Borderlands Trail Running is the heart of trail running. We’d rather show up undertrained and finish last than quit. We’re here for all the good gifts that come from trail running. It’s not always pretty.
Billy White is a former Michelin-caliber chef who gives his available time to building the ultratrail community just south of Stockholm. He is building the Sormlands 100 and we talked with him all about it.Billy White + Sormlands 100--Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. Help us connect the running world.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
The No Business 100 is a beast. As I explore races outside of the Western United States I love finding these large communities of ultra runners who love their races. No Business 100 is 14,500' of gain across 102 miles in a section of forest about 60 miles from the Barkley Marathons. Whew.Heid Baker - Strong Mama Miles--Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. Help us connect the running world.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
Zion has been around since 2012 and its western US ultra staple. Salem Stanley carries the torch but it all started with an important figure in Ultra Running history named Matt Gunn. Join me as I talk about the history and course of Zion Ultras.Please take this survey.--Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. Help us connect the running world.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
The Yeti 100 has a cult east coast following and Jason Atnip is a member. He's also co-host of Trail Trash Podcast. In this episode the Yeti is the hero. Hear about the course and the history and all the things that make it loved.Please take this survey.Jason Atnip co-host of the Trail Trash Podcast--Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
UTMB is beautiful and painful all at the same time. It's got the vert of Hardrock in the setting of the Alps. Everything is different than our American ultras except for the human spirit that propels runners forward. Join Amanda and me as we talk about the full scope of UTMB.Please take this survey.--Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
In this episode, we go talk about the history and the course of Cocodona. I love the Cocodona 250. I met Joe Corcione for the first time during this interview. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed talking to him about his upcoming Cocodona 250 effort. In Season 3 of DFL Before DNF, the Great Courses are the hero. We feature notable and non-notable ultra courses through the eyes off notable and non-notable runners.Follow Joe + his podcast The Everyday Ultra.--Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
Death March is fun, light-hearted, self-deprecating and at the same time they totally get why ultrarunning is so important. I enjoyed this interview so much and think you will too.----Death March Running Co website | IG----Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands Run our 50k or Half Marathon
Jeff + Jenny Vierling founded Tailwind in their house and from there it grew like other great products. Their story is one of entrepreneurial grit and genuine love for an industry. How did they go from some white powder in Ziplock bags to distribution across 45 countries? Join us.--Tailwind Nutrition--Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
You might think that you understand Satisfy Running, but would you be open to the possibility that you don't? Listen as Brice Partouche unpacks what he's doing with Satisfy. Satisfy is among the most talked about brand in trail running right now because it warrants an opinion. You can't dig into it and not emerge with a take on the price or the aesthetic or the marketing or the athletes he sponsors.If you don't understand French Culture there are some things getting lost in translation. --Satisfy--Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
Speedland is making high-performance shoes that are super easy on the eyes. Dave Dombrow has a resume well-suited to bring this value proposition to Trail Running. High performance x beauty. In this episode we discuss all things Speedland - where it started, where it is, and where its going.——Speedland | @runspeedlandBorderlands.ccBuy some merchRun our 50k on May 11 in Salt Lake City
Mike McMonagle is the photographer behind @shitinthewoods. You probably already know that. In this episode we learn how he built Shit in the Woods, how its growing, and where its going.——Shit in the WoodsBorderlands.ccBuy some merchRun our 50k on May 11 in Salt Lake City
Zion 100 race recap. I did it.Borderlands.cc----Buy some merchRun our 50k on May 11 in Salt Lake City
I'm toeing the line at Zion with 3 dudes I love - Jeremy, Alex, + Ryan. In this episode we talk about our plan for the race and how we want to approach staying together. Borderlands.cc----Buy some merchRun our 50k on May 11 in Salt Lake City
In this episode I review from memory the take-away from every guest I had in Season 1. In 32 episodes, I did a deep dive in how people survive the late race urge to quit. And in my opinion, every single episode delievered something I can take going into Zion this week.----Buy some merchRun our 50k on May 11 in Salt Lake City
