Wylder is available on iOS + Android.

In this episode of Wolfie's World, Brian discusses Maurten's sponsorship of the Hard Rock 100 and its implications for the trail running community.

He reflects on his personal journey from a childhood centered around baseball and basketball to discovering a passion for running.

Brian shares how his identity evolved from being part of the music scene to embracing ultra running, and he expresses gratitude for the sport's impact on his life.

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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[Wylder is now available on iOS]

Wolfie joins Josh on another Bad Runners Take where they look at current events and offer unique perspectives.

• Why does Courtney Dauwalter do more with Cam Haines than the expected trail running news outlets like Singletrack or Freetrail?
• Max Jolliffe goes to Bare Nutrition Products (BPN)
• Can the Arizona Monster dethrone Cocodona as the premier 200+ mile race
• Does the recent contraversy around Candice matter?

Our goal on these episodes is not to be critical. Rather, its to bring new perspectives to trail running in hopes of showing that more takes is better for the growing industry.

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

TMRW Coffee - Code Borderlands for 20% off

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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In this special episode celebrating the three-year anniversary of Borderlands, I reflect on the journey of building a community around trail running.

I emphasize the importance of inclusivity in the sport, focusing on the heart of trail running rather than great performances. Josh introduces the Wylder app as a tool for fostering community among runners and discusses the challenges of monetization and brand partnerships.

• The heart of trail running is about participation, not competition.
• Wylder app aims to connect runners and build community.
• Brand partnerships can alter the authenticity of the message.
• Gratitude is expressed for the support from the Borderlands family.
• Future plans include expanding real-life community connections.

Wylder is currently only available on iOS. Android coming quickly.

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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[Wolfie's World] Jim Walmsley, Killian Jornet, and Vincent Bouillard delivered on expectations and gave us the race we all wanted and needed.

Hosted by Wolfie

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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Jurian Elstgeest founded 4T2 to put his own stamp on footwear and running culture. Read its manifesto and you'll see things like 'running is substance, not appearance' and 'running is made of rituals'.

4T2's community is small but growing.

It feels like there's a seed of this community in every major running market in the world.

*correction: 4T2 is HQed in Haarlem, not Amsterdam

4t2.run

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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Who is the male GOAT of WSER?

Today, we're joined by ultratrail running legend Andy Jones Wilkins (Crack a Brew with AJW) to debate Wolfie.

Wolfie defends that Jim Walmsley is the GOAT while AJW takes the Scott Jurek position.

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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Taylor (lead trail reviewer of Believe in the Run) and I are long overdue on a Nike Trail Running episode.

They often get painted as the big bad wolf but today is not that kind of review. We're looking at their incredible trail team roster + analyzing their footwear philosophy and portfolio.

In this episode Josh learns there is such thing as a 'colorist' whose job is to create colorways. If you are a colorist, please join me on an episode.

• a complex history with both positive and negative perceptions.
• Investing in both ultra and sub-ultra trail running athletes.
• Nike's approach to innovation is often secretive, leading to speculation
• Nike's future in trail running looks promising.
• The trail running community benefits from Nike's presence

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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Buy / Sell - What are we bearish and bullish on in ultra running. Josh and Wolfie talk through it.

• Will David Roche win or blow up at WSER 2025?
• Is Portal poised to takeover?
• Can Mikey Kratzer finish the Speed Project solo?
• Can the self-expression branding movement work in Nutrition?
• Will Jim Walmsley get another UTMB Main Event Victory in his career?

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

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Jesse Rich of Nutrition Rundown talks about the impact and effects of marijuana and alcohol on running.

• Alcohol affects nutrient absorption, particularly B vitamins.
• Mental clarity and motivation can be affected by alcohol.
• CBD is non-psychoactive and can aid in relaxation and sleep.
• THC is psychoactive and can affect heart rate and anxiety levels.
• Cannabis may be a safer alternative to alcohol for some individuals.
• Research on cannabis is still evolving, especially regarding its effects on performance.
• CBD shows promise as an anti-inflammatory, but its effects are not as strong as NSAIDs.

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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The States Debates sparked a unique conversation about Western States.

Brian reflects on his performance evaluating his strengths and weaknesses.

He goes further to say that the current landscape of ultrarunners may not lionize WSER like the previous. This is an opportunity for WSER to progress and remain the premiuer American Ultra.

Also, WSER toes the line on appealing to amateurs and elites. Eventually, it might have to choose one.

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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