Wolfie and I delve into the world of trail running to uncover the motivations that drive these athletes to push themselves to the limit. It's not what you think. And Wolfie challenged me to rethink some things as usual.We look at three distinct buckets of motivation - self-expression, performance, + health. What are the secrets behind their passion? Let's find out.Takeaways• More runners than ever run as a means of self-expression• Wolfie's World of Running, a weekly monologue by Wolfrunner• More on why Matt Choi should be reinstated to NYC Marathon• Road Ultra Shoe category is more marketing than function----Call RUNMORE649 (786-667-3649). Leave a message for the podcast—hot takes, agreement, anger, or joy.----<a href="https://openrangeraces.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races</a>. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025<a href="https://pathprojects.com/borderlands" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PATH Projects</a> - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.---<a href="https://borderlands.cc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Borderlands.cc</a>

Wolfie and I delve into the world of trail running to uncover the motivations that drive these athletes to push themselves to the limit. It's not what you think. And Wolfie challenged me to rethink some things as usual. We look at three distinct buckets of motivation - self-expression, performance, + health. What are the secrets behind their passion? Let's find out. Takeaways • More runners than ever run as a means of self-expression • Wolfie's World of Running, a weekly monologue by Wolfrunner • More on why Matt Choi should be reinstated to NYC Marathon • Road Ultra Shoe category is more marketing than function ---- Call RUNMORE649 (786-667-3649). Leave a message for the podcast—hot takes, agreement, anger, or joy. ---- Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025 PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off. --- Borderlands.cc

Wolfie and I delve into the world of trail running to uncover the motivations that drive these athletes to push themselves to the limit. It's not what you think. And Wolfie challenged me to rethink some things as usual.We look at three distinct buckets of motivation - self-expression, performance, + health. What are the secrets behind their passion? Let's find out.Takeaways• More runners than ever run as a means of self-expression• Wolfie's World of Running, a weekly monologue by Wolfrunner• More on why Matt Choi should be reinstated to NYC Marathon• Road Ultra Shoe category is more marketing than function----Call RUNMORE649 (786-667-3649). Leave a message for the podcast—hot takes, agreement, anger, or joy.----<a href="https://openrangeraces.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races</a>. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025<a href="https://pathprojects.com/borderlands" rel="noopener noreferrer">PATH Projects</a> - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.---<a href="https://borderlands.cc" rel="noopener noreferrer">Borderlands.cc</a>

Why We Run: The Misunderstood Motivations of Trail Runners

Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running is a storytelling podcast for ultra runners who love this sport deeply, the iconic races, the legendary athletes, the gear, and the culture that makes all of it worth caring about.

Hosted by Josh Rosenthal, founder of Borderlands Trail Running, this show exists to collect the ultra running stories that define the sport, from spending a day at Laz Lake's home to deep conversations with Scott Jurek, Dean Karnazes, Camille Herron, and the everyday runners doing extraordinary things out on the trails.

This podcast covers the full world of ultra and trail running: race coverage and analysis of marquee events including Western States Endurance Run and UTMB, honest trail running shoes reviews and ultra running gear breakdowns from someone who has tested 44 pairs over 6,000 miles, and big conversations about where the sport is headed, including what dirtbag runners bring to a sport that's growing fast.

This show gives ultra runners the stories, perspectives, and gear knowledge to go deeper into a sport they already love while celebrating what makes trail and ultra running unlike anything else.

We'll answer questions like:

- Who is Laz Lake, and why does everyone in ultra running revere him?
- What makes the Barkley Marathons the hardest race in the world?
- How does Western States Endurance Run work, and why is it so hard to get in?
- What are the best trail running shoes and ultra running gear right now?
- Who are the greatest ultra runners of all time?
- What does dirtbag running culture actually mean?
- How is ultra running changing, and is that a good thing?
- What does it take to run a 100 mile ultra marathon?
- What should ultra runners eat during training and on race day?

If you want the stories, the gear, and the culture that make ultra and trail running the most addictive sport on earth, you're in the right place.

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Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running is a storytelling podcast for ultra runners who love this sport deeply, the iconic races, the legendary athletes, the gear, and the culture that makes all of it worth caring about. Hosted by Josh Rosenthal, founder of Borderlands Trail Running, this show exists to collect the ultra running stories that define the sport, from spending a day at Laz Lake's home to deep conversations with Scott Jurek, Dean Karnazes, Camille Herron, and the everyday runners doing extraordinary things out on the trails. This podcast covers the full world of ultra and trail running: race coverage and analysis of marquee events including Western States Endurance Run and UTMB, honest trail running shoes reviews and ultra running gear breakdowns from someone who has tested 44 pairs over 6,000 miles, and big conversations about where the sport is headed, including what dirtbag runners bring to a sport that's growing fast. This show gives ultra runners the stories, perspectives, and gear knowledge to go deeper into a sport they already love while celebrating what makes trail and ultra running unlike anything else. We'll answer questions like: - Who is Laz Lake, and why does everyone in ultra running revere him? - What makes the Barkley Marathons the hardest race in the world? - How does Western States Endurance Run work, and why is it so hard to get in? - What are the best trail running shoes and ultra running gear right now? - Who are the greatest ultra runners of all time? - What does dirtbag running culture actually mean? - How is ultra running changing, and is that a good thing? - What does it take to run a 100 mile ultra marathon? - What should ultra runners eat during training and on race day? If you want the stories, the gear, and the culture that make ultra and trail running the most addictive sport on earth, you're in the right place.

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