Mickey Raphael is among the most quickly recognizable musicians alive today. He's played harmonica with WIllie Nelson since 1973 and has also played with hundred of other greats. At the age of 72, Mickey joins me today to talk about longevity and endurance in career and physical activity.----Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
Matt Bergstrom is Josh's crew cheif for Zion and today, he interviews Josh about his race prep. Matt and Josh have been friends since 2009 where they met at the University of Utah. Josh hated school. And now he's out.----Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
Neal is just what I needed as I approach the Zion 100 miler. I've addressed mental performance from a nutritionists + evolutionary biology perspective. Now, with Neal, assuming that I've dialed nutrition we can work through the mental chess game of Late Race Survival. ----Neal Palles' courses Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
Mike Herrera (of MxPx) has been on more up-mountain grinds with me than anyone else. I have a punk rock mix that helps me feel like a badass when pushing up the opening climb of Wasatch 100 or the big wall in the Virgin Desert. Inside my head I'm a beast externally I'm moving at like a 40 minute mile pace. Still punk rock.We talked about endurance and pushing through obstacles of all kinds. ——MxPx is on tour now with the Ataris.Follow Mike | MxPxWylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. The epicenter of your run club.Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
Enjoying the podcast? Will you give it a follow and leave a review?Landy got into Western States 100 and has auto-entry in Wasatch 100 now that he has 6 finishes. He's doing Old Dominion + Vermont as well.Kaden is doing the Rocky Mountain Slam that culminates at the Bear 100.These two guys were early adopters of the Borderlands Industry Trail Teams. In this podcast we learn about grand slams and celebrate their ambition.——Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands / Industry Trail TeamsRun our 50k or Half Marathon.
Enjoying the podcast? Will you give it a follow and leave a review?Casey Brady is a physical therapist in Park City, Utah where she trains for 100 and 200 milers, works with athletes, raises children, and runs with Women of the Wasatch. Today we talk about how to know mid-race that you're ok to keep running or not.----Follow CaseyWylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
If you're enjoying this, will you subscribe + review?Devon Yanko ran Lululemon's Further event. And FURTHER she went. It was absolutely inspiring on all levels which is no surprise as her life and career have been inspiration prior to Further. I loved hearing all about it on this episode.——Follow DevonSalt Lake Foothills 50k + Half MarathonWylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
If you're enjoying this, will you subscribe + review?Jameel Gaskins has been in the hospitality for a couple of decades and just did his first trail race after only doing his first trail run last year. He's 47 years old and poised for along active life on the trail. Today he reminds us what its like to be there for the first time.——Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
If you're enjoying this, will you subscribe + review?I'll always remember where I was when I was reading Born to Run for the first time. Only a few books have impacted me enough to do that. Chris McDougall talks running, Hal Koerner, Zach Miller, Scott Jurek, Caballo Blanco, Jenn Shelton and more.——Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores. Click here to download for iOS or Android.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Alex worked in David Carrier's lab (of Born to Run fame) at the University of Utah studying all sorts of interesting things that we apply to ultra running in this podcast. He's also active duty in the Air Force where he flies C17s. He's running Zion with me. I love his take on Late Race survival.——Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Cody McKelvy joins me to interview Ryan Mansell. Former Army Special Forces from 2006 - 2014. He brings loads of wisdom on how to keep going when you want to quit. He takes Late Race Survival to a new level.——Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores.borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Philip is the chef at Comedor in Austin and founder of the Comedor Run Club where he's leading restaurant professionals to healther/better lifestyles. At 47 he's still setting PRs and there are more to come. Wylder by Borderlands is available now on mobile app stores.Comedor + Follow Philip borderlands.cc
Josh talks through the history of Borderlands and how Wylder App came about.The release of Wylder App is major marker in our effort to be the heart of trail running. Listen along and enjoy.Download Wylder App: AppleDownload Wylder App: Android
