Efforts
• 33:35 Bandit and Fat Ass Races
• 37:20 The Value of a Formal Race Offer
• 41:57 Races Should Be About Competing
• 44:20 The Runner's Score

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‪@BillyYang‬ makes some of the most iconic and memorable trail running films of all time. The Why • Life in a Day • UTMB (aka Nike Boys) • Zach • Western Time.

(this episode is even better on YouTube - watch here)

The Why helped a generation of ultra trail runners show their friends and family what they're doing out on the ultra trails.

Billy is advocate for the preservation of what keeps this sport beautiful and appealing and it clearly shows in this interview.

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Trail Running sacrificed Stian Angermund for the illusion of clean sport.

But what should we do about it?

In this week's Wolfie's World, Brian Peterson works through his take on the illusion of clean sport and the impact it had on Stian.

What if it was Walmsley? or Katie?

Find out Wolfie's take and enjoy his equally as contraversial solution.

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I caught up with legend, Mike Kratzer at Paris Fashion Week. PFW is becoming a go-to event for the running industry as running apparel breaks further into urban fashion.

Read more about our meet up.

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We got a lot of comments on our last episode about race pricing. We upped our race pricing analysis game and worked through some emails/comments/calls.

Also, how much does the swag matter?

Are belt buckles losing the allure?

+ listener calls.

Trail Run Advisor article about European price comparisons.

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