Hal and his contemporaries inspired a generation of ultra runners that led to an exponential boom in the sport. Though he was elite, he was also very much a #noPodium runner. Even with back to back Western States wins, Hardrock, etc. he still had a day job balancing a crazy load.In this episode we talk about the 'good old days'.-----Follow Hal + Field Guide to UltraRunning.Borderlands: Instagram | Youtube | Website
Tommy joins us from London to talk about his unique take on Ultrarunning. I've been saying this a lot lately, but there are some real enlightening moments in this conversation about how to find 'Narnia' and how to hold your seriousness and lightness in tension in an ultra.-----Follow Tommy.Borderlands: Instagram | Youtube | Website
Don't be fooled by Bear's gentle demeanor. He's an ultra running beast. He's got wisdom for Late Race Survival for days. Lean in and get to know Bear with me. If you're struggling with late race survival, Bear's got words for you.----Follow Bart Bear Lee.Borderlands.cc / @borderlandstr / @runborderlands
Andy Glaze is among the most notable ultratrail runners of late. As of now, he's run 206 consecutive weeks of 100+ miles. He's a first responder, husband, father, and overall ultra trail beast with a big heart to inspire and encourage.----Follow Andrew.Borderlands.cc / @borderlandstr / @runborderlands
I have been looking forward to connecting with Colby for a long time. I LOVE his enthusiasm for life and reading and people. He's run almost 1,700 consecutive days, normally around 6 miles per day - even in a tropical storm.----Follow Colby + website.Borderlands.cc / @borderlandstr / @runborderlands
Alex Mueller is a former pro tennis player turned ultra runner. She has a clear love for the sport backed by 20 years of experience as an elite athlete. We had a great conversation about enduring difficult things.----Follow Alex.Borderlands.cc / @borderlandstr / @runborderlands
Brian Ambs has his hands in a lot of businesses. But the common thread appears to be the same thing that makes him a good ultra runner. He can put his head down and endure difficulty for the sake of the joy on the other side.----Follow Brian, Revive Skateboards, Force Wheels, + his YouTube Channel.Borderlands.cc / @borderlandstr / @runborderlands
Michael McKnight is a 200+ mile specialist and was quite kind to sit and talk with me for a bit. But don't be fooled by the soft spoken, slow-to-speak vibe. He's a competitor that knows how to push through the late race urge to quit - and that's what we're here for. I want to learn more about how he does it.----Follow MichaelSponsored by SunGod, performance eyewearBorderlands.cc / @borderlandstr / @runborderlands
Michael Versteeg is something of a trail running relic. He operates like the old days prior to the word ‘elite' even being a modifier of ‘trail running'. In this episode he talks about his race - Saddles 100, Satisfy Running, Aravaipa, + more.I've been looking forward to this for a while.----Follow Michael + SaddlesSponsored by SunGod.Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Troy Meadows is the host of the Midpacker Podcast (found anywhere that fine podcasts are found), founder of Run Trail Life, and 100 mile finishers.----Follow Troy, Midpacker Podcast, Run Trail LifeSponsored by SunGod.Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Tommy Green, a former member of the hardcore band Sleeping Giant (+ currently with Holy Name), embarked on a run across the state of Utah to raise awareness about human trafficking and support survivors. ----Follow Tommy.Sponsored by SunGod.Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
TaMar is a husband, father, pharmacist and world class runner. Beyond that, he's an extremely accessible teach on instagram focusing on running mechanics. Josh's running mechanics are garbage and TaMar is here to help.PLUS, the first ever world breaking news - TaMar is going for a world record. Listen in.Here's the video I said I would put in the show notes.——03:00 Running in College and Form Improvement11:00 Running as a Half Marathoner18:00 Balancing Running with Work and Family25:00 The Importance of Efficient Form30:00 Running with Hamstrings and Practical Tips31:39 Improving Running Efficiency33:08 The Mental Game35:16 Embracing the Moment36:09 Running Tips40:05 The Importance of MobilitySponsored by SunGod.Follow TaMarGet DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Candice Burt founded Destination Races (Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, + Moab 240). She talked with us on our season one topic, Late Race Survival. In 2023 she ran 200 ultramarathons in a row setting a new world record. For her, Late Race Survival is more about Late Day Survival. How did she keep showing up and going forward on day 105 or 144. She tells us.----Sponsored by SunGod.Follow Candice / Destination Trails Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Matthew Johnson is a beast. Not sure how else to say it. But he's as kind as he is intense. He talks on the DFL Before DNF Podcast about his Leadville finish that was preceded by a Leadville DNF. We flew to Austin to get wisdom on Late Race Survival - how do the strong finishers do it? Sponsored by SunGod.Follow Matthew Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Welcome to Season 1 Episode 6. This season is all about Late Race Survival. How do the consistent finishers push through the desire to quit? We're interviewing a bunch of great runners from elite to everyday #nopodium plate spinners.——SummaryAnthony Costales, an elite trail runner, joins the podcast to discuss late race survival and his journey from cross country to trail running. He shares his experiences and insights into pushing through the urge to quit during races. Anthony also talks about his personal life in Salt Lake City and how he balances running with his family and job. He discusses his race strategy, mindset, and the challenges he faced at Cape Town. Finally, he shares his upcoming race plans for the year.Chapters00:00 Late Race Survival03:19 From Cross Country to Trail Running06:41 Transitioning to Trail Running10:27 Personal Life and Running in Salt Lake11:44 Course Records and Race Experiences16:12 The Western States Experience18:07 Late Race Push and Smiling19:00 Race Strategy and Mindset22:53 Challenges at Cape Town26:00 Balancing Running and Life28:11 Upcoming RacesFollow AnthonyGet DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Welcome to Season 1 Episode 5. This season is all about Late Race Survival. How do the consistent finishers push through the desire to quit? We're interviewing a bunch of great runners from elite to everyday #nopodium plate spinners.——Michael Whiteside, an ultrarunner from Ogden, Utah, shares his experiences running the Wasatch 100 and Bear 100 back-to-back. He talks about his background, how he got into ultrarunning, and the challenges he faced during both races. Despite the physical and mental struggles, Michael pushed through and crossed the finish line. He emphasizes the importance of his support of his crew and pacers in helping him overcome the difficulties. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:39 Getting Into Ultrarunning08:07 Preparing for the Wasatch 100 and Bear 10015:19 Running the Wasatch 10028:06 Preparing for the Bear 10031:02 The Challenges of the Bear 10036:41 The Final Stretch and Crossing the Finish Line39:16 Upcoming Races40:07 Local vs Commercial Races40:37 Preserving the Bear and Wasatch Races——Follow Michael.Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Jesse Rich, a nutritionist and coach, joins the DFL Before DNF podcast to discuss late race survival in ultrarunning. Jesse shares his personal running journey, his background in nutrition and coaching, and his decision to not pursue sponsorships. He also talks about his FKT attempt on Millwood and the importance of nutrition in long-distance races. Jesse emphasizes the segmented approach to races and the variability in nutrition strategies for different individuals. Overall, his practical and accessible approach to nutrition and running makes him a valuable resource for runners of all levels.TakeawaysSegmenting races into smaller goals can help maintain motivation and focus.Nutrition plays a crucial role in late race survival, and finding a strategy that works for each individual is important.The decision to pursue sponsorships and become a professional runner is a personal one, and it's okay to prioritize other aspects of life.DNFs can provide valuable lessons and learning experiences.Balancing running and coaching can be challenging but rewarding.Variability in nutrition strategies exists, and what works for one person may not work for another.Introduction 00:00Background 02:33Personal Life and Running Journey 06:15Education in Nutrition and Coaching 10:26Balancing Running and Coaching 13:43Identity as a Runner 17:25Decision to Not Pursue Sponsorships 22:28FKT Attempt on Millwood 24:23DNF Experiences 26:07Segmented Approach to Races 29:13Importance of Nutrition in Late Race Survival 32:00Variability in Nutrition Strategies 37:48Follow Jesse.Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
You know Dylan Bowman from Free Trail and as an elite ultratrail runner. We reached out to see how he pushes through the late race urge to quit to see if there's anything we can learn from his list of great ultra finishes.Follow Dylan on IG (and Freetrail).Freetrail.Get DFL Before DNF goods here.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Jeremy Cox is the subject of our first documentary called DFL Before DNF. I'm so inspired by him as a runner and person. While we did a deep dive in the doc with Jeremy, there's still more there. There's always more there.Join us in this conversation with data nerd and grit champion, Jeremy Cox where we discuss how to survive the late race carnage.Follow Jeremy on IG.DFL Before DNF gear.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
Elsa Jaworski joined us in the La Barba Coffee roasting warehouse to talk about late race survival. As co-founder of Women of the Wasatch and a great runner all around, she tells how she keeps going.Elsa got second place at Tahoe 200 and sub-22 hours at Buffalo 100. No doubt she wanted to quit at times so why didn't she? How?!Follow Elsa on IG.Learn more about Women of the Wasatch.Borderlands.cc / @runborderlands